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Merle MacLean Obituary

MacLEAN, Merle C. (Gibbons) Of Melrose, October 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. MacLean, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Loving mother of John F. MacLean and his wife Fredie of Melrose, Merle C. Pontius and her husband John of Chimacum, WA, Derralyn Crider and her husband William of Raymond, NH, and the late Robert D. MacLean. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Funeral Service at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE Wednesday, October 15 at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday, 4-8 PM. For obituary, directions or guestbook,please visit www.robinsonfuneralhome.com. Robinson Funeral Home Melrose (781) 665-1900

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 10, 2008.

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