(August 29, 1986 - November 5, 2011)
John F. Phelan II of Halifax lost his battle with drug addiction that he fought for several years on Saturday, November 5, 2011. He was 25 years old. He was born in Boston; loving son of David M. and Pamela L. (Alves) Phelan of Halifax. He was the beloved father of Layla M. Phelan of Kingston and devoted brother of David M. Phelan II of Halifax and Thomas J. Phelan of Halifax. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

John attended Silver Lake High School and was a graduate of Middleboro High School. He worked at his family's business the Kingston Shell Service Station and was pursuing a career in Real Estate in California. He enjoyed cars, riding motorcycles and spending time with family and friends.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 3-8 pm in the Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home 4 West Washington St., (at Rte 58) Hanson. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 am in Our Lady of the Lake Church in Halifax, with interment to follow in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John's memory to Learn to Cope PO Box 60 Raynham, MA 02767, or www.learn2cope.org.

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