John F. Purington
November 20, 2013
John F. Purington, 70, passed away on November 20, 2013 in his home. He was the companion and best friend of Sandra Foresta of Swampscott. Born in Beverly on March 31, 1943, he was the son of the late John P. and Alma M. (Glenn) Purington. John was raised and educated in Manchester-by-the-Sea and graduated from Story High School. John had been employed as a supervisor at GTE Sylvania and was a member of the Quarter Century Club having worked there for over 30 years. He also was employed at Whirlaway Golf Center in Methuen for the last 20 years. Besides his dear friend Sandra, he is survived by his only child, daughter Wendy Purington Despres, his son-in-law Lee, his grandson Colby and his granddaughter Camdyn all of Chichester, NH, his only sibling, sister Donna Rogers and her husband Bill of Saugus, his nephew Dana Rogers and his niece Kerri Harris, his former wife Gail A. Purington of Concord, NH, his three grand nieces and nephews and extended family. A Funeral Mass to honor John F. Purington will be celebrated at 9AM on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Hobart St., Danvers. Visiting hours are Monday from 4-8PM at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. In lieu of flowers, expression of sympathy may be made in John’s name to the American Red Cross, 139 Main St., Cambridge, MA, 02142.
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Wendy, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing on. I hope that in time, memories will become a gentle blessing for you and your family as you remember special moments with your father. Carol Borghese Pinkerton Academy
Donna ,Billy, Sean and Keri, I’m so sorry for your loss of your only brother and uncle. We all say life is short. but when something like this happen so suddenly it stops us in our tracks. I’m sending my love and support to all. Barbara
Wendy, sadness sadness. I’m feeling your pain. I’m very sorry to hear about your father. Hold on to the memories. hugs to you. Lynne Abt
Dear Donna, I accidentally called Dana, Sean. Not thinking clearly. Sorry to Dana and Sean.
Wendy and family I was so surprised to hear of John’s passing. We had some good laughs at the Whirlaway. My thoughts are with all of you.
To Sandra and John’s family Ron Hassey and Nick Guerrera express our Deepest Sympathy for your loss. John always wondered who bought more clubs Ron or Nick. We would always have a good laugh about his comments. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Sandra, so very sorry for the lost of your best friend and partner. Our prayers are with you and your/his family. And his soul rest in peace.
Wendy and family: I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I hope all the loving memories you have will bring comfort in the days ahead. He and my Dad worked many years together at Sylvania. My Dad and Mom also send their deepest sympathies. With deepest sympathy, Joanne