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GEORGE TROY Obituary

TROY, George F. Age 81, died July 7. The husband of the late Margaret R. (Rimkus) Troy; father and father-in-law of Barry and Laurie Troy of Georgetown, Sherry and John Roberts of Melrose and Tracey and Frederick Wilhelm of Chesapeake, VA; brother and brother-in-law of John "Jack" and Nancy Troy of Melrose and Donna Troy of Andover; grandfather of Kylie, Cassidy and Brennan Troy, Timothy and Matthew Roberts and Madison and Breeann Wilhelm. He was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur and Robert. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00AM, on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Saint Richard Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers. Visiting Hours will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 4-7 PM, at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., DANVERS. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of George Troy to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or www.dana-farber.org/gift. Full obituary and online condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2024.

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Larry Conti

July 10, 2024

Please accept my heartfelt condolences, and those of my family. I have lots of memories of growing up on the Fellsway with the Troy family. Great bunch of guys, good parents, what every family should strive to be. Sorry to hear this Jackie. RIP Gig.

Julie denton

July 9, 2024

Troy family, so very sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to all.

Love Julie Armstrong Denton

Kathy Rimkus

July 9, 2024

I remember Merry Xmas at George and Peg 's house in Danvers. Thanks for the memories!

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