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George Galvin Obituary

92, of Chelmsford, formerly of Arlington and North Falmouth, MA on Monday, Oct 15. Founder of Northeastern Institute of Industrial Technology and the Henry David Thoreau Charitable Foundation. Husband of the late Gladys (Hoffman) Galvin. Father of Joanne Merwin of Dunstable, MA and John Galvin of Port Washington, NY. Grandfather of Heather Ward, Jennifer Galvin, David Merwin, Kristen Galvin, and John Galvin, Jr. A Celebration of George's life will take place at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 19, 2007 in the Bigelow Chapel in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA with Deacon George Gabriel officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the National MS Society, Central New England Chapter, 101 A First Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451-1115. Arrangements by Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St., CHELMSFORD, MA 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 17, 2007.

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Mardi & John Sawyer

March 2, 2008

John and I were saddened to hear of George's passing. I grew up knowing his family and he will be sorely missed. My sympathies to Johnny, Joanne and his entire family.

SHARON PYKE

October 22, 2007

SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER GEORGE'' MY NAME IS SHARON 'PYKE AND I,M THE SISTER OF DOREEN PASSERELLO 'I MET YOUR FATHER WHILE VISITING DOREEN AND JOE ''' HE WAS ALOVELY PERSON''

Joe and Doreen Passerello

October 20, 2007

You were a dear friend and will be greatly missed . Joe. Doreen Donna Brian Tyler and Joshua.

Russell Merwin

October 17, 2007

It is with great regret that I say "Good-by" to my father-in-law. There were many time that I thought of him as my "father", especially after having lost my own father. He did a lot for me and his daughter. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

sharon kent

October 17, 2007

Joanne and Russ,

My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

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