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WORTHY, Edwin Sr. Passed away on Sept. 22, 2008, after being in declining health. Born on June 10, 1923, to the late Pete Worthy & Frances (Green) Worthy. He worked as a Settlement Data Processor for Shawmut Bank of Boston & continued working when it became Fleet Bank until he retired in 2000. He was a WW II Vet. of the US Navy, discharged in 1945. Edwin Worthy Sr. leaves to cherish his memory a loving & devoted family: wife: Christina Worthy, Sons: Edwin Worthy Jr. (Jacqueline), and Jeffrey Worthy (Marie); daughter: Cheryl Worthy-Green (Malcolm); grandchildren: Kimkya Turner (Larry), Brian Worthy, Joseph Worthy, Thomas Worthy; great grandson: Bryon Worthy; a nephew; a host of nieces & great nieces & nephews. A Home going/celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m. at Davis Funeral Home, 89 Walnut Ave., ROXBURY, MA 02119. Visiting with the family at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, NE Division. Arrangements by Davis Funeral Home of Roxbury & Mattapan. To send a sympathy message to the familyvisit www. davisfuneralhomeboston.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 25, 2008.

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Breyon Worthy

April 23, 2025

you seem like a great person, wish i got to meet you man

Crystal Baden

October 9, 2008

Jeffrey, sincere condolences to you and your family in this time of your loss.

Stephanie Ellis

September 26, 2008

I am so sorry that I couldn't be present for the celebration of Mr. Worthy Homegoing. Our prays and sympathy are with you all.

Virginia L. Hill

September 26, 2008

To My Dear Cousins,
I truly regret that I could not be with the family today as you celebrated the Homegoing of Cousin Edwin. But do know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord keep you in his arms not only today but every day.

September 26, 2008

Deepest sympathy


The Baden family
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Mike Casey

September 25, 2008

Mr. Worthy,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN 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.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anna Maria Keel

September 25, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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