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John Edward Staples
John E. Staples, of Methuen, formerly of Woburn, died Monday, November 12, 2007 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, he was 54. Born on February 1, 1953 in Malden, he was the son of the late Egerton and Marjorie (Gardener) Staples. John was raised and educated in Chelsea. He was a graduate of Chelsea High School and had attended a year at Salem State College before he entered into the U.S. Coast Guard to help fight for our country during Vietnam. John enlisted on February 12, 1973 in Boston, and served for over two years until he was honorably discharged on October 24, 1975 in Terminal Island, CA. John had attained the rank of Seaman Recruit and was awarded with the Antarctic Service Medal as well as the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon. John spent many years after his war service as a Merchant Marine. He served on over 21 ships during his time served. John went to work for Southwick Clothing Co. as a stationary fireman. He was in charge of watching and maintaining the factory’s boilers. John married his sweetheart, Maria V. Jover, on August 1, 1990 in the Philippines. After their marriage, John and Maria moved to Woburn to raise their family. They lived there until 2000 when they moved to Methuen to be closer to John’s work. John was a current member of the American Legion, Post 0122, in Methuen. John is survived by his wife, Maria V. Staples of Methuen, his sons, Ben, David, James, and Raymond Staples, all of Methuen, his siblings, Barbara Staples of Medford, Donald Staples of Malden, and Richard Staples of Wakefield, and his nieces and nephews, Allyson, Richard, and Justin. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Staples. Funeral from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden on Friday, November 16, 2007 at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 201 Washington Avenue, Chelsea at 10 AM. Fr. Edgar Gutierrez will be celebrating the Mass. Interment will be held on Monday, November 19, 2007 at 1 PM in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, November 15, 2007 from 4 to 8 PM. Weir MacCuish Funeral Home
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