John A. Getchell

PRINCETON – John A. Getchell, 48, of Clearings Way, died peacefully early morning surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. John is survived by his loving wife Kathy and their two children Katelynn & Ryan.

A loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and great friend to many, heroically battled melanoma for four years. John lived his entire life with a positive attitude; he has taught us to do the same.

John graduated from Virginia Tech and continued on to become a successful business owner with his brother Ben. We all look forward to seeing Johnny G. again.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 29th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. The funeral service for John will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 30th in the First Congregational Church of Princeton, 14 Mountain Road, Princeton. Burial will be in the spring. In lieu of any flowers, a scholarship fund has been established to help deserving students get to college - donations may be made to the John A. Getchell Scholarship Fund, c/o of Barre Savings Bank, P.O. Box 202, Princeton, MA 01541. Donations may also be made to the Mass General Melanoma Research Fund, care of the Cancer Center Development office, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, Ma. 02214.

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