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Sally Tobin Obituary

Of Newton, formerly of Brookline on August 8. Beloved wife of the late David Tobin. Devoted mother of Sheryl Tobin of Needham and Harvey Tobin of Lowell. Predeceased by three sisters and one brother. Graveside Services at Puritan Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, Sunday, August 10 at 1 p.m. Memorial Observance at the home of Sheryl Tobin, Sunday until 9 p.m. continuing Monday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Donations in Sally's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Scandanavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St., Newton, MA 02465. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniakrodman.com (617) 969-0800

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2008.

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Denise Renaghan

September 4, 2008

Dear Sheryl and Harvey,

My thoughts are with you. Your mom was very special to me and to everyone who worked with her at the bank. She will be missed by all of us.

In celebration of her life let us remember all the happy days in Coolidge Corner!

I will keep you in my prayers,
God Bless,

Denise Renaghan

Ed Tobin

August 21, 2008

Harvey & Sheryl -- I just heard about your Mom - I'm so sorry for your loss -- it has been decades since we've been in touch, but I do think of you both and my Aunt Sally often Take care of yourselves and each other, Ed Tobin

David Hochberg

August 10, 2008

Harvey and Sheryl.....
So sorry to hear about your Mom.
It's been too long since we have spoken.
Please contact me.
With sympathy,
David Hochberg

Ellen Kaplan

August 10, 2008

Harvey and Sheryl, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything we can do to soften this difficult time, please let us know.

Ellen and Hal Kaplan

Sally Tobin June 2007 Florida

Nancy Bettencourt

August 10, 2008

To Sheryl and Harvey,

Aunt Sally was a dear, kind, loving and generous woman. I will miss her more than words can express.

Claire and Ed Juengst

August 9, 2008

Sheryl and Harvey,
We are very saddened to hear about your mother. Please be assured of our thoughts and prayers as you lay her to rest tomorrow. With deepest sympathy,

helenrr reinstein

August 9, 2008

Aunt Sally was more than an aunt. She was the sister I never had and the best friend Mel and I ever had.

We loved her dearly.

Helen and Mel

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