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Florence Barry-Morrell Obituary

HOLBROOK Florence E. (Hanifen) Barry-Morrell, of Holbrook, died Oct. 1, 2008, at the age of 86. Florence was born in Nova Scotia, Canada. She had lived in Holbrook for over 50 years. She was a nurse for the Holbrook school system, as well as Norfolk County Hospital. She was the school nurse at Holbrook Jr. High School for many years. Florence was a longtime member and past president of the Josephines. She was the wife of the late Everett E. Morrell and Laurence Barry; loving mother of Laurence Barry and his wife Jeanette of North Attleboro and Lisa Barry of Holbrook; stepmother of Richard Morrell of Stoneham, Cheryl Skahan of Plymouth, Pamela Wing of Lakeville and Wayne Morrell of Arlington; devoted sister of Jeanette MacDonald of Quincy, James Hanifen of Nova Scotia and the late Marguerite Fell; dear grandmother of Michael Barry of North Attleboro. Also survived by 11 step-grandchildren; and four step-great- grandchildren. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 69 South Franklin St. (Rte. 37), Holbrook, until 8:15 a.m. Monday, followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Holbrook. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 p.m. Burial in Union Cemetery, Holbrook. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For additional information, directions or to leave a sympathy message, visit our Web site www.cartwrightfuneral.com.

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Published by The Enterprise on Oct. 3, 2008.

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Ruth-Ann Regan

October 3, 2008

Our family is very sorry to hear of Florence passing. She was very friendly to all of us during the years that we knew her. Our heart goes out to you.

Marshall & Janice Morrell

October 3, 2008

We are so sorry to here of your loss. We will always remember the good time that Florence and Uncle Everett had with my mom & dad. She always put a smile of everyone's face

Lee Zupkofska

October 3, 2008

Larry and Jeanette - So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies.

Cindy (Morrell) Lewko

October 3, 2008

So sorry to see this in the newspaper.
I know she was a very special person in your lives.
My sincere condolances

Michael & Heidi Wing

October 3, 2008

Florence will be missed greatly, she was a wonderful influence to all who knew her. Brandon and William cherished the time they got to know her and spend with her; they will miss their great-grandmother dearly.

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