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Helen Glavin Obituary

GLAVIN, Helen A. (O'Brien) Of Wakefield, formerly of Charlestown, Nov. 29. Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Glavin. Devoted mother of Walter J. Glavin, Jr. and his wife Lorraine and Virginia DeAngelis and her husband Joseph, all of North Andover. Loving grandmother of Janet Equi of No. Andover, Ellen Saulnier of No. Reading, Steven Glavin of Arizona, Dianne Hardiman of New Hampshire, Christine Banzi and Beth Ann De Leo, both of Andover. Sister of Florence Foley of Medford and the late William, Edward, Margaret, Mary and Rose O'Brien. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren. Funeral from the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill Street, CHARLESTOWN, Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 8:10 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Francis de Sales Church, Charlestown at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday, 4-8 PM. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Helen's name may be made to St. Francis de Sales Church Building Fund, 303 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA 02129. Parking area opposite Funeral Home.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2008.

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Charlie and Mary McGonagle

December 24, 2008

Ginny and Walter,

Charlie's Helen, Jake's Helen, and now your Helen. I know that the three of them are together still looking out for us.

Dolores Daniell

December 2, 2008

Ginny,
We were so sorry to hear about your mom. I know all your happy and fond memories will ease your pain and sorrow, keep those close at heart and know that are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Love,

Tom & Dolores Daniell

Chris and Chrissy Rapczynski

December 2, 2008

Ginny and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Maryellen Foley-Tobin

December 2, 2008

Ginny and Walter,
How blessed and proud you must be to have had a mom who was such a woman of character ; truly loved and admired by all into whose life she entered and made a difference! Hold tight to all of the fun times shared and loving memories you have of her. I will forever miss my aunt and friend !

Linda and Joe DeBilio

December 1, 2008

Ginny and family,
How blessed you were to have had a mother for so long! She was equally blessed to have had such a devoted daughter. May wonderful memories comfort you in the days to come.

Maureen O'Brien

December 1, 2008

Virginia and Walter,
Jimmy and I will remember you in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Jimmy & Maureen O'Brien

patricia o'brien

December 1, 2008

Ginny & Walter

I am sorry to hear about your mother
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Remember the wonderful memories you have of her.

Patricia Ann O'Brien
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mello

December 1, 2008

Ginny & Family:
May all your wonderful memories, family, and many friends give you comfort during this difficult time.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Hugs,
Diane M. Mello

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