John (Sean) Folan's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2024 in Dorchester, Massachusetts

John (Sean) Folan

December 9, 1936 - August 6, 2024 (87 years old)

Dorchester, Massachusetts

John (Sean) Folan's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2024 in Dorchester, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John J. O'Connor and Son Funeral Home

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John (Sean) Folan

December 9, 1936 - August 6, 2024 (87 years old)

Dorchester, Massachusetts

John Folan Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 6, 2024 we had to say goodbye to John Folan of Dorchester, Massachusetts. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Julia Folan (Walsh); his children, Sean Folan (Patricia) of Dorchester, Patrick (Cathy), Stephen (Tara) of Dorchester, Brendan (Heidi), Julie (Bob Cass) of Quincy, Peggy Folan of Dorchester and Liam (Cailyn) of Quincy; his grandchildren, Sean, Kerianne, MaryKate, Colleen, Patrick, Brendan, Ryan, Jasmine, Julia May, Aine, Delia, Mairead, Ciara and Ashlinn; and his siblings, Mary Connolly of Dorchester, Padraic Folan of Norwood, Peter Folan, Nan Costello and Peggy Doran of Ireland.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Sean to the Irish Pastoral Centre, 540 Gallivan Blvd. #13, Dorchester, MA 02124.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John J. O'Connor and Son Funeral Home



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Aug 11

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John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home
740 Adams St, Dorchester, MA 02122

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Aug 12

Funeral Mass

St. Brendan's Church
589 Gallivan Blvd, Boston, MA 02124

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