Olivia M. Craven

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Brady & Fallon Funeral Home - Jamaica Plain

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Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Olivia Craven Obituary

CRAVEN, Olivia M. (Bartels) Of Jamaica Plain, Racing Beach Woods Hole, Milton and Oelwein, Iowa. Loving wife of the late Honorable James J. Craven, Jr. State Representative, Boston. Devoted mother of the Honorable Terry M. Craven and her husband Christopher Aylward of Milton and Sheila R. Doyle and her husband Thomas of Norwood and the late James Michael Craven and his wife Catherine of North Falmouth. Beloved grandmother of Kyla Craven Doyle, Johanna Marie Craven, T.J. Doyle, Molly Rose Doyle and James Michael Craven. Step grandmother of Christopher Michael Aylward and his wife Mary Ellen and step great grandmother of C.J. Aylward. Funeral from the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home, 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station), JAMAICA PLAIN on Friday, September 26 at 9:15AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 10AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Thursday 3-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Mrs. Craven honorably served in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) 1106 Detachment during WWII. She was stationed in the South Pacific on New Guinea, the West Indies and Philippine Islands. She was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the Philippine Liberation Medal, the American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, 2 Overseas Bars and the WWII Victory Medal. Mrs. Craven was a member of the American Legion Post #76, Jamaica Plain, Disabled Veterans of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. She was a charter member of the Women's Memorial Foundation in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Craven was a former trustee of the Children's Museum of Boston, past president of the Jamaica Plain Women's Club, chairperson for legislation of the City Federation of Women Organization of Boston. She was also a past member of the Boylston Schul-Verein Club. Mrs. Craven was a faithful Red Sox, Patriots, Xaverian Hawk, Norwood Mustang and Falmouth Clippers fan. She loved politics, gardening and driving her Mercedes. Donations in Olivia's memory may be made to D.A.V., Massachusetts State House, Room 546, Boston, MA. 02133. For directions and condolences please visit www.bradyfallon.com Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 617-524-0861

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 24, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Olivia Craven

12 Entries

James Marsella

February 15, 2009

Our sympathy goes out to the family. My mother and Olivia were cousins.

Jim and Liz Marsella

Rona Cronin and Family

December 14, 2008

What a sad day it was when I went to write out my cards for Christmas, and to check Olivia's address only to see she was not listed and a feeling came over me that she may have passed away. I was in France at the time and want to express my Deepest Sympathy to Theresa, Sheila and all the Craven Family. The picture in the obituary is wonderful. I was very fond of Olivia and have many good memories of our relationship with her and Jimmy.

Billy Brown

September 26, 2008

I Hope the History of Jimmy, and Olivia live on, as they were such a great part of my early memories of Jamaica Plain. My first taste of politics came from visiting St John Street with my Mother Kay! Another member of the greatest generation has left us better than they found us!My sympathies to the Craven Family!

Mike Casey

September 25, 2008

Mrs. Craven,
Maam, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Stephen Jordan & family

September 25, 2008

May I offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Olivia in this time of great sadness.May the Lord hold you all close to his heart.I also Know in my heart that Mrs. C. is back in the arms of two great guys,James & James Michael. When I think of the way J.P.was back in the day,Its hard not too remember the impact the Craven's had at that time in J.P. and beyond.Hey,I hear they are looking for seasoned dock masters at the Pond,so Terry or Sheila give me a call if interested.

Marybeth Adams-Khoury

September 24, 2008

Dear Terry, Sheila and families, I am very sorry for the loss of your mom. Hold close all the happy memories she left you with. I think back to the times visiting my nana and grandpa on St. John Street, and the Craven family is such a fond memory. Find peace to think that there is a happy reunion in Heaven with all of these special people! With Love , Marybeth and Paul Khoury

Mike Lombardi

September 24, 2008

Terry,

My deepest condolence on the loss of your Mom. I read her brief biography and was greatly impressed by her accomplishments and how "fine" she looked in her WAAC uniform. I will see you tomorrow.

Mike Lombardi

Diane Nolan

September 24, 2008

Dennis and I are deeply saddened at the passing of such an extrodinary woman, wife, mother, grandmother and gr.grandmother....the world is a lovlier place since Mrs. Craven graced it.....our love and prayers

Gerri Moses

September 24, 2008

Terry,
I have fond memories of your Mom from our years at OLOL. My sympathies to you and your family.
Gerri Dowd Moses

September 24, 2008

I'M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WHAT AN AMAZING WOMAN SHE WAS. MAY GOD BLESS THE CRAVEN FAMILY.

Molly Mills

September 24, 2008

Please know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. - The Staff at Highgate Manor

The Staff of Brady & Fallon Funeral Home

September 24, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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