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CHRISTOPHER LANFEAR Obituary

Lanfear, Christopher A. Of West Newton on Feb. 4, 2015. Chris was the loving husband of Laura Slamin Lanfear and devoted father of Julia and Tessa Lanfear. Son of Michael Lanfear and Carolyn Brinkley and her husband Richard and son-in-law of Judith and the late Robert "Slats" Slamin, brother in law of Lynne Slamin-Smith and Joseph Slamin and his wife MaryEllen. Uncle of Jillianne and Alexander Smith and is also survived by many aunts uncle cousins and many friends. His funeral service will be held on Mon. Feb. 9 at 10 AM at the First Unitarian Society in Newton 1326 Washington St. West Newton followed by burial in Newton Cemetery. Visiting hours will be in the Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home, 465 Centre St., NEWTON CORNER on Sun. from 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Chris to The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover Street, Bldg 3, Hanover, MA 02339 (bafound.org/donate) would be greatly appreciated. Chris was a Sr. Analyst for Technology Business research, a national level volleyball referee and Past President of the Boston Board of Officials. For directions, obit or to share a memory of Chris, please visit www.eatonandmackay.com Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home Newton Corner 617-244-2034

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 5 to Feb. 9, 2015.

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February 17, 2015

Laura,
So sorry for your loss. There are no words to take away this awful pain. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your kids.
Jennie(Proia)Scafidi

February 10, 2015

To Laura, Carolyn, Judy, and children , my heartfelt condolences. You are all in my prayers. Jack Carroll

Chris Hahm

February 9, 2015

Dear Tessa,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your father. I hope you will remain strong. We hope to see you soon at school. Andrew Hahm and family~

Mary Gilfoyle

February 9, 2015

Dear Laura, Tessa, and Julia,
I am so sorry to hear of Chris's death. Please know that you are in my thoughts at this time. I will remember Chris and your dad when he was a parent helper at WCNS when Tessa went there, and the caring dad that he was. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time,
Much Love, Mary

Linda Rogers

February 9, 2015

Laura:
So sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 9, 2015

Dear Laura:
So sad to hear the news of the loss of your husband. Please accept my heartfelt condolenes to you and the Slamin family.
Love,
Mary (Shea) Pangakis

February 8, 2015

Dear Tessa, Julia & Laura,

I wanted to come in person to the funeral home today, but the snow has made it impossible. Please know that I am loving you and thinking of each one of you. This is such a hard, and sad time! We are all holding you in our hearts.

Love,
Margaret Merrell

February 8, 2015

Judy and Family, sorry for your loss. Only good memories at this sad time.

Jeanne and Mary Lynch

February 8, 2015

Dear Laura, Julia and Tessa-

I am so saddened by this. I knew Chris through my father-the first time we met , I was young kid who shared his passion for Rolexes. The last time we met he reminded me that what I did for a career did not reflect on what kind of man I was. I will always remember those words. He was a great man, kind, caring, and loving, and he will live on in my memory that way.

My deepest condolences,

Ankit Chandra

Ariana Neumann Rodger

February 7, 2015

Dear Laura, Julia and Tessa, i knew Chris from Tufts and I have lovely memories that I will always cherish of his wonderful smile and kindness. I was lucky to have known him and have no doubt he was a wonderful husband and father. I send you love and strength and prayers.

February 7, 2015

Dear LAURA and family: Our hearts go out to you. Love from Jim and June Dalton

February 6, 2015

Laura, Julia & Tessa,
What heartbreaking news to hear of your loss!!! We will hold you in our thoughts and prayers! Know that you are loved by many.....lean on us!
Mary Reynders

February 6, 2015

Dear Laura,Tessa and Julia: I was very sorry to learn of your husband's passing. Victoria was upset when I told her. She said he was very nice to her and she really liked him a lot. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Carol, Victoria, Elizabeth and Alexandra.

February 6, 2015

Dear Laura, Julia and Tessa,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Amrita, Jay and Shankar

Ilene Goldman

February 6, 2015

Dear ms. Lanfeur

We are very sorry for your loss and will light a candle, hold hands, and say a prayer fot you all.
warmly
jake and liam goldman ( and mom ilene)

Matt Healey

February 6, 2015

I only knew Chris for a short time, but he was a very good guy and I am sorry to see his passing.

Susan Boyer

February 5, 2015

Laura, Julia and Tessa
Chris was an amazing and loving father.
We are so sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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8

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home

465 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458

Feb

9

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

First Unitarian Society in Newton

1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA

Feb

9

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Newton Cemetery

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