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Saturday, October 31, 2026 Wellesley, Massachusetts · Change town
Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of October 12, 2026 through October 18, 2026

This week's Wellesley obituary notices column lists one qualifying obituary: Cannell, John Redferne "Jack," age 89, who grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and died on October 16, 2026. His obituary was posted through Legacy.com in connection with Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Homes of Mattapoisett.

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WELLESLEY — This week's column carries notice of 1 obituary identifying Wellesley, MA as a place of residence, published by Legacy.com from a listing originating with Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Homes of Mattapoisett.

John Redferne "Jack" Cannell, 89, formerly of Wellesley, MA, died on October 16, 2026, following a brief illness. The obituary states that he grew up in Wellesley. Full obituary at Legacy.com (Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Homes - Mattapoisett): https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-cannell-obituary?id=62776738.

Notices compiled from Legacy.com, Echovita, Tribute Archive, and Wellesley Patch.


Compiled from funeral home notices and published obituaries.

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