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Richard Danton Obituary

Of Arlington, August 27, 2008. Husband of Gladys (MacPhail). Father of Richard P. Jr. and his wife Jeanne of Arlington, Sally Cassidy and her husband William of Burlington, and Amy Collins and her husband Greg of Woburn. Grandfather of Trevor and Jillian Danton, Allison and Patrick Cassidy, and Emily, Sarah and Sean Collins. Brother of Jean Brown of Chatham. Brother in law of James and Priscilla McKenney. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Saville & Grannan Funeral Home, 418 Mass Ave., ARLINGTON CENTER, Friday, August 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. Service in St. John's Episcopal Church, 74 Pleasant St., Arlington, Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Sanborn Foundation, POBOX 417, Arlington, MA 02476. Online guestbook and directions at savilleandgrannan.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 29, 2008.

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Ginny Rossi

October 25, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Cheryl Perry

September 29, 2008

Dear Gladys, Jeanne and family,

May you be comforted by the love and support of your family and friends.

Carol McCarty

August 30, 2008

Gladys,

I am sorry about Dick. If there is anything that I can ever do for you, please let me know. Your love and devotion to Dick was inspiring.

To the Rest of the Family,

I am sorry about your loss. May you find comfort in the deep love that you share as a family.

Carol, Bingo Agnes's daughter

August 29, 2008

Our heartfelt sympathy to Gladys and family. Dick will be greatly missed by the neighborhood.

Yours,
Jackie and Jeff Cooney

The Towle Family

August 29, 2008

Dearest Gladys, Richie, Sally, Amy, etc.

Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathies on Dick/Dad's passing. Our families have been friends longer than most and have enjoyed so many great times together. These memories with Dick and the families are and will continue to be treasured.

Always keep his love, spirit and memories tucked in your hearts as these will get you through the tuff times and will brighten the good and pleasant ones even more.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and always.

Your Friends (& Sort of Extended Family)

Greg Collins

August 29, 2008

Dick, you are loved and missed by everyone.

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