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Brewster/Shrewsbury - John R. Sullivan, Sr., 75 of Brewster, MA, formerly of Shrewsbury and Auburn, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 4th 2020, at St. Mary's Health Care Center in Worcester.
John was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the oldest of four children of Robert J. and Lillian (Deskis) Sullivan. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School, class of 1962, and earned his degree in Liberal Arts from Quinsigamond Community College. John worked as a self-employed Painting and Decorating Contractor for many years, he later worked as a Console Operator for UMass-Memorial Health, University Campus for over 27 years. Upon retiring, John moved to Brewster in 2005 where had lived until recently.
John is survived by three children, John R. Sullivan, Jr., of North Sutton, N.H., Michelle Sullivan of Shrewsbury, and Michael Sullivan and his wife Colleen of Auburn. He also leaves two sisters, Kathleen Grimley and her husband Brian of Boylston, Marlene Campbell and her husband John of Shrewsbury, and a brother David Sullivan of California. He also leaves seven grandchildren, Aaron, Kellen, Hannah, Shawn, Erin, Patrick, and Ryan, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
John was a member of Friend of Bill and the Brewster Baptist Church. He served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard assigned to the 1st BN 181st Infantry for more than 10 years. John also served as a Brewster Shellfish Warden. He loved playing Santa Claus for many organizations, tending to his garden and yard, and connecting with friends at the Cape.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all the staff at St. Mary's Health Care Center for the care they had given to John.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances in his name can be sent to the Brewster Baptist Church, 1848 Main St. #1827, Brewster, MA, 02631. The MERCANDANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
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Yesenia Rivera
April 15, 2020
I used to call him Dear John. So sad to hear this. My condolences to his wife and family. I had the pleasure to meet him at Saint Marys Health Center and provide care for him so many times as his cna. Good and nice man. Rest in peace Dear John.
Judith Walpole
April 13, 2020
Dear Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear that John has passed away. I remember him from Quinsigamond so many years ago. He was always so cheerful and made us laugh. My deepest condolences to you and all your family
Jean Navin
April 11, 2020
Dear Kathy, My condolences go out to you. Jean M. Navin
April 10, 2020
Michelle I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. God's peace be with you and your family at this difficult time.
Suzanne Casey
Marylou and Dennis Luukko
April 9, 2020
When My husband and I were married in 1990, we asked John to do us the honor of reading a passage from the bible for us. He did an outstanding job. He also took many candid shots of our wedding ceremony had them developed and gave them to us after we returned from our honeymoon. My husband knew John as a painter and more importantly as a Friend of Bill. He helped him from the very beginning and even though we have not seen him for awhile, he has always been in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences to his family.
Laurie Moore
April 9, 2020
We loved Santa John coming into the grocery store in Harwich Port. He had great summer print shirts. He was awesome when he would come in after a Santa gig. His outfit was the most beautiful I've ever seen! He would kneel down to talk to children, then they would hug Santa! He made my heart shine with Christmas Spirit!
Eileen Leone Chick
April 9, 2020
Kathy and family..so sorry to hear of your brother John's passing...he was such a nice guy that I remember from good times at Shrewsbury High.. My sympathy to all of you
Douglas Scalise
April 8, 2020
On behalf of all of us at Brewster Baptist Church, I wish to express our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to all of John's family. We enjoyed his presence and his attendance at our worship services. We have missed him since he had to leave the Cape. We pray that those who loved him most will be comforted by memories of good times that you shared together that you will continue to carry in your hearts. May the Lord bless and keep you all. Grace and Peace, Pastor Doug Scalise, Brewster Baptist Church
Stephen DeVincent
April 8, 2020
I wish to express my condolences for your loss...I have a lot of memories about John and his family
Pam Empie
April 8, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing - have great memories of him when we were growing up. My prayers are with the family.
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