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ALVIN GODFREY Obituary

GODFREY, Alvin W. 92, in Leominster, formerly of Maynard & Waltham, Jan. 27, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne M. (McCaffrey) Godfrey. Father of David A. Godfrey & wife Pamela of Billerica, Donald W. Godfrey & wife Carole of Rowley, and Diane M. Ranucci & husband Joseph Jr. of Leominster. Grandfather of Amy Godfrey, Michelle & Nicole Godfrey, & Craig, Alicia & Adam Ranucci. Brother Mervyn Godfrey & wife Norma of Waltham, & the late Margaret Morrison. Visiting Sun. Jan. 31st from 1-4pm at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Ave (Rte 111) ACTON. A prayer service follows at 4pm at the funeral home. Interment is at a later date. Memorial gifts made be made to the National Kidney Foundation, Finance Dept., 30 East 33rd St., NY, NY 10016, also online at www.kidney.org Memorial page www.actonfuneralhome.com US Army vet. WWII.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2016.

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February 15, 2016

Dave, Donny and Diane,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was always such a great guy to the neighborhood kids.

Dean Melanson

Chris Souter

January 31, 2016

Diane and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad...Bev had tears in her eyes when she told me...may he rest in peace.

January 31, 2016

We are very sorry for your loss. Hang in there.

Mark, Amanda, Jessica and Ashley

Peter/Anne Brogan

January 28, 2016

Peter and I were sorry to hear of Al's passing. He will forever be in our hearts enjoying the Sunset Cove view.
Our deepest sympathy, Peter and Anne Brogan

January 28, 2016

Truly sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with your family.

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Acton Funeral Home

470 Massachusetts Avenue PO Box 882, Acton, MA 01720

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Acton Funeral Home

470 Massachusetts Avenue PO Box 882, Acton, MA 01720

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