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Timothy McNamara Obituary
Tim was born at home in Millville, Massachusetts - a common practice at the time - to the late Edward and Winifred (Duffy) McNamara. He graduated from Blackstone High School and joined the army for World War II where he was deployed to Europe at the tender age of 18.
His radio career began after graduation from the New England School of Broadcasting in Boston following his time in the army. This launched his successful career in radio with WWON, WOON and WNRI in Rhode Island for 50 years on air.
Tim cherished spending his time with his family. He loved to travel extensively and spend winters in Naples, Florida with his beloved wife, Shirley. He was devoted to his children and grandchildren and always could be found playing on the floor next to them. Some of his other hobbies that he enjoyed greatly were deciphering code word puzzles, a good round of golf & tennis with friends and collecting records from the 30's and beyond.
In addition to his wife, Shirley, Tim is survived by his loving children: James McNamara and his wife Elaine Moore McNamara of Blackstone, Timothy J. McNamara of Millville, Jane Ferri and her husband Steven of Harwich and Kevin McNamara and his wife Melissa (LeClaire) of Uxbridge; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his siblings: John McNamara, William McNamara, Edward McNamara, Mary Gravel and Catherine McNamara, along with his adored daughter-in-law, Denise (St. Cyr) McNamara who was married for 36 years to his son, James.
Calling hours for Timothy will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022 from 5 8 PM in the Buma Funeral Home, 101 N. Main Street, Rte 122, Uxbridge, MA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 10 AM in St. Augustine Church, 13 Lincoln Street, Millville, MA. Please go directly to church.
Interment will follow with military honors at St. Mary's Cemetery, Granite Street, Uxbridge.
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elaine sannicandro
October 21, 2022
so sorry Shirley know how much you loved him you were a hoot thankyou for cheering me up at MWRH we both when on oceanic Quatro Assi you both enjoyed your life tried to find you love Elaine 5th flr room mate
david LaBrie
April 26, 2022
tim was very popular with the teenagers of the woonsocket area. rest in peace tim.
Romeo G Berthiaume
March 31, 2022
Growing up in the 60s, I was a huge fan of Tim Mc Namara. I listened to him on the radio (WWON) on Sunday nights and went to the K of C dances on North Main St. on Friday nights. Watching Tim spin those records with his able assistant, Charlie "Chip" Bishop motivated me to someday be
Gail Ranieri
March 31, 2022
Fond memories of listening to "Uncle Tim" for years on the radio. Thoroughly enjoyed his Big Band sounds and music from the 1940's. His gentle disposition and personality were qualities that all should respect. A local radio station mentioned his birthday this year. I added him and his family to my daily rosary intentions. I know that he is with our merciful Lord in heaven, enjoying all the beautiful music.
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