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Rita Johnson Obituary

JOHNSON, Rita C. (Doyle) Of Roslindale, November 6, 2008. Beloved wife of the late George F.X. Johnson. Devoted mother of Anne Peschier of Merrimack, NH, Dorothy McLaughlin of Scituate, Lorraine Breithaupt of Wakefield and William J. Johnson of Roslindale. Sister of the late Evelyn Bergdoll. Mrs. Johnson also leaves 6 loving grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Monday at 10:30 AM. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale, at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. Online guestbook and directionsat www.pemurrayfuneral.com. P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617-325-2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2008.

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Buzzy Bergdoll

November 9, 2008

Aunt Rita, you will always be remembered for being so loving and caring to all of us. You were a joy to be around.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family at this difficult time.

Ed Bergdoll

November 9, 2008

Aunt Rita you were always so gentle sweet and kind. You had a way of making wherever you were a better place and whoever you spoke to a better person. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Johnson Family at this difficult time.
May God rest your soul and comfort your family! You will always be remembered fondly.
May you rest in peace.

Love, Ed Bergdoll and Family

Pam and Al Bond

November 9, 2008

Lorraine

Al and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May beautiful memories sustain you during this time of sorrow.

Tracey Cleversey

November 8, 2008

Lorraine,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sincerely,
Tracey Cleversey

Doyle Sisters: Rita Johnson and Evelyn Bergdoll

John Bergdoll

November 8, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your memories bring you comfort. My sincere condolences to the Johnson family.

John Bergdoll

Eleanor Kraft

November 8, 2008

Aunt Rita you will be greatly missed.
You were a joy to be around. You lived a long wonderful life.
We love you.
Love, Eleanor (Bergdoll)and family

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