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Declan McNeil Obituary

McNEIL, Declan Cathal, Age 22 months, of Wilmington, December 2, 2008. Beloved infant son of Chuck & Ciara (Morgan) McNeil, Declan is survived by his loving sister Brighid who is his guardian angel here on earth, his dear grandparents Charles & Dorothy McNeil of Charlestown and Seamus & Margaret Morgan of Dublin, Ireland, and his many aunts, uncles, and cousins. His Funeral Service will be held from the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), WILMINGTON on Friday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Dorothy's Church, Main St., Wilmington at 10:00 am. Interment Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Visiting hours Thurs Dec 4th from 5-8 pm Nichols Funeral Home 978- 658-4744 www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 3, 2008.

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Mary Collins Hom

December 11, 2008

Chuck & Ciara, I just learned from Joan that your dear son Declan passed away. She told me what a wonderful little boy he was and how much joy he brought to your family. May you find comfort from the love of your family and friends at this difficult time.

Marie McCarthy

December 5, 2008

Chuck, Ciara, and Brighid, I am sorry to hear that Declan is gone. My thoughts are with you in this sad time.

Enda Mac Dermott

December 4, 2008

Ciara, Chuck & Brighid. We were deeply saddened to hear the news about baby Declan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. The Mac Dermott Family. Dublin 16.

Deanne Harper

December 4, 2008

Chuck and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Declan was a special person who lived a brave life. Though you will miss him greatly, I pray that you find comfort in your happy memories and in your knowledge that he received much loving care from all of you. God bless!

Rick and Cathy Walsh

December 4, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jane Woods

December 3, 2008

Sorry to hear about the loss of your son Declan. I work at the Boutwell school and my good friends are Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Ferguson. My heart is broken for you and for them. When you work with children it is especially hard to hear of this . Even though we do not know each other, my heart is with you and my prayers too. May gods blessings always be with Declan and you and your family,, Jane Woods

John and Mary Campbell

December 3, 2008

Chuck, Ciara and Brighid
So sorry to hear of your loss of Declan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. John and Mary Campbell and family

Rory, Susan, Andrew and Peter Durrad

December 3, 2008

Ciara, Chuck and Brighid,

We are very sorry to hear of Declan's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

JEAN DOTOLO

December 3, 2008

WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WILL MISS DECLAN'S SMILING FACE AT OUR OFFICE
JEAN, SUE ,NANCY AND ELAINE
DR ALEXANDER ASCH'S OFFICE

Gayle & MaryLou

December 3, 2008

Chuck, Ciara, and Brighid.
We are sorry for your loss of Declan.
His sweetness and wonderful smile with always be with everyone who had the wonderful opportunity to know him . We will always be here for all of you anytime. Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of your family .

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