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Anne Duross Obituary

Of Needham, August 27. Born in Ballyshannon Co. Donegal, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Duross. Devoted mother of Charles J. Duross and his wife Lindsy of Holliston, William H. Duross and his wife Monique of Marlboro and AnneMarie Sharp & her husband Eric of Watertown. Sister of Patricia Reilly of Houston, TX, Tess Cleary, Kate Portman, Rita Tuohy, Alo Hoey, Angela Moriarty and Brendan Hoey all of Ireland. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., (Exit 19B off 128) NEEDHAM, on Saturday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Bartholomew's Church, Needham, at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Anne's memory to the American Cancer Society (Lung Cancer), 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Late self employed Custom Drapery Maker. Online guestbook and directions at www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Needham, 781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 28 to Aug. 31, 2007.

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Cynthia de Lemos Listewnik

September 7, 2007

To the Duross family,
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I always remember your mother being so warm and welcoming. She was a lovely woman and a devoted mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Padraig McLoone

August 31, 2007

Jamie, AnnMarie and Billy,

Our sincere sympathy on your sad loss. Our memories of Anne are all happy ones and we will never forget her welcome, her hospitality and her smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Padraig & Annie McLoone, Ballyshannon

Robert and Roseann Kelley

August 30, 2007

With our deepest sympathy and with a great sense of loss. All our love to Jamie, Billy and Ann Marie.

Michael, Maureen Reynolds and Family

August 28, 2007

Anne,
You were one of a kind.The world was a better place with you in it. You were a wonderful cousin and a true sweetheart. You will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Lynn & Dick Mandile

August 28, 2007

Jamie, AnnMarie and Billy,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother and our friend. She continues to be in our thoughts and prayers and we will miss her tremendously!! Love, Lynn and Dick

August 28, 2007

Anne you were such a great person! You did a great job raising your family and they are very lucky to have you as there mother! Rest in peace

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