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Maria Swanson Obituary

Of Somerville, August 30, 2008. Wife of George Swanson. Mother of Albert Swanson of Somerville, Gloria Ferrer of CA, and the late Matthew Swanson. Sister of Sr. Carmella Augello of Holbrook. Also survived by 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) SOMERVILLE, Wednesday morning at 10:30, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, Somerville at 11:00. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Wednesday morning from 8:30-10:30. Interment St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale. For more information visit: dohertyfuneralservice.com.
Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 1 to Sep. 7, 2008.

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Sandra(Lil San) Watson

September 3, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

BONNIE KIMBALL & FAMILY

September 2, 2008

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR SORROW

Kathy Coakley-Dion

September 2, 2008

Albie & Family
You are in Our Thoughts & Prayers
at this difficult time..


Kathy & Harvey Dion

Danny "Dappa" Adams

September 2, 2008

Sorry to hear about the loss Alby.. She is in a better place now

Michelle Quilty

September 2, 2008

Albie & Family,
Sorry for your loss.
Michelle Quilty (Coakley)

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