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GERARD WALRAVEN Obituary

WALRAVEN, Gerard M. "Jerry" Of West Roxbury, more recently of Middleborough, passed away on April 21, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Norma M. (Kilday) Walraven. Devoted father of Mark Walraven and his partner Jeanette Clukey of ME, Gerard J. Walraven and his wife Susan of Kingston, Sue Lynn Foley of Foxboro, and the late David Walraven. Loving grandfather of Chris, Jerry, Kara, Mark, Michael, Bill, Joshua, and Jesse and great-grandfather of Logan and John. Brother of the late Connie Walraven, Katherine Schaft, Frances Hopkins, Adrian Walraven, Marinus Walraven, and Jessie Curtin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Korean War Veteran, U.S. Army. Longtime pressman at the Boston Herald and member of the Printing Pressman's Union, Local 3. Jerry enjoyed being a "snowbird" to Marco Island, FL, every winter. Member of the Middleboro VFW Post 2188. Visiting Hours at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Wednesday, April 24th from 4-8pm. Funeral Service in the Funeral Home on Thursday, April 25th at 12 noon. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. For directions and guestbook pemurrayfuneral.com P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617 325 2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 22 to Apr. 24, 2019.

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Mary Gilmore

April 23, 2019

Very sorry to hear the passing of Jerry
I have some amazing memories of him.
He was a great asset to Seabreeze South where he was loved by all.
RIP Jerry.

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Sent Flowers

April 22, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Take time to grieve and find comfort in knowing that God is near to all those calling on him. Psalm 145:18

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