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Mary Driscoll Obituary

DRISCOLL, Mary A. 85, of West Harwich died peacefully on Tuesday, October 14th at home surrounded by her family. Born in Boston on May 28, 1923. Long time resident of Milton and West Harwich, she enjoyed entertaining, reading, travel, was an artist and former secretary of the Harwich Artists' Guild. Devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Survived by her husband, Peter D. Driscoll; sons, Peter Driscoll, Santa Fe, NM; Robert Driscoll and wife Priscilla, Easton; daughter, Kathleen Lovely and husband Daniel, Fairfield, CT; grandchildren, Jennifer Malasi; Elisabeth and Timothy Driscoll; Thomas and Alexander Lovely; and great grandchild, Alexa. Sister of Andrew McElaney, Rita McPhee, and the late Joseph McElaney. Mass to be held on Monday at 11 AM at Holy Trinity Church, in W. Harwich. Burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Visiting hours Sunday from 4-7 PM at the Doane, Beale & Ames Funeral Home, 260 Main Street, WEST HARWICH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the VNA of Cape Cod, 434 Route 134, Suite G-1, S. Dennis 02660, or The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 18, 2008.

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Jean Peacock

October 18, 2008

Dear Pete, Peter, Robert, Kathy and families. My deepest sympathy in the loss of Mary. She was a wonderful, loving person. What a treaure of memories I have of the parties in Milton and Harwich. I'm sorry I'm in Florida and will not attend the funeral. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jean Peacock

Laura Boquist

October 18, 2008

We remember Auntie Mary's laughter and smiles, her art and creativity. She will be missed dearly. All of our love and prayers to Uncle Pete, Peter, Robert, and Kathy and their families, as well as to Auntie Rita and Mimi and Nanie. God Bless, Laura and Andy Boquist

The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home Funeral Service Incorporated

October 18, 2008

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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