MASTERSON - John Clifford, of Westwood, died at home on July 19, 2015.
Beloved husband of Marion Lennon Masterson, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Devoted father of Anne Burke and her husband Kevin of Mansfield MA, John W. and his partner Sharon Dearing of Auburn MA, Mary McIntosh and her husband James Gordon of Reading MA, Stephen Masterson and his wife Jean Marie of Walpole MA, Michael and his wife Kim of New London CT, Marion King of Foxboro MA, and Mark Masterson of Manchester, CT. Cherished grandfather of Brian, Allison and Liam Burke, Shaunna Schiller and Angela McIntosh, Daniel, Christopher, Victoria, Alexandra and Joseph Masterson, Coleen and Sheilagh Masterson, David and Andrea King, and Ingrid Masterson. Treasured great grandfather of Darius and Emmanuel DiBlasi, Noah and Solomon Schiller, and Trent Rogan. Loving brother of Paul Masterson and his wife BettyAnn of Waterford CT, Thomas Masterson and his wife Marilyn of Milton MA, and the late James Masterson and his dear departed wife Lois. Also, loving uncle and grand uncle of many nieces and nephews.
John was the beloved son of the late Frances Clifford and James Edward Masterson. His greatest love was his wife and family and he cherished every moment with them and his grandchildren.
John served honorably in the US Army, followed by a career with American Airlines, and was a dedicated volunteer, serving weekly at the New England Aquarium and as a member of the Conservation Commission in Westwood.
Relatives and friends will honor and remember John's life by gathering for visiting hours at the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St. (off Route 109) in Westwood on Wednesday July 22nd from 4-8 pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday morning July 23rd at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Denis Church, 157 Washington St., Westwood at 10am. Interment with military honors at New Westwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to the New England Aquarium Volunteer Office, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110.
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