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Lon Hocker Obituary

HOCKER--Lon Jr., of Woods Hole MA, a lawyer and WWII Navy commander, at home on January 31, at 96. Survivors include: his wife of nearly 70 years, Esther Sands Hocker; a daughter, Priscilla Hocker Claman, of Weston MA; a son, Lon Hocker III, of Hawaii; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial service at Church of the Messiah Episcopal, 22 Church St, Woods Hole, Saturday, February 10 at 4 PM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, 286 South Street, Hyannis MA 02601, 866-762-1928.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 6, 2007.

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Grace Fernadez

February 6, 2007

My heart and sympathy goes to your family at this time Lon was a joy to be with and will be greatly missed.

Brenda Schleicher

February 5, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family on your loss. Mr. Hocker was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

BILL & DOTTIE HATCHER

February 5, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

May Gonzalez

February 4, 2007

Our family is so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with.

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