John "Sonny"

A. Carron

A lifelong resident of Chelsea, John A. "Sonny" Carron passed away on Wednesday, December 28th in the peaceful surroundings of his lifelong home with his loving daughters at his side. He was 86 years of age. Born and raised in Chelsea he was one of five children of the late George and Christina (Zipps) Carron.

He attended local schools and enlisted into the US Army serving in the 101st Airborne Division.

He was married to Janet L. (Braid) together they shared nearly 60 years of love and devotion to each other and raised five daughters.

Sonny was passionately devoted to home and family.

He worked for several years at the Charlestown Navy Yard. After the yard closed, he held various job in different fields. He completed his career at the MWRA. He retired in 2003.

In his lifetime Sonny enjoyed getting together with family and friends to celebrate any occasion, especially when he had the opportunity to show off his dancing and singing talents. He spent many years camping with his extended family.  He was especially fond of visiting state parks. Upon retiring he enjoyed many road trips and cruises with his sweetheart Janet (Mama Bear). Most recently he cherished a trip to Hawaii with his daughters. Sonny was always available to lend a helping hand with a ride, home repairs or assisting a neighbor when needed.  He had a great compassion for animals, this was exemplified by his many rescue efforts bringing injured and stray animals into his home and caring for them.

He was a member of the former French Naturalization Club and was actively involved at the Chelsea Senior Center.

Sonny was predeceased by his wife Janet L. Carron, and his siblings, Mary Carron, Theresa Alden, George Carron and Rita Rossetti.

Sonny is survived by his loving daughters and their spouses; Donna Moscatelli and her husband Tom, Linda Ballard and her husband Roy, Tricia Seigal and her husband Jay, Kelly Carron, and Corrie Carron. He was the cherished grandfather of Tommy Moscatelli and his wife Kelly, Christopher Moscatelli and his wife Korey, Aaron Seigal, Anthony Moscatelli, Lindsey Ballard, Jason Seigal, Matthew Carron, Jillian Ballard, and Kelsey Ballard and the adored great-grandfather of A.J. Zayas, Kyla, Cameron, and Isabella Moscatelli. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews extended family members and his two feline buddies Oliver and Sophia.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Saturday, January 7th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Immediately followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 2:00 PM. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970. MSPCA MSPCA-Donate

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