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Ellen Kearns Obituary

An Andover resident since 1958, died on Saturday, July 26, 2008. She was 84 years old. Born in Springfield, MA on Nov. 25, 1923 she graduated from American International College in 1945. She was an active member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in West Andover for many years. Ellen was married for almost 60 years to the love of her life, Donald Kearns, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Frank Kearns, Mary Childs, Catherine Betsy Kearns, Emily Kearns, Jeremiah Kearns, and Dorothy Gosselin, 10 beloved grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and her sister, Nancy Walsh. Ellen was also preceded in death by her brothers, George and Lawrence Wrinkle and her son, John Kearns. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 31, from 2-4 & 7-9 at Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 N. Main St. ANDOVER. Funeral Mass will be Fri., at 10:00 am at St. Michael Church, 190 Main St., North Andover. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery in Andover. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Donald Kearns Scholastic Award Fund, Donor Relations Office, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover, MA 01845

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 30, 2008.

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August 7, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was always so sweet and nice to us. You are in our prayers.

Love, Doreen, Donna and Dean Lafitt

Jung Kim

August 1, 2008

Mrs. Kearns, you have been such a dear person to us throughout the years. Sora and Julia have always regarded you as family. We wish we could have been there more often to share good times. You will forever remain in our hearts. Our condolences to the family.

With much love,
Sora, Julia and Jung Kim.

Frank Kearns

July 31, 2008

I have been reading Mom's journal over the last few days, and it reminded me that she was a young woman once, with a twinkle in her eye that she kept throughout her life.

She loved children, and loved to sit with them and read a book or just talk. She was "green" before the word was invented.

And finally, she was filled with compassion for all, and lived the Christian precept to "Love they neighbor as thy self."

We will miss you, Mom.

Francis Glenski

July 30, 2008

To all the Don Kearns Family. Barbara and I remember with fond memories our vist to your folks home back in late 1970's. We enjoyed our stay and their New England style life. We will remember Ellen and family in our prayers. Cousin Frank and Barbara

John Glenski

July 30, 2008

Betsy, Emily and all the Kearns Family, So sorry to hear of your Mother's death. You all will be in our prayers at this sad time. John & Mary Ann Glenski

Debbie Barnicle

July 30, 2008

It seems like a wonderful chapter in our lives has come to an end. We were blessed to have had the parents we did. I will forever cherish the memories of our summers and visits to Andover.

emily kearns

July 30, 2008

We will miss you, Mom. God speed!
Love you!
Emmy and Family

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