John F. Fothergill, 78 of Chelsea passed away on September 25th after a brief illness.

John served in the United States Navy. After discharge from the Navy, he joined the Merchant Marines. He also worked at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea for many years.

John was predeceased by his parents the late Chelsea Police Captain Edward and Margaret Fothergill. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Michael Cryan, Laureen Quinlan, Meri Crowley, Richard Fothergill and Paul Fothergill.

John is survived by his sister Deborah McIvor.

John will be dearly missed by his many nieces and nephews: Michael, Elizabeth (Wilber) and Stephen Cryan, Edward Quinlan, Kara (Pizzelli), Amy and Julie Fothergill, Richard, Elizabeth (Rzasa) and Ashley(Budnick) Bliss.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:   Services for John are private. Inurnment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

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