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Virginia Tosney Obituary

Of Needham, formerly of West Newton, June 7. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Tosney Jr., Esq. Devoted mother of Joseph A. Tosney III and his wife Teresa of Rancho Palos Verdes CA, Virgina T. Trask and her husband Dale of Swampscott, Eileen T. Mills and her husband Walter B., Jr. of South Walpole, Joan C. Ayotte and her husband Gary of Newburyport, John K. Tosney of Needham, James W. Tosney and his wife Ericka Stewart of Los Angeles CA, and Elizabeth A. Moore of St. Petersburg, FL. Grandmother of Rachel, Conor, Gillian, Brendon, Timothy, Lindsey, Gavin, Ronan, Rian and the late Joseph Alohilani Tosney. Sister-in-law of Eileen M. and James J. Tosney, both of North Andover. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM (exit 19B off 128) Tuesday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Needham at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Virginia's memory to the Mass. General Hospital, Dept. of Oncology, 55 Fruit St., Boston MA 02114. Graduate of Emmanuel College, Class of 1947. Parking area adjacent to funeral home. George F. Doherty & Sons Needham781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 8 to Jun. 9, 2008.

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Clark, Judy , and Fletcher Stewart

June 9, 2008

Judy, Fletcher and I want to express our deepest sympathies to all the Tosneys in this time of sadness and loss. The passing of ones mother is one of life's most difficult milestones, and our thoughts and prayers are with you as you loose one of the families most treasured members, but see the arrival of Ronan who will continue the family name into the future.

The Carleo's

June 8, 2008

Our love to all the Tosney's on the loss of your Mom. We know only too well what a great loss it is. Now she can reconnect with our Mom and shine their love down upon all of us. Peace to all of you!!

Marygrace

June 8, 2008

Ginny,
Deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this most difficult time.

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