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Nancy Rea Obituary

REA, Nancy L. (Whelan) Of Stoneham, October 18, 2008 at age 49. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth M. (Doherty) and Daniel C. Whelan. Loving sister of Mary Whelan, Dan Whelan and his wife Janice, James Whelan and his wife Lori, Janet Whelan and Diane Whelan. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. (RT 28) STONEHAM Thursday at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Nancy's life in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St. Stoneham at 10am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the family on Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm. Parking attendants will be available. In lieu of flowers, please honor Nancy with donations to St. Patrick Building Fund, 9 Pomeworth St., Stoneham, MA 02180. For directions or to send a memorial condolence www.barilefuneral.com Barile Family Funeral Homes Stoneham - Reading 781.438.2280

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 21, 2008.

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Linda Trofimow

October 22, 2008

Dear Betty and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. God bless you all at this difficult time.
Linda (Mother's group)

Stephanie (Grecco) Joacine

October 22, 2008

To the Whelan Family-I went to Stoneham HS with Nancy. She was a good friend and I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Pam Schultz-Manoff

October 22, 2008

Dearest Betty and Family, It was so nice to speak to you last evening. Thank you for calling. I'm glad your family is enjoying the "Edible Arrangement"' especially the children. May God Bless you and your entire family in this time of sorrow.

Colleen

October 21, 2008

Dear Janet and Family -
So sorry to hear about your loss, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugh Williams

October 21, 2008

To the Whelan Family:

Please accept my deepest condolences upon the loss of your dear Nancy. I remember her as a vibrant teenager and young woman.

Warmest regards,

Jim Pothier

October 21, 2008

To the Whelan Family:

We are very sorry to hear about your loss, please know that we are thinking of you.

Jim and Paula Pothier and Family

Maureen (Doucette) Monahan

October 21, 2008

To the Whelan Family:

I was so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. She was one of my best friends and I will forever remember her laughter, smile and good nature.

My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Love,

Mo

Robert & Cindy Amoruso

October 21, 2008

To all the Whelan family, our hearts go out to you, and our thoughts will stay with you during this time of tremendous sadness. You are such a wonderful family; be strong for each other and take comfort in the happy memories of Nancy that you all share.

Stephen Rotondi

October 21, 2008

Dear Betty and Dan,

I was very sorry to hear about Nancy. You have my deepest sympathies.

Diane Farrell

October 21, 2008

Dear Betty and family:

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your daughter Nancy. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Diane Farrell

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