John Lord, fondly known as Jack, passed away on September 20, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years old.

Jack was born in Newport, New Hampshire, on March 31,1945. He graduated from St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland, with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy. Jack attained his Master of Education degree from Loyola University Maryland, his Master of Health Administration from George Washington University, and his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Maryland in 1974.

Jack became the Deputy Director of St. Elizabeth Psychiatric Hospital and staff psychologist of their children's division in Washington, DC, between 1971-1988. While based in Atlanta, Georgia, he worked in hospital development and operations as the Vice President of Community Psychiatric Centers. Between 1985-98, Jack was the Senior Vice President at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Louisiana. In 1998, he started his own healthcare company managing drug rehab centers and psychiatric hospitals all over the South.

In 1999, Jack moved to Green Harbor, Massachusetts, and retired in 2010. He loved spending time with his family and dog Bella during his retirement. He was a devoted Patriots fan and enjoyed traveling, especially in Florida. Recently, his favorite thing was going to Green Harbor to watch the sunsets and boats sail in and out while feeding the seagulls with his beloved wife, Connie.

Many know Jack as a loyal friend with a kind disposition and a great sense of humor. Jack wanted his family and friends to know that he loved them and wished to be forgiven for any times he had hurt anyone. Jack wished for his family and friends to look at his death as a time of personal growth for everyone to lead a more meaningful life. Jack is survived by his wife Connie, his daughter Christina, and his son Phillip.

Jack's family will host a funeral mass on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Church, 40 Canal Street in Marshfield, Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Heart Association in Jack's name, online at https://www.heart.org/

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