1927 - 2023
U.S. Marines No Vistitation Date Scheduled
Funeral
February 6, 20239:00 A.M.
St. John the Evangelist Church, 115 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford
John Francis Welch III, 95, of North Chelmsford MA, died Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Lowell MA, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Mary (Tobin) Welch with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage this past October.
Born in Lowell, he was the son of the late John and Bernice (Constantineau) Welch. He graduated from Keith Academy with the Class of 1945 and attended Northeastern University. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was an active communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church and member of the American Legion Post 313 and Metrowest Detachment 1037.
John worked as a Civil Engineer for the Massachusetts Dept of Public Works and was an enthusiastic storyteller of local area history. He was an avid gardener, accomplished craftsman, and friend to animals, which he passionately shared and imparted to others.
John was predeceased by his brother, Rev. Joseph Welch and his sister, Mary B. Welch. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons and their wives, John and Celeste Welch of MA, Martin and Marian Welch of FL; three daughters and their husbands, Patricia and Edward Durkin of MA, Anne and Steven Morais of NH, and Mary and Francis Queen of NH; nine grandchildren and their spouses, John and Kara Welch, Kenneth Welch, Deanna and Timothy Grupp, Colin Welch, Owen Welch, Michael and Madalina Morais, Matthew Morais, Erin Queen, and Brendan Queen; and two great grandchildren.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Funeral Monday at 8A.M. from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., N. CHELMSFORD with a Mass at 9A.M. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 115 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford, MA. Burial at St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell, MA. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Memory of John may be made to the charity of your choice.
ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Rebecca Smith
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We love you Martin and Marian. We are thinking of you and your families. Love, Becky
Rosalyn Ryan
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I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. I personally did know him but I know he was the patriarch of a wonderful family. I hope he rests in peace. He leaves behind a legacy to be proud of.
Jim Spiller
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Welch family. So sorry for your loss
Jim Spiller
Thomas Forrest
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We are saddened at Uncle Jack’s passing. We will remember fondly his love for family and friends. His kindness to animals and his passion for gardening. May God hold him close and give him everlasting peace.
Karen Isaak
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So very sorry to hear about the loss of your father our condolences to you and the family. Karen & Jeff
Mary Jean Chisholm
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Martin,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you and Marian, and the rest of the family,
Scott and Mary Jean
Mary and Nicholas Burke Killarney Co Kerry Ireland
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Sincere Condolances To Mary Welch and Family From all yer Cousins in Killarney. Sorry to hear of yer loss. May He Rest In Peace.
Dave and Alice Middleton
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Martin and family. We are sorry for the ending of the life of such a beloved man. May your hearts be comforted by the memories of his love for you all. Martin, we are certain he was proud for you to call him dad. May you all know God’s immeasurable joy in welcoming him home. Love to you all.
Dave and Alice Middleton
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Martin and family, We are saddened to hear to the passing of such a special person in your lives. God will be rejoicing as he welcomes him home. Martin, your dad undoubtably was proud to my your dad. May your family be comforted by knowing God cares for your sorrow. Sending love and caring to you.
McQuarrir
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Praying that the family finds Peace during this difficult time. Our Deepest Sympathies.