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Father William J. Tokus

William Tokus Obituary

Father William J. Tokus, M.M., 80, of Worcester, Maryknoll missioner to East Africa, died in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., on Aug. 17.

Ordained a priest on June, 11, 1960, he did pastoral, youth and vocation work in Tanzania for 29 years.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Frances Tokus, of Millbury; his nieces, Theresa Landers, of Worcester, Nancy White, of Millbury, and nephew, Michael Tokus, of Webster.

A funeral Mass will be concelebrated on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 11:00 a.m., at Maryknoll Mission Center, Ossining, N.Y.

Memorial donations in Fr. Tokus's name may be made to the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, P.O. Box 302, Maryknoll, NY, 10545.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Aug. 22, 2009.

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August 25, 2009

Fr. Bill,

You will be soarly missed by all that love you.. You have been a wonderful friend and mentor to me . I know that you are now in Heaven with Fr Tom and having a blast..I will pray for you always.. soar high with the Angels..cause that is what you are to me.. Rest Easy... Love Beth Dorsey Kelley

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