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Rita Brooks Obituary

BROOKS, Rita A. (Murphy) Of Milton, formerly of Dorchester Lower Mills, October 30, 2008. Beloved wife of the late George W. Brooks. Loving mother of Richard G. Brooks & his wife Kathleen of Fla. & Michael J. Brooks & his wife Ann Bono of Weymouth. Grandmother of Shannon Brooks-Hamby, Jennifer Griswold, Conor Brooks & Brian Brooks. Step-grandmother of Kerry Bono & Stephen Bono. Great-grandmother of Cadence Hamby. Funeral from the John G. Molloy Funeral Home 1126 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, on Mon., Nov. 3, at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Gregory's Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives & friends kindly invited. Visiting Hrs. Sun. 3 - 7 PM. Parking in rear of funeral home. Interment Milton Cemetery. Donations may be made in Rita's memory to Neighbors in Deed, 2223 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124. John G. Molloy Funeral Home 617-296-5600

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2008.

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Patty Spera

November 5, 2008

Michael and family:
Rita will be missed by everyone she "touched" in her lifetime. I have many fond memories to cherish. My sincere condolences to all of you.

Patti, Lauren and Shawn

November 2, 2008

Michael, Ann and family,

My prayers are with you at this sad time. I loved your Mom, constantly made me smile and laugh. Keep close her memories in your heart and be at peace.

Sonja Smith

November 1, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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