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Wilfred Rousseau Obituary

ROUSSEAU, Wilfred J. Of Newton, Dec. 27, 2010, Age 88. Beloved Husband of the late Margaret M. (Ryan). Loving Father of: James Rousseau and partner Celia Hanley of Wayland, Rev. Anne Marie Rousseau and her spouse Nancy Sableski of Jamaica Plain, Dr. Jeanne Rousseau of Shrewsbury, Sharon Finelli and husband Robert of Newton.Also survived by seven grandchildren (Martin, Michelle, Michael, Marie, Sarah, Ryan and Cassandra) and two great grandchildren (Nicholas and Joseph), and his sister Irene Kennedy. Predeceased by sons Raymond and Wilfred Rousseau Jr. Veteran of WWII serving in the Merchant Marines, US Navy, and US Coast Guard. Member of the Franco-American War Veterans Association. Funeral from the Andrew J. Magni & Son Funeral Home, 365 Watertown St, Rt. 16, NEWTON, Thursday at 11AM. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton at 12 Noon. Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Visiting Hours Wednesday 2-4, 6-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wilfred's name may be made to: www.lungusa.org/American Lung Association of N.E., 460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451. www.magnifuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 27 to Dec. 29, 2010.

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December 29, 2010

Dear Sharon and Rob, My thoughts are with you and the family. So sorry you lost your dad, Sharon. Sadly with love, Rosemarie Tedesco Colella

Jennifer Ritchea

December 29, 2010

Jeanne and family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to all. Please find comfort in the love and prayers from my family to yours.

ron rousseau

December 29, 2010

good times at prospect hill, horse shoes, victory at sea, and family. bring a schaefer for my dad

Andrea DePasquale

December 28, 2010

Jeanne
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad..my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

December 27, 2010

Every memory I have of Uncle Willy is a funny memory. The stories I have heard of the things he has said always made me laugh. My thoughts are with all the Rousseau children and my grandmother.
Lots of Love,
Shayna Kennedy Marshall

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