John A. Haines

John A. Haines, 89, passed away April 24, 2011 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa. Born in Chester, Pa, he resided in Brookhaven until moving to Media, Pa, in 1984. He was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1940. He worked for Philadelphia Electric Company for 37 years before his retirement. He loved the beach and was an avid Phillies fan. He loved nothing more than his family and was an extremely proud grandfather and devoted father. He was very active in the Chester High Alumni and was active with the Brookhaven Baptist Church. He was a WWII veteran of the United States Army. He was the loving husband of Marie Haines for 67 years before her passing in January. He was predeceased by his grandson Richard Haines. He was the father of Richard (Patricia) E. Haines of Upper Chichester, William M. Haines of Aston, Jacqueline A. Haines Carhart of Milsboro, De, Kathryn E. Haines Hinde of Media, and Jane (Robert) M. Hines Kulp of Phoenixville, Pa. He is survived by 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral service Wednesday 12pm at the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, 4220 Edgmont Ave., Brookhaven, Pa, 19015. Visitation Wednesday 10-12 at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Aston, Pa. Donations can be sent to Pughtown Baptist Church, 780 Pughtown Rd., Spring City, Pa, 19475.

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