Late Chelsea resident, John passed away suddenly Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2019 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.  He was 70 years of age.  Born and raised in Everett, he is the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Doyle) Dolan.  John attended Everett Public Schools and graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1967.  After high school John received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maine.  He later attended Cambridge College to receive his Master's Degree in Education.  As a young man, John began his teaching career within the Everett Public School System.  He taught History and Civics as a high school teacher.  John furthered his education when he received his Master's Degree in Administration of Education from Salem State College.  Throughout his professional career John became the principal of various Everett elementary schools.  He finished his career as Principal of the George Keverian School on Nichols St. in Everett.  John retired dedicating over 30 years of service to the Everett Public School Department.  In addition to teaching, John also enjoyed basketball.  He was the past basketball coach for Everett High School.  John is a longtime Chelsea resident.  He and his wife, Dorothy A. (Gormley) Dolan settled in Chelsea, where they raised their three children.  The couple has shared 46 years of marriage.  John was an avid Boston sports fan and enjoyed spending time with old friends in Maine.  During his retirement John especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and enjoying his family at their summer home in New Hampshire.  He will be greatly missed by all who love him and his extended family at the Everett School Department.

John is the beloved husband of Dorothy A. (Gormley) Dolan of Chelsea, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. Devoted father of Christine D. Lightburn and her husband Jim of Andover, John E. Dolan and his wife Clarissa of NY, Denise Hatem and her husband Justin of NH.  Brother of the late Peter Dolan.  Brother-in-law of William Gormley of Saugus, Diane Wood of Everett, Rosemary Dolan of Melrose.  Also lovingly survived by 4 grandchildren, Maggie and Ally Lightburn of Andover, Riley and Joseph Dolan of NY and many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend John's visiting hours at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, on Saturday, September 7 from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. John's Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home following the visiting hours at 12 Noon.  Interment is private.

DONATIONS:  In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to JDRF, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or on-line at www.jdrf.org