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John J. Sabourin
1932- 2019
John J. Sabourin, 86, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. John was born on Aug. 27, 1932, in Milwaukee, the son of Joseph and Eleanore (Reichard) Sabourin. John married Mary Hillebrand on Oct. 26, 1957, and the couple were blessed with 61 years of marriage before her death on Dec. 26, 2018.
John proudly served
our country in the United
States Army for two years before being honorably discharged for being
wounded by mortar fire in the Korean War. Medals he received were Purple Heart, UNSvc- National Defense SVC and Good Conduct Medal. John
was a volunteer at St. Vincent’s DePaul and Marquardt. In his free time, he enjoyed shooting pool and
playing cards, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and
friends.
John is survived by
his sons Paul Sabourin of Montello and Michael Sabourin of Hartland;
grandchildren Nick, Adam (Rachel), Aaron (Melissa), Amisha
and Tayler; seven great-grandchildren; four brothers; and two sisters. He is
also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends.
He was preceded in
death by his parents; wife, Mary; loving daughter Christine; six brothers and
two sisters.
A Mass of Christian
burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in
Watertown with Father Miro Szynal presiding. Visitation will take place at the church from
10 a.m. until the time of service. John will be laid to rest at St. Henry’s
Catholic Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials in John’s
honor to St. Henry Catholic Church would be appreciated.
Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes 213 S. Fifth St. Watertown
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