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William DeVasher Obituary

William A. DeVasher, Jr. Esq. of Wellesley, August 29, 2018. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Janet (Pickard) DeVasher for 41 years. Devoted father of Claire Herman and her husband Daniel of Norwell and Emily DeRosier and her husband Timothy of Newton. Grandfather of Henry, Dylan, Annabelle, Teddy and Phoebe. For more than 30 years, he practiced corporate law in Wellesley, representing new, small and mid-sized businesses throughout New England. He truly loved his profession and was personally invested in achieving positive outcomes for and building lasting relationships with his clients. Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt 16) Wellesley on Friday September 7 from 5-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Paul Church, Wellesley, on Saturday Sept 8 at 11:30am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New England Herpetological Society. For directions and guestbook, gfdoherty.com. Funeral arrangements by George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, Wellesley.

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Published by The Wellesley Townsman from Sep. 1 to Sep. 13, 2018.

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Sheila Mott (nee Pickering)

December 20, 2021

Dear Janet, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wanted to make contact to give you birthday greetings.

September 4, 2018

Our hearts and prayers go out to you.

Vicky and Sam Liggero

Lynn

September 3, 2018

Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May the family keep the wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together close to the family hearts.as the family celebrate a wonderful life well lived and loved by family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends.Hosea 13:14.. GP

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Wellesley

477 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

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St. Paul Church

Wellesley, MA

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477 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

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