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William Beckford Obituary

Of Cambridge, September 5, 2007. Beloved husband of Ayako M. (Matsumoto) Beckford. Loving brother of Donald Beckford of Cambridge, Alice Burke of Cambridge and Phyllis Walker of Yellow Springs, Ohio, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Services on Monday, September 10 at the Faggas Funeral Home, 551 Mt. Auburn St., WATERTOWN, at 1pm. Visitation prior to services from 11 to 1pm. Burial Cambridge Cemetery. Late Veteran USAF. For online guestbook go to Faggas Funeral Home 800-222-2586

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2007.

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Pete Plourde

September 10, 2007

Rest in Peace. You were a great and well loved man.

My condolences go out to the entire family.

olga estevez

September 8, 2007

Uncle Willie, you have always been and will always be in my thoughts. Thank you so much for sharing so much with me!! God has another angel in heaven!!!

Al Sawicki

September 8, 2007

We'll miss you, Bill!

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