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Teresa Penkala Obituary

Of Arlington formerly of Winchester, March 30, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Stanley F. Penkala. Loving mother of Jack Penkala of NH, Peggy Brooks of Haverhill, Richard F. Penkala of Arlington, Barbara Alonzi of Watertown. Dear grandmother of 9, great-grandmother of 9. Sister of Margaret M. Flaherty of Arlington and the late Nicholas Flaherty, Janet Flaherty and the Rev. William J. Flaherty. Funeral will be held on Weds., April 2 at 9 a.m. from the Berglund, Williams, O'Brien Funeral Home, 292 Mass Ave., ARLINGTON, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of St. Eulalia, Ridge St., Winchester at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours Tues. 4-8 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Memorial donations may be made to St. Eulalia's, 50 Ridge St., Winchester, MA 01890.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2008.

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Sandra Williamson

April 2, 2008

Peggy, my good friend and to your family, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Sandy

Brendan Simoneau

April 1, 2008

Great Gram -
I am so sad today. I miss you. I love you!
- Brendan

Jack and Barbara McEachern

April 1, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Paul and Paula Phillips

March 31, 2008

Richie and family
We were so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a special lady and we will never forget her kindness and charm when we would see her. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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