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Lawrence Griffin Obituary
He leaves his former wife, Estelle (Langlois) Griffin; seven children, Patricia Jones of Oxford, Mark Griffin of Worcester, Matthew Griffin of Oxford, Laura McGrath of Worcester, Christopher Griffin of Groton, CT, Melanie Griffin of Worcester and Sean Griffin of West Newbury; 18 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His son, James Griffin of Spencer predeceased him.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Michael and Catherine (King) Griffin. He was a WWII Army veteran. Mr. Griffin was a truck driver for Chemical Sales for 46 years, retiring in 1987. Formerly, he worked as a part-time Police Officer in the Town of Oxford for 25 years. He was a member of St. Ann's Church and Teamsters Local 170. Mr. Griffin was a founding member and First Grand Knight of the Oxford Council Knights of Columbus. He was a volunteer for the Dr. Walsh Foundation which gave Medical Aide to Korea and for his efforts he received a Papal Blessing.
The funeral will be Wednesday, July 30 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester with a Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Ann's Church, 654 Main St., N. Oxford. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, July 29 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Ann's Church, St. Vincent DePaul Society, 654 Main St., N. Oxford, MA 01537. For directions and online guestbook please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Griffin
Mark Griffin
July 27, 2012
Four years ago, wow! I visited the Griffin plot at St. John's Cemetary, then had a coffee and cruller. Haven't had one of those in a long time. :)
Tom Broussard
July 27, 2012
Hi Mark,
Your "condolence day" is a very nice gesture to remember your Dad's memories (and a small part of ours) forever!
Tom & Laura Broussard
Paul Neslusan
August 22, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Deborah Fairbanks
August 17, 2008
The Soldiers Home has changed since Griffie's passing. My sister and I visit our Uncle Tony on Sundays and enjoyed how he would get a pizza every so often! My Uncle said he was a great human being. Sincerely, Antonio Ciccone, Susan Ciccone and Debbie Fairbanks
Christiana Lawson
August 4, 2008
Dear Mark and Family,
Prayers for you and your Dad for the progress of his soul and your happy service.
Very best,
Christi
Fran Scott
July 31, 2008
Dear Mark and Family,
Praying for the progress of your father's soul journeying throughout God's glorious kingdom of eternity....Keep close to your heart all the treasured memories...
Blessings, Fran Scott
John Langlois
July 30, 2008
Griffin family, we are sorry for your lose and send our love, sympathies, and prayers.
Langlois Family
andy burns
July 30, 2008
Hello Mark and family,
Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Love, Andy, Karen, and Sarah Burns
Farnoosh & Manijeh & Erfaan Ghadiani
July 29, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Jarrett Russo
July 29, 2008
Dear Mark, Sean, Melanie and Family,
Pick a happy memory and keep your father in your heart. We were happy to share the last few years of his life at the Soldiers Home and especially at St. Michael's Chapel. Larry will be remembered in our prayers. Our sympathies to you and your family.
Mike & Jarrett Russo
Kristen, Michael and Layli Graham
July 29, 2008
Dear Mark and Family,
We are sorry to learn of your loss and we will keep you in our prayers.
With Love,
Barbara Gilbert
July 29, 2008
Dear Mark,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. It's always so difficult to adjust to living without the family we have been surrounded with. My heart goes out to you.
Fondly,
Barbara Gilbert
Francis Langlois
July 29, 2008
My condolences to the whole Griffin family. I hope you can draw some support from each other during this time.
(top) Markie, Mattie, Laurie, Patsy, Jimmy (bottom) Melanie, Daddy, Seansie, Mommy, Christopher :)
July 29, 2008
The Maine Broussards (Tom, Laura, Josiane, David & Will)
July 28, 2008
Special thoughts and prayers to Mark (Uncle Mark) and everyone in the Griffin Family
Gina & Jack Fayard
July 28, 2008
Dear Lyndsay, Maureen and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
With Love and Deepest Sympathy
Clayton Gleason
July 28, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Larry was a great guy
Dad's 83 Birthday Party
July 28, 2008
Dad's 83 Birthday Party
July 28, 2008
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