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Francis Mavilia Obituary

MAVILIA, Francis, Sr. "Frank" Of Groton, unexpectedly, November 20. Husband of Pattie "PK" Simmons-Mavilia of Groton. Father of Frank Mavilia, Jr. and his wife Linda of Groton, Paul Mavilia of Boylston, Laurel Ebert and her husband Jared of Boylston and the late Andrew Mavilia. Brother of Joanne Keenan of Venice, FL, Michael Mavilia and Richard Mavilia, both of Groton, and the late Paul Mavilia and Anthony Mavilia. He is also the grandfather of Anna Francis Mavilia, Jacob Andrew Ebert and Madalyn Ann Ebert. Funeral from the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School St. GROTON on Wednesday at 8:45 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne's Church, 75 King Street, Littleton at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Burial at Groton Cemetery, Groton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to your local American Cancer Society. See: www.badgerfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 23, 2008.

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Theresa L.

December 3, 2008

Dear Patty,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all your family.

Eileen Hankins

November 25, 2008

Dear Frank Jr., Paul, Laurel, Patti and your families.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Love, Auntie Eileen

Jack McAdam

November 25, 2008

Patty and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerest Condolences

CHERYL, GREG, PATTY,GANG MAZZELLA

November 23, 2008

Dear Patty and Family
With our deepest condolonces, Frank will be missed dearly, and our prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
FREINDS FROM LOST LAKE AREA
WOODWARD FAMILY, CHERYL MAZZELLA AND FAMILY, CLIFF HAYWARD AND FAMILY, DICK STAPLES, RICH GRIFFIN AND FAMILY
ANNE AT TOP OF HILL. STEVEN TREMBLAY AND FAMILY. AND MANY MORE OF US. WITH LOVE THE GANG.

Claire Clark

November 23, 2008

Frankie, Paul and Laurel, our deepest condolences to you and your families on the loss of your dad.

Love, (Cousin) Claire and Don Clark

phillip &carolyn DEFREITAS

November 23, 2008

dear patti &frank jr
we will truley miss the mayor of boathouse rd, he had a way of always making us smile, our love and prayers are with you
our love
phillip & carolyn defreitas

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