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Mathilda McColgan Obituary

Of Hingham, formerly of Roslindale, June 4, 2008. Beloved daughter of the late Edward J. and Margaret (Hartin) McColgan. Loving sister of Frances Ruth Kohler of Braintree and the late Mary, Margaret, Edward, Christine, Dorothy, John, Joseph, Helen and Kathryn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Monday June 9th at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday from 4-8pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mathilda's Name to Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Bay State Dr., Braintree, MA 02184 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 6 to Jun. 8, 2008.

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