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WILLIAM HOHENSTEIN Obituary

HOHENSTEIN, William H. Of Norwood, passed away on December 30. Beloved partner of 40 years of Karyl Wile of Norwood. Father of William G. Hohenstein of Canton and Gregory D. Hohenstein of Easton. Grandfather of Isabel and William Hohenstein of Canton. Visiting Hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St., CANTON, Tuesday, January 6, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral Service at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 7, at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Knollwood Memorial Park, in Canton. For complete obituary, see www.dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 2 to Jan. 4, 2026.

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home

455 Washington Street, Canton, MA

Jan

7

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home

455 Washington Street, Canton, MA

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