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Dorothy Sanborn Obituary

SANBORN. Dorothy M. Age 74, of Norfolk, September 28, 2008. Beloved widow of Harry L. Sanborn Jr., & loving mother of H. David Sanborn, and Theresa Lynn Sanborn, both of Norfolk and the late Mary Sanborn, and dear sister of Charles E. Ray, and Lillian E. "Betty" Ray, both of Norfolk. She was the devoted aunt to several nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral on Wednesday October 1, 2008, in the sanctuary of the Norfolk Federated Church, One Union Street, Norfolk. Burial will follow in the Norfolk Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Purrfect Cat Shelter, PO Box 548, Medway, MA 02053, or to the Charity of the Donor's Choice. Arrangements are in the care of Richard Ross and the RJ Ross Funeral Home, Wrentham Centre.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 30, 2008.

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Marie Molloy

October 2, 2008

So sorry for your loss. We have all lost a very dear friend.

Marie Molloy
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Ron and Betty Varey

October 1, 2008

Dear Terry and David,
We're so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.

Joan Lorusso

October 1, 2008

David & Terry, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Your parents will always be a part of my "old Norfolk" memories.

September 30, 2008

Dear Terry, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Lou and Jean DelPonte

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