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Margaret O'Leary Obituary

Of Milford, NH, formerly of Tyngsboro and Roslindale, June 20th. Beloved mother of Jennifer M. O'Leary & her husband Oliver Chen of Nashua, NH. Loving Sister of Mary Colman & her husband Arthur of Manchester, NH, Jean Meggison of Canton, Daniel O'Leary, Jr. & his wife Marilyn of Manomet, MA, and Francis X. O'Leary & his wife Peggy of Deerfield Beach, FL. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral from the F.J. Higgins Funeral Home, 4236 Washington St., ROSLINDALE SQUARE on Tues. June 24th at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass in the Holy Name (lower) Church, 1689 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA (for directions: www.holynameparish.com). Relatives & Friends Invited. Visiting Hours on Monday 4:00-8:00 PM. Interment in Old Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the 4-H Middlesex County, 240 Beaver St. Waltham, MA 02452. For Directions & on-line guestbook please visit www.fjhiggins.com. F.J. Higgins Funeral Home 617 325 0455

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 22, 2008.

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Katrina Masson

June 24, 2008

I have many fond memories of Margaret. She will be greatly missed.

Jennifer Belt

June 23, 2008

Margaret. A woman who's strength was unmeasurable. There for others in their time of need. A mother to to Jennifer, but a mother to others when they needed one. A friend, unconditionally. You will be missed.

James and Brenda Morrison

June 23, 2008

We will always remember the fun times we had with Margaret. She had such a great since of humor. We will all miss her.

Stefane Anderson

June 22, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Stefanie and family

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