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Margaret Sears Obituary

Age 55. It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret, beloved wife for 15 years of Douglas K. Sears, of Marblehead, at home, on Saturday afternoon, July 19, 2008, surrounded by her family. Loving daughter of Brantizio and Rose (Agathopoulos) Marini of Quincy. Her survivors also include her sister Lisa Marini Khalsa, her godfather Thomas Agathopoulos, her godchildren Jennifer Hagopian and Michael Pappas, her nieces, cousins and in-laws, Sheri Sears and Dr. Barry Sears and their families. Private funeral services are under the direction of the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., SALEM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923. For online guest book or additional information please call 978-744-0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 21, 2008.

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Rene Lumaghini

July 26, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Alberto Sanchez

July 22, 2008

God is love and so is Margaret Sears. Thank you Lord for allowing me to be in the presence of your angel.

Monica Trindade

July 22, 2008

Thank you for giving us Margaret

She was the gift of love, laughter and true friendship

Wendy Champigny

July 21, 2008

Dear Doug,
My prayers and deepest sympathies are with you. I am so sorry to hear about Margaret, she was so brave. Margaret will be missed by all.

Pappas Family

July 21, 2008

Doug, Rose, John, and Armajit:
Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you. There aren't words to express the sorrow that we feel.

JoAnn Coletti

July 21, 2008

Margaret,

When I hear "May You Wish Upon A Star", which is one of your favorites, I will think of you.
You are now my star and I know you will make all my dreams come true. You supported me to the end , and I am forever grateful.

Love you always,

Your cousin JoAnn

Diane Canty

July 21, 2008

Dear Doug,
Nathan and I are so sorry. She was such a brave women. We will always remember her beautiful smile, her strength and courage, and her thoughtfulness.
God Bless her, and God Bless you.
We will hold you both in our prayers.
Warmly,
Diane and Nathan Canty

Nancy Starkie

July 21, 2008

Margaret was a bright light that alway had a smile or laughter on her face. She beamed when she talked and always had kind words for us all. She will truly be missed but I believe we will hear her laugher from above.

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