John F. “Jack” Folan, Esq. age 76, of South Dartmouth, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He succumbed to a glioblastoma after exceeding the initial prognosis of the disease by more than 4 years, with good cheer and with the help and determination of his family, good friends, colleagues and (caring) care givers He is survived by his wife Judy Hanlon, sister Mary Farry, niece Ellen Hamilton, cousin Paul Cox and several other nieces, nephews and cousins.
Born in Walpole, MA, he was the son of the late Coleman and Margaret (Farrell) Folan. Jack was a graduate of Walpole High School where he played football and basketball, Stonehill College and Suffolk University Law School. He was a practicing lawyer for more than 50 years, initially with the office of James D. Casey (Liberty Mutual) where he represented clients in various superior court venues and district courts across the Commonwealth. Forty years ago he joined the law firm of McLaughlin and McLaughlin which later became McLaughlin, Folan and McGlone specializing in litigation.
A committed Catholic he was a recipient of the St. Thomas More award, conferred yearly by the Bishop of Fall River upon a lawyer who best exemplifies the virtues of courage, fortitude and faith.
Jack lived on the sunny side of life. He had a quick wit, ready laugh and innate generosity which enlivened and entertained those around him. He enjoyed life, people and food (not necessarily in that order). To Jack the world was full of good guys (and good food). Jack was truly a Good Guy.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 12 p.m. in St. Mary's Church, 795 Dartmouth St., South Dartmouth followed by a Celebration of Life at the New Bedford Yacht Club, 208 Elm St., South Dartmouth.
In-lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to: Stonehill College, 320 Washington St. North Easton, MA 02357 www.stonehill.edu or St. Mary’s Church, 795 Dartmouth St. Dartmouth, MA 02748 www.stmarysdartmouth.org
Arrangements are in the care of WARING-SULLIVAN HOME at DARTMOUTH, 230 Russells Mills Rd., South Dartmouth, MA. 02748
