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John Saball Obituary

John L. Saball, 70, of Groton, passed away on October 10, 2020. He was the husband of Claudia (Dubey) Saball. In addition to his wife, John is survived by his sons; Justin and his wife Deborah of Anthem, Arizona and Andrew and his wife Mairi of Groton. He is also survived by his siblings; Peggy Ford and her husband Ed of Westford, Bill and his wife Louise of Gardner and Alan and his wife Angela of Fitchburg. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jake, David, Scott and Emma, children to Justin and Deb; Andrew, Michael and Aiden; step-grandsons Colin and Griffin; and adoptive granddaughter Olivia, children to Andrew and Mairi. Jack was sadly predeceased by his brother, Joey. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Jack for a period of visitation on Wednesday October 14, 2020 from 4pm-7pm in the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School Street, Groton. Please utilize face coverings and follow social distancing guidelines. His funeral service will be private, but can be accessed through the Funeral Home website on Thursday October 15, 2020 at 11am. Interment with Military Honors in Groton Cemetery will also be private. Arrangements under the care of Badger Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, GROTON. To share a memory or offer a condolence visit: www. badgerfuneral.com

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Published by Eagle-Independent from Oct. 13 to Oct. 23, 2020.

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John Valentine

October 22, 2020

Claudia,
I only knew Jack briefly, during the "Save our Seal" campaign. He was a wonderful man, and shall be missed greatly. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you.
With love,
John Valentine

Dennis BUCKLEY

October 21, 2020

John was a good man and well respected police officer...Sincerest condolences from my wife( Cathy Wittren Buckley ) and myself....Dennis Buckley

Caroline Wilson

October 16, 2020

I worked with Jack at Dee Bus he was a great guy.Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family. R.I.P.Jack ❤

Ron

October 16, 2020

So sad to hear of the passing of "Jack", deepest sympathy to all the extended Saball Family. Officer Retired Ron Knoll Lancaster P.D.

Elliot Saball

October 15, 2020

Attended virtually although I wish I could've been there in person. Only lovely memories of Uncle Jack, grateful to have known him. Sending love from overseas.

Philip Dubey

October 11, 2020

Jack was a caring loving person, who will be deeply missed.Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathies, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve his loss.
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.

June Saball

October 15, 2020

My condolences to all of you. As you know, Jack was a very special person. He will always be my sass/sassafras. I will miss you.
Love Aunt June

Matthew Page-Shelton

October 11, 2020

You will be greatly missed Uncle Jack. So many great memories may you be at peace.

Jim & Ginny Sullivan

October 11, 2020

You served in the Army and served the people of Groton very well. All who knew you admired your honesty and integrity. You truly had a servant's heart and will be sorely missed.

Linda Johnson

October 15, 2020

Our condolences to Claudia and all of you. Jack was very special and we will miss him very much. Sending all of you our love and prayers.
Love, Linda, Mark & Morgan

Richele Caley

October 15, 2020

Hey Superman, thanks for being such a great person... always helping, caring and watching out for others. You truly were a modern day superhero! Ride on old friend, til we meet again! To the Saball Family : So sad to hear of Jack's passing.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time, may your fond memories keep him forever in your hearts.

Deborah LeDuc

October 14, 2020

Sorry to hear of your loss .Jack will be missed My love and prayers are with you and the family.

Peter Salisbury

October 13, 2020

Linda and I are very sorry for your lose. He will be missed. I have very fond memories starting when we were very young at the First Baptist Church to Jack being the best man at my wedding to our time going up to bike week for a few years. Peter Salisbury

Sheila Carman Carman

October 13, 2020

I have fond memories of you, Jack. My condolences to Claudia & your family.

Rita-Ann Pugh Mitchell

October 13, 2020

There is a picture of us four little tykes in his photo array when we lived on Gratuity Road. We had a lot of fun when we were little. Blessings to his family.

Sharon Brother

October 13, 2020

So sorry to hear about about your loss my prayers are with you and your family

Louise Warren-Jahn

October 12, 2020

So very sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Sympathies to Claudia and family. We have lost a great man .

Jane Saball

October 12, 2020

Jackie, you have left us way to soon. Your laughter and wonderful spirit will be missed by all. You have graced this earth and given so much to so many. You will be missed here on earth but heaven awaits you to be with family members that have gone before you. They will now be blessed with the Jack we so lovingly knew on earth. Rest in Peace my dear cousin.

Gay Gulardo

October 12, 2020

So sorry to hear this. The world lost a great person!

Mike LaRosa

October 12, 2020

Sorry to see this, Officer Saball as I knew him was a good man. I'm glad I got to converse with him recently about the old days. I was a rambunctious teenager and the way he dealt with me was honest and fair and I learned from it. I glad i got to tell him that. He helped turn a kid around. Thank You Officer Saball. Mike LaRosa

Dawn Morse

October 12, 2020

My sincere condolences to the family as they prepare for your final journey home Jack. Heaven has certainly gained another angel. Soar high and free Jack. Dawn

BrendaAnn Saball

October 12, 2020

You will be greatly missed, Jack. My condolences and prayers to Claudia and the rest of the family.

David Saball

October 12, 2020

Our thoughts and sympathy to Claudia and the family. We will remember Jack with fondness and wonderful memories. Our love to all of you, from David, Marie, Joshua & Nicholas Saball.

Christine Tobin (Saball)

October 12, 2020

Jack,
Will miss you & your infectious smile! Glad you are at peace. Spiritual hugs to you & all family that have gone before us. Prayers to all your family members.
Chrissie

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