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Byron Sharpless Obituary

Of Bedford, Oct. 16. Husband of Frances E. (Eisenhower). Father of Earlene Sharpless of Naples, FL, Gary of Sherborn and Greg of Bedford. Brother of Harry of Ontario, Canada, Rosemary Berky of NJ and the late Jack and Louis Sharpless. Grandfather of Shelly Piso, Kathleen Callery, and Jake and Jamie Sharpless. Also survived by five great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held at the Bedford Funeral Home, 167 Great Rd., BEDFORD, Fri. from 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472, or to Visiting Nurse & Community Health, 37 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 17, 2007.

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Michelle Collins

October 18, 2007

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my sympathy and condolences are with you & your family.

Christian Smith

October 18, 2007

I am very saddened to hear of your loss. Mr. Sharpless was always very kind to me. I remember very fondly all of the times he took Shelly and I to Bedford Farms for ice cream. He always struck me as a wonderful grandfather.

Andrew Virostko

October 17, 2007

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your G/Grandfather as a friend I will be there for anything that the family needs. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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