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Phyllis Rollins Obituary

ROLLINS, Phyllis E. (Downie) 92, of Braintree, formerly of Quincy and Arlington, died at South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, October 15, 2008, surrounded by her family, after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Elton S. Rollins. Phyllis is survived by her daughter Roberta Wallace and her husband Mark of Wethersfield, CT; her son Philip Rollins and his wife Charlene of Whitman; her son, Richard Rollins and his wife, Christy of Mansfield; and seven grandchildren: Brian Wallace; Gregory Wallace and his wife, Julie; Michael Rollins; Timothy Rollins; Michelle Jones and her husband, Mike; Ryan Rollins and Tyler Rollins. She is also survived by her sister, Christine Avery of Lexington, brother-in-law, Allen Baker of Westwood, several nieces and nephews, and many special friends. She was predeceased by her sister, Louise Baker of Westwood. Reposing at the Cartwright-Venuti Funeral Home, 845 Washington St., SOUTH BRAINTREE. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 20 at 11:00 AM in South Congregational Church, 1075 Washington St., Braintree. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday, October 19 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Veterans Administration National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to South Congregational Church, 1075 Washington St., Braintree. For additional information, direction or to leave a sympathy message visit our website at www.cartwrightfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 16, 2008.

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Marilyn Fox

October 19, 2008

To the Rollins Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother, Phyllis. She was a wonderful woman with a positive outlook on life. She loved each one of you dearly and always told me how thankful she was to have such a caring and supportive family. I am honored to have been a small part of her life, even though it was for such a short period of time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Fox

Phylllis FEIGENBAUM

October 19, 2008

Rollins Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and yours
Ienjoyed Phyllis so very much when living at The GLEN.She was very kind. SINCERELY, Phyllis Feigenbaum

Walter and Arlene Butterworth

October 18, 2008

Phyllis was very well liked and respected by those who knew her. Our sympathy goes out to all her loved ones.
We are old friends from South Congregational Church in Braintree.

Patty Prario

October 18, 2008

Roberta and Mark
So sorry to hear of your mothers passsing, she was a great lady. I'm sure she'll be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely
Wayne & Patty

Kim Griffin

October 17, 2008

Our thoughts are with you and your family. She was a wonderful woman.

Lisa Friedman

October 17, 2008

Phil, Charlene, Mike, Tim, Michelle and Mike, and the rest of the extended family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Elaine Foley

October 16, 2008

Rick & Family
My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your mother.

October 16, 2008

To The Family of Phyllis Rollins,

Our deepest sympathy is with you all. We will all truly miss Phyllis' smile, her strenght and her determination. May God Bless her and may she rest in peace.

Edward J. Sawan
Director of Food Service & The
Entire Dining Room Staff
Grove Manor Estates

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