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Monsignor Easton, Shrine Of The Little Flower Pastor, Dies At 69

ROYAL OAK (WWJ) - Monsignor William Easton -- the popular pastor of Royal Oak's Shrine of the Little Flower -- passed away on Sunday. Easton was rushed to the hospital on December 20 and spent several days in critical condition.

Born and raised in Detroit -- Easton was a graduate of Sacred Heart Seminary -- and had been pastor of Shrine of the Little Flower since 1996.

Monsignor William Easton was 69 years old.

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