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Orrin Cummings Obituary

Orrin R. Cummings Jr. ROCKLAND Orrin R. Cummings Jr., 78, of Rockland, died Oct. 20, 2008, at South Shore Hospital, after a period of failing health. He was born in Rockland, son of the late Orrin R. Cummings Sr. and Gladys L. (Oliver) Cummings and was raised and educated there, graduating from Rockland High School. Orrin was a lifelong resident of the town. He had a lengthy career as an automobile salesman, working for Central Motors in Norwood for 30 years, prior to his retirement. Mr. Cummings was an avid sailor, enjoying time spent on his boat, the Sabattical, which he kept moored in Scituate Harbor. He was the brother of Janice Anderson of Virginia and the late Oliver Cummings. Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Evelyn Cummings of Sandwich; a nephew, Robert Cummings of East Falmouth; and two nieces, Lorraine and Marilyn Cummings of Sandwich. Visiting in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St., Rockland, will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Rockland. For directions or to sign on-line guest book, visit www.magounbiggins.com.

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Published by The Enterprise on Oct. 21, 2008.

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Marilyn Cummings

October 22, 2008

Nieces Lorraine and Marilyn like to recall the sailing trips with Orrin on Sabbatical. Only problem after we went through the cut into Scituate Harbor, Orrin would have to go to the head leaving us to navigate into the harbor. We always made it, but he got our hearts beating.

Only one time did we run aground.. But how could you say it was his fault – the tide went out….

Sail on your Sabbatical…..Enjoy….

Love, Evelyn, Lorraine and Marilyn

John Clough

October 22, 2008

Orrin may you have fair Skys and Calm Seas as you pass over The Bar.

John (Dick) Clough & Harry Holmes

Ellen Buckley

October 22, 2008

Tom and I send our love and sympathy to all the Cummings family.Orrin was a great person,and he is in our prayer. We love you. Ellen and Tom

Michael Johnson

October 21, 2008

Rest in peace Orrin. Thank you for all the great sailing memories and your friendship the past 30+ years. I hope you and Adams are sitting in a tropical harbor having a cold one together.

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