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Mary DeVellis Obituary

Of Somerville, formerly of Quincy, September 4, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Frank DeVellis. Loving mother of Mary Grace Firth and her late husband George, Annette Lord and her husband Robert, Cecelia Hender and her husband Stephen and Thomas A. DeVellis and his wife Patricia. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey Hender and his wife Christine, Robert Lord and his fiancee Laura Reagan, Sister of Jack and his wife Annette, Joseph and his wife Dina, Guido and his wife Joyce, Anthony Balzano and his wife Mary, Phyllis Cocio and her late husband Michael and the late John, George, Ciro "Jerry" Balzano. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) SOMERVILLE, Saturday morning at 9:30 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church, Somerville at 11 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Friday 4-8. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. If you wish, donations may be made in Mary's name to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Lymphoma Program, c/o Dr. David C. Fisher, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02108 or Alzheimers Association of Eastern MA, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Retired employee Somerville Public Schools. For more information visit dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2007.

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william campbell

September 8, 2007

dear tommy, i am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your mother.it has been many years since i have seen or talked to you. i am Murdock Campbell your friend feom and nelghbor from childhood.i have fond memories of mother as a wonderful cook. my families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.with deepest sympathy your old friend,william murdock campbell.

Mark & Janet Reagan

September 7, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mary Costello

September 7, 2007

We wish to express our sympathies to all of you at the death or your dear mother,Mary. It was our priviledge to care for her for a short time. She always expressed her love for her wonderful and supportive children. Our prayers are with you all. Mary Costello and the Staff at Windsor House Adult Day Care Center.

Rilyne Swan

September 6, 2007

Rina, I wish to express my sincere
sympathy of the loss of your dear
mother.May God be with you. Love, Rilyne

Jean Aronson

September 6, 2007

To my dear friend Ce and her family.....I am very sorry for your loss....it has been very difficult for you all....my prayer is that your hearts will be at peace.....Love, Jean Aronson

Eileen Rocha

September 6, 2007

Dear Ce and your family, We send you are condolences with the passing of your mother. Bel & Eileen Rocha

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