John M.

Carolan

At 62 years of age John M. Carolan passed away unexpectedly in his Saugus home on Saturday, November 26th.  Born and raised in Chelsea he was a beloved son of the late CFD (Ret.) Francis X. "Frank" Carolan and Dorothea M. Dot (Dolan) Carolan.  John attended local schools and graduated from Northeast Vocational High School.  He was a Licensed Master Plumber and worked in the maintenance Dept at the Mass. General Hospital for 25 years. He was a longtime resident of Chelsea and Lynnfield, and he also spent some time living in Palmetto, Fl and Peabody. He was married to Patrice Slater and raised two sons.  In his lifetime John was most devoted to spending time with his sons following the NE Patriots, traveling to Nova Scotia, Cape Cod and Dennis Port.

He is survived by his wife Patrice of Lynnfield, his sons, Jack Slater Carolan and Harris Slater Carolan both of Lynnfield.  He was the dear brother of; Margaret A. Bolognese and her husband James of Chelsea, Frank P. Carolan and wife Doreen of Florida and Revere, Paul T, Carolan of Peabody, and Maureen Carolan of NH.  And he is survived by several nieces, nephews, many friends, and extended family members.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend a memorial gathering and remembrance service held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Monday December 5th from 4 - 6 P.M.  Should friends desire, contributions in John's memory may be made to Charity of their choice.