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Rita O'Connor Obituary

Of Cambridge in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. O'Connor Sr. Devoted mother of Frank X. Nolan & his wife Mary of Wellesley & Charles J. O'Connor Jr. & his wife Bonnie of Harwich. Loving grandmother of Sean Nolan, Meghan Fitzgerald & her husband Brian & Bridget O'Connor. Funeral from the Stanton Funeral Home 786 Mt. Auburn St. (Rt. 16) Watertown on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church Watertown at 10:30 AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery. Graduate Cambridge High & Latin class of 1935. Member Marsh Post #442 A.L. Ladies Aux. and Gold Star Mother. Retired Secretary Quincy House Dining Hall, Harvard Univ. Former V.P. & Secretary of Haggerty Seniors Club, Cambridge & Eucharistic Minister Sacred Heart Church. Contributions in her memory to the Catholic Charities, 75 Kneeland St., 8th Fl, Boston, MA 02111 would be appreciated. Stanton Funeral Service, Inc. 617-924-3838 www.stantonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 29 to May 30, 2008.

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Rick Barry

June 3, 2008

Charles and Franny

I am traveling on business and could not be there for the wake and funeral. Rita was a warm fun loving person with a great laugh and sense of humor.Ihave been reflecting on your loss and and reliving all the great memories of Rita and all of us growing up in the neighborhood. She will surely be missed. I hope to see each of you soon to express my condolences in person.

Artie D'Onofrio

May 30, 2008

I only knew Rita for a short time, but every time I saw her, she made me smile. She made each visit special and I felt right at home. I am deeply saddened by her passing, but know she is happy in Heaven with friends and family.Boston has lost an amazing women and she will certainly be missed. My prayers are with you and your family

PAT & BARBARA HAGERTY

May 30, 2008

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF LOSS. THROUGH YOUR GRIEF, REMEMBER, YOUR MOTHER HAS GONE TO HER REWARD IN HEAVEN WITH OUR LORD.

mike morrissey

May 30, 2008

I will never forget Rita whistling for Charlie from her porch all the way to the fishing hole at Fresh Pond. i also remember her driving her girlfriends every single day to shop, go to restaurants, hair dressers, church and living her life to the fullest. A remarkable woman who was truly loved by all.

Anne Marie Curtin Hamel

May 29, 2008

I was deeply saddened today when I heard you had lost your mother.In the years I have lived on High Street, your mother was a wonderful neighbor! She was always warm, gracious, and ready to lend a hand and a good friend to my Mom and Dad. I feel fortunate to have known her.I am thinking of you and send my heartfelt sympathy.

May 29, 2008

Our prayers are with you and your family Sean.
The Galvin's

Bill & Shirley Robedee

May 29, 2008

Sincere condolences, you are in our prayers.

Frank Johnston

May 29, 2008

Our prayers are with you and yours

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