John F. Fenton, 88, passed away April 10, 2010 at Wingate of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield March 20, 1922 to the late John F. and Margaret V. (Crowley) Fenton, Sr, he has been a resident of Monson for many years. John served his country with the Marine Corps during WW II. He was a union negotiator for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 93 and was the Western Massachusetts coordinator for AFSCME. John was a member of the Marine Corps League Detachment 140 in Ware, Marine Corps Aviation Association fighter squadron #324 "Devil Pack", the VFW and American Legion. He was also a member of the NRA, Doberman Rescue League, and the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.
John was predeceased by his wife Miriam E. (Dodge) Fenton in 2004. He leaves their daughters Ann L. Clough of Palmer, Mary J. Bauer and her husband Steve of San Diego, CA and Grace E. Fenton of Sacramento, CA; a sister, Sister Mary Paul, Sisters of the Presentation, of Watervliet, NY; and a granddaughter Hilary J. Clough of Monson. He was also predeceased by his sister Annabelle Fenton; son in-law Robert Clough, and his faithful companion "Bella".
The family would like to give special thanks to his family of CNA's, Nurses and staff on B1 at Wingate of Wilbraham for the care they all gave to John.