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Grace O'Brien Obituary

O'BRIEN, Grace E. Of Norwood, formerly of East Walpole, December 4, 2008, age 88. Beloved daughter of the late John J. and Grace E. (Cummings) O'Brien. Devoted sister of Marion L. Pare' and Ruth M. White both of Walpole, also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Funeral from the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, WALPOLE on Tuesday @ 10AM . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church, Walpole @ 11AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours are Monday 2pm to 4pm only. Interment in Saint Francis Cemetery, Walpole. Memorial donations may be made to: Walpole Senior Center Building Fund, 135 School Street Walpole, MA 02081.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2008.

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Christopher Purdy

December 24, 2008

Grace O'Brien was a close friend of my late mother, Mary M. (Duddy) Purdy. I was so sorry to hear of Grace's passing. I remember her as an elegant, classy woman. My condolences to her family.
Christopher Purdy
Columbus OH

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