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Kenneth Capel Obituary

CAPEL, Kenneth W. Age 84, of Gloucester, on Feb. 5, 2009, loving husband of Helen A. (Coords) Capel of Gloucester. Mother of Capt. K. Paul Capel of Red Hook, NY, Suzanne Capel of Gloucester, MA, Mary Ellen Oliver of Rockport, MA, Lorraine Pocknett and Ann Capel both of Gloucester, MA, brother of Juanita Guadagno of OK. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. His funeral will be held from the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington St., GLOUCESTER, on Monday, Feb. 9, at 8:45 a.m. followed by a Mass in Our Lady of Good Voyage Church at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. A Private burial will be held in Bourne National Cemetery. Visiting hours in the Greely Funeral Home are on Sunday from 4 - 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to Hospice of the North Shore Inc., 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. Greely Funeral Home Gloucester, MA 978-283-0698

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Published by Boston Globe on Feb. 7, 2009.

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J.P. Boudreau

February 13, 2009

My family and I wish to thank all who attended the services for my grandfather, and to all who sent their prayers. Thank you.

Mike, Pam, Matt & Josh Cratin

February 9, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.

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