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Rita Regan Obituary

REGAN, Rita M. (Colbert) Of Stoneham, formerly of Somerville, December 12, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Regan. Loving mother of Paul J., Stephen P. Regan both of Medford, Linda E. Needham and her husband Stephen of Reading, and the late Joseph J. Regan, Jr. Sister of Eileen Colbert of Medford, William Colbert and his wife Claire of Chelmsford, and the late Bernard and James Colbert. Dear grandmother of Nicole, Jessica, and Stephen Needham. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq., SOMERVILLE, Wednesday morning at 9 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, Medford, at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rita's name to Alzheimers Disease of Eastern MA, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For more information visit: dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 15, 2008.

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Lisa Decrisantis

March 30, 2009

Linda, Paul, Stephen,

On behalf of my Mom, Helene O'Day (Bausemer) from Connecticut, who was close friends with your mother their entire lives, please know we are thinking of you at this time. My mom has been asking about Rita for the past few months and we were deeply saddened to hear of her passing. We are also shocked to hear about Joe and are very sorry not to have known sooner - they will both be missed.

Goodbye Old Friend.

Andy Stazi

December 22, 2008

Paul and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

David & Diane Borghoff

December 17, 2008

Dear Paul,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom and are thinking of you at this sad time.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Darby Kominik

December 16, 2008

Paul and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I'm sure it is especially hard with it happening during the holidays. Our thoughts are with you.

Mark Reynolds

December 16, 2008

Paul-
Sorry to learn of your mother's passing.
My condolences,

SUE GOULD

December 16, 2008

Paul
I am sorry for your loss, may Memories of good times sustain you during this difficult time,
We never really lose the ones we LOVE ...So long as we LOVE the ones we lose....
You were a good Son.

Jim Colbert

December 16, 2008

Dear Linda, Paul, Stephen:

I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very special person and I too have so many fond memories of time with the Regan's. Mostly I loved the stores should would tell of Dad (Uncle Billy to you) of when they were younger. But mostly she was just a down home honest good person.

God Bless.

Connie & John Sicuso

December 15, 2008

Linda,
We are so sorry for your loss, but we know that your mom is at peace now and watching over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jeanne (Colbert) Carter

December 15, 2008

Linda, Paul, Stephen, Auntie Eileen and Dad and Mom,

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's/sister's passing. Although we all know it was a blessing it is still very hard to accept. She will be missed by all. I have very fond memories of our many Thanksgivings at our house (mmm your Mom always brought Table Talk pies), Christmases at your house and New Year's at Uncle Bernie's. I always enjoyed her company and found her funny and great to chat with.

I love you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you,

Love,

Jeanne and Family

Kelly Barba

December 15, 2008

One of my best, little funny memories of Auntie Rita is when Dad, "Uncle Bernie", and I would go to visit Auntie on Boston Ave...I knew she always had little Snickers bars in her top drawer in her bedroom. That was always the first place I went :-) She is a very special lady to me, to all of us, and she will be missed.

Colleen Malone

December 15, 2008

Aunt Rita was such a special person: my "second" mother. I love her and miss her, but have so many happy, funny memories of times spent with her. I know she is in a special place in heaven, enjoying the company of my mom, Joanne, and Helen.

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