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John Odey Obituary
He attended St. John's School where he was an All-America athlete playing football, basketball and baseball and graduated in 1954. He was elected to the Catholic Schools Hall of Fame.
He attended the University of New Hampshire and then joined the U.S. Army where he served in Korea.
After his military service, he began work at Concord Litho Co. where he was employed as a pressman for 40 years. He was an avid golfer and sports fan.
He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Kathleen Mary.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Emily Anne (Kachmar) Odey of Concord; a daughter, Karin Anne Truitte and her husband David of Lynchburg, Va.; two sons, Colonel (ret.) John Michael Odey and his wife Sharon (Ross) of O'Fallon, Ill., and Edward James Odey II of Leominster, Mass.; five grandsons, Kevin Edward Truitte of Washington D.C., Ryan Joseph, Jeffrey Michael, Matthew David, and Nathan Thomas Truitte, all of Lynchburg, Va.; a sister, Louise Dunn and her husband Arthur of Northport, Fla.; several nephews, nieces and cousins. He was very proud of all of his family.
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SERVICES: There are no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Road, Concord. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at Church St. Station PO Box 780 New York, N.Y. 10008 or Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Road, Concord 03301. For more information, go to watersfuneralhomeconcord.com.
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Prudence Gagne
March 30, 2014
Emily,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. I am sure he will be missed. Glad to have had a chance to meet him.
Averill and Jane Cate
March 30, 2014
The world won't be the same without him. So very sorry for your loss.
Alberta Cole
March 30, 2014
Dear Emily & family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Know that you are all loved. Cousin Alberta D. Cole
Jessie Osborne
March 29, 2014
Emily and family, Dick and I are thinking of you. Jack was a great guy.
Rich Burnham
March 27, 2014
So sorry to hear of Jacks passing. I worked with him for many years a Concord Litho and played many rounds of golf with he as well. My thoughts are with Jacks family, Rest In Peace my friend.
March 27, 2014
Dear Em & family,
So sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. The service was beautiful and Chip did a sensational job with the eulogy. It was so touching to have the handsome grandsons walk out together. God Speed Jack!
March 26, 2014
Dear Emily & Famiy. Our sincere codolences to you in this time of sorror. Prayers are with you and your family.
Carole Fletcher & Terry Moore
March 26, 2014
Ed & Family, may the memories outweigh the sorrow. Our deepest condolences. Love, Brian & Tammy
Mabel & "Joe" Larsen
March 26, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you during these difficult days. Sending hugs and prayers your way.
March 26, 2014
Dear Karin and family, we are very sorry for your loss and thinking of you. Sending you all our love from Lynchburg, Esther, Bill, Jack and Sam McGuinn
Herb and Carolyn Quinn
March 25, 2014
Dear Emily and Family. Our sincere condolences to you all. It has been many years since Concord days but always sad to hear of friends passing.
Sarah Hamel
March 25, 2014
Deeply saddened to hear of Jack's passing. Heartfelt condolences.
March 25, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Emily and family. Everyone just loved and respected Jack. Also my regrets to Mary Louise who was such a nice friend during my teenage years---
Respectfully, Patty Foy Cipriano
March 25, 2014
Very sorry for you loss!!
March 25, 2014
Deepest condolences from the
Mullaney family
kenneth clement
March 25, 2014
Very sorry for you're loss.Worked with jack for many yr'sGreat Guy no more there//Deppest Sympathy//
Deirdre Dunn Tierney
March 25, 2014
Emily, Chip, Karin, and Eddie, I'm so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. May you all find joy in the warm memories of times you shared. Love, Dee, Ryan & TJ
March 25, 2014
EMILY; VERY SORRY TO READ ABOUT THE LOSS OF JACK. HE WAS A GREAT MAN -A-- CREDIT TO BOTH ST. JOHN HIGH AND CONCORD LITHO....HE WILL BE MISSED.. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.-WILL PRAY FOR JACK.... .JIM BOYLE CONCORD NH ---- CAMBRIDGE MA
Lu Kachmar
March 25, 2014
Dear Aunt Em, Chip, Karin, & Eddie, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you @ this difficult time!!! I love you all VERY much!!
~Love, Lu
Sean,Patty and Sarah Thomas
March 25, 2014
Our thoughts,prayers and love are with all of you~
March 25, 2014
Emily, sending deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved Jack. My thought are with you at this, your time of loss. Christine Smith @ Village Barber
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
March 25, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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