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Mary Doyle Obituary

DOYLE, Mary Mabel (MacDonald) Of Dorchester, November 30, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Francis A. Doyle. Loving mother of Barbara A. Doyle of Dorchester, John M. and his wife Ann Doyle of South Boston and Dennis P. and his wife Eileen Doyle of Milton. Grandmother of Tracy Johnson and Robert Johnson, both of Quincy, Christine Doyle of Milton, Jennifer Doyle of South Boston and Timothy Doyle of Milton. Great-grandmother of Jack Owen Shepherd of Quincy. Sister of the late Charles A. MacDonald, Margaret Johnson, Helen Shea and George MacDonald. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gregory Church, Dorchester, Thursday, December 4 at 11 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Wednesday, 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. For information and directions: www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2008.

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Claire Fahey-McGuirk

December 26, 2008

Dear Barbara,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. What a great and beautiful lady she was. Always a smile for everyone. My prayers are with you and your family.

Love, Claire

Pennie MacDonald

December 3, 2008

I am deeply saddened to learn of Aunt Mabel's passing. My heart goes out to the family in your time of sorrow. With Heartfelt Condolences,

Danielle and Todd Shea

December 3, 2008

May the memories of love that you shared with Mabel comfort you today and in the days ahead. We look forward to celebrating Mabel's long and healthy life with you tomorrow as we grieve her passing. She will be missed.

Lynne Grady

December 3, 2008

Dear Barbara
What a true gem Mabel was and will always be in our memories. She and Buddha are up there having a grand time.
Love Lynnie

Lynn (Evelyn) Curry (Perry)

December 2, 2008

Barbara,
So sorry to read of your Mother's passing.
But then you did have her for such a long time, and that is a blessing.

Laura, Paul and Ellie Spriggs

December 2, 2008

We will miss you Mabel. We are so blessed to have had you in our lives for so many years.

Dan Spriggs

December 2, 2008

Rest in peace, Mabel. It was a pleasure to know you and your family for over 40 years at the Labor Day Lobster Fest and Christmas Grab/Yankee Swap at Diane and Andy's and most recently at Adam and Sierra's. We met 41 years ago When you were a youthful 59 years old. Go Red Sox!!!
Dan

Gini & Frank Germain

December 2, 2008

My Love and Sympathy go out to all in the Doyle Family - I'm sure I speak for all my family when I say that Mabel was the "MATRIACH" of our family and will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

God Bless

Todd Shea

December 2, 2008

God bless Mabel and her wonderful family. Mabel will be always be cherished and never forgotten. It has been an honor and inspiration to have shared many memorable occasions with such a magnificent woman.

The Family Gathers September 2008

December 2, 2008

Mabel's 100th Birthday Cake

December 2, 2008

Mabel at the Lobsterfest

December 2, 2008

Mabel at the Lobster Fest 2008

James Spriggs

December 2, 2008

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go to the Doyle and MacDonald Families at this difficult time.

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