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PAUL BALFOUR Obituary

BALFOUR, Paul F. Of Dedham, formerly of Norwood, Nov. 2. Beloved husband and best friend of Dianne M. (Santospago) Balfour. Devoted father of Jennifer Balfour of Dedham, Amy Reilly & her husband Tim of Easton, loving Papa to Daniel, Annie, & Erin Reilly & Lydia Balfour. Brother of Thomas Balfour & his wife Claire of Chatham, & the late Mary "Bonnie" Balfour. Paul was a Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Jones Dairy Farm for 32 years. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Tuesday at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Marys Church, Dedham, at 9. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Paul's memory to a charity of your choice. For directions & guestbook www.gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5, 2012.

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November 13, 2012

Dianne & "TJ"--the whole family--I want to send our heartfelt sympathies to all. Our family has many, many fond memories growing up with Paul, TJ and Bonnie. May Jesus' Love, Peace, Strength surround you all. Marianne, Joan E., Jack, Ruth Anne & Dan Bayer

Jay Hines

November 8, 2012

Deeply saddened by Paul'a passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

November 6, 2012

To the Balfour family,
I was able to work with Paul at Jones Dairy Farm for many years. He was truly a wonderful person! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Maureen Millard, Fort Atkinson, WI

The Allen Family

November 6, 2012

Dianne and girls, our sincerest condolences. Paul was a terrific guy. Wishing you a lifetime of memories shared.

November 6, 2012

Diane..
It was a true PLEASURE to have worked and known your husband..he was a man among the industry..He won't be forgotten..
Rick Fletcher...MAP Food service

Jeff Pascoe

November 5, 2012

Dear Balfour Family, I was fortunate to work with Paul back in the 90's at Jones. I have always appreciated that time and enjoyed every conversation that I had with Paul during my tenure with McCain. My condolences on the loss of a great person on all levels.

The Thurston Foods Family

November 5, 2012

Dianne,
We have had the pleasure of working with Paul for many many years. He was a true professional, a hard working, honest, knowledgeable person. He was one of the good guys and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

November 5, 2012

Dear Dianne,

I just heard from Kathy that Paul died a few days ago. I am so very sad to hear this news. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family. May Paul rest in peace and may time and happy memories help to heal your sorrow.

Love,
Lois Mirsky

Bill Skeels

November 5, 2012

Dianne, Jennifer and Amy, I am so sorry about your loss, I was blessed to know Paul and to work with him, he will be missed by many, may god bless you all.

Randy Ross

November 5, 2012

Dianne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for your loss.

burbank, diane M&R Frosted Food co

November 5, 2012

Dianne, we have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Paul for a very long time. He was a great person and we cared for him deeply. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thought are with you and your family.

Liz Pistritto

November 5, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was a kind, wonderful friend and co- worker. I feel fortunate to have known him.
He will be terribly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Susie Hannam

November 5, 2012

Dianne, Jen and Amy:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I've worked at JDF close to Paul's many years here, and he was an incredible man. God bless all of you.
Susie Hannam

Marguerite Torcello

November 5, 2012

God bless you, Paul...all my prayers to his family

steven wyzanski

November 5, 2012

my condolences to all of you. what a great man. will always be "Mr Jones"!!!!

Joanne Gleason

November 5, 2012

Dear Dianne, Jennifer and Amy,
We were all blessed who knew Paul. Keeping you in our hearts and prayers. Much love, Joanne

November 5, 2012

Dianne, Jennifer and Amy:
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was such a great guy, and no one knows that more than his family. I will always remember his laugh and sense of humor. He will be missed.
Barbara Cray

Jodi Rynaski - Thurston Foods

November 5, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was a wonderful person and always had a smile on his face and just enjoyed his life.
I had the pleasure of working with Paul in the foodservice industry for many years and he will truly be missed.

Pete Riddlebarger

November 5, 2012

Dear Dianne, Jen & Amy,
I had the privilege of knowing Paul for a very short time through work. I found him engaging and helpful a gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Paul was remembered at a Catholic Mass in Waco TX yesterday.
God bless you and yours,
The Riddlebarger Family

Joanne Gleason

November 5, 2012

Dear Dianne, Jennifer and Amy,
So sorry to hear Paul had passed all our lives were blessed to have known him. Joanne

Rich & Michelle Driscoll

November 5, 2012

Diane, Jennifer, Amy and the entire Balfour family. Our deepest condolences on Paul's passing. He was an incredible coworker and mentor but more importantly a great friend, even from 3,000 miles away. He will always be in our thoughts. God bless you all.

Paul Montoya

November 5, 2012

Dear Dianne,Jen and Amy. We were deeply saddened to hear of Paul's passing. He was always very friendly to me and my family. Thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

November 5, 2012

Dear Dianne, Jen and Amy,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep you in my prayers.
Fondly,
Mary Donahue

Ken McAuliffe

November 5, 2012

Paul will certainly be missed from the entire New England food service scene. His exuberance and dedication to family and friends will always be a memory I will have. God Bless to his immediate family and to all that worked along side him.

November 5, 2012

Dear Dianne, Jen, Amy & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Sarah, Michael & Terri Agostini

November 4, 2012

Dear Dianne, Jen and Amy
I am so sorry for your loss of Paul.... my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..... Emily Parker

Patricia Aliquo

November 4, 2012

Dear Dianne, Jen, and Amy,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Paul rest in peace.
Patricia and Frank Aliquo

November 4, 2012

Dianne,Jen,Amy and Family

With my deepest sympathy I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers are with all of you.

Doris Wisniewski

November 4, 2012

Dianne and family, we are so so so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dan and Shirley-Ann Weir.

M. Kristen O'Connor-Foxx

November 4, 2012

Mrs Balfour, Jen and Amy I am so sorry for the loss of Mr Balfour. I have fond memories of Mr Balfour's big smile when we attended Ursuline. He was always so warm and friendly to anyone he met. My prayers are with your family at this sad time.

Carolyn Gayle

November 4, 2012

Dianne, Jen and Amy,
Thinking about you and the "grandkids". Let me know if there is anything I can do.

November 3, 2012

Dear Dianne, Jen and Amy,
We are very sorry for your loss. Much love to you and your families.
love,
Kerry and Chris O'Leary

Mal Jodrey

November 3, 2012

Dear Dianne and Family:
I feel for you in your sorrow and extend my sincere sympathy. I want you to know I am thinking of you.

November 3, 2012

Dianne,Jen and Amy,
Our hearts go out to all of you and your family,you are in our thoughts and prayers at this incredibly difficult time.
Love,
Jan & Paul Newcomb

Susan Webster

November 2, 2012

Dianne, I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My prayers are with you for God's strength and peace. I'm just one street over - let me know if there's anything I can do - please.

Manlio, Elaine & Marie DeGrandis

November 2, 2012

Dianne, Jennifer, Amy and Family:
Our deepest sympathy & love to you all. God Bless you Paul may you rest in peace.
Manlio, Elaine & Marie

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