Obituary for John E. Garrigan (Guest book)

Message from Peter M.

February 28, 2017 10:33 PM

I played baseball for Mr. Garrigan in 1990 and, in that short time, I realized how special of a person he was. He was very encouraging of me and I was very touched by that after the fact, when I realized just how great he had been to me. Whenever I have seen him, kindness just emanates from him. He had terrific wisdom and knew how to make a person feel cared about. I am very grateful to him for how he treated me and I am very saddened by his passing. My deepest condolences to his loves ones. R.I.P., Coach, and thank you for everything.

Message from JOAN WILLIAMS

January 28, 2017 5:51 PM

I WILL MISS YOUR SMILING FACE AT THE BALL GAME AT THE HIGH SCHOOL FIELDS. WE CERTAINLY DATE BACK TO FN DAYS AT CENTRAL.
JOANIE

A candle was lit by Martha. To my Daddy, who I loved so much. on January 28, 2017 9:40 AM

Message from George DeGrasse

January 27, 2017 5:35 PM

John,
60 years of friendship. Alot of good times in Hingham and beyond and at 91, I'll see you soon.

Message from Lisa & Don Combs

January 27, 2017 9:09 AM

Thinking of you all at this sad time...deepest sympathy with heavy hearts. Much love, Lisa & Don

Message from The First Baptist Church of North Stratford, NH

January 27, 2017 6:48 AM

The First Baptist Church of North Stratford NH would like to extend our condolences to Mark and his family on the passing of John Garrigan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Message from Sandy and Ed Shifman

January 26, 2017 7:01 PM

We wish to extend our sincere and deepest sympathy to the entire and extended family of John at this time of sorrow. He will surely be missed as a dear friend, as well as a great traveling companion.

Ed and Sandy Shifman

Message from James Haviland

January 26, 2017 5:15 PM

Thank you Johnny G for being a good friend and colleague. Thanks for all your golf tips. They have served me well.

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A BALANCE EASEL SPRAY was ordered on January 26, 2017

Message from Beth Ruggiero

January 26, 2017 2:14 PM

John always had a smile and perhaps a teasing remark. As a teacher he was a mentor and a champion of all his students
As a friend and colleague he was always in your corner.
He will be missed.

Message from John and Dottie Corey

January 26, 2017 1:40 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great man. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family

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A BASKET GARDEN was sent on January 26, 2017

My deepest condolences. May every sunrise hold more promise; every moonrise hold more peace. Rest in Peace John. With love, Pat Rowan, or as our conversations always began, 'Canada Calling'.

Message from Jeff and Melynna Dowd, Lexington, NC

January 26, 2017 10:34 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories of your father comfort you today and in the future.

A candle was lit by Jeff and Melynna Dowd on January 26, 2017 10:30 AM

Message from Peter Lincoln

January 26, 2017 9:09 AM

A great teacher, excellent mentor, and a friend who will be missed.

A candle was lit by Peter Lincoln on January 26, 2017 9:07 AM

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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on January 25, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to the Garrigan Family. John will be greatly missed. Dick Smith and Family

Message from pat Granahan

January 25, 2017 4:01 PM

Please accept sympathy from the Granahan family, John was a kind, inspirational, motivating force at Hingham High School especially in the life of Leon M Granahan. John had a kind smile and a wry humor ; to be missed SWincerely Pat Granahan

Message from Corey Farina 95

January 25, 2017 12:52 PM

I would just like to offer my sincere condolences to the entire family of Coach John Garrigan. I played catcher for the man I will always call Coach from 1992-1995. I had an amazing time playing baseball with my teammates but what I remember most about the experiences during that time is the relationship and friendship I made and enjoyed for many years with my friend Coach Garrigan. High school is a time in a young man's life when at times he may not know which way is up. The last place I would have ever thought I'd receive counsel was from this (which I thought at the time) old crotchety man. Coach had a God given gift to transcend age barriers and relate to me on a level the made perfect sense. He used baseball as the common medium to mold boys into young men and instill values in us that remain long after the baseball gloves were put away. He used to say/sing " we have to do the things we have to do". We all thought he was crazy but it was actually the very basis for how a team could be successful. Take care of the little things and do your job and the rest usually fell in place. What I admired most about Coach was his ability to help his players realize the very best that was inside them. Wether you were the starting ace pitcher or the 3rd base coach, he treated you the same and expected the same time and effort to whatever role you played. Looking back on his style, I looked at this as brilliance because he was able to harness every single team members abilities and on a personal level showed each kid that he had a crucial role and Coach needed his all if the team was going to succeed. Coach Garrigan was much older then me in fact I used "old man" as a term of endearment, but we were good friends . We always had baseball which meant that he was also teaching me life's lessons. I shed a tear today and I miss my friend, but it's never hard to think about us putting a lineup together and I'm right back there with him. Those types of lessons he taught and the sacrifices he made of himself to dedicate so much of his life to a bunch of kids that half of the time were a pain in his butt, were nothing less then his own state of grace. It was truly a labor of love for him and I'll never truly be able to thank him for the positive impact he has had on my life. I'd like to say thank you to his family for sharing him with us, he was truly a gifted teacher, Coach, and friend. I will miss Coach but you will never be far from my heart.
Corey Farina class of 1995 HHS

Message from Bob

January 25, 2017 11:06 AM

Rest in peace "Johnny G." Our
thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob and Kathleen

Message from Steve & Jodie DeGrasse

January 25, 2017 9:10 AM

We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Remember how well loved he has been and the fun you had with him. George will miss him a lot. So hard to say good bye but at times like this we understand the words rest in peace very well.

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A SENTIMENTAL THOUGHTS was sent on January 25, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Everyone at Baystate Ford

A candle was lit by Phyllis Quinlan with everlasting love. on January 25, 2017 8:37 AM

A candle was lit by Nancy Hynes on January 25, 2017 6:02 AM

A candle was lit by Karen Garrigan on January 24, 2017 11:42 PM

A candle was lit by Daughter Brenda on January 24, 2017 10:35 PM

A candle was lit by Walt Sweeney in John's memory. A good man. RIP, friend. on January 24, 2017 9:56 PM

Message from Lee and Rachel Ehrenzeller

January 24, 2017 7:01 PM

Thinking of you Brenda and family.....with our deepest sympathy....
Lee and Rachel Ehrenzeller

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A FLORAL GARDEN BORDER MEMORIAL CENTERPIECE was sent on January 24, 2017

You set me on a good path Dad. These flowers symbolize your dedication to me and my bothers and sister. Thank You from the bottom of my heart. Brenda

A candle was lit by Sara Paschal on January 24, 2017 6:16 PM

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An A GARDEN PATH was ordered on January 24, 2017