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Edna M. Davenport

Edna Davenport Obituary

East Bridgewater Edna M. Davenport, 95, lifelong resident of East Bridgewater, died Monday, Aug. 25, after a period of failing health. Born and raised in East Bridgewater, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Condon) Davenport and a graduate of East Bridgewater High School. Edna worked as a nursing assistant in nursing homes before retiring in 1990. She is survived by her sisters, Pat Wile of East Bridgewater and Mary Paiva of New Hampshire; her nieces, Donna Sampson of East Bridgewater and Jeanne Lundin of Arizona; and her nephew, Donald Sampson of Hanson. Her services will be held Thursday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 at the rotary), Whitman. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery, East Bridgewater. Visiting hours will be held one hour prior to the service, from 9-10 a.m. For online condolences and directions, visit www.blanchardfc.com.

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Published by The Enterprise on Aug. 27, 2008.

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Mary Paiva

August 27, 2008

Dearest Sister you will be sadly missed and remain in my heart always. Love Mary (Ginny)

Beatrice Marini

August 27, 2008

Aunt Edna we will miss you and pray that you are at peace. With Love Your Nieces, Beatrice Marini and Mary McLean. Your nephews, John Paiva Gerald Paiva William Paiva, and Donald Paiva

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