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Nathan Nye Obituary

West Brookfield. 66, died Sunday, June 15, 2008 in his residence. He was born in Roslindale, MA. the son of the late Walter & Ruth (Gillis) Nye. Nathan was raised in Medfield and has lived in West Brookfield for over 20 years. He was a US Airforce Veteran serving from 1959-1963. He leaves his wife Margaret (Gaffney) Nye; five sons Nathan Nye Jr. & his wife Jeanette of Palmer, Bryan Nye and Kenneth Nye & his wife Ann Marie both of North Brookfield, Brendan Nye & his wife Catherine of Natick and Jesse Nye & his wife Carolyn of East Haddam, CT; four brothers; Lawrence of Florida, Walter & Daniel both of Medfield and George of Vermont; a sister Susan Thornton of Hanson, MA; 12 grandchildren and many wonderful nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Robert Lincoln Nye. The funeral for Nathan will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 5:00 PM in Pillsbury Funeral Home, Rte 9/Old West Brookfield Rd., BROOKFIELD. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 3:00-5:OO PM in the funeral home. Donations may be made in his name to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, 113 Young Rd., East Brookfield, MA 01515.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 18, 2008.

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Bob Lucier

June 26, 2008

With sincere sympathy.

Joseph Cote

June 19, 2008

To the Nye family:
My deepest condolences, sympathies, and prayers go out to you. Nathan was my landlord in Worcester for many years and always a great guy.

Darel Nowers

June 18, 2008

I remember Nathan and family from Medfield, Had no idea we lived so close. May God Be with you at this time. Darel

eugene vivier

June 18, 2008

in memory of a great person you will be sadly missed by us all

Carolyn Nye

June 18, 2008

Nathan was a wonderful man with a loving and caring heart. He was like another father to me and he will be greatly missed.

Marie Chase

June 18, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I remember the days when you were part of the FBC church family.

Lisa & Dave Thurlow

June 18, 2008

Ken, Ann & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad.

jacki,ashley,sarah,curtis,jason nye

June 18, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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