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Lorraine and Dave Stearns posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Jan and Nicole, my thoughts have been with you both all week and just wish we could have made it back to be with you at this time of sorrow. John was such a special person in our lives and especially so good to Robyn when she was growing up. He was always there for us when we needed someone to be strong and guide us. John was a second father to Robyn and I have always love him for that. He loved to kid me and I told him just a couple of weeks ago that I have missed his kidding. I always said that we grew up together in California when we were so young and just trying to find our way. He never hesitated to say exactly what he was feeling and what was on his mind. A wonderful man who we all will miss so much but so thankful that he was in our life's.
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Maria Severance posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Dear Nicole and Family
We are very sorry to have heard of your father's death. Although we didn't know him he sounds like he was a wonderful man. You and your family will be in our prayers. It has been years since we have seen you but we remember you from Tufts Health Plan.
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this very sad time in your life.
Maria and Don Severance
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Tim Fram posted a condolence
Saturday, July 26, 2014
My thoughts are with Jan and Nicole today. I hope you both find solace with the affirmation that John is not suffering anymore. The strong way he lead his life will help guide you both through this difficult time.
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Steve Donahue posted a condolence
Saturday, July 26, 2014
So sorry to hear of John's passing and just wanted to relate our friendship growing up on Chestnut Street and Kilby Street where John lived. As youngsters we played together, rode our bikes all over and even vied for the affection of the same girl living on my street.
We had to be 8 or 9 and sometime he was the apple and sometimes I was but growing up we kept a good friendship and always met at the Old Y reunions even recently. A wonderful guy with that warm smile I'll never forget. To sister Judy, sorry I missed you as we were away last week. My heartfelt condolences to the Garden family.
Sincerely, Steve
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Debbie Gochis posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
Jan, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
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Robin Good posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
Dear Jan,
I loved to hear your stories about both your romance with John (that summer on the Cape, that long distance proposal and ring in a package!) and your daily life together-all that lively frick and frack. The two of you built such a warm and loving life and family together-knowing when to be together and when to allow each other to be independent. I remember the caring way he brought you to and from the Clinic when you had a health issue. So I can only imagine the pain of his loss and I am very sorry for it. I believe that FAMILY and FRIENDS have always been the most important values for you- and I am glad you are rich with both, and hope this support system will help you through these difficult times. Please accept my condolences. Your friend, Robin
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Barbara Schlichter posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
Jan, Nicole and family ~ please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take time to grieve and cherish all the memories you have of John.
Lots of hugs,
Barbara
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Barbara Schlichter posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
Jan, Nicole and family ~ please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take time to grieve and cherish all the memories you have of John.
Lots of hugs,
Barbara
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Girard Fortin posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
John was a tough, independent, self-reliant, focused, determined and sometimes painfully honest guy. In a time of political correctness, rationalization, equivocation, I found that to be refreshing. His love of family, country and friends was very much influenced by his large family, Woburn upbringing and experiences and his military service during the Vietnam War. He knew what he had learned, what he believed, what he valued, and lived accordingly with no apologies. That was John Garden. John's stoic and sometimes gruff exterior belied his true underlying character - a thoughtful, loving and caring family man with a kind and generous heart for family, friends and neighbors alike who sought his wise counsel and help - always true and loyal to those in need. Indeed, John was always a wonderful friend. The Fortin family will always cherish its friendship and shared memories with John, Jan, Nicole, Steve, Mason and Ava. May John, now and forever, rest in peace in the loving and merciful arms of his Maker.
The Fortin family
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Steve and Ricky Koontz posted a condolence
Friday, July 25, 2014
Jan, Nicole, and Family, Extending our sincere sympathy and friendship. May it help in this time of sadness to know that we are thinking of you and share your sorrow. Love Steve and Ricky
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Mary McLaughlin posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
It is very hard to lose my high school classmate so soon. I think it's very special that memorial donations have been directed towards the NE homeless veterans shelter given that our nation's Viet Nam veterans are very sadly over represented in this group. May this VN warrior rest in final and eternal peace.
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Sheila Ciampo Martenuk posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Dear Janet and Family, So very sorry to hear of the death of your Husband praying for all of you that you find comfort and peace in the many years and memories that you had together. Janet sending love and prayers to you and your family,may John R.I.P. Uncle Pat, Sheila & Family
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Sarah Sullivan posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
I will miss for you so many reasons... Your wisdom, your stubborn charm, your unwavering love for Christmas, but most of all, how you make my girls feel like two of your own.. They love their Papa John and so do I ... Rest peacefully.
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Janice Carbone posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Jan and Family, I was so sorry and sad to hear about the passing of your loving husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather! Not knowing him personally, I know by the way you, Jan, spoke of him he was a very loving person and was definitely a family-man. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Sincerely,
Janice (former co-worker @ Lahey Hospital & Medical Center)
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Brittany posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
RIP Uncle John :( you were a great man and you will be missed very very much. I love you and I will see you again someday! Xoxo love Brit
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Kathy Rameior posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Jan, I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Roger. Palmer (Wally) posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
John was just a "great" friend! I will miss him in so many ways. I would call him on days when he was in better health, and meet for
coffee many times. We would always talk about the "old days" and growing up in Woburn. He reminded me back when we were younger,
Peter C, John, and myself would walk the streets of Woburn just hanging out. John was an avid car lover and had some real nice cars. He did a lot of the work himself restoring them...Along the way John always had an eye for the girls/ladies. Being such a good looking guy
that he was, he was never without a date back in the day. But all this exploring came to an end when he finally found the girl of his
dreams. As we all know her name is Janet, got married, settled down and along came the love of their life, daughter Nicole. Janet and John
were blessed with two grandchildren and would always smile when he mentioned them.
