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William Phelan Obituary

Of Waltham, Aug. 3, 2008. Husband of the late H. Genevieve (Martell) Phelan. Father of Carol L. Phelan of Medford, Cynthia E. Phelan of Brookline, and Laurie E. Fahey and her husband Martin of Lincoln. Brother of Chester A. Phelan of Chatham and Margaret Sloet of NH. Grandfather of Kathryn Fahey, Caroline Fahey, and Grace Fahey, all of Lincoln. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service is being planned and will be announced in the Globe shortly. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington781-862-1800 www.douglassfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 6, 2008.

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Pete, Barb, Shawn, Colette The McDonough Family

August 19, 2008

Dear Carol, Cindy, Laurie, Marty, Katie,
Caroline and Gracie: Sometimes there are just no sufficient words- but please know that we are praying that you will find comfort and peace in knowing that you will all be together again someday-this life is only the beginning.
Blessings from The McDonoughs

Joyce & David Arendsee

August 10, 2008

Carol, Cindy, Laurie, Marty, Katie,
Caroline and Gracie:
We wish we could be there with you during this sad time. We have such great memories of Uncle Bill, most especially his wonderful solos at our wedding. We'll be in touch soon.
Love, Joyce & David

Phyllis West

August 10, 2008

Cindy,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May you be comforted by the many memories you hold.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

McQueen Ins. "gang"

August 7, 2008

All of us here at the office express our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your dear father. What a fine man he was! We enjoyed his visits to our office. He, along with your mom were blessed with all of you and were so proud of you. He is now with Gen - a great couple reunited!

Rosamaria C. Derany

August 7, 2008

Cindy,

So so sorry for your loss. Our condolences.
May he rest in peace.
Derany/Cauteruccio Family

spartan hardware

August 6, 2008

Our condolences go out to you,every one here at spartan feels
your loss.

Karen Hill

August 6, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Brenda M. Diggs

August 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donna Eldridge Vautour

August 6, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family with deepest sympathy.
The Eldridge family

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