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Marcella Finlan Obituary

SISTERMARCELLAFINLAN,CSJ A beloved member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston for 71 years, died Saturday, October 4, 2008. Daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Hickey) Finlan. Sister of the late James Finlan and Catherine O'Brien. Aunt of the late Paul O'Brien and wife Shirley, and the late Rev. James O'Brien. Survived by a loving grandniece and two grandnephews along with many loving great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Formerly missioned as a teacher at St. John, North End, Boston; Our Lady of Lourdes, Jamaica Plain; Santa Rosa School and Cristo Rey School, New Mexico; St. Joseph, Medford; Immaculate Conception, North Cambridge; St. Columbkille, Brighton; and St. William, Dorchester. Visiting hours at Holy Spirit Chapel, Bethany Health Care Center, 97 Bethany Road, Framingham, Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 3:30-6:00p.m. Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Funeral Mass. Prayers of Final Commendation at Bethany Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Natick. Arrangements by Norton Funeral Home, Framingham. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, c/o Mission Advancement, 637 Cambridge St., Brighton, MA 02135

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 7, 2008.

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Eileen Bright

October 7, 2008

I will miss our e/mails and letters.
It was always so lovely to hear from you being the Boston side of the Irish family.You were always so interested in eveything about the family, you were the last connection to my grandfather I have lovely memories of when you all came to England.It was great when I first had an e/mail from you as I then became a regular contact and not just the Christmas card and a letter person.I will miss you, lots of love to you as always.
Eileen,Ian and family,UK

St Columbkille's Alumni

October 7, 2008

To Sister's family...Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Peggy Shaw

October 7, 2008

Sr. Marcella was a beautiful and very spiritual person. She was humble, loving, and wise. I am going to deeply miss her and the visits, phone calls, emails and cards. She was like an aunt to me. I am praying for her family and friends.

Elizabeth Grinley

October 7, 2008

Sister Marcella was a great teacher and friend. I will miss the visits, chats on the phone, emails, and cards. I will miss her. My condolences to the family. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers

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