John Gendreau, Jr.
November 30, 2010
John Joseph Gendreau, Jr., 61, of Danvers, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at home following a long illness. He was the husband of Carol (Metivier) Gendreau. Born in Peabody, he was the son of the late John and Eileen (McGrath) Gendreau of Lynn. He graduated from Lynn English High School. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Northeastern University, majoring in political science. He also attended McGill University in Montreal as a Ph.D. candidate. Mr. Gendreau was employed as chief staff person for Massachusetts State Senator John G. King from 1981-1982. Since 1983, he was employed with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Most recently, he was a Quality Assurance Specialist responsible for testing sophisticated web applications administered by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. He leaves one daughter, Meredith Gendreau of Boston; one son, Ryan Gendreau of Danvers; one brother, Kevin Gendreau of California; and one sister, Cheryl D’Amico of Lynn. He was also the father of the late Alison Gendreau. His funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at 12PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Burial will follow in Wadsworth Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Thursday from 4-8PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made towards the Financial Aid Program at Glen Urquhart School, 74 Hart Street, Beverly Farms, MA 01915.
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Dear Carol and Family, Mom just gave me the news and I am so sorry to hear about Johnny. My greatest memory of the two of you was when we visited you in Montreal when I was just a kid. That was probably the the best trip I can remember from my childhood! You both seemed so cultured and I wanted to live like that when I grew up! Another memory of John is when I moved back to Lynn for a few months (living with Uncle Johnny and Curtis) and Johnny came and visited with me. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Love always, Debbie (McGrath) and Family
Dear Carol I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. It has been a long time, but I have always loved you and John, and I was deeply saddened to hear of John’s passing. I have extraordinary memories of all of our times together, and treasure all of them. All my love, and thoughts to you. Nick
To the family of John, I am extremely sorry to read of John’s passing, please accept my sincerest and deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God bless. Sincerely, Bob Ross LEHS class of ’66 classmate, friend and neighbor from Saratoga St, 1960’s.
CHERYL, PEACE BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.DON FUREY.
Dear carol, I do not know if you remember me. My name is Barbara Levitan Galina. I use to work for Mr. Hayes at Ropes and Gray. I was so sad to hear about John. I hope you are doing ok. I would love to hear from you. tashbib@aol.com. I live at 32 Thayer Circle, Randolph, Mass 02368.