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Josephine Donnelly Obituary

Of Dedham, June 13th, age 90, at Norwood Hospital. Beloved wife of John B. and devoted mother of Susan Riley and her husband Dr. James of Dedham, and Mary E. "Betsey" Cihak, and her husband Robert of Saugus, formerly of Dedham. Loving grandmother of Kristin McCarthy and her husband John, Danielle Buckley and her husband Donald, Kendra Bissonette and her husband Mark, Amanda Johansson and her husband Matthias, Caitlin Chahwan and her husband David, and Megan Riley. Great grandmother of Emily and Connor McCarthy, Christopher and Caela Chahwan, Mark, Matthew and Aiden Bissonette, and Niklaus Johansson. Daughter of the late Anna and Joseph Burns and sister of the late M. Clare Hartnett, Rose C. Ryan, and J. Nicholas Burns. Also survived by 12 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Monday at 8 am from the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., DEDHAM followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, 420 High St, Dedham at 9 o'clock. Interment in Mount Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM. Expressions of sympathy to Mount Alvernia High School Development Office, 790 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458 would be appreciated. Folsom Funeral Home www.folsomfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2008.

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Jeanette Gaudet

June 19, 2008

Dear Sue,

I was so very sorry to hear of your Mother's death. Sr. Katherine Donnelly is here in Rome at the moment and she showed me how to use this Globe guest book. Know that my prayers are with you and your family. Love, Sr. Jeanette

Mary Doherty

June 15, 2008

Dear Sue and Betsey, George and I were saddened to hear of your mother's death. We have wonderful memories of family weddings and parties with your parents. She was always dressed to perfection and full of pep. She was so proud of you and your families. She will be missed . Please know you are in our thoughts and our prayers. Love, Mary and George Doherty

Ann McManus Joyce

June 15, 2008

Dear Sue, Jim and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I have fond memories of your mother, especially as the leader of Girl Scout Troop 45, Jamaica Plain.

Sister Katherine M. Donnelly

June 15, 2008

Sue,

I was so sorry to hear of your mother's death. The sisters here in Rome have been praying for your mother and for all of you.

A favorite quote of mine is from Alaric Tennille "no time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare our hearts for that last good-bye ."

Another is from Helen Keller "what we have once loved we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."

I am sure that she will be present in a special way at every celebration where those she so loved gather in the years to come.

With deepest sympathy,
Sister Katherine M. Donnelly, MFIC

sandy willis

June 14, 2008

Dear Sue & Jim , were so very sorry for your loss of a very special lady.We will always remember the fun times we shared with Nana & Buck. Love Sandy & Dan

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