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William Lafferty Obituary

LAFFERTY, Attorney William J. Of Burlington, April 10th at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Harriet (Sullivan). Loving father of Brian C. of Concord & Trinity, FL, Karen Munroe & her husband Henry of Burlington, Sean P. & his wife Robin of Westford & Kerry Ross & her husband Will of Burlington. Beloved brother of Mary Adams of Burlington and the late Katherine Howard, Edward Lafferty & Anna Carmichael. Grandfather of Ryan, Kara, Brendan, & Meaghan Lafferty, Devon & Conor Ross. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Friday, April 15 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret's Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment in Pine Haven Cemetery, BURLINGTON. Memorials in William's name may be made to Town of Burlington Recreation Memorial Fund, Town Hall, Burlington, MA 01803. Veteran of WW II and Korean War. For directions, obituary, and online guestbook see www.sullivanfuneralhome.net or www.saintmargaretschurch.net

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 11 to Apr. 13, 2011.

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Joanne Fairbanks

May 5, 2011

Kerry
I was trying to find you to reconnect after all these years and came across your Dad's obituary. I'm very sorry to hear about his death. I know he meant a lot to you. If you read this, I would love to get in touch with you to see how things have been going for you and [email protected] is my email, and I'm on the "facebook" too...hope your family is well...Joanne Fairbanks (Hanscom memories) :)

Robert Healey

April 17, 2011

Bill was a true gentleman in every sense of the word and a fighter for the underdog.He utilized his immense talents to represent his hometown police department through many trials and tribulation. We will miss him but will never forget! May God bless all of you.

Robert F. Healey
former president Burlington Police Patrolman's Association.

Lynn Harris

April 13, 2011

Dear Lafferty Family - David and I would like to express our deepest sympathies. May each of you comfort each other in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Bless
David & Lynn Harris

Maria Arseneault

April 12, 2011

Dear Karen,
Having just lost my mom, I know the heartache of losing a parent. A piece of of you is gone - Hold his memories in your heart and it will get you through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace,
Maria

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