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R. BRENT BONAH

1939 - 2021

BORN

1939

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home

549 Lincoln Avenue

Saugus, Massachusetts

R. BONAH Obituary

BONAH, R. Brent Age 81, passed away after a brief illness on July 16th. Born November 22, 1939 in Lynn, MA, he was the son of Ernest and Helen T. (Cameron) Bonah. Brent attended Wakefield public schools and then attended Bates College, earning a degree in Education. Brent went on to become the Dean of Continuing Education at Bunker Hill Community College, where he became an early advocate for the community college system in the state of Massachusetts. Brent retired in 2004 from BHCC. Brent especially enjoyed international travel and being exposed to different cultures and religions. Brent is survived by his son Andrew and wife Ginna, and daughter-in-law Christina. Also survived by 3 grandchildren Ericca and her husband Dakoda, David, and Jack, and a great-grandson Riggs. In addition, Brent was survived by a group of cousins that were more like siblings. Brent was predeceased by son Alexander. Relatives & friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service in the Riverside Cemetery, 164 Winter St., Saugus, Saturday at 11 a.m. For condolences, www.BisbeePorcella.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 14 to Sep. 16, 2021.

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Riverside Cemetery

164 Winter St., Saugus, MA

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