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William Ramsden Obituary

Ramsden, William "Obbie" F. WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of Eulalia "Lee" T. (nee Tesmond), loving father of Eulalia "Lale" Heyn, Bill (Diane), James (Maureen) Ramsden, and Donna (John) Barnicle, cherished grandfather of Christopher, Matthew (Katie) Heyn, Bill, Patrick, Erin and Michael Ramsden, Jackie and Kevin Dybas, and Katie and Kelly Barnicle, dearest great-grandfather of Meghan, Cassidy, and Jimmy, dear brother of the late Helen (the late Bill) Dwyer, Jack Ramsden, Claire (the late Bob) Legatzke, Gene (the late Janet), James (the late Mildred) and Thomas (Regina) Ramsden, kind and fun uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 pm. Funeral Saturday 9:30 am from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 West 79th St., Burbank, IL 60459 to St. Bede the Venerable Church. Mass 10:00 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Retired member of IBEW #134, retired from the Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Member of Scottsdale Gofers Group. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mulliganeer's would be appreciated, 612 72nd Ct., Downers Grove, IL 60516 www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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Jim Heyn

April 5, 2010

Lale and Ramsden family---I am so sorry to hear of your Dad passing away.
With deepest sympathy,
Jim Heyn

November 1, 2009

Dear Obie and Diane,

We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Bob and Pat Kobel

Joy Stenson

October 25, 2009

Dear Mrs. Ramsden & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and father.
Mr. Ramsden was such a sweet man and
always had such a cheerful hello for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely,
Joy (Pavilonis) Stenson & family

Ed Shields

October 19, 2009

Dear Lale and Ramsden family---I am so sorry to hear of your DAD passing away. He was quite a good guy and I will truly miss him. In all the years that I knew him, the thing I appreciated most was his sense of humor and sense of family. With deepest sympathy,

MARY/JOE LEBARRE

October 18, 2009

DEAR RAMSDEN FAMILY,
SO SORRY ABOUT THE PASSING OF MR. RAMSDEN. HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND MUCH LOVED BY ALOT OF PEOPLE. HOPEFULLY THAT WILL HELP EASE YOUR LOSS.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
JOE & MARY LEBARRE & FAMILY

June & Bob Bennett

October 16, 2009

Dear Ramsden Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one. Our prayers are with you,
Sincerely,
June & Bob Bennett.

October 16, 2009

Dear Lale and Family,

Please accept our sympathy on the death of your dad. You are all in our prayers.

Tom & Jan McSharry
Ponce Inlet, FL

October 16, 2009

Dear Ramsden Family,
I know there is laughter in heaven today as Uncle Obbie regales the saints and angels with his great wit. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely.
Kate(Deacy) and Jim Brophy

Jerry Legatzke

October 15, 2009

Dear Aunt Lee,Lale,Obbie Jr,Jay and Donna....Uncle Ob was a great guy and he always put a smile on everyone's faces...whether it was telling stories or telling a good joke....He's back together with Grampa George,Gramma Kit,Gene,Jack,Tommy,Jim,Helen and Claire....I'm sure there's been a hell of a party in heaven the last few days....I hope also there's an Augusta National in heaven and Uncle Ob goes birdie,birdie,birdie everyday on Amen corner......Uncle Ob.....I'll miss you......

October 15, 2009

Bill, words cannot even begin to express my sorrow. May your memories give you strength. I pray the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Your are in my thoughts and prayers. Theresa Washington - Atlanta, GA

Darlene Jasica

October 15, 2009

Dear Ramsden Family,
I have many fond memories of Mr. Rams when we spent time at the house back in the Bedes/QOP days.
God Bless,
Darlene, Joe, Joey and Mike Jasica

October 15, 2009

Obbie and family, I've been reading the obits since 1991 when my girlfriend died suddenly. I'm saddened to see that one of the old guard guys from our neighborhood , your father, has past. He was a good man, may he rest in peace. Bob Caputo

Frank Cicero

October 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

R.I.P. "Mr. OB"

Patty Clarke

October 15, 2009

Dear Mrs. "R"., Lale, Obbie, Jay, Donna, and all the Ramsden Family;
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I wish there was some way I could help to ease your pain and loss.
Mr. "R" was such a great man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I will remember him always.
I know you will all miss him greatly.
You are all in my thoughts and prayer.
May God Bless you and Mr. "R" and keep you in the palm of His hand.
Love you all,
Patty

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