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Richard Kiely Obituary

Of Cambridge, August 24, 2007, age 74. Beloved brother of William Kiely and his wife Ann of Burlington, John Kiely and his wife Miep of Nashua, NH, Robert Kiely and his wife Ginny of Quechee, VT, Janet Clancey and her husband Jack of Billerica and Ruth Shaeffer and her husband Richard of San Diego, CA. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass will held Friday, August 31, at St. John's Church, 2254 Mass Ave., North Cambridge at 11:00 AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours in the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd. (Rt. 3A), BILLERICA, Thursday, 4-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in Richard's name to Affinity Hospice of Life, 121 Middlesex Turnpike, Suite 102, Burlington, MA 01803. Army Veteran, Late employee of M.I.T. Interment, Mount Auburn Cemetery. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 29, 2007.

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Helen Smith

September 3, 2007

Dear Janet & Jack
Sorry to hear about Richie, I know how fond of him you were.
If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I feel bad that I was in Vegas during the wake and funeral.

Francine Foley Sahlas

August 29, 2007

Janet, Jack and Family,

With my heartfelt sympathy and my prayers

Francine Foley Sahlas

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