John went through a very tough and tiring time the last year of his life. He never complained and I never heard him say why me. He was a fighter right to the end. I was fortunate enough to visit with him the day before he passed. When I got the call the next day around
2:30 pm, I was sitting in my car thinking of him. I happened to look out to my left toward the sky and a plane was ascending straight up to
the heavens, I just thought there goes my friend John...John RIP, we will miss being with you, but you have left us with memories that
will put a smile on our face.
Sincerely,
Wally
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Lisa Polacke posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Dearest Jan & Nicole,
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. Too young! We enjoyed John's visits to the Philanthropy office and always looked forward to his sassy ways. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. I remember how proud he was when he walked you down the isle, Nicole, and Oh! how he loved Mason and Ava.
I wish I could be with you on Saturday to celebrate John's life, but unfortunately I have a prior commitment, which can't be changed. Please know that my love, thoughts and prayers are with you both.
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Anne Caldera posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
John, you never fooled me. I always knew that beneath your hard shell was an old softy with a kind heart. You told it like it was without the sugar coating - as it should be and I appreciated your sense of humor. I enjoyed getting to know you over the years and look to your life with one of success through determination and hard work. You left a bounty of memories and I'm sure some wild stories that would otherwise seem untrue - signs of a rich life. God Bless you, John. Safe travels north. love, Anne
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Susan Winfield (Linehan) posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
So Hard to lose the ones we love! You will be missed no doubt, but the memories will forever keep you alive in our hearts! RIP Uncle John
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Rebecca Douglass posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
My Dear friend Nicole and sweetest Mom Jan,
I am so saddened to hear of John's passing. I've known him to be a wonderful father to his pride & joy and I'm sure his grandchildren filled him with lots of joy & light. I saw him to be very loving to his wife Jan. I am filled with fond, fun & humorous memories of him. I am so thankful to share a part in wonderful times with Nicole, John & Jan. I will always remember how easy going & full of love and fun while at your camp in Maine, as well as spending time with you all in Burlington.
I share deep grievances for his family, friends & all who has been blessed to have known such an admirable, loyal, dedicated Man. All my Love, <3 Becky
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Steve Dupuis posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
John,
I have so much to thank you for. First and foremost, creating my beautiful wife. Thanks for all the life lessons and all that you have taught me. I promise to take care of your girls and your grandkids and will always put there well being before mine. Just like you have taught me. I love you Sarge and will see you in that big PX in the sky someday.
Your loving son,
Steve
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Tom Edgett posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Rest in peace John.
Tom Edgett
Roswell, New Mexico
Woburn High School, class of 59
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Joseph Mastroianni posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
To know John was to love him. The trick was to know him. He sometimes came across crusty, and hard as Damascus steel. Oh the steel was there alright, as evident in his determination. With John, though it may have been his way it was never, or the highway. Beneath it all, sitting on a pile of soft down feathers, was a heart large enough to share everything he had to give, with everyone he loved, and who loved him. I am proud to have been a lifelong friend of John, his wonderful Jan, and a very special angel in my life, his daughter Nicole. All of us who loved him will miss him deeply. Just heard him whisper in my ear, “right, give me a break, let's have a party.”
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DIANA AND STEVE DUPUIS posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
LOVE YOU R.I.P JOHN BE STONG JAN NICOLE STEV MASON AND AVA LOVE ALL OF YOU
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John McNult CLASS OF '59 posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Hello Janet & Family,
I extend my deep sympathy to you and family. I have fond memories of you and John from our days at Woburn High. I know you and family will miss John, dearly.
I can still clearly remember hanging out at the Spa on Main Street and the Y dances. John and you are part of those good memories.
Sincerely, John McNult
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Donna Graney Tziolis posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
My dearest uncle John… you were a tough nut to crack, but I finally cracked you. All your words of wisdom and advice over the years will remain with me forever. Your short lived monthly trips to studio D for haircuts meant a lot to me. It was great to see you on a regular basis like that and get to know you all over again. It was great to finally know how to "give it back to you ". You always loved to give a hard time. Keeps people on their toes. I will always remember you being there for me, post divorce, driving all over picking up my new couches. I will forever be your "tin grin". And will continue to look out for my sista Nicole, your pride and joy. You really were the best dad to her and all her friends. I Will miss you dearly,
Lots of love
Little D
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Sherry Ciampo Donohoe posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
So sorry to hear of John's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. You are so lucky to have wonderful memories of a great husband, father and grandfather. Love to you all.... <3
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Singleton posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
May God comfort your family during this difficult time. Rest in paradise
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Rosemary & Ron Wagner posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
So very sorry to hear of John's passing. Sincerest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
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Ken & Beth Hendershot posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
May he RIP, remember the good times, and share the memories.
Edward V. Sullivan
Funeral Home
43 Winn Street
Burlington, MA 01803
Ph: (781) 272-0050
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