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1984
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2015
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John Palker Obituary
He is survived by his wife Amy; his mother Cindy and her husband Dennis Martin of Quinnebaug, CT whom he loved "to the moon and back"; paternal grandfather Adam Palker of Orlando, FL; a step-daughter Ashli Alberta of Uxbridge; 2 step-brothers Alex Martin of Worcester and Clifford Martin of Douglas; 2 step-sisters Cassandra Martin of Grafton and Lindsay Ann Martin of Upton; John T. Palker, I of Grafton, and many extended family members, dear friends, co-workers, cherished riding brothers and his dog Mason. He was predeceased by a sister Kayla Palker who passed away in 2007.
John owned and operated Safe Side Chimney Service, Inc. in Uxbridge for the past 9 years and will continue as a family owned business. He was the most loving and caring person one could ever meet and would always lend a helping hand with a smile always on his face.
He was born in Worcester in 1984 and was raised in Douglas. He loved to ride his Harley-Davidson motorcycle whether it be on a local Run or to the Outer Banks. He was also proud to be an American Legion Rider.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 1 PM in the Valley Chapel, A Church of the Nazarene, 130 Douglas St., Rte. 16, Uxbridge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to MA Fallen Heroes Memorial, 100 Hallet St., Boston, MA 02124. Donations may be brought to the service or mailed directly to the fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Buma Funeral Homes, Uxbridge. www.bumafuneralhome.com
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Janice Tynan
April 5, 2015
Cindy,
Just got back from vacation. My thoughts and prayers are with you Cindy. God will take care of you...he has to...I just don't know what to say. I did not know John but from what I gathered he was a great person. Thoughts and prayers, Cindy,
Janice Tynan
March 30, 2015
Cindy so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathys and our prayers are with you and your family
Ralph E and Betty Barrows
Paul & Marjorie Cnossen
March 30, 2015
So sorry for the loss of your son. May the Lord give you peace that only fHe can give.
Margie Bearden
March 30, 2015
Amy my heart goes out to you & your family.I pray that God gets you through this difficult time.
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Gary Vecchione
March 28, 2015
So sorry to hear of John's death. I've always thought of you guys as family ever since I delivered Christmas trees to your house in Douglas.My heart is broken for you and with you.
Mathew and Laurie Friis
March 28, 2015
Cindy and Dennis, We send our deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Johnny was so kind and loving.
Kara
March 27, 2015
My heart breaks for all of you, I will miss his warm hugs and forever smiling face. Life will not be the same without John in it. You are all in my prayers, stay strong.
Cathy Sheeran
March 25, 2015
Cindy and Family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of you dear son John. May you try to find peace with his many memories and know now he is watching over his sister now in heaven.
Love always,
Cathy Sheeran Scott
Juli Johnson
March 25, 2015
Amy , Cindy and Dennis...so very sorry for your loss. He was such a nice guy. So sorry to hear of the news. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David Hannah
March 24, 2015
All the brother and sister chimney sweeps of the Massachusetts Chimney Sweep wish to send our prayers to John and his family.
Wendy Reynolds
March 24, 2015
To the family and friends of John Palker II,
We are so sorry to learn about the loss of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May all of your wonderful memories comfort and bring you peace. Sincerely, Wendy & Charles Reynolds
Dee & Gene Plante
March 24, 2015
Thoughts and prayers. He will live in the hearts of so many and he will shine down on us always. Rest easy John
Amy Cross
March 24, 2015
Amy & Family, John was such a special person ~ may your love and memories live in your hearts forever.
Joelle Boulanger-Violette
March 24, 2015
Cindy, Amy & all Johns' Family & Friends,
So heartbroken for you all. Keeping everyone in my prayers.
R.I.P. John - Gone to soon.
Carol Bitz
March 24, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
elaine and jack sughrue
March 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss of your beloved son, John. Jack and I thought the world of John. We'll miss his smile.
Diane Toomey
March 24, 2015
Dear Cindy. May all your happy memories bring you comfort during this most difficult time.
Cliff & Johnna Lowell
March 23, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karyn & Phill
March 23, 2015
God Bless
Lynn Antobenedetto
March 23, 2015
Cindy, so sorry for your loss. Wayne and I have fond memories of John when he and Jason were friends. Our thoughts are with you and your family
Sue LaCourse
March 23, 2015
God Bless to Cindy, Dennis and Amy and all friends and loved ones. John will be missed my many. Deepest and Sincere Condolences.
Charlene Brenneman
March 23, 2015
I am very sorry for the loss of everyone who knew and loved John - He gave my daughter her first pink motorcycle helmet at Kaylas Ride at the Legion a few years ago - she cherishes that helmet and has wore it many times - She remembers the man who gave it to her and how kind he was - The world is a missing out on this gentle soul - Ride on in peace John. Im so sorry Cindy.
March 23, 2015
Cindy, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.John was loved by many.Always a smile on his face.Still trying to process all of this.Love to all of your family Wayne and Janine
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