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Harold Backstrom Obituary

BACKSTROM, Harold C. Of Needham and Wareham, March 18. Beloved husband of Lillian A. (Maida) Backstrom for 56 years. Devoted father of Gary J. Backstrom and his wife Kelli of Gloucester. Grandfather of Molly Notine, Sadie Marie Backstrom, Eleanor Grace Backstrom and Jonah Seamus Backstrom, all of Gloucester. Brother of Roy Backstrom of Sagamore, Carol Greenhatch of Bourne, Linda Sullivan of Attleboro and the late Leo Backston, Jean Randall, Beatrice L'Heareux and Walter Backstrom. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave. (Exit 19B off Rt. 128) NEEDHAM, Saturday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Needham at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Harold's memory to the Tippett House, 920 South St., Needham, 02492. Late retired Regional Sales Manager for McCormick Co. of Baltimore, MD. Member of the Needham Village Club. Graduate of Wareham High School Class of 1949. For directions and guestbook, www.gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2009.

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Joe Bank

March 19, 2009

Mrs. Backstrom,
I was saddened today to learn of Harold's passing. Harold, George Murphy and myself were retail salesmen for McCormck back in the 60's and 70's. I then became New England District Manager and Harold always did whatever was asked of him and did it perfectly. His reputation in the marketplace was second to none and I alwaays respected his knowledge and rapor of all of his accounts. He will be greatly missed.

Lisa Spinazola

March 19, 2009

Lil,
I am so very sad to learn of Harold's passing. Harold was a very special guy and will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May your memories bring you comfort throughout this difficult time.

Eva & Joe Spinazola

March 19, 2009

Lil,
Joe and I can not express what a sad day it was with Harold's passing. He was a wonderful guy, and a great friend. We loved him dearly and will be greatly missed.

Love
Eva & Joe

Richard Connor

March 19, 2009

Lillian and Family,
Swift's Beach will never be the same.
We are so saddened to hear of Bach's passing. You are in our prayers.

Rich Connor and Kerry Gildea

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