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Maria Chisholm Obituary

CHISHOLM, Maria R. (Goduti) Of Somerville, October 28, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frank L. Chisholm, Jr. Loving mother of Barry Chisholm of Walpole, MA, and Diane Sullivan and her husband Harold of Moultonborough, NH. Survived by three loving grandchildren, Diana Chisholm of Manchester, NH, David Chisholm and Kara Chisholm of Derry, NH. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway, (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE, Friday morning at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Raphael Church, Medford at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Michael Cemetery, Boston. For those who prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Maria's name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Pl., 6th flr West, Brookline, MA 02445-7226, Attn. contribution services. For more information visit: dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 30, 2008.

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Veronica Cotariu

November 7, 2008

The Medford Square Antiques Red Hat Chapter was saddened to hear about your mothers passing.
We are sorry we didn't attend her wake and funeral but we just heard about it. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We enjoyed her presence at our meetings and she will be missed

Mike Flynn

November 6, 2008

Barry and Dee

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Always had great conversations with her in the office and in the crew room.

David Chisholm

October 31, 2008

Our sincerest sympathy to you all. Maria will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Midge, David and Renee Chisholm

Midge Chisholm

October 31, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Midge & Renee Chisholm

Roberta Cochran

October 30, 2008

Barry and Dee,

I am so sorry for your loss. This has been just a terrible year for you.

As you know Mark and I enjoyed many wonderful hours with your parents and cherish all the fun we had on Woods Ave with all of you.

You're in our thougths and prayers.

Love, Mark and Roberta

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