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John C. Decknick
GOFFSTOWN €" John Chester Decknick died on 16 April 2011 at Laurel Center in Bedford, NH, surrounded by his loving wife and family and the wonderful staff of Laurel Center. He was born April 7, 1934, in Simpson, Pennsylvania, to hard-working Polish immigrants, John and Sophie Dechnick. He enlisted in the Navy at age 18, and served during the Korean War on the USS Neptune. While in the Navy, he served with his best friend Eddie Dwyer, and also met his future wife, Eddie's little sister, Patricia Ann Dwyer. Pat and John were married for 54 wonderful years.
John leaves behind his devoted wife Pat, their six children (and their loved ones), John (Sammie), Mary (John), Shirley (Jim), James (Melissa), Patricia (Vincent), and Joan (Jeff); 19 grandchildren, and many other family members, including his brothers Jerry and Tom, and big sister Joan.
John is predeceased by his sister Marion, brother Ray, and great-granddaughter Lola.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at French and Rising Funeral Home 17 South Mast St. Goffstown. Funeral services will follow at 10:00AM in the funeral home. Committal services with military honors will take place 2:00 PM at N.H. State Veterans Cemetery of Boscawen.
For more information or to sign an online guestbook go to www.frenchandrising.com
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Linda Cloutier
April 19, 2011
Jim and Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you for the loss of your loved one. Sincerely, Linda Cloutier
Trish Decknick McDade
April 19, 2011
Dad, You were my mentor, coach, and Dad. Thank you for the gift of life, and the gift of mom and my brothers and sisters. I love you and miss you, but know I will see you again someday in heaven.
April 22, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Decknick family at this time of sorrow. The Alex M. Archibald, Jr., Family (San Antonio, TX)
Kathy Casey
April 19, 2011
My love and prayers are with you. I know the last few months have been extremely hard on all of you. John was surrounded every day with the love of his wonderful family. Pat enjoy the purse!!
Randy Roberts
April 19, 2011
Sir, may you rest in peace.
I didn't know you but I had the honor of working for your son (Col Decknick,)an oustanding man he is.
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