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Francis Cooley Obituary

(BFD, Ret.), of Hanover, formerly of Dorchester, June 23, 2008. Beloved husband of 65 years to Carmella "Penny" (LaMacchia). Loving father of Patricia Gaudet of Dorchester, Francis B. "Brad" Jr. of Hanover & Richard & his wife Carla of Ridgefield, CT. Devoted grandfather of Scott Gaudet & his wife Lisa of CA, Beth Sweeney & her husband James of Hanover, and Sean Gaudet & his wife Jenn of Dorchester. Proud Papa Bud to 5 great grandchildren. Dear brother of James Cooley (BFD, Ret.) of Westminster & Marion Nolan of Amesbury. Also survived by many nephews. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd) DORCHESTER, on Tuesday from 4-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Neponset, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives & friends respectfully invited. Interment Centre Cemetery, Hanover. Late WWII Navy Veteran of the Pacific Theatre. For directions & messages of condolence www.oconnorandson.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 24, 2008.

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Dick & Jo-Ann Dunham

June 25, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kerry Hayes

June 25, 2008

Mr. Cooley-you were my favorite person. You will truly be missed. You always brightened my day when you came to visit Delaney Insurance. Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers.

linda pacheco

June 25, 2008

Buddy, you are my favorite! I will miss you deeply. may you be at peace now.......Love the Pacheco's
Linda (antonuccio), Bill, Billy, Erika and Olivia

Rich, Robin, Ricky & Jamie Salvati

June 24, 2008

We are very saddening to hear of the passing of Mr "Bud" Cooley. He has been our neighbor for over 20 years. One great guy. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Penny & Brad

Matthew and Gayle Delvental

June 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ron & Linda Gaudet

June 24, 2008

Condolences to both the Cooley and Gaudet Famlies for their lost.

Bud will be in our thoughts for ever!!!

Gail Nally

June 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marla Smith and Family

June 24, 2008

Beth & Family -- keeping you in my thoughts and prayers today and always. With love,

Julie Smith

June 24, 2008

Pat-

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie, Scott and kids

the curtin family

June 24, 2008

We here in "Buds House" are saddened to hear of his passing and hope you find comfort in your memories.

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