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Florence Atwood Obituary

Of Medford, July 27. Beloved Wife of the late Donald Atwood. Loving Mother of Nancy and her husband Richard Milligan Sr. of Revere and the late Donald Atwood. Sister of the late Manuel Young, Ethel Lorgoree, Ann Lawson, and Alice Espirito. Cherished Grandmother of Richard Milligan Jr. of NH and Lori Vacaro of Malden. Great Grandmother of 4 Great Grandchildren. Also survived by Many Nieces and Nephews. Funeral Service will be held in the Gaffey Funeral Home, 43 High St., Medford Square, MEDFORD, on Thursday at 11 a.m. Relatives and Friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Interment Glendale Cemetery, Everett.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 29, 2008.

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Jerry Milligan

July 30, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy and family


Jerry and Barbara Milligan

Jessie McLennan and family

July 29, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cheryl Hoag

July 29, 2008

Dear Nancy& Rich and Family

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. We are thinking of you all in this difficult time.

Brian, Cheryl, Joey and Anthony Hoag

Marlene Ring

July 29, 2008

We're thinking of you with deepest sympathy.

John, Marlene, Allie and Danny

The Staff of Gaffey Funeral Home

July 29, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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