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Mary Klempa Obituary

Of Medford, formerly of Charlestown, Aug. 5. Beloved wife of Anthony L. Klempa. Devoted sister of John J. Callahan, Jr. of Exeter, NH, and the late Anne, Agnes, William, and Edward Callahan. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting hours in the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN, Friday, August 8 from 8:30 to 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St., Charlestown at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Retired Telephone Operator of AT&T. Parking area opposite funeral home.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 7, 2008.

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Jerri DiClemente

August 9, 2008

To Tony and Mary's family. Mary was truly one of a kind, her compassion, quick wit, and warmth will always be remembered by her friends at the Friends of Francis Food Pantry. We will sorely miss Mary, but our loss is surely Heaven's gain. We will have a Mass on Sept. 7 at 5:30 P. M. for Mary. with our deepest sympathy, Jerri DiClemente and volunteers of the pantry

Elizabeth Parkhurst-Allison

August 7, 2008

Aunt Mary,
I know that you are in a special place where you can now rest peacefully. I will surely miss your laughter and your ability to make others smile...especially when you were around Gramphs. You were one of a kind and I will miss you dearly. With Love, Elizabeth Parkhurst Allison

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