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Virginia Fennessey Obituary

Lifelong resident of Wellesley, July 6, beloved wife of Harold J. Fennessey for 55 years. Loving mother of Patricia E. Fennessey & her husband Denis Hamilton of Wellesley, Jane T. Coury & her husband Richard of Walpole. Grandmother of John & Virginia Hamilton & Christine Coury. Sister of Joseph Dischino of Ft. Meyers, FL, Gloria Tucker of Ventura, CA. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rt. 16) WELLESLEY, Wed. at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Paul's Church Wellesley at 9 AM. Relatives & friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Mary's cemetery Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Virginia's memory to St. Paul's School, 502 Washington St., Wellesley MA 02482, or to the charity of your choice. For directions & guestbook www.gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2008.

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Tom Colantuono

July 9, 2008

Dear Harold and Family, you have my deepest sympathy on the passing of Virginia. I am sorry that I could not be with you in person for the funeral, but I am with you in spirit and in prayer.

Sandra Dudley

July 8, 2008

Dear Uncle Harold and girls...Our thoughts and prayers are with you all....As you were there for us, remember that we will be there anytime for you. We will miss her, too.

Love to you all, Bob and Sandra

Julie Burke Miceli

July 7, 2008

Dear Jane & Christine -
The Miceli family sends you lots of hugs and prayers to go forward from this point to heal. I am so glad you all had plenty of time with your Mom as she began her journey and we wish you well in the coming days, weeks and months. Your Friends & Neighbors in Peace :)

Cheryl, Neil and Andrew Kelliher

July 7, 2008

Uncle Harold, Patricia and Jane ... our thoughts and prayers are with you, especially during this difficult time. God bless you and your families. We do share your grief. Aunt Virginia was such a wonderful, kind and actually quite the funny "storyteller". She will be missed. Love you!

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