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ALAN BALTER Obituary

BALTER, Alan L. Of Boston, MA, died peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital on Monday, March 19th, after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Archie E. Balter and the late Ethel Stromberg Balter of Newton. Alan was born May 8th, 1929 in Boston. He graduated from Newton High School and Syracuse University. He was an Investment Broker and most recently worked for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is survived by his wife Maureen (Barry) Balter of Boston. He also leaves his brother Bruce R. Balter and wife Marcy of Weston, MA, nephews Brad Balter and wife Laura, and Dave Balter and wife Beth, great nieces Stella, Annabel and Sophie and great nephew, Jake. He is also survived by his devoted care-giving friends, Kurt Galatas and Denise Kallis. A private Remembrance Gathering of family and friends will be held in his memory. Donations may be made to the MSPCA 350 South Huntington Ave. Boston, Ma. O2130; or to Dr. John Clark, Yawkey Center, Head & Neck Cancer Oncology, Mass General Hospital, Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Boston MA 02114. Foronlineguestbook gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781 235 4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 23 to Mar. 25, 2012.

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Kathleen DePaola

March 31, 2012

Dear Maureen:
Sorry for your loss. Many happy memories of the times that we spent togther with Alan.

Love;
Kathy Hawkes DePaola

March 28, 2012

Dear Maureen, I am saddened to hear of your loss. Alan and I worked together for years and I missed him when he went to Morgan Stanley. He was a great guy. Sincerely, Myra Kolton

Cindy Todd

March 25, 2012

Bruce and Marcy, Alan was one of the kindest men I've had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed greatly.
Kurt and Denise, Alan couldn't have asked for two better people to take care of him. I passed away holding your hands and your hearts.
Finally to Alan: I was eight before I was seven!

March 25, 2012

Good bye my Friend....

March 24, 2012

Dear Bruce and Marcy: I have nothing but fond memories, Alan's kindness and the Celtics and Red Sox games. I had no idea he was so ill. Affectionately, Arlene Jacobs

Carol & Leo Pessin

March 24, 2012

Dear Bruce & Marcy, Leo and I send our most heartfelt and sincere sympathy to all of you.

March 24, 2012

Maureen,
So sorry for your loss.. He brought you such happiness and joy.. Prayers those wonderful memories bring you comfort..
Ken and Junelle

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