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Eva Greeley Obituary

MILTON Eva A. (Scanlon) Greeley, died on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Carney Hospital, Boston. Born in Boston 93 years ago, Eva was raised in Jamaica Plain and graduated from Mission High School. She resided in Mattapan before moving to Milton 54 yrs. ago. Eva loved and was dedicated to her children and grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Patrick F. Greeley. Eva is survived by her children; EvaMarie Pickard of Norwell, Stephen B. of Weymouth, Dennis W. and Patrick F., Jr. both of Milton, Mark F. and Paul F. both of Quincy, Neal P. of PA and Emmett J. Greeley of FL and her 12 loving grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Sister of the late Joseph & Dorothea Scanlon. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church, Milton Saturday morning at 11. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton Friday 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America, 280 Hillside Ave., Needham 02494. www.alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2008.

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R. Scott Beaumont

November 9, 2008

To Dennis and Family;
our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Scott/Bob Beaumont

Jack, Joan, & Juli Creedon

November 7, 2008

To P.F. and family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I know how much you loved and cared for her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Creedons

ROSEMARY MACDONALD

November 7, 2008

TO THE GREELEY FAMILY
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS A GREAT LADY I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF OUR FAMILY AND YOURS GROWING UP.
SHE WILL BE MISSED.

ROSEMARY(DUNPHY) MACDONALD BRAINTREE MA.

November 6, 2008

TO THE GREELEY FAMILY
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING YOUR LOSS. SHE WILL BE MISSED
LOVE
PETER & MARY JANE WINN

Woody & Jean Bower

November 6, 2008

To Neal and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the loss but celebrate the life of your Mother.

John and Sharyn Harrison

November 6, 2008

To the Greeley Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss.
Love John and Sharyn

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