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Howard Balcom Obituary

BALCOM, HOWARD O. Of Natick died peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on September 18, 2008. Loving husband for 65 years of Jean (Sutherland) Balcom of Natick. Devoted father of Richard A. Balcom of Waltham and Paula B. Balloranandherhusband Thomas of Camp Hill, PA. Beloved grandfather of Julia E. Balloran of Camp Hill, PA. Brother of William F. Balcom of Kansas City, MO and Marguerite E McGovern of FL. Brother of the late Alfred and Joseph Balcom and Mary (Balcom) Hoban. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitations on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Rd (OFF ROUTE 30), Cochituate Village, Wayland. Interment will be private. Memorial Service on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 at 2:00 pm at the Fisk Memorial Methodist Church, 106 Walnut St, Natick. Donations in his memory may be sent to the memorial fund of the church, the American Parkinson's Disease Assoc. MA Chapter, 715 Albany St, Suite C329, Boston, MA 02118 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 23, 2008.

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