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Marilyn Orpin Obituary

ORPIN, Marilyn L. (McGrath) Age 83, formerly of Canton, Dorchester & Stoughton, November 1st. Beloved wife of the late Wallace B. Mother of M. Louise Orpin of Hyannis, Priscilla Staples of Stoughton, Susan Orpin of Milton, Pamela Orpin of Brockton, Frances Morrissey & Jean Orpin-Santor both of CA. Sister of Nancy Tyler of RI, Eleanor McNamara of Needham, John McGrath of Chestnut Hill & Mary Ann Brown of Dorchester. Also survived by 6 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St., CANTON, Wednesday 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, Canton, Thursday morning at 10:30. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Canton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Brigham & Women's Hospital Cardiology Department c/o Dr. Kirshenbaum, 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115 or to the Alzheimer's Assn., 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140. Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 781-828-0811

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2008.

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Anne Withrow

November 5, 2008

To my dear friend Pamela,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You were a wonderful daughter. My prayers are with you.
With love,
Annie

Laurie Tempesta

November 5, 2008

Louise and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I can only imagine how proud your mother must have been of you. She must have been a wonderful woman to raise such a thoughtful and caring woman as yourself. God bless

Tony McLaughlin

November 5, 2008

My Dearest Pamela,

May you find peace and comfort over the passing of your mother. I know you will miss her very much. Please remember she has fulfilled a full life and it was time for her to finally rest and be in peace. You have been a wonderful daughter and friend to her and she will always love you and be with you forever. You are her little angel. There will be songs of sorrow and joy as time goes by that you will be thinking of your mom. It will be those special moments you will know you were loved. Some people show their love, some conceal their love, but in the end we all embrace love. May you, my dear friend, find peace in this time of sorrow.

I love you and miss you every day.

Tony McLaughlin

ANNE PONTICELLI

November 4, 2008

DEAR PAMELA: MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED MOTHER.

Don Seaman, Jr.

November 4, 2008

Sorry to hear about Marilyn's passing. Truly the end of an era! Memories of your Mom will brighten your lives forever. Some for their warmth and others for their humor.
Kind regards....

Gary Titus

November 4, 2008

To the Orpin Family: Because I am very fond of all of you, I am very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. May your tears soon turn into smiles and happy memories when you think about your mom. Peace and love. Gary Titus

Hollie Nickerson

November 4, 2008

Priscilla and family, sorry to hear about your recent loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hollie(kaplan) Nickerson& family

John McGrath Jr.

November 3, 2008

To my cousins the famous Orpin girls. Try to put your mind's at ease in knowing that your Mom's struggle was not in vain. She is now at peace with her beloved husband, Wally, her dear parents and sisters as well as Shultz too.

Be strong together as a family and support one another with strength and perseverance during these most difficult of times. The benefit of a large family and circles of dear friends is a blessing for each of you. Each of is here with you and grateful to help you out, forever.

I love each of you, dearly. As I did my Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Wally.

God bless them both and each of you.

Love. - Young "Johnny"

Laurie Titus

November 3, 2008

Dear Susan ,Priscilla and the rest of the family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom.
I remember meeting her at one of Donald's cookouts and we had a most memorable conversation. She was a class act . My heartfelt condolences and may she rest in peace.
Love,
Laurie Titus

Alberta Raneri

November 3, 2008

To the Orpin Family: I often spoke to your mother on the phone for many years but did not have the pleasure to meet her in person. She was a lovely lady and always had a nice word to say. Marilyn will be truly missed. May she rest in peace...she had a wonderful family that loved and cared for her. There is no more pain, just peace with Our Lord and she will always look over you..hold on to the memories....they last forever.

Paula Squadrito

November 3, 2008

To Susan Orpin and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss and all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kay Dunn

November 3, 2008

I am sorry to hear that you have lost Marilyn. Loved meeting her at the store or around town. Her conversation was always warm and witty. She truly loved her kids. She will be in my prayers.
Kay Dunn, Cary, N.C.

PATRICK GALVIN

November 3, 2008

TO THE ORPIN FAMILY

I AM VERY SORRY TO HER ABOUT,
YOUR MOTHER.
I WAS IN SCHOOL WITH PAM.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME.
YOURS TRULY
PATRICK GALVIN

Bob, Liz, & Olivia Kenyon

November 3, 2008

Priscilla and Family,

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

ken kruse

November 3, 2008

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Marilyn and I shared many fun talks when she worked at Saks. My best to your family. You are all fondly remembered. Ken(Mr.) kruse

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