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Joan Rankin Obituary

Of Bedford August 25, 2007. After a long battle with cancer. Mother of Linda M. Kelly and Karen M. Nickerson. Sister of Brent I. McNabb and his wife Theresa. Grandmother of Kartia M. Kelly and Jacqualine M. Nickerson. She is also survived by 2 great grandchildren and 2 best friends Estelle Higley and Gail Hannon. Visitation at the Douglass Funeral Home 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington Tues. (tonight) 6 - 8 PM. Service is Private. Donations in Joan's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington781-862-1800

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2007.

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Estelle Higley

September 26, 2013

to My friend Joan, I Have missed our talks we had such great fun together. Never will I forget you. Love you

Karen Nickerson

June 9, 2008

Mom, I wish I had done things so different!!! I mean it, if only I could turn back time.

December 7, 2007

Mom I wish you knew how much I miss you!

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