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John Fenwick Obituary
John R. Fenwick, 79, of Centerville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014.
John was a registered pharmacist and worked for more than 36 years in retail pharmacy, spending his final working years with Rite Aid. He received a B.S. in chemistry from Wilmington College and a second B.S. in pharmacy from Ohio Northern University.
John enjoyed being outdoors, reading about the Civil War, and spending time with his family and church friends. He was a member of the Centerville United Methodist Church Men's Study Group and was active in many other groups within the church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Mary Fenwick.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Trudy Fenwick; a son, Gregory Fenwick and girlfriend Tracy Nelson of San Francisco, Calif.; a sister, Jane Allemang of Wilmington; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Margot and Fred Borst of Springboro; nephews, Kirk (Leigh Ann) Allemang of Mowrystown, Scott (Michelle) Allemang of Wilmington, Michael (Ashley) Borst of Fairhope, Ala., and Douglas Borst of Clearwater, Fla.; nieces, Jill Allemang of Zurich, Switzerland, and Amy (Tom) Garringer of Springboro; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Centerville United Methodist Church, 63 E. Franklin St. in Centerville.
The funeral service will follow the visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday. The interment will be in the Centerville Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be directed to the Centerville United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 63 E. Franklin St., Centerville, OH.
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Melanie Corwin
October 19, 2014
Jane , so very sorry to hear of your loss . Sending prayers , love , and hugs to all of the family . Melanie
Jean Ann
October 18, 2014
Dear Jane and Family, I was saddened to hear of John's passing. He was such a fine gentleman. I will be uplifting your family in prayer during this time of loss.
Love,
Jean Ann
Sue Sundstrom
October 16, 2014
Trudy and family, So sorry to learn of your loss. John will be missed by all.
Michael Borst
October 16, 2014
Uncle John you will be missed tremendously. Rest in peace.
We love you Mike, Ashley, and Lilah
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Sue Jessee
October 16, 2014
Trudy, I am so sorry for your loss.
Betty Bradley
October 16, 2014
My condolences to Trudy and the family of John. He was a very quiet, friendly, and distinguished gentleman whom I enjoyed speaking with on Sunday mornings as he and Trudy sat in front of me at the Centerville United Methodist Church.
Betty Bradley, Centerville, Ohio
Doug Borst
October 15, 2014
Uncle John,
I'm going to miss seeing and taking with you at all the family get togethers. You had a great sence of humor that I will always rember. May you rest in peace with the Lord.
I love you,
Doug Borst
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