John Hartley Druker

John Hartley Druker-  of Newton After a courageous battle with bladder cancer, died peacefully on June 23, 2011 surrounded by his loving family, friends and exceptional care providers. John will be fondly remembered for his kindness, generosity of heart and a magnificent great sense of humor. Beloved husband of 52 years to Joan and cherished father of Julie and husband Alan Kravetz of Andover, Janie and Robert Knight of Weston and Marjorie Druker and Paul Brophy of Newton. Adored and treasured Papa of grandchildren Emily Brophy, Matthew Knight, Joshua and Eliana Kravetz. Dear brother of Nancy Krawitz and brother in law of Gilbert Frimet. Services will be held at Temple Shalom 175 Temple St. West Newton on Friday June 24 at 10:30 am. Following the interment at Newton Cemetery, a memorial observance will be held at the home of Robert and Janie Knight until 4:30 pm Friday , and then at his residence Saturday 6:30 –9:00 pm and Sunday 2-4 and 5:30-7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances and donations may be made in loving tribute to the Lahey Clinic Sophia Gordon Cancer Center at 41 Mall Rd Burlington, MA 01805 or to the Employee Assistance Program , a support program for employees at Newbridge on the Charles, Gloria Adelson Field Health Center, 700 Great Meadow Rd Dedham, MA 02026. Both organizations provided exceptional and compassionate care to John and his family for which we are grateful.