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Brenton Croft Obituary

CROFT, Brenton J. Of Natick, formerly of Waltham, Dec. 2, 2008, (age 76). Born and raised in Arlington, he was the son of the late J. Harold and Gladys M. (Brenton) Croft. Father of Barbara C. Spillane, and her husband John of Medfield, John M. of Simpsonville, SC, Paul R. of Natick and the late James B. Croft. Proud grandfather of Jake, Matt and Ryan Spillane of Medfield. Also survived by many helpful neighbors at Natick Green. Relatives and friends are invited to attend memorial visitation Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1 to 3:30 PM followed by a Memorial Service at 3:30 PM in the Saville & Grannan Funeral Home, 418 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON CENTER. Private burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. In lieu of flowers remembrances in Brent's name may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., P0 Box 78960, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8960 or American Diabetes Assoc., P0 Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Online guestbook and directions at savilleandgrannan.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2008.

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Jill Gustafson

December 5, 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.

Michelle Coppola

December 5, 2008

Paul,
So sorry to hear about your Dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Paolo and Michelle Coppola

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