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Desmond Maclaine Obituary

Of Lady Lakes, FL, formerly of Foxboro & Dedham, May 27, beloved husband of Alice K. (Donahue), loving father of Karen Strauch of Chelmsford, Ron & his wife Linda Maclaine of Celina, TN, Brian & his wife Lorraine Maclaine of No. Easton & Kevin Maclaine of Milo, ME. Dear Brother of Gwendolyn Barbee & her husband of Silversprings, MD, Sheila Baker of No. Attleboro, Dennis Maclaine & his wife of Reno, NV & the late Fredrick Maclaine. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren. Relatives & friends are invited to attend funeral services Tuesday at 11 am at Folson Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., DEDHAM. Burial at the National Cemetery in Bourne at 2 pm. Visiting hours Monday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108. Folsom Funeral Home www.folsomfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 30 to Jun. 1, 2008.

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Kurt Altavesta

May 30, 2008

Although, Desmond & I briefly met, I learned a deep respect for him. I have had the opportunity and pleasure to know his children.
Rest In Peace.

Keri Strauch

May 30, 2008

Grampy,

I will dearly miss you! You and Nana are in my thoughts and prayers. We will all be able to get through this hard time in our lives. Love You Grampy!

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