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Albert Wilkinson Obituary

WILKINSON, Albert E. II Of Dedham, formerly of Roslindale and Jamaica Plain, passed away on Nov. 3, 2011, at home surrounded by his loving family. Husband of Katherine (McElroy). Son of the late Albert and Mary (Gill) Wilkinson. Brother of the late Elizabeth, Madelyn, and Robert. Father of Albert III and fiance Janice Fiore, Thomas and wife Elaine, Michael and wife Tracey, and Jeffrey and wife Su. Grandfather of Michael C., Michael J., Ashton, Brittany, Matthew, Joshua, Alexander, and Sean. Uncle and Godfather of Deborah Wilkinson. Uncle of devoted niece Lynn Burke. Former father-in-law of Frances Wilkinson. Brother-in-law of Lionel and Sue McElroy, Alfred and Mona McElroy, Robert and Kathy McElroy, Lance and Janet Lefever, Richard and Mary McElroy, Charlotte Wilkinson, and the late Louis and Doris Pagnani. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews. Retired from New England Telephone. Graduate of Commerce H.S., Jamaica Plain and Newbury Jr. College. Former Captain of Erin's Hope Football Club, Former member of Dedham Retired Men's Club, Former Commissioner of Dedham Retired Men's Club Golf League, Former member of Greenlodge Valley Assoc., Member of the American Legion and Korean War Veteran, U.S. Navy. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Monday, Nov 7th at 10am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, Dedham at 11 o'clock. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2011.

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Joshua Wilkinson

November 22, 2011

Rest in peace Grandpa you deserve it with everything you've done, thanks for everything

Josh

November 22, 2011

Thank you for keeping the guestbook online who ever did that.

Dawne Reynolds

November 11, 2011

To all the Wilkinson Family,

I just learned of Al's passing. So sorry to you all for your loss.

Josh Wilkinson

November 6, 2011

Thank you everyone

jim o

November 5, 2011

As a young E.I. tech, he taught us the safety rules for lifting multi-ton equipment frames. I never forgot them. So long "Clank". Jim O.

November 5, 2011

Mike & Family,
We were sorry to hear about your fathers death. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

The Carver Family-
Mark,Annie, McKenzie & Abby

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