SHELDON – John E. “Jack” Boocock, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Pawtucket, RI on September 22, 1942 to the late John & Florence (Carver) Boocock.
John was a graduate of Richford High School, where he loved playing baseball. Shortly after high school John began working at Energizer in St. Albans. He spent nearly 50 years working there before retirement. His hobbies included stamp collecting and vacationing to Maine. He especially enjoyed his annual trip to Bar Harbor with Florence.
He leaves behind his significant other of more than 20 years, Florence Mikan of Sheldon and her children, Jeffery and Steven Lamos, Shari Gamache and Jason Mikan and their families; his chosen children, Scott Choinere of Franklin and Jodi Dexter of St. Albans and their families; his siblings, Gail Benjamin of St. Albans, Lynda & Ron Taplin of Newburgh, ME and David & Deborah Boocock of Richford and several nieces & nephews and close friends. John was predeceased by his parents.
In keeping with John’s wishes there will be no public services. His family and friends will have a reception in his honor at a later date.
For those who wish, contributions in John’s memory may be made to Franklin County Home Health, 3 Home Health Circle, St. Albans, VT 05478.