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William Cringan Obituary
He was born in Fitchburg, the son of the late, William L. and Mildred (Bean) Cringan and has lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of Fitchburg High School in 1970 and had worked at Ritter for Flowers for the past several years.
He leaves a daughter, Katie Cringan of Fitchburg; four brothers, Douglas L. Cringan and Bruce W. Cringan both of Fitchburg, Barry C. Cringan of Lunenburg and Thomas W. Cringan of Ashburnham; a sister, Mary E. Cringan of Fitchburg; his former wife, Nancy Flynn of Fitchburg; and several nephews, nieces, cousins and aunts.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 11:00 a.m. in the Smith-Mallahy-Masciarelli Funeral Home, 243 Water St. Burial will be in the St. Bernard's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01707 or the American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01604.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Cringan
Diane Gallant-Christie
December 7, 2008
It is with great sadness I write my condolences to Billy's family. I will always remember the twinkle in his eye and his warm smile. Billy was always a gentleman. God Bless!
Tom & Bev Tata
November 26, 2008
Dear Doug, Bruce, Barry, Tommy and Mary and the rest of the Cringan clan,
Tom and I were sadden to hear about Billy's passing. Our deepest sympathy to all. Love, Tom and Bev Tata
Jan Tetreault
November 13, 2008
Katie,
I am so sorry to hear that you lost your Dad. I hope you find some solice in knowing he left us with great pride in his heart having known what a wonderful women you have become.
Please know you are in my thoughts and if there is anything I can do all you need to do is call.
Love you - Jan
Ron Freda
November 13, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Cringan family and all of his friends. Bye Bill
Ernie Koval
November 13, 2008
My condolences to the Cringan family. Billy, you will be missed.
Paul and Sarah Vergari
November 12, 2008
To the Cringan Family....Very sorry to hear about Bill. We will miss him. Bill was just a good guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Cringan family.
November 11, 2008
Dear Katie
Our prayers are with you.
Thomas & Carolyn Hughes
cathy and Tom Angelos
November 11, 2008
we were so sorry to hear about Bill's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.We'll miss him and always remember the good times we had with him.
Joan and Tom Holohan
November 11, 2008
Dear Cringan Cousins,
We were so sorry to hear about Billy. He was such a fun little cousin and I remember baby sitting for him. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and yours.
Michael Fallon
November 11, 2008
To the Cringan family; my deepest sympathies at this time of sorrow. I have many great memories of Billy and playing football as kids in Forest Park. My thoughts are with you all on this day.
Bryan Burnap
November 11, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Linda Dolan
November 11, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. As "Bean" grandchildren we got together often as children and I always remember Billy with a big smile and an outgoing personality.
My love and sympathy to all my Criingan cousins.
Love,
Linda
Judy Clyde
November 10, 2008
Bill, I have known you for many years. You will be missed. My condolences for your family and friends.
Paula Ouellette
November 10, 2008
Bill, I will miss seeing you around and our many discussions. You were someone special that I truly will miss. May you rest in peace now.
Your friend, Paula
Mary Jo Cruthers
November 10, 2008
Billy,Eggsie,Doug and myself spent many many Friday nights at Eggsie's playing pool. We challenged each other every week, we tormented each other over shots,but most of all we had FUN! Laughed alot! Friday nights will never be the same, but we will play in Billy's memory! He would have wanted us to continue to play. Billy you will be sorely missed, but we will always remember the fun we had. Doug and I will remember you with friendship,love and in our prayers. Mary Jo & Doug
PAUL CRINGAN JR
November 10, 2008
GODSPEED WILLIE
Annette Richard
November 10, 2008
It is hard to find the words that our hearts feel. You are in our prayers.
Annette, John, Ryan & Tiffany Richard
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