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Lillian MacGillivary Obituary

MacGILLIVARY, Lillian M. Of Lake Mary Florida, formerly of Natick, passed away at her home November 14 2008, she was 84. Loving wife of 36 years, of the late Robert L. MacGillivary. She is survived by her son Hugh R. MacGillivary and daughter Joanne M. Stange, both of Longwood, FL. She was predeceased by her sons, William A. MacGillivary and Brian L. MacGillivary. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and by her sister-in-law Pauline Thomas of Newton Lower Falls. Family and friends are invited to attend a visiting hour, Friday, December 5 from 9-10 AM at the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St. ,(Rte 16) WELLESLEY HILLS, followed by a Funeral Mass in the Lower Chapel at St. John the Evangelist Church at 10:15 AM. Interment in St Mary's Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.Cancer.org. Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home Wellesley Hills www.henryburkefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 1, 2008.

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