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Henry Ronan Obituary

In Framingham, formerly of Salem, age 81, early Monday, April 21, 2008 in his sleep. Son of the late Massachusetts Supreme Court Justice James J. Ronan and his wife the late Marie (Tracy) Ronan. Brother of Anne R. Kane, retired Superior Court Judge John Ronan, the late Marie Ronan Williams and the late Attorney James T. Ronan. There will be a Reception of his body on Friday, April 25th at 9 AM in the Immaculate Conception Church, 10 Fellsway East, Malden, after which he will be Lying in State until his Funeral Mass is celebrated at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be Thursday in the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., (cor of Rte 114, exit 25A from Rte. 128), SALEM from 3-7 PM. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Salem. For online guestbook, complete obituary and additional information please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978-744-0497.

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 23, 2008.

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Millie Bille

May 3, 2008

I remember Father Ronan from St. Theresa's Parish in Billerica. Our sincere condolences to the Ronan Family. Fr. Ronan was a gentle man.

Marie (Sano) Lunt

April 25, 2008

I remember fondly Fr. Ronan from St. Joseph's Parish in Lynn, his smile and booming voice, he would often forgo the miked podium and speak from the center of the altar and you could hear every word. A beautiful person.

James Parker

April 25, 2008

I remember him as a good pastor and priest at Sainty Thresa's in Billerica. May God grant him eternal rest and may perpetual light shine upon him

Dennis & Judy McCaffrey

April 24, 2008

Our condolences to the RONAN FAMILY. We have enjoyed having Fr. Ronan at St. Theresa's Parish,
Billerica MA for a great 15 years and have missed his presence since.

Karen Martin Hinton

April 24, 2008

I remember Fr. Ronan from St Joseph's in Lynn where I attended the grammar school.He always had a smile and a kind word for all the children of the parish.He was a wonderful priest; a "good and faithful servant."May he rest in peace.

Marcia Riley

April 23, 2008

My very sincere condoloences. I remember Dr. Ronan from St. Agnes parish in Reading, many years ago. I was in elementary school at the time and have fond recollections.

Kathleen Babb Lemieux

April 23, 2008

My husband, Ray, and I offer our condolences to family and friends. Fr. Ronan was scheduled to officiate at our marriage at St. Joseph's Parish in Lynn in 1973, but was asked to officiate at a relative's wedding the same day. His kindness and good wishes, though, have carried us through 35 years of marriage. He will be greatly missed.

Richard I. Clayman

April 23, 2008

My sincere condolences--Richy Clayman from Chelsea

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