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Ronald Alpers Obituary

ALPERS Ronald J., Retired Medford Police Patrolman of 39 years, age 68, of Wilmington, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 11, 2013. Ronald was the beloved husband of Lisa (Zorzan) Alpers. Devoted father of Maria Henehan and her husband Paul of Arlington, Jacqueline Alpers of Tavernier, FL, Ronald “Butch” Alpers, Jr. and his wife Ellen of Melrose, and David Alpers and his wife Keri of Fayetteville, NC. Loving “Grampy” of Patrick, Casey, Dylan, Matthew, Jack, Samantha, Nolan, and Phinneas. Cherished son of the late Harry and Margaret (Coleman) Alpers. Dear brother of Paul T. Alpers, Richard Alpers and his wife Cheryl and Mary Mello and her late husband Robert, all of Medford, John Alpers and his wife Sue of Londonderry, NH. Loving uncle of Michael, Michelle, Kylie, Ricky, Louise, Derek, Brooke, Jared and several great nieces and nephews. Special Godfather of Marc, Alyssa, Amy and Amanda. Family and friends will gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Avenue (Rte. 62), WILMINGTON, on Wednesday, May 15 at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 126 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington at 10:00 A.M. Interment with Military Honors to follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Visiting hours will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 14 from 3:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ronald’s name may be made to the Mass General Hospital Cancer Center, Yawkey Center, Suite 7E, Boston, MA 02114. Ronald was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. Nichols Funeral Home, Inc. 978-658-4744 www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

Published by Boston Herald on May 13, 2013.
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May he rest in peace now

Lorraine Butler

May 24, 2013

Lisa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to you.

Deb Waters

Debra Waters

May 16, 2013

My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May your treasured memories and the drawing close to God in prayer help comfort you in your time of sorrow. Jeremiah 29:12,13

May 13, 2013

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!

Chuck Kyle

May 13, 2013

my deepest condoneces to the Alpers family. Thinking of you all during this time

Kelly Colon

May 13, 2013

Thinking of the Alpers family and remembering Ron.

Steve Komenchuk

May 13, 2013

Depend on Him at all times...before Him pour out the pain that's within. God, is a refuge for us. (Ps. 62:8)

C Johnson

May 13, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss...thinking about your family during this time and sending our love.

Julie Beck

May 13, 2013

Our prayers and thought are with the Alpers Family. God Bless

Charlie and Phyllis Murphy and Family

May 13, 2013

My sincerest condolences to my friend David Alpers and his family for their loss.

Cpl J. W. Grimsley

May 13, 2013

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Ron, family at this difficult time. Ron rest in peace. See you on the other side.


Retired Medford F.F.

Dick Murray

May 12, 2013

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