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Rosemary Ahern-Sullivan Obituary

MILTON Rosemary G. Ahern Sullivan of Milton, died on December 3rd surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Larry "Sully" Sullivan for 6 years and the late Robert E. Ahern for 41 years. Born in Roselle, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Thomas. Rosemary graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy in Brighton. A devoted wife and mother, she also volunteered at Milton Hospital for over 20 years, dedicating her time and creativity to the hospital gift shop and the annual fundraising events organized by the hospital's Public Relations Office. Mother of Robert E. Ahern, Jr. and his wife Mary of Mechanicsburg, PA, Karen Doherty-Rourke and her husband Tom Rourke of Milton. Beloved grandmother of Jennifer Dunlap and her husband David of Santa Paula, CA, Patrick Doherty of New York City, Nicolas and Danielle Doherty of Milton, Anne Marle Deloach, Joseph, Robert, John, Nicolas, Gabe and Michael Ahern of Mechanicsburg, PA. Beloved great-grandmother of Isabelle and Moira Dunlap of Santa Paula, CA, and Raleigh Deloach of Mechanicsburg, PA. Dearly loved sister-in-law of Florence Fahey of Marshfield, Dorothy Snyder of Windsor Locks, CT and Shirely Ahern of Wellesley. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth's Church, Milton on Tuesday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., MILTON, Monday, 4-8 p.m. Interment Milton Cemetery, Milton. In lieu of flowers donations in Rosemary's memory may be made to Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, Mission Advancement, 637 Cambridge St., Brighton, MA 02135.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Dec. 6, 2008.

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Susan Schepici

January 15, 2009

To all of Rosemary's Family,
I was saddened to learn of Rosemary's passing. She was a wonderful woman and a caring friend. I have so many fond memories of her. We had many, many laughs together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Susan Schepici and Family.

Rob Holmes

December 9, 2008

Bob Ahern

Sorry for the loss of your mother...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rob Holmes

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