John F. Sheridan Jr.

John F. Sheridan Jr., 82, of Canton, died peacefully on August 3, 2024, at home surrounded by family. John was a veteran serving in the United States Army and was the co-owner of the South Easton Variety Store for many years. He was the past Treasurer and member of both the Kennedy-Donovan Center in Foxboro and the Knights of Columbus in Stoughton. He was an avid sports enthusiast for all Boston sports teams. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Devoted husband of Jane F. Sheridan (Kelleher) of Canton for 55 years. Loving father of Kevin Sheridan and his partner Sharon Stemm of Canton, Maureen (Reen) Sheridan of Canton, Mary Maloney and her spouse Richard of Canton, and Ann Marie Holmstead and her spouse Gene of Boston. Brother of Linda Keohane of Plainville, Eileen Berry of Stoughton, Kathy Golata of Norton, and the late Patricia Gilgun and Philip Sheridan. Proud grandfather of Caitlin and Hannah Sheridan, Graham Stemm, Tim, Rose and Lily Hazam, and Winnie Holmstead. Visiting hours will be held in the Pushard Funeral Home 210 Sherman St., Canton on Wednesday, August 7, from 4-7 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A service will be held at 11 AM in the funeral home on Thursday. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Canton Veteran’s Department, 801 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021, or to Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley St. West Bridgewater, MA 02379.

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