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John Grove Obituary

John "Chip" Grove, 64, of Bowling Lane, Bradford, passed away at The Westerly Hospital on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Born in Fort Dix, NJ, he was the son of the late Willis L. and Marilyn Grove.

John worked as a foreman for Rocky's Tree Service for many years. He was a member of the Bradford Citizens Club and Bradford Social Club. He enjoyed playing horse shoes and golf and was an avid reader.

He leaves behind his son Joshua King, Sr. of Bradenton, FL; daughter Jessie Jabbour of Mystic, Ct; his brother William Grove of Ashaway; and partner Laurie Litwin of Bradford as well as seven grandchildren.

Funeral services are private. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6pm on Friday, April 22nd at the Bradford Citizen's Club, 124 Woody Hill Rd., Bradford. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in care of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun on Apr. 20, 2022.

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Debra Maggs

April 23, 2022

I´m so sorry for your families loss. Chip and I have been good friends since elementary school. We had some great times growing up in Bradford. I will always love you chip. RIP

Brenda laspee

April 22, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Annie Lewis

April 22, 2022

I worked with Chip at Charberts. I remember when he came there to work. He was a hard worker.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lori Falco

April 21, 2022

I'm very sorry for your loss

Leanna Levanti Cozzolino

April 21, 2022

Gone but not forgotten, my old neighbor 30# years ago, Bless you!

Wade & Lori Love

April 20, 2022

So sorry to hear of Chips passing. We worked with him for years at Charberts. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Andy Cook

April 20, 2022

Catch you on the other side Chip....

Karen Jones

April 20, 2022

One of my favorite customers he will be sadly missed

Tish Boss Piccolo

April 20, 2022

Sorry to hear of Chip's passing. He was always walking the lane stopping to rest before getting to his home. My condolences to his family and all his love ones.

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Bradford Citizen's Club

124 Woody Hill Rd., Bradford, RI

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59 Spruce Street, Westerly, RI 02891

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