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Jonathan Royal Obituary

Of Burnt Hills, NY 54, died Monday August 13, 2007 at Saratoga Springs Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Jonathan was a 1971 graduate of Wellesley Mass. High School and Bentley College, Waltham, Mass. He was the former New England Tool Manager, General Electric Power Generation of Schenectady, N.Y. and Medford, Mass. He was a member of Elfun Society and volunteer at Burnt Hills Rowing Association. Jonathan is survived by his wife of 26 years, Nancy (Maggio) Royal, and two children Andrew and Jennifer Royal of Burnt Hills, N.Y, son of Richard Royal of Wellesley, predeceased mother Ernestine Royal, sister Cynthia Lowe of Wellesley and brother Stephen Royal of Farmingdale, NH. Memorial service Tues., August 21, 2007 at 11:00 at Wellesley Congregational Village Church, 2 Central St., Wellesley, MA. Burial will be private at Woodbine Cemetery, Ellsworth, Maine. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, NY.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2007.

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Dayle D'Amico

August 22, 2007

My condolences to Jon's family. I remember him from Wellesley High and he was always a sweet, quiet guy. Dayle Rogers D'Amico

Tom Wilson

August 20, 2007

My condolences to Jon's family. I knew Jon as a Wellesley classmate, coincidentally, my family moved to Wellesley from Niskayuna in 1968.

Lisa Esperti

August 20, 2007

Our sympathy and prayers are with you.

The Esperti Family

Bob Wakelin

August 20, 2007

Jon was great to work with. He expertly managed the tool centers in Hopkinton, Medford, and Rotterdam for GE Energy Services. He is still missed in that role today. I wish the Royal family the best in this sad time.

Bob Meckley

August 17, 2007

This is a real shock to me. I worked with Jon during his time with GE and what a true friend he was. The times I remember most were when he was running the tool warehouse for GE New England. Those were the best of times. We will miss you Jon.
Bob Meckley

Lynsee Thorington

August 17, 2007

Jen and Family-

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lynsee Thorington and Family

Mark, Cindi, Aaron Annie Pape

August 16, 2007

To the Royal Family, Please except our condolences and know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

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