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Lillian Hayward Obituary

HANOVER Lillian T. (Soracco) Hayward, in Hanover, formerly of Dorchester and South Boston, August 20th. Beloved wife of Edward J. Loving mother of Edward J. and his wife Paulette P. Hayward of Salem, NH, Janet M. and her husband Buddy R. Prideaux of Braintree, and the late Margaret L. Proctor. Mother-in-law of Frederick R. "Dick" Proctor of Dorchester. Survived by 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Monday 5-9 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Monica Church, South Boston, Tuesday morning, August 25, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Late supporter of St. Kevin's Drum & Bugle Corps; Emerald Knights, Emerald Gems, and Emerald Chips. Donations in her memory may be made to Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy (St. Kevin's Grammar School), 790 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, MA 02125. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. For directions and guestbook visit, www.jmurphyfh.com. Funeral Home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2009.

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September 3, 2009

Dear Ed and Paulette,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult of times.
Thomas F. Mc Andrew, South Orange, N.J.
for the entire Mc Andrew family of our beloved St. Kevin's

Danielle Duffy

August 26, 2009

Nana, you will be missed by everyone who knew you. I love you.

August 26, 2009

Janet and Buddy,

So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We hope you find comfort in great memories and our prayers are with you and your family.
Dan and Kathy Mcsheffrey
Odessa, Florida

Alice Leonhardt

August 25, 2009

Ed and Paulette:

Our deepest condolences on your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Alice Leonhardt and Dennis Peck

Allison Shamshak-Cole

August 24, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Mike Diaz

August 24, 2009

Our condolenze from Imeda & Mike Diaz.
Oue descanse en paz.

BSGK Family

Emily

August 24, 2009

Nan - you'll forever be in our hearts.

Bob& Diane Port

August 23, 2009

Lil,
You were the "best"
Ed & Jan,
We are so sorry for your loss.
The Port Family

August 23, 2009

Janet, Nicole and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time

Much love

Janice Dave DJ and Kelly Taylor

August 23, 2009

Karen, Dave, Danielle, Aidan, and family -
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in all your loving memories of Nana. We love you.
The Lynch Family

John & Sue Witt

August 23, 2009

Aunt Lil, You are very much loved and will be sadly missed. May you rest in eternal peace with Peggy, Brud, and all our loved ones who have gone before.

Julia McGrath

August 22, 2009

Rest in peace Lillian.
Peggy is waiting for you.

SUSAN&STEVE CHAPMAN

August 22, 2009

Our deepest Sympathy to the family for your loss.

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