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DORIS BANCROFT Obituary

BANCROFT, Doris I. (Stallard) Of Arlington. March 16th. Beloved wife of the late Winslow L. Bancroft. Mother of Ruth Creswell of Tewksbury, Dorothy Gahm of Danville, NH and the late Robert Bancroft. Survived by 12 loving grandchildren, many great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren. Sister of Janice McGurl of Arlington and the late Phyllis Donnell. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the Saville Chapel of DeVito Funeral Home 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON on Saturday from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM and to a funeral service at 11:00 AM in Calvary Methodist Church. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Winchedon. For directions or to send an online condolence visit, www.devitofuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2016.

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March 17, 2016

May you find encouragement in knowing that God knows our pain and promises to wipe away the tears from our eyes by bringing death to nothing! (1 Corinthians 15:26) Until then, enjoy the wonderful memories.

March 16, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Please be assured God cares for you and will comfort you at this time. 1 Pet. 5:7

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

DeVito Funeral Home

1145 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

Mar

19

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Calvary Methodist Church

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Mar

19

Burial

Riverside Cemetery,

Winchedon, MA

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DeVito Funeral Home

1145 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

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