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Joan Dancoe Obituary

MARSHFIELD Joan A. (Cronin) Dancoe of Marshfield, September 19, at the age of 59. Wife of Andrew E. Dancoe. Dear mother of Jacqueline Howard and her husband John of Taunton and Andrew J. Dancoe of Nashua, NH. Joan was born in Boston and graduated from Girls High School. She was a customer service representative for Comcast for the past 23 years. Joan was fond of decorating and a great cook. She enjoyed traveling. Visiting hours at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., (Rte. 139) Marshfield, Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Contributions in Joan's memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Development, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445-9924 or to the Standish Humane Society, 622 Congress St., Duxbury, MA 02332. For online guest book and directions, please visit us at macdonaldfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Sep. 23, 2008.

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Terri Giardini (Marshfield office)

September 25, 2008

Jackie & AJ,
I am so sorry for your loss, you mom was truly a special person. I'm also sorry that I could not make the services.

Staci Downie

September 24, 2008

Dear Mr Dancoe, Jackie and AJ,
I can't tell you how very sorry I was to hear of your loss. I remember her being such a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers our with you all during this time of sorrow.

Drew Dancoe

September 23, 2008

May God, Your Mom, my Dad & Mom, Jim Leatherbee and Stuart Brown watch over you and Bless you.
Drew

Betty Ann Collins

September 23, 2008

Drew, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Kim & Eliana Kimball

September 23, 2008

AJ & Jackie- We are sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry we can´t be with you as we are in Brazil at this time. AJ- please stop by sometime when you are in Marshfield- we´d love to see you.

daniel gilmartin

September 23, 2008

Dear Drew, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Jackie (Dancoe) Howard

September 23, 2008

Mom, you were the best and are missed so much. I hope you have happiness and peace now. I love you.

Tom Connolly

September 23, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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