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Ethel McNamara Obituary

Of Malden, August 29th. Devoted wife of the late Francis J. McNamara. Beloved mother of Judith Herman of Walpole, Brian McNamara of Everett, Karen McNamara and her husband Kurt Peterson of Georgia, Marylynne Dias & her husband Bruce, Deborah Murray & her husband Kenneth & Gail Conway & her husband Paul all of Andover. Loving sister of Madeline Connelly of Malden, Martha Barry of Everett and the late Mildred O'Malley, Joseph, John, Raymond & Thomas Dorney. Lovingly survived by 16 Grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street, (Maplewood Square) MALDEN on Tuesday morning, September 4th at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden at 10 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Carroll Funeral Home on Monday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Food service employee of the Malden Public School System retiring in 2000 after 24 dedicated years. Expressions of sympathy in Ethel's name may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 N. Main Street, Natick, MA 01760. Carroll Funeral Home 781-322-6322 www.carrollfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 1 to Sep. 3, 2007.

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Sheila and Mike Hatch

September 6, 2007

Words cannot heal your pain and we are never prepared for the loss. The loss of your mother is shared by family and friends who cared. She will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved her. Remember the smiles, the laughter, and it will be those memories that will help give you the strength to overcome the pain. With love to all.

Susan and Frank (Robbins) Mauriello

September 3, 2007

Dear Marylynne and Family,

I was so saddened to read about the passing of your beloved Mother. I remember her so well. It seems like yesterday when all of us girls would be over your house and your Mom was so graciously being patient at accepting the crowd of high school girls in her kitchen, while we all came to a decision as to what we were going to do that night. Your Mom was indeed a very very special person and I'll never forget her.

I'm so sorry that it has taking a time like this for me to get in touch with you. I think about you often and I've always hoped for the best for you.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences and perhaps knowing that others really do care, might make it easier for you to get through this very sad and difficult time.

May you rest in eternal peace, Mrs. McNamara and God Bless the McNamara Family.

I'm so sorry for your loss.......

With Fond Regards,

Sonya Connelly

September 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Aunt Ethyl will always have a special place in our hearts. She was a great person and so full of love,happiness. strength and perserverance. She has such a had such a great support of encouragement and strength through her daughters and son. She will be truly missed.
May Peace be with you and your familys-You remain in our thoughts and prayers..
Deepest sympathies.
The Connellys
Texas

Bill and Sandy Riley

September 2, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Ethyl and Karen August 2007

September 2, 2007

August 18, 2007

September 2, 2007

Richard Dorney

September 1, 2007

A wonderful woman has left us. Aunt Ethel not only raised her family,she had a huge impact on how my sisters and brothers became outstanding human beings and parents. We were so fortunate to have such great role models guide us through life. You will be missed. Love, Richard,Rita & Kristen Dorney

David Katz

September 1, 2007

I am proud to have known this great and wonderful woman and her exceptional family. Mrs. McNamara always remembered me, and I will never forget her.

Much love and my deepest sympathy.

Nana, forever in our hearts<3

September 1, 2007

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