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Robert Dorrington Obituary

DORRINGTON, Robert F. Of Medford, formerly of Arlington, November 16, 2008. Father of Shaun, Kevin, Ryan and Erin Dorrington. Son of Robert L. of Weston and the late Catherine Dorrington. Brother of Leo and Ellen Dorrington, Ann Stewart and Karen Tierno. Also survived by 2 grandchildren. Longtime companion of Antonia Vetrano and her family. Relatives and friends invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Julia Church, 374 Boston Post Rd., Weston on Wednesday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118. Keefe Funeral Homes Arlington/Cambridge

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 18, 2008.

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kevin dorrington

November 20, 2008

love u dad god bless you

Dan Brosnan

November 20, 2008

Ann & Family
Shaun came by the Arlington Boys & Girls Club today and told us about Bob.We were telling him about how he came to the Club with his brothers and sisters (Monday only)
when we were all a bit younger.Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you,your Dad and family.
Dan Brosnan

Amber Early

November 19, 2008

Grandpa I'm sorry you passed away, I love you and miss you. Love Amber

Shaun Dorrington

November 18, 2008

Hi Dad seeing you last week meant the world to me I will always rememeber you and myself and my wife are praying for you and Nana. I miss you very much and am Praying for you God Bless Dad and hope all is Well. Shaun. I Love You Dad

Paul O'Brien

November 18, 2008

Former neighbor on Whittemore Street.

Denise Kirley

November 18, 2008

Dear Ellen and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of your brother. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear, we share in your grief.

Denise, Frank and family

Rosalia Vetrano Zubricki

November 18, 2008

Bobby was an integral part of my sister Antonia's life, as well as my niece and nephew's. He will surely be missed. Rest In Peace. God Bless his family.

Diane and Steve Beth Israel Hospital

November 18, 2008

Ellen and the entire Dorrington Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May the fond memories of your brother comfort you....

Diane and Steve

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