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Stephen Griffin Obituary

GRIFFIN, Stephen J. of Wellesley, formerly of Woburn and Winchester, August 30. Retired President of the Gillette Co. Beloved husband of Helen G. (Rosander) Griffin, for 64 years. Devoted father of Luke A. Griffin and his late wife Barbara E. of Wellesley. Grandfather of Stephen H. Griffin and his wife Julie of Scottsdale, AZ, Luke A. Griffin Jr. of Portland, OR, James E. Griffin of Los Angeles, CA, Amy H. and Allison M. Griffin both of Wellesley. Great-grandfather of Jacklyn B. Griffin of Scottsdale, AZ. Brother of the late John B. Griffin (USN) and the late Joseph F. Griffin and Sister Mary Griffin, SND. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral Mass in St. Paul's Church, 502 Washington St., Wellesley, Wed. at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours omitted. Interment private at Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Stephen's memory to the Childrens' Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston 02115. Master Sgt. U.S. Army WWII serving in France and Germany. Former member of the Board of Directors, Shawmut Bank, Boston; Childrens' Hospital, Boston; New England Colleges Fund of Boston; National Foreign Trade Council of New York; World Affairs Council of Boston and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Gillette Co. of Boston. Elected "Man of the Year" of Notre Dame Club of Boston 1972. For guestbook ww.gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley (781) 235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 31 to Sep. 7, 2008.

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Mary Downey Wiles

September 7, 2008

September 7, 2008

It was June 1950 but it seems like last week that I became Steve's first secretary at the then called "Gillette Safety Razor Company" So much has happened since I feel very nostalgic and wish I could give Helen my condolences in person.

Mary Downey Wiles, Indialantic, FL

Denise Sousa

September 2, 2008

Steve (Grandson), I am deeply sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Please accept my condolences. When I met you at Gillette, I thought that it was neat that you worked at the same company as your grandfather. I'm sure that he was proud of you.

Former Gillette Employee

Cathleen Gill

September 2, 2008

Mrs. Griffin and Luke, so sorry to hear of Mr. Griffin's passing. I am sure you do not remember me I am one of Charlie Gill's twin daughters. I remember very well the many times you were at our home at 21 Foxcroft Road in Winchester. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Mike Casey

September 1, 2008

Mr. Griffin,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Ginny & Wally Seward

September 1, 2008

Helen and Luke,
We were so very saddened to learn today of the death of your dear husband and father. Steve's love of family, sense of humor, and humility endeared him to us. He kept us rapt with great stories of his early days, WW II adventures, and travels all over the world with the Gillette Company. Although we are unable to be there in person during this difficult time, we send our love and prayers to you from Florida. May God bless you both, along with all of your family members.

Patricia Righter

August 31, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Frederick J. Corcoran

August 31, 2008

Luke,

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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