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George Sweeney Obituary

SWEENEY, George N. Of Walpole, formerly of Dedham and Hyde Park, October 26. Beloved husband of Eleanor M. (Kobs) Sweeney. Devoted father of Barbara Fazio and her husband Robert of Ridgefield, CT, Robert G. Sweeney and his wife Christina of Westwood, Janet Moore and her husband Kevin of Methuen. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Brother of Marjorie Phelan of Wilton, CT and the late Allan Sweeney and Katherine Deegan. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Wednesday, at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham, at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George's memory to the Alzheimers Assoc., 311 Arsenault St., Watertown 02472. Late member of the Dedham K of C, #234, Union Local #4, Elevators Constructors. World War II Veteran, U.S. Army, Purple Heart. Usher at St. Mary's Church, Dedham, for many years. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2008.

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Ann Eno

October 27, 2008

You were a great part of all our lives, we will miss you Uncle George

Ann Cummings, Ann Eno, Ruth Hynes and our family

Jack & Lynn Brown

October 27, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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