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Margaret Bresnahan Obituary

Of Medford, August 26. Beloved wife of the late John J. Bresnahan Sr. Loving mother of the late John J. Bresnahan Jr. and Mary Beth Bresnahan. Devoted sister of the late Anna Gallagher, John Dooley, James Dooley, Helen O'Connor, and Robert Dooley and his wife Helen Dooley of Winchester. Cherished grandmother of Kathleen Bresnahan, Christine and her husband Richard Cox, John Bresnahan and his wife Linda and 11 great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Gaffey Funeral Home, 43 High St., Medford Square, MEDFORD, on Friday at 9 a.m., Funeral Mass in Saint Mary's Church, Winchester, at 12 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 28, 2008.

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Renee Kutcheid

February 6, 2009

Kathleen, I was wondering if Pa had a guest book on here. And noticed Mrs.Bresnahan. I'm so sorry about your loss. I hope you are well and at peace with the memories you had with her.

Herb Nickerson

August 29, 2008

Kathleen, and the rest of Aunt Betty's family, We are very sorry, but at least now she is with Uncle John, Jack and Mary Beth.
In deepest sympathy.
Herb and Carla Nickerson

maxine teixiera

August 28, 2008

So sorry for you loss. Our thoughts are with your family. She is now with her children. Wish we could be with all of you. Love, Joe and Maxine

The Staff of Gaffey Funeral Home

August 28, 2008

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