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Deborah Morris Obituary

54, of Roslindale, on July 12, 2008, from leukemia. Deb was born in Lynn, Massachusetts and was raised in Peabody. She graduated from Peabody Veteran's Memorial High School in 1972. Deb attended college and graduate school, and worked as a licensed social worker. She married Thomas Morris in 1986 and moved to Roslindale, where she has resided ever since. She was a member of the Hyde Park Presbyterian Church. Deb is survived by her husband Thomas; her son Benjamin Morris of Roslindale; her parents, Quinto Mari of Gilford N.H. & Gloria Bordenca of Bristol N.H.; her siblings Marge Kelley of Laconia N.H.; and John Mari of Salem, N.H. She is also survived by many loving relatives, extended family and in-laws. Visiting hours will be held in the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Wednesday July 16th from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A funeral Service will be celebrated in the Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, 1109 River St., Hyde Park on Thursday July 17th at 11:00 am. Interment St. Michael's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Deb's memory may be sent to the In lieu of flowers, donations in Deb's memory may be sent to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 14, 2008.

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Desrene Philips

July 19, 2008

To Deb's family and relatives:

Deb was a warm and caring person. She will be sadly missed by all. I share your sorrow; but let us live with the blessed hope of meeting our loved ones again.

Virine Morris

July 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May your memories of Deb bring you comfort.

David Hatch

July 15, 2008

Dear Father Tom and Ben,

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

All our love,

Dave, Marina, Alexia, Asher and Lilla

Bill and Carol Leonard

July 15, 2008

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

Bill and Carol Leonard

July 15, 2008

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

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