John Ronald Bagley

John was the beloved husband of Guadalupe for over 36 years, cherished father of Linda (Susan Chilcote) Bagley, and adored grandfather to his four precious grandchildren, Ava, Lowell, Joe and Kate, in addition to several nieces and nephews and extended family. John was predeceased by his father, James Joseph Bagley; his mother, Daisy (Cavanaugh); and his brothers, Jimmy and Steve. John is survived by his brothers David (Anne) Bagley and Kenneth (Cora) Bagley. John is already missed tremendously.

John was born in Rochester, New Hampshire, on December 23, 1941 and he grew up in Newton, Massachusetts. After graduating from Newton High School in 1959, John entered the United States Marine Corps., where he served for four years and was honorably discharged. Shortly after that service, John moved to San Diego County, California, and in 1968, he entered the United States Border Patrol, where he worked until he joined the United States Immigration and Naturalization service. Except for brief stints to care for his ailing mother and handle other family matters, John remained with the United States government until his retirement in 1996. While John was born on the East Coast, there was no prouder Californian.

If you ever had the privilege of meeting John, you know that he was smart, funny and, most of all, truly kind. He befriended people of all types and from all backgrounds, always quick with a smile and an encouraging word. He was positive to the end, and he made the world a better place.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's research hospital at StJude.org