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WILLIAM BASHFORD Obituary

Bashford, William A. Of Melrose, May 20, 2014. Beloved husband of the late E. Margaret (Christie) Bashford with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Devoted father of Nancy Christian of Woodstock, GA, and the late Susan Gooch & her husband Earl of Melrose. Dear brother of the late Lloyd Bashford. Cherished grandfather of Anthony Christian & his wife Kara of Canton, GA, Kyle & his wife Elizabeth of Bozeman, MT, and Eric Gooch & his wife Jessica of Boxford. Loving great-grandfather of Dylan, Alison, William, Nia, and Callum. He is also survived by his faithful pet poodle & best buddy, "Charm." Relatives & friends will gather in honor of William's life at Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Ave., Boston where Military Honors will be presented by the US Air Force on Tuesday, May 27 at 12:45pm. For directions or online tribute, visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com Robinson Funeral Home Melrose (781) 665-1900

Published by Boston Globe from May 23 to May 25, 2014.
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Nancy and Anthony. I am so very sorry for the passing of your sweet father/grandfather. I always looked forward to seeing him and you when I was visiting my father. I feel lucky to have met him and you. My family and I express our deepest sympathies to you all.

alice Matheny

May 25, 2014

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