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Mary Gray Obituary

GRAY, Mary (Goggin) 79, longtime resident of Norwood, died on September 27, 2008. Born in Kerry, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late James and Catherine (O'Connor) Goggin. She was a member of the Irish Social Club and the Blessed Virgin Sodality of St. Catherine of Siena. She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Gray and is survived by her son, Jack J. Gray and his wife Carol (Roy) Gray of Norwood, two grandchildren, Lindsey and Ryan Gray, of Norwood, sister, Mrs. Nora Maloof of Norwood; brothers, Liam William Goggin of Ireland and John Goggin of Norwood and many nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 2nd at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington St., Norwood. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Norwood. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., Norwood. Donations in her memory may be made to Norwood Food Pantry, 150 Chapel St., Norwood, MA 02062. Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood 781 762-0174

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 28, 2008.

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Kevin & Laurie Keane

October 1, 2008

Jack,
Kev and I were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a sweetheart and we have so many wonderful memories of her. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Shirley Grande

September 30, 2008

Aunty Mary,

We are so sorry to lose you. You have been one of the best Aunts ever to Jim and you loved me just as you did him when I married him 25 years ago. My children loved you as well. When we think of you, we think of so many great and real funny times. That is truly a testament of a wonderful person.

I know that Uncle Benny was probably lost without you so this is surely God's way of bringing you to him. I'm also glad that Ma (your sister Kathleen) has someone to have coffee with now. I bet your brothers are happy to see you also. I can only imagine the party at the Pearly Gates when you arrived. We will miss you a great deal but you are now living a wonderful, peaceful and eternal life. We will raise our glasses to you this week on your birthday. Love to you always.

Your nephew and niece, Jim and Shirley Grande

Dave Koubsky

September 29, 2008

Please except our sincerest condolences.
I am grateful to possess the fondest memories of Mary and Bennie, who are two of the most gracious people I had the pleasure to know.
Peace be with you.
The Koubsky's

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