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Timothy Banfield Obituary

Of Somerville, formerly of Charlestown, December 9, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Catherine E. (Cronin) Banfield. Loving father of Timothy J. Jr. of Ohio, Catherine E. Troy and her husband Paul F. of Billerica, Bernadette M. Keilty and her husband John of Peabody. Dear grandfather of Jason, Owen, Danielle, Shaun and Ian. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) SOMERVILLE Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Benedict Church, Somerville at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to DAV 616 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145. Late Veteran U.S. Navy WWII, Lifetime member VFW George Dilboy Post #529, DAV Chapter #2, Somerville. Retired Quality Controller Engineer, General Electric. Late Member Old Charlestown School Boys. For more information visit dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2007.

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Mike Casey

December 13, 2007

Mr. Banfield,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN 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 symapthy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Mary (Moran) Murphy

December 11, 2007

Cathy, Benadette, Timothy & Families:

Very sorry to hear of your loss, my
sincere condolences. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Theresa Hanley

December 11, 2007

I just read of your dad's death. I am so sorry for you, his children. My memories of him are very fond and go way back to younger days on Ellsworth St. We had nice visits. I will be praying for him and all of you at this difficult time.
Theresa Hanley

Jim Rowan

December 10, 2007

We shall always remember the "Coach" of Unicorn Golf Club.
Jim&Olga Rowan

Stephen Beigh

December 10, 2007

Cathy,
I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Steve Beigh

December 10, 2007

Dear Bernadette & Family,

We were so sorry to hear
about your Dad.
Please accept our
sincere condolences on your
loss.

I was fortunate to have
the opportunity to speak
with him recently.

You are all in our thoughts and
prayers.

Sincerely,

Judy(Osta)Billard and Family

Maura lavalle

December 10, 2007

Cathy, Bernadette and Timothy,

So sorry to hear about Mr. Banfield. He was such a dear man to me. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love
Maura and Jack

Katie Landry

December 10, 2007

Cathy, My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Love,
Katie Landry

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