January 2, 2018
Biscoe, John R.
John Robert Biscoe, a longtime resident of Dedham died Monday, January 1, 2018 at his home in Dedham. He was 88. John was born July 20, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of Harold A. and Estelle M. (Gilmore) Biscoe. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1950 and served in the 6571st Armament Test Group until his honorable discharge in 1954. John worked as an offset pressman for Spaulding Company in Boston until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Dedham Retired Men’s Club. John is survived by his wife, Evelyn Catherine (Tuohy) Biscoe; his son, Paul J. Biscoe of North Brookfield; his four daughters, Gail J. Keller of Norwood, Linda M. Fitzgerald of Franklin, Karen M. Biscoe of Whitman; and Katherine J. Biscoe of Dedham; his seven grandchildren, Eric McInnis, Michael Connelly, John P. Fitzgerald, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Sarah Fitzgerald, Quinn DuFour, and Benjamin DuFour; and his great grandson, Camden McInnis. He was the father of the late John R. Biscoe, and the brother of the late Allen, Harold, Henry, Gerald, Howard, and Marion Biscoe. Visiting hours will be held Friday, January 5th from 4 to 7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St, Dedham. Relatives and friends will gather at the funeral home Saturday stating at 9 o clock and proceed to St. Mary’s Church, 420 High Street, Dedham for his Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Private burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery in Boston. Donations to St Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis TN, 38105 would be appreciated.
Comments(13)
Kate and the Biscoe Family,
My sincerest condolences Kate on the passing of your Dad, John. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Roberta
I’m so sorry love you I am unable to attend my thoughts and prayers and most of all Love
Prays and love I’m unable to attend I’m sorry see you soon love you
May your Father rest in eternal peace.
Dear Gail and Bob,
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your father. Matz God give you the strength you will need during the coming days, weeks and months. May happy memories help you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Donna & Bob
Sending you my deepest condolences
Dearest Karen, Quinn and Ben,
My sincerest sympathy to you in the absence of your Father and Grandfather. Sending you strength, connection with his spirit and much love.
Maureen and Boston
Dear Evelyn and Family, so sorry for you loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish we could be there to comfort you. Sending you all our love.
Barbara and Hank
bobby and gail.my sincere sympathy in loss of your dad.love joey.rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to your family at this difficult time! He will be missed by all of us.
Dear Karen, Evelyn, Quinn, Ben and family,
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest condolences.
Darlene and John Bradlee, Jr.
Jack Bradlee
I am so sorry for your loss. Loosing a loved one is so difficult. My prayers are with all of you.
Dear Aunt Evelyn,
So sorry I was unable to attend. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Uncle Jackie was a sweet man; may he rest in peace.