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Helen Cobb Obituary

Of Melrose, Sept. 2, 2007, 72 years old. Devoted wife of Gerald E. Cobb, loving mother of Maureen F. Arsenault & her husband Kevin of NH, Susan M. Pezzano & her husband John of Melrose & Deborah A. Lucey & her husband Robert of Billerica. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Jennifer & Robert Lucey III, Keri-ann & Christopher Arsenault, Peter & Daniel Pezzano. Caring sister of Margaret T. McCormack of Malden, James A. McCormack & his wife Antonia of AZ & Neil J. McCormack of Malden. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE, on Wed., Sept. 5th at 8AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 9AM. Family & friends invited. Visiting hours Tues. from 4-8PM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Donations in Helen's name may be made to Breast Cancer Research - Susan G. Koman for the Cure, 89 South St., Suite LL01, Boston MA 02111. For directions, obituary or to sign guest book, visit www.gatelyfh .com. Arrangements by the Gately Funeral Home of MELROSE. Gately Funeral Home (781) 665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2007.

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Michael & Teresa McCabe & Family

September 4, 2007

Dear Gerry & Family
We are so sorry to hear about Helens passing,you are in our thoughts & prayers -may this give you some comfort to know that Helen is safely home in Heaven 'God bless you all'

Susan Merenda

September 4, 2007

Dear Gerry & Family
I was so sorry to hear about Helen today. She was always so friendly when I would call for Debby to babysit many years ago. You all are in my prayers. Love Sue Merenda and Joseph (32 now!)

Deborah Mosca

September 4, 2007

Sue & Family: So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.

Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and sad time.

Deb & Tony Mosca

Sandra Durling

September 4, 2007

Gerry...so sorry to read of Helen's passing...we remember fondly the laughs we had long ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sandy & Art Durling

Janice Conte

September 3, 2007

Maureen and Family,

So sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless and keep you strong through this hard time. Your mom will be missed by a lot of people, she was a very special person.

Love ,
JANICE and DAVID CONTE

Susan Quinn

September 3, 2007

Dear Gerry and Family,
The loss of someone you loved so dearly and who loved all of you so much is hard to bear. We hope your wonderful memories will bring you comfort. We're sure Helen is playing a special instrument in Dad's band in heaven tonight.
Much love,
Susan and Jim

Mary Ellen Gavin

September 3, 2007

Dear Gerry,
I'll always be grateful that my Mom and Dad enjoyed such a close friendship with you and your lovely wife Helen. She will indeed be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Love to you and your family,
Mary Ellen, Jerry, and Sean

Mary Higgins

September 3, 2007

Dear Gerry and Family-
Helen was one of the sweetest people I've ever known. I shall cherish her memory forever. I'm sure my beloved husband Tom was waiting for her with open arms.
All my love,
Mary

Nancy DeSimone

September 3, 2007

Dear Sue and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Losing your Mom is one of the hardest things in the world. Actually, losing anyone you love is awful. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy, Ronnie, Ernie, Megan, and Colleen

John and Dianne Spadafora

September 3, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

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