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Thomas Phalen Obituary

Of Marblehead formerly of Winchester, June 27, 2008, Age 78. Loving and dedicated husband of the late Esther (Brennan) Phalen. Devoted father of Catherine Carrigan and her husband David of Tewksbury & Nancy Phalen-Hood & her husband Christopher of Marblehead. Cherished Grandfather of David Thomas & Kendall Carrigan, Carly, Logan & Emma Esther Hood. Brother of Richard Phalen of Missouri. Brother-in-law of Mildred Kane of Middleton, Elizabeth Eddy of Westborough, Dorothy Raftery of Chelmsford & the late Mary Kelleher and John Brennan. Funeral from the Lane Funeral Home, 760 Main St. (Rte. 38) WINCHESTER, on Wednesday, July 2nd at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church 158 Washington St. Winchester at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, July 1st from 4-8 P.M. Interment Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Thomas' Memory to: Tufts Medical Ctr. -Heart Failure Program C/O Dr. Marvin Konstam 800 Washington St. Boston, MA 02111 Lane Funeral Homes Winchester-Burlington 781-729-2580

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 29, 2008.

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Robert Wihtelin

July 14, 2008

To Tom's Family,
I'm a second cousin on Marie's side, and grew up with Tom in Fitchburg, FHS '47. We had a lot of fun together as kids. I'm sorry for your loss and send sincere condolences. Bob Wihtelin

Kyle Benson

July 7, 2008

Cathy & Nancy, I just saw your Dad's Obituary notice online. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Just last week I was relating one of my fondest memories of a famous Phalen Family trip to the Bahamas. Too much sun, deep sea fishing, sneaking into the Welcome party...You are both in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories carry you through this difficult time.

Donna Flaherty

July 2, 2008

Dear Kathy and Nancy,
I was so sad to hear about your Dad. I am sorry I missed saying goodbye to Uncle Tom. Life comes at you fast doesn't it?
Love Your Cousin,
Donna

Kendall & Tom

July 2, 2008

Tom & Esther

July 2, 2008

Tom & David Thomas

July 2, 2008

David,Tom,& Kendall At Halloween

July 2, 2008

Terry Brennan

July 2, 2008

Dear Kathy and Nancy,
I am so sorry. Uncle Tom was a treasure. He always had a smile on his face, and a trick in his pocket. I will never forget going to your house down the cape and in Winchester putting pennies on the rail road track. Such wonderful childhood memories. You know our parents are together in heaven having a big party.

Mary & Jim Cahill

June 30, 2008

Cathy & Nancy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We were very fond of Mr. P. and will miss him.

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