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Erik Skaanning Obituary

On September 27, 2006 at the age of 77. Husband of Helen C. (Conant) Skaanning. Father of Julie A. Shorey of North Attleboro, Erik Skaanning, Jr. of Waltham and Jodi E. Medeiros of Mansfield. Grandfather of 9. Brother of Roy Skaanning of Cromwell, CT and the late Margie Fegan. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Residence North Attleboro; formerly of Foxboro and Hyde Park. Visitation on Saturday from 2:00-6:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, 3/4 mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, NORTH ATTLEBORO. Memorial Service on Sunday at 1:30 PM at the Church of Emmanuel, 106 Central Street, Foxboro. Burial private. Following Memorial Service, an invitation will be made to join the family for continued fellowship. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lincoln Christian Fellowship Building Fund, 1619 Lonsdale Avenue, Lincoln, RI 02865. Former employee of Middlesex News and Dedham Transcript. Dyer-Lake Funeral Home North Attleboro, MA (508) 695-0200 www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 28, 2006.

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Sandy and Valerie Scott

September 29, 2006

When we think of Erik Skaanning, we remember a kind and gentle man, father of a family that we greatly love and admire. While we will miss him, we know he is rejoicing in the presence of the Lord! Hallelujah!

carol weikel

September 29, 2006

sorry for your loss. you are in our thoughts and prayers. we are sorry we unable to attend to extend our sympathys to you.

The Staff of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home & Cremation Services

September 28, 2006

Our thoughts remain with you and your family at this time. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.

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