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Richard Tierney Obituary

Of Amesbury, in Concord, MA, on June 6, 2008, age 64, after a long illness. Husband of Camilla (Dorgan) Tierney of Lawrence. Loving father of Brendan Warren Tierney of Lynnfield. Former husband of Arlene Dolan Lynch of Lynnfield. Beloved son of the late James Francis and Mary (Riordan) Tierney of Winchester. Also survived by his brothers: David of Thailand, twin Robert and his wife Cindy of Westford, Paul and his wife Anita of Milton, and four nieces and a nephew. Funeral from the Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., WINCHESTER on Tuesday, June 10 at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, 155 Washington St., Winchester at 10 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held Monday 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to NEADS (Dogs for Deaf Disabled Americans, www.NEADS.org), P.O. Box 213, West Bolylston, MA 01583 or to the charity of one's choice. Late Veteran, U.S. Army, Vietnam. www.costellofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 8, 2008.

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