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Bertha Thompson Obituary

THOMPSON, Bertha L. (Ballentine) 82 years, of Dedham, formerly of Jamaica Plain, peacefully October 6, after a long illness. "Tootie" was the beloved wife of the late Donald R. Thompson and the cherished mother of James D. Thompson of Dedham, Norene McMillanandherhusband William of Walpole, Charlene Morris and her husband David of Norwood, and the late Donald F. Thompson. She was the adoring grandmother of James H. Thompson of Dedham, Courtney E. Thompson of Alabama, Colleen Morris of Norwood and Douglas and Gregory McMillan of Walpole. Bertha is survived by her devoted sisters Eleanor Ballentine of Jamaica Plain and Mary Gilmore and her husband James of Westwood. She was predeceased by her loving sisters Irene Gilmore of Hyde Park and Louise Williams of Dedham. Bertha was also special tomanylovingniecesand nephews,grand-niecesand grand-nephews. Funeral Service in the George F. Doherty & Sons, Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Wed. at 7 PM. Rev. Omar Adams will officiate. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wed. 4-7 PM. Graveside Service at Milton Cemetery Thurs. at 2:30 PM. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 7, 2008.

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mary owens

October 11, 2008

Mary and family
We are so sorry
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Ken and mary

Frank Gilmore

October 10, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

SUE RUGGIERO

October 8, 2008

WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS! AUNT TOOTIE WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY. I REMEMBER HER ALWAYS LAUGHING AND WIPING THE TEARS FROM HER EYES. EVERY ITEM SHE KNITTED, EVERYTHING SHE MADE WAS DONE WITH MUCH LOVE. I WILL MISS HER AND UNCLE DONALD VERY MUCH. MY NANA AUNT BUNNY AND AUNT TOOTIE ARE ALL SIPPING TEA AND HAVING A GOOD LAUGH FOR THEMSELVES IN HEAVEN. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR FAMILY. ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS.

"SUZIE" [RIVERA] RUGGIERO XO

Terry Lahey

October 8, 2008

Jim,Norene & Charlene, The memories of Mom that I have from when we were young will always be cherished and remembered with love and a smile. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish every memory....Love Terry and family xoxo

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