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Warren Houghton Obituary

HOUGHTON, Warren E. 92, of Squantum, MA, died Tuesday, December 09, 2008 at Quincy Medical Center. Warren is survived by his wife, Mary M. Houghton; his two sons, Richard and Donald Houghton of Quincy; his sister June Sullivan of Rockport, MA; daughter-in-laws, Lynne Houghton of Quincy and Rosemary Houghton of Waterville, ME; four grandchildren, Richard, Sarah, Beth, Charles and one great granddaughter Sarianna; sister and brother-in-law Marjorie and Charles Hopkins of Milton and Charles Dornan of Brockton; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Friday at 8:30 AM. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Visitation prior to Mass. Burial in Milton Cemetery,Milton.Call 1-800-Keohaneorsee www.Keohane.com for directions &onlinecondolences.

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 10, 2008.

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Tom Dow

December 22, 2008

Don and family. I was so sorry to hear that your Dad had passed on. He and your Mom were pillars of the community of Squantum; a couple that inspired all. I will remember him fondly.

-Tom

Merleand Lou Duarte

December 12, 2008

To all the Houghton family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Warren was a special person and will be missed sorely.

P. J. McCaul

December 12, 2008

Donnie, I am so sad to hear of your Dad's passing. I have never met a more distinguished gentleman than Warren. Always had a smile. He was so proud of your and I know you were of him also.

Jane Fenton

December 11, 2008

Don, Lynn and family,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. What a wonderful tribute to his life. You are all in my thoughts and prayers,
Jane F. (Wayland Street)

Evelyn (Ellis) Leber

December 11, 2008

Dear Don and family,
Whether bycyling out the causeway one behind the other, or walking to a pew together in Star of the Sea - both your Dad and Mom have such admirable presence. Your Dad will be missed. My sincere condolences to you, your Mom and families.

Kim Shepherd

December 11, 2008

Mr. Houghton and family -

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May he rest in peace in Heaven.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Kim, Gerry Taylor & Troy Shepherd

Sandy & Fran Conroy

December 11, 2008

Don and Lynne, we were so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. It made us smile when we saw your parents on their walks. You are in our thoughts during this sad time.

Erin & Justin Nickerson

December 11, 2008

Dear Mr. Houghton and family,

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was such a wonderful person and he will be truly missed by all.

Chris Desaulniers

December 11, 2008

Dear Houghton Family,
It is with much sadness that I read of the passing of your father/grandfather. I remember his dynamic smile,and how proud he was of his son(s) and family. May his memories and love sustain you during this especially trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With sympathy,
Chris Desaulniers

Mike Casey

December 10, 2008

Mr. Houghton,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army Air Forces 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.

Gail. Peter and Jill Marshalka

December 10, 2008

Don and Lynne,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. What a long and exceptional life Mr. Houghton lead, a pillar of family and community. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Marshalkas

Donna Mavromates

December 10, 2008

Mr. Houghton & family,
We are sending you our sincere condolences for the loss of your dad. May your memories help you heal during this time. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Mavromates Family - Stan,Donna, Olivia & Michaela

December 10, 2008

Dear Mr. Houghton and family,

We extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. Although I did not know him personally, it was clear he was a true gentleman.

Suzanne, Nicholas, Bobby, and Joel Lawless

June Joyce

December 10, 2008

To all the Houghton Family

It was always such a pleasure to see such a lovely couple together and enjoying one another. I know Mr. Houghton will be missed, yet I know that there will always be many happy memories.
Love,
June Joyce

Maryrose Mirick

December 10, 2008

Dear Mrs. Houghton, Don, Lynn, Sarah and Beth, What a wonderful husband, dad, and grandfather you were so fortunate to share your life with. During this holiday season, reflect on how happy you all made him. He led his life with such purpose and dedication to our country and his family with pride and love. God bless you all, and thank you for sharing him with us.
Fondly,
Maryrose and Wayne

Barbara Arnold

December 10, 2008

Dear Don, Lynne, and Family,
Please know that we are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Your father's smile lit up a room and he always greeted a person with sincere friendship. He will be much missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Please extend our sympathy to your dear mother. Hold on to each other and lean on friends (more like family) for strength and support.
In friendship and caring,
Ed and Barbara Arnold and family

Alicia Gardner

December 10, 2008

Dear Don and family,
I am sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. It was a pleasure to have met your parent's. They were a wonderful and caring couple.
Alicia Gardner

Friends of Star of the Sea

December 10, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Houghton family at this difficult time. Warren was a founding member of Star of the Sea Parish, and we are all so grateful for his admirable service to his faith community and to his country. God bless.

Rich Sheridan JR.

December 10, 2008

Mrs. Houghton, Don and extended family please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Husband, and Dad. Where to begin, perhaps seeing both mom and dad on their bikes going out of Squantum on warm summer nights, in Church every Sunday, taking walks always smiling. I will say a prayer for all of you and on Sunday we will light a candle in memory of Mr. Houghton..take care and God Bless..

theresa cidlevich

December 10, 2008

Mrs. Houghton;

I am so sorry for your loss. May God watch over you and bless you.
Theresa

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