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Alfred Clayton Obituary
FITCHBURG -- Alfred Clayton, 82, of Fitchburg, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010, in his home with his loving family by his side.
Alfred was born in England, on October 16, 1927, son of the late Alfred and Catherine (Wales) Clayton.
Mr. Clayton served in the RAF during World War II.
He worked for Cammell Lairds Shipyard in Liverpool, and later for the Dillon Boiler Company in Fitchburg for many years.
Besides his loving wife of 60 years, Bridget (Quill) Clayton, he leaves a son, Alfred "Paul" Clayton of Fitchburg; four daughters, Marilyn Chabot and her husband, Richard of Fitchburg, Susan LeBlanc and her husband, Dennis of Fitchburg, Annette Banahan and her husband, Thomas of Ashburnham, Beverly Mathieu and her companion, Will Ahearn; three sisters, Eileen Crawford, Elizabeth Davis, and Chrissy Johnson; 12 grandchildren; and his grand dog, Cooper.
Alfred was predeceased by his three sisters, Violet, Esther, and Emily, all of England, and his two brothers, William and Valentin Clayton, both of England.
CLAYTON -- The funeral service will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, on Monday, October 4, 2010, at 9:00 A.M. Burial will follow in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 4:00-7:00 P.M.
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Terry O'Connell
October 4, 2010
Aunt Bridie and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you.
Mike Primeau
October 4, 2010
Paul,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
don halpin
October 2, 2010
Paul and family, My prayers are with you, may your love of each other help with the loss you feel.
October 2, 2010
Praying you will know the strength and comfort that this wishes you.
Love,
Gladys Cano
Orlando, FL
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October 2, 2010
To Marilyn, Dick and family,
We are so sorry to have about the passing of your Dad. You all showed such great love with all the wonderful care you gave to him. He was so fortunate to leave this earth in his own home, surrounded by his loving family. Our thoughts and hearts are with you.
With Sympathy and Much Love,
Jean and Bob
Gene & marie moriarty
October 2, 2010
Dear Bridie paul & Family We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Alfie. This was the first summer we didnt get to see him. Our love and prayers are with you and the family
October 1, 2010
Dear Auntie Bridie and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Alfie. We send our love and sympathy. With much love, Barry & Sue
October 1, 2010
Paul, Bev and family, So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Keep the good memories close at heart and it will help you make it through this. Love, Marie and Tim Flynn
October 1, 2010
Dear Auntie Bridie & family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Uncle Alfie. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Shannon O'Connell Divoll
Joan, Stan and Sean Carlin
October 1, 2010
Dear Bridie and family,
We are saddened by the news of Alfie. It must have been a great comfort to you and to Alfie to be surrounded by family. You all took such good care of him. Our thoughts are with you. All our love,
October 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Hopefully all the wonderful memories will help sustain you during these tough times.
Love, The McNamara Family
October 1, 2010
Bridie and Family,
Your in our thoughts in prayers. So sorry to hear of the loss of Alfred.
In Sadness,
Paul & Eleanor(Cetrino)Grillo, AZ
October 1, 2010
Paul and the Clayton Family….I am sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking and praying for all of you. Christine Costa
AL GARIEPY
October 1, 2010
To the entire Clayton family,
was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
October 1, 2010
Auntie Bridie and family
We are all so sorry to hear the passing of Uncle Alfie. We all loved him and we love all of you. God Bless and we will keep you all in our prayers. Kathleen Trump
Harry & Ginny Hakala
October 1, 2010
Bridie and family
We are so sorry to hear the news of Alfred always enjoyed him when he would stop by the Knights.We will keep him in our prayers God Bless you all.
October 1, 2010
May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish. With heartfelt condolences,
The Carrick Family
Orlando, FL
September 30, 2010
Clayton Family,
Thinking about you all very much. I am very sorry for your loss.
- Love Nick McNamara
Steve O'Dell
September 30, 2010
Paul&Family,
sorry to hear about your Dad's passing.
God Bless.
Kristin Cabot
September 30, 2010
Bridgette and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure caring for Alfred as well as visiting with you in your home. Thinking of you,
Kristin Cabot RN
Healthalliance Home Health and Hospice
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