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Mary Arsenault Obituary

ARSENAULT, Mary R. "Nellie" Of Chelsea, on October 31, at home in her 101st year. Loving daughter of the late Joseph A. and Margaret Arsenault. Dear sister of Eleanor Gearraughty of Chelsea, the late Stella Fitzpatrick, Zita Arsenault, Louise Pickford, Wilfred, Ernest, Edward V. and George Arsenault. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Her family will receive visitors at the Frank A. Welsh and Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA, on Tuesday November 4, beginning at 9 AM immediately followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Rose Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea at 11:00 A.M. Services will conclude with Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, parking opposite Funeral Home. Should friends desire contributions in her memory may be made to the Lourdes Center, PO Box 15575, 698 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02215. Frank A. Welsh & Sons Chelsea, MA 617-889-2723

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 2, 2008.

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Judy Hurley

November 4, 2008

Ellie, My prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for calling me. Take care of yourself. Love, Judy

Chuck Watson

November 4, 2008

Auntie Nell was a kind gentle woman who had a smile for everyone. She will be missed by all.

Peggy DeStefano

November 4, 2008

Auntie Nell was a wonderful, loving Aunt who will be missed greatly.

Tom & Marge Patz

November 3, 2008

Our prayers go out to you all. Wish we were there. Hope to see you soon, Love you,

Janice Ahearn

November 3, 2008

Auntie Nell was a wonderful, thoughful and caring aunt. She will be sorely missed. So sorry we could not make it to the funeral.

Annmarie Gearraughty King

November 3, 2008

So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Annmarie Gearraughty King

Peter Forcellese

November 2, 2008

So sorry to hear about "Auntie Nel". I only met her a few times but she seemed like a great lady.

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