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William Wynne Obituary
Mr. Wynne was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late William H. and Harriott (Wharmby) Wynne. He was a machinist for Northrup Nortronics of Norwood, MA, for many years. Mr. Wynne was a WWII Navy Veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. He was a founding member of the Pineview Little League in Pawtucket and served as the President of the league as well as a manager and an umpire. Mr. Wynne was a longtime communicant of St. Leo's Church in Pawtucket.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Jane Houle of Pawtucket, two sons, William H. Wynne III of Charlestown, RI and John T. Wynne of Chepachet, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Anna Noonan.
The funeral for Mr. Wynne will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. from the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of St. Leo the Great, 705 Central Avenue at 11:00 a.m. Burial with full Military Honors will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. The calling hours for Mr. Wynne will be Wednesday 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home. For directions and guest book signatures, please visit: manningheffern.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of St. Leo the Great, 705 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861, in Mr. Wynne's memory.
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Robert Addison
April 2, 2008
Denise & Family, May god comfort you in your grief.Robert Addison@ Brown.
Jerry Maxwell
April 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Staff of Manning-Heffern Funeral Home
April 1, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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