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Dorothy Merritt Obituary

MERRITT, Dorothy L. (Caprigno) Of Naples, Florida, formerly of Malden, October 31st. Devoted wife of the late Raymond L. Merritt. Beloved mother of Bernice Higdon of Acton, Deborah Kenney of Brockton, Cynthia Palmisano of Florida, Joseph R. Merritt of Arizona, Daniel J. Merritt of North Easton and David V. Merritt of Brockton. Lovingly survived by 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street (Maplewood Square) MALDEN, on Wednesday morning, November 5th at 9 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden, at 10 o'clock. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Expressions of sympathy in Dorothy's name may be made to the Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL, 34105. Carroll Funeral Home 781-322-6322 www.carrollfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 3, 2008.

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Kristin Yargeau

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Dear Bernice and family, The RJG family is thinking of you at this time of sorrow. Fondly, Kristin Y.

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