NORMAN H. BLANEY

BLANEY, Norman H. Of Melrose, August 7, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Constance G. "Connie" (Savage) Blaney with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Devoted father of Marjorie L. "Marge" Leahy and her husband William of Windham, NH and Elisabeth G. "Beth" Bryan and her husband Scott of Windham, NH. Dear brother of Rhea Geringer of Baja, Mexico, David Blaney of Augusta, ME, Merlene Goldsborough of Abel, MD, and the late John, Charles, and Barbara Blaney. Cherished grandfather of Meghan E. Leahy of Medford, Brenna L. Leahy of Charlestown, John N. Bryan and his wife Aleshia of Holden, and Elisabeth M. Bryan of Windham, NH. Relatives and friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Norman's life for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE on Thursday, August 9 from 4-8 PM, and again for his Funeral Service celebrated on Friday at 10:00 AM. Gifts in honor of Norm may be made to the Melrose Rotary Club, PO Box 761196, Melrose, MA 02176 or in recognition of their outstanding care, the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830. Interment with military honors presented by the US Navy at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. For directions, online tribute, or to share a memory visit www.RobinsonFuneralHome.com Robinson Funeral Home Melrose (781) 665-1900