John Webster Jr.

September 20, 2007

NEW BEDFORD – John Webster, Jr., 87, of Fairhaven, died on Thursday, September 20, 2007, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Florence (Sylvia) Webster, to whom he was married sixty-four years. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late John, Sr., and the late Mary B. (Breault) Webster, he settled in Fairhaven in 1960.

Mr. Webster served in the Merchant Marines during WWII and later worked for the New Bedford Gas and Electric Co. for thirty-five years until his retirement. He was a member of the YMCA and the Stetsonaires for many years.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Webster leaves a son, John Webster, III, of Fairhaven; two daughters, Sylvia W. Morris and her husband Charles E. Morris of Naples, FL, and Barbara Webster and her husband Kevin Cadieux of Fairhaven; a brother, George A. Webster of Vinylhaven, ME; four grandchildren, Michael Morris of Naples, FL, Elizabeth and Jacob Cadieux, both of Fairhaven, and Kathy Kruse of Lehigh, FL; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Jared; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Webster was the brother of the late Robert Webster.

Funeral Information

In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. All arrangements have been lovingly entrusted to the care of the FAIRHAVEN FUNERAL HOME, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, or consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, go to www.hathawayfunerals.com. or please telephone 508/994-9471.