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Kathryn Cantillon Obituary

CANTILLON, Kathryn L. "Kay" (Aylward) In Woburn, on October 30th. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. "Ned" Cantillon, Jr. Devoted mother of Edward J. Cantillon, III and his wife Denise and Jean Cantillon Olander, all of Woburn, and the late Marcia and Carol Cantillon. Dear sister of Marion Flaherty of Reading and the late Margaret Sullivan and Edward Aylward. Cherished "Nana" of Julie Cantillon of Del Mar, CA, Meghan Cantillon of San Clemente, CA, Kelli DeSimone and her husband Ray of Woburn, and Kate and Douglas Olander, both of Woburn, and great-grandmother of Lily DeSimone. Sister-in-law of Mary "Mae" Holbrook, Helen Cantillon, and Geraldine Cantillon, all of Woburn, and Mildred Cantillon of Winchester. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 5th at 10 AM in St. Charles' Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn. Interment will follow in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Calling hours private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kay's memory to the GRECC Program, Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA 01730. Late Army veteran, W.W. II. (Obituary and guestbook at: www.lynch-cantillon.com). Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home (781) 933-0400

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2008.

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Mike Casey

November 5, 2008

Mrs. Cantillon,
Maam, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

patrick doherty

November 5, 2008

Ed, Denise and Jean,

Sorry to hear of your mother's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patrick Doherty and Family

Rev. John McLaughlin

November 3, 2008

Dear Ed,Denise and Jean,
I am deeply sorry about the loss of your Mom. I know these last few years have been difficult. I remember the happy times and her laugh. I offer my Mass tomorrw for her at the Navy Base in Coronado.

Nancy Murphy (Brosnan)

November 3, 2008

Jean & Eddie:
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. Always remember the wonderful memories you have of your mother and this will gently guide you through this difficult time.
Most sincerely, Nancy (Brosnan) and Bart Murphy

Mary Thayer

November 3, 2008

Dear Ed and Jean,

Sorry to hear of your Mother's death. I am sure she is at peace with your Dad. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Mike Casey

November 1, 2008

Mrs. Cantillon,
Maam, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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