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Arlene Driscoll Obituary

DRISCOLL,Arlene (Butkewich) Of Lynnfield, formerly of Milford. Nov. 14. Beloved wife of 41 years of James J. Driscoll of Lynnfield. Loving mother of James J. Driscoll, Jr. and his wife Jacquelyn of Lynnfield. Cherished grandmother of Jillian and James. Sister of Beverly Butkewich and the late Alphonse Butkewich of CT. In the 70's and 80's, her work as an actress and model brought her to New York City and gave her an opportunity to work as a screenwriter. She maintained a fondness for the city of New York and the entertainment industry throughout her life. She loved singing and dancing and took great pride in decorating her home. In later years, she developed a passion for law and studied to be a paralegal. She took great pleasure in spending time with her family. The funeral will be from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD, on Wednesday at 9 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Maria Goretti Church, 112 Chestnut St., Lynnfield, at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday 4-8 PM. For obit/directions/guestbook www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2008.

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LOIS KEPNES

December 1, 2008

Dear Jim and Jackie,
I want to send you my condolences on the loss of your mother.
Alyson always spoke so fondly of her.
May your memories sustain you in this sad time.
Love, Lois Kepnes

lorrie smith

November 19, 2008

To the Driscoll Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your great loss.
Arlene had great generosity, was kind hearted and very forgiving.
She will always be remembered as a person who gave her all to everything she embraced.
We are very sorry for your loss.

The Shea's

Verizon Wireless

November 17, 2008

Jim,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

With Love,
Sharon, Brian, Nadine, Andy, Will, Matt, and Andrea

Cynthia Doucette

November 17, 2008

Jim and Jacqui,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Johnny and Cynthia Doucette

Wayne and Sue Ellen Wright

November 17, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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