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James Bresnahan Obituary

Of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Entered Into Rest August 20, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Jeannette Bresnahan (Martin) for over 56 years. Devoted father of Linda Kelly and her husband John of Woburn, Kathleen Bresnahan of Medford, and John Bresnahan & Weymouth. Loving brother of Francis X. Bresnahan, Eugene Bresnahan, and the late Margaret Schofield. Brother-in-law of Theresa Buckland, Gertrude Bulger, Lorraine Treganos, Richard Martin, Leo Martin, Betty Ann Marks, Marie Martin, the late Robert Martin, Claire Dearborn, Ernest Martin, and Florence Martin. Grandfather of Tammy Nolan, Cindy Bresnahan, and Rebecca Heffron. Great Grandfather of Timothy, Shannon, and Holly Nolan. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service on Sunday, August 26th at 3 PM, Covenant Church, 9 Westminster Street, Arlington Heights, MA. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Jim's name may be made to Asera Care Hospice, 40 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. Please designate donations to be used for Wellesley Hills Hospice or donations may be made to The Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226, Attn: Contributions Services. Late WW II Veteran, U.S. Navy. Arrangements by the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, SOMERVILLE. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway Somerville, MA 02144

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 22, 2007.

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Christine Donahue

August 23, 2007

Dear Linda, Kathy & Jacky - I have been thinking of your dad a lot the past couple of days. I remember him growing up as always a happy person and he alway loved us kids I was always 'Crissy' to him. My thoughts are with all of you.


Love Christine

Mike Casey

August 22, 2007

Mr. Bresnahan,
Sir, I didn't know you, but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Kristen Gagnon

August 22, 2007

Kathleen,
I was so sorry to hear of Dad's Passing. I just saw him a few weeks ago during my daily visit to East Village. He was always so happy to see me. Please know that I'm thinking of you during this difficult time
Kristen Gagnon
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