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Martha DeSimone Obituary

Of Danvers MA and New London, NH- Martha DeSimone, 82, beloved wife of Alec DeSimone, mother and mother-in-law of Thomas and Midge DeSimone of Swampscott, Alec DeSimone of California, Stephen and Becky DeSimone of Montana, Robert and Denise DeSimone of Dracut, David and Lisa DeSimone of Danvers, Peter DeSimone of Middleton, and Cathy and Thomas McMullen of FL, grandmother of Jonathan, Kristen, Edward, Jennifer, Nicole, Roger, Abigail, Alec, Nicholas, Nikki and Michael, great grandmother of Brendan, Christian, Portia and Walter, sister and sister-in-law of Vincent and Phyllis Catalogna of Somerville, John (Julio) & Lillian Moretti of Beverly, and Theresa Bosco of Medford. She was predeceased by a sister and two brothers-in-law: Adelaide and Rene Van Hoorde and Joseph Bosco. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thurs. at 11:30 AM in St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, Conant St., Danvers. Burial to follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Visiting hours are Wed. 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St. DANVERS, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Of The North Shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923 or the Alec and Martha DeSimone Scholarship Fund c/o St. John's Preparatory School, 72 Spring St., Danvers MA, 01923. For directions & to place condolences, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2008.

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Perry Confalone

January 10, 2009

Mr. DeSimone, Alec and Tom: Please accept my condolences. Mrs. DeSimone was always so kind to me and Alec's other friends in our High School years at St. Johns. My prayers are with you. Perry Confalone

Wendy & Michael Hennessy

June 27, 2008

Rob and Denise,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Hennessy Family

Dorothy Gerrior

June 25, 2008

Alec, our prayers and sympathy to you and your family. Martha was a lovely lady and leaves a strong legacy in her family.
Dotty and Ray Gerrior

June 25, 2008

David and Lisa,

Please accept my heartfelt prayers on the passing of your Mom. I will be keeping you close to my heart and in my thoughts.

Patricia Dolan Neil

Barbara E. Dube

June 24, 2008

Alec and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God be with you
and and May Our Blessed Mother
help you in this difficult time.

Celia Day

June 24, 2008

Dear Steve & Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. If there is anything I can do to help in this difficult time please let me know.

My prayers go out to you.

Love,

Alan Titelbaum

June 24, 2008

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

The Titelbaum Family

Paul Asenuga

June 24, 2008

David,
Our prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

The Asenuga's

Hugh Williams

June 24, 2008

Dear Tom:
I wish your family the best.

I lost my Mum in 1994 - it's a stinker.

Hugh Williams/Class of 1967

Dolly LaRiviere

June 24, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
She was a wonderful women,
a great loss to you all
God Bless

Tom and Brenda DeSimone

June 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this time of grief. May your memories of Martha bring you comfort.

Jim Smyly

June 24, 2008

Martha was a wonderful woman. She was a loving mther and wife, and will be greatly missed.

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