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WILLIAM J., JR., of St. Davids, PA, on July 2, 2004, in Ocean City, NJ; beloved husband of Helen McEwen Gleason; devoted father of Kathleen G. Beavis, MD (Bruce), William J., III, Ann-Michele Higgins (Kevin) and Stephen J. (Janet); loving grandfather of William IV, Erin, Stephen Jr., Claire, Holly, James, Elise, Katherine and Michael; brother of Suzanne Kennedy. Funeral Mass Wed., July 7, 10:30 A.M. St. Katharine of Siena Church, Lancaster and Aberdeen Aves., Wayne, PA. Relatives and friends are invited to call at St. Katharine Church, Tues. from
7-9 P.M. and Wed. from 9:30-10:30 A.M. Int. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The James F. McEwen Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Joseph's Preparatory School, 1733 Girard Ave., Phila. PA 19130 or St. Katharine of Siena School, Aberdeen and Midland Aves. Wayne, PA 19087.
McCONAGHY Funeral Home, Ardmore
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Joanne (Cusumano) Arizin
July 8, 2004
Dear Helen and Family -
Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you and your entire family. We know the pain you are feeling from such a sudden loss. We will pray that the fond memories that you have of Bill will give you strength, comfort and peace.
Most sincerely,
Joanne and Chris Arizin
BOB FITZGERALD
July 7, 2004
DEAR HELEN AND FAMILY,
BILL GLEASON WAS A GOOD MAN. HE WAS DEDICATED TO HIS FAMILY AND TO HIS CHURCH. BILL SERVED RADNOR TOWNSHIP WITH DISTINCTION IN MANY DIFFERENT CAPACITIES. IT WAS AN HONOR AND A PEASURE FOR ME TO KNOW THIS WELL RESPECTED GENTLEMAN. BILL AND YOUR FAMILY WILL REMAIN IN MY PRAYERS.
BOB FITZGERALD
Mary Ellen Healy
July 6, 2004
Dear Helen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. The first time I met Bill was at last year's Christmas Party. He immediately made me feel like an honored guest and poured me a glass of wine. A true gentleman. You are all in my thoughts. Take care.
Mary Ellen
Ann Cusumano
July 4, 2004
Dear Helen and Family:
My sincere and deepest heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will ,also, sorely miss Bill Gleason. Sincerely, Ann
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