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Helen Vitt Obituary

VITT, Helen M. (Hurley) Of Allston, November 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late John W., Jr. Loving mother of Daniel and his wife Stephanie of Norwood, Adelaide Walsh of Allston and Ellen Lewis and her husband Paul of Scituate. Devoted sister of Anne O'Hare of Brick, NJ, Carol O'Hare of Wetherby Lake, MO and the late Vincent Hurley, Catherine Hickey, and Joseph Hurley. Cherished grandmother of Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Jeanine Chisholm, Allison and Keith Lewis, Timothy and Michael Walsh and Andrew and Garrett Vitt. Dear great grandmother of Nathan Fitzpatrick and Emma Chisholm. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from The McNamara Funeral Home, 460 Washington St. (At Lake St.) BRIGHTON, Wednesday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church Allston at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday 3-7 PM. Donations in Helen's memory can be made to St. Anthony Church 43 Holton St., Allston, MA 02134. For online guest book & directions please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com McNamara Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 617-782-9636

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2008.

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Ashley Simski

November 12, 2008

Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Anita and Mike MacKenzie

November 11, 2008

Addie,Tim and Mike:
Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your dear mother/grandmother.We are thinking of you at this time and wishing you will find peace in the days ahead.

Mary Papa

November 11, 2008

Adelaide,Tim and Mike,
My memories are 50 years long and they bring a very bright smile to my face and a warmth to my heart.
Ma, lived a life with only love which she not only gave to you, Danny and Ellen but shared with me and all that came into her life.
Thank You Ma for sharing your love with me.
Mary

Barbara McLaughlin

November 11, 2008

Addie, Tim and Michael--

May the loving memories shared be forever in your hearts.
Barbara McLaughlin (Stoneham, MA)

Don/Jackie Hayes

November 10, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Joan MacDonald

November 10, 2008

Addie Tim and Mike, thinking of you, hope all your good memories are helping you to get through what is sometimes a very trying time Be Well Best wishes from Cape Breton

Dan Messia

November 10, 2008

May God comfort your family and friends during this time of loss.

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