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K. Patricia "Pat" Colleran

K. Colleran Obituary

Of Dedham, formerly of Wellesley, August 19, 2008. Beloved wife of James J. Colleran. Devoted mother of Francis J. Colleran and his wife Joan of Walpole, Edward F. Colleran of Dedham, William J. Colleran and his wife Amy of Walpole and Richard M. Colleran of Walpole. Grandmother of Daniel, Melissa, Stephen, John, Kevin and Katie. Sister of Ruth Sullivan of Wellesley, Frank Sullivan of Manchester, CT and James Sullivan of Newton. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Friday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday, 4-8 PM. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The Alzheimers Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Graduate of Faulkner Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1949. Online guestbook and directions at: www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2008.

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Matthew Therrien

August 25, 2008

Bill, Ed, and Rick,

Sorry to hear about your mother. You are all in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Matt and Laura

John Kennedy

August 22, 2008

Ed, Bill, and family,
Tricia and I are sorry for your loss; being able to finally rest can also be a blessing as well. I look forward to catching up with you soon.

Sincerely,

John F. Kennedy

Chuck Hoar

August 22, 2008

Bill, Rick, and Ed,

My condolences on the news of your Mother.

Sincerely
Chuck Hoar

Jean & Tim Clifford

August 21, 2008

Dear Jim & Boys,
We are so sorry to hear of Pat's death. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend. i miss her so much already.
Jean & Tim Clifford

Jorge Rocha

August 21, 2008

Heartfelt condolences on the loss of Mrs. Pat Colleran.

Phillis Farrell

August 21, 2008

Frank, Joan, Melissa and Dan, so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you. Keith had some fun times down in Marshfield at your Moms/Grandmothers cottage years ago.

Mickey & Paul Weir

August 20, 2008

Eddie
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Stay strong

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