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Stephen Cahillane Obituary

CAHILLANE, Stephen J. Sr. Of Canton November 12th. Beloved husband of the late Pearl (Preston). Father of Stephen J. Jr. of CA, Nancy Cahillane Connor & her husband Jim of Canton, James J. of Canton, and the late Patricia DeRose and her husband Bob DeRose of Norwood. Brother in law of Betty Murphy of Canton. Also survived by his 5 grandchildren, Brian Murphy, Stephen Cahillane, Michael DeRose, Lisa and Megan Cahillane. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St., CANTON, Sunday 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Monday morning at 10:30. Interment V.A. National Cemetery Bourne Monday at 1:45pm. Navy Veteran WWII. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Stephen's memory to Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home (781) 828-0811

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2008.

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Tiffany McKanas

January 14, 2009

Jimmy and family,
I am so sorry to hear for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Tiffany McKanas (Lynn, Ma)

Mike Casey

November 23, 2008

Mr. Cahillane,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Polli Stroup

November 18, 2008

Nancy and family,
We are so sorry for the lost of your father, our prays are with you...

Diane (Keefe) McAuley

November 17, 2008

Nancy and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I have many fond memories of him and the rest of your family from my childhood. Thinking of you all. God Bless.

Jane Gibson

November 14, 2008

Dear Nancy & Family, I am so saddened to hear of your father's passing but I know he will be at peace and a better place. I have missed waving to him on Pleasant Street as I drove by and I know he will be looking down upon you all. Lots of Love to you during this difficult time. - Jane (Oles) Gibson

Milicent Henry

November 14, 2008

I just wanted to extend my sympathies to Stephen's family and friends. I also took care of Stephen for 2 + years at the Goddard. My thoughts go out to you during this difficult time.

Amanda Parksa

November 14, 2008

I just wanted to extend my deepest condolences to Stephen's family and friends. It was truly a pleasure to take care of Stephen for the past 2 years. He was a very nice, caring, warm and special person. He will be greatly missed by myself and all of us at the Goddard. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I hope your memories of him help to get you through this difficult time as they will for us as well.

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