John entered into eternal rest on Monday morning, November 23, 2020 at the Cambridge Health Alliance Hospital in Everett.  Born and raised in Chelsea, he is the son of the late George B. and Christine B. (Cater) Carroll.  John attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1963.  John was drafted into the US Army during the Vietnam War era and was honorably discharged on April 13, 1967.  John has been a Revere resident for over 30 years.  He is a retired medical technician from the Chelsea Soldier's Home, dedicating 23 years of service before retiring in 1994.  John was an avid Boston sports fan and enjoyed watching all of the Boston teams play, the Red Sox, Bruins, Patriots and the Celtics.  He enjoyed collecting coins and as a hobby he was a portrait artist.  He will be greatly missed by all of his family.

John was the husband of the late Marna (Kelley) Carroll.  Beloved father of Brian Carroll of Revere and the late Michael J. Carroll.  Dear brother of Lorraine T. Brown of Chelsea, Patricia A. Smith of Billerica, June E. Carroll of Everett, Joseph E. Carroll of Chelsea and the late George J. Carroll.  Also lovingly survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St., Chelsea on Friday, November 27 ^th at 10:00 A.M.  Visitation in the Church will precede the Funeral Mass from 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Mass. All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and be seated for the arranged Mass.   Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date.

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