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Barbara Thompson Obituary

{M3}MEDFIELD Thompson, Barbara May NORWOOD Thompson, Barbara May WALPOLE Thompson, Barbara May {M1}THOMPSON, Barbara May (Cahill) _Of Norwood, formerly of Medfield, July 16, 2008. Loving wife of the late William M. Thompson. Devoted mother of Barbara McAulay -Levesque of Norwood, Kevin Thompson of Manchester, CT, Mark Thompson of Norwood, Joseph Thompson of Hopkinton and the late Valerie Foley. Dear sister of John J. "Joe" Cahill of Norwood, formerly of Walpole and the late Helen Ronan, Margaret Cahill, Theresa Kane, Josephine Doherty. Also survived by many grandchildren, several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., (Rt. 1A), NORWOOD, Friday, July 25 at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the Funeral Home Thursday, July 24, 5-8 PM. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Donations in memory of Barbara may be made to The Home for Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Barbara was a 1951 graduate of Boston City Hospital School of Nursing. Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood781-762-0174

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 17 to Jul. 21, 2008.

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Gary & Daisy Mitchell

July 25, 2008

Dear Barbie and Victor. and family

We know the sadness of losing someone so special and dear to us. Sometimes words from friends and relatives just don't seem to help. This is one of those times.


There are times when only a Mother's love
Can understand our tears,
Can soothe our disappointments
And calm all our fears.

There are times when only a Mother's Love
Can share the joy we feel
When something we've dreamed about
Quite suddenly is real.

There are times when only a Mother's faith
Can help on life's way
And inspire in us the confidence
We need from day to day.

For a Mother's heart and a Mother's faith
And a Mother's steadfast love
Were fashioned by the Angels
And sent from God above...


Please know that we are here for you if there is anything we can do. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Thompson Family.
Gary and Daisy Mitchell

Danny and Laurie Govoni

July 24, 2008

Dear Kevin and family,
We are so sorry to hear about "Mum", we kow your family means a lot to you. Please know that you are in our thoughts this week, and let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Danny, Laurie, Ryan,Rachel, and Samantha Govoni

Barbara McAulay-Levesque

July 23, 2008

My "Ma" is in heaven with my Dad and Val. Oh how happy she must finally be! Until we meet again, I will always love the three of you. Goodbye for now, Mom.

Stephanie Foley

July 22, 2008

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. My grandmother is in a better place and resting peacefully with my mom!! Love you Grammie!

Marie Bittick Boyce

July 21, 2008

Dear Thompson Family,
I was saddened to read of your Mom's passing. I have very fond memories of all of you from the days we lived in East Walpole. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marilyn Pantano

July 21, 2008

Dear Joe and Family,

I am deeply saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a loving and caring lady and her family was everything to her.

My deepest sympathies to all of you.

Marilyn Pantano and Family

Mary Lou Conton-Afamefuna

July 20, 2008

Barbara,
I remember working with your Mother at Maple Grove Manor in the 70's. She was a kind and compassionate nurse, who made such a difference in the lives of her patients and the staff. It is because of nurses like your Mother that I, and many others went to nursing school.
God has a beautiful spot in heaven for your Mom, with no shifts and no weekend hours!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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