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Dorothy Derick Obituary

Of West Newton, died July 8, 2008, at age 95. She was the widow of Clifford L. Derick, M.D. a Boston physician specializing in internal medicine. She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy B. Derick; a daughter Donna D. English & her husband Robert, a son Clifford L. Derick Jr. & his wife Martha; and a son Jonathan E. Derick & his wife Laura. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren. Calling hours will be held at the Bosk Funeral Home, 85 Blossom St., FITCHBURG, on Sat., July 12 from 9:30 -10:30 A.M. with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 A.M. at Christ Episcopal Church, 569 Main St., Fitchburg. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Trinity Parish of Newton Centre, 11 Homer St., Newton Centre, MA 02459; or to a charity of one's choice.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 11, 2008.

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Ruth Wheeler

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