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Martin Tormey Obituary

In his 94th year of South Hutchinson Island FL, previously of Newton Highlands on Sept 9, 2007 surrounded by his family in their home in Newton. Beloved husband for 68 years of the late Mary C. "Mae" (Mahoney) Tormey. Devoted father to Martin Jr. and his wife Mary Ann, Judith McDowell and her late husband Denis, Richard and his wife Jan all of Newton and Paul and his wife Pam of Wellesley. Loving brother of the late Eleanor Benham, and his late brothers; Dana, Donald and Leonard Tormey. Inspirational grandfather of Kevin Tormey of Needham, Karen Brown of New Canaan CT, Greg Tormey of Boston, Meredith McDowell of Boston, Diane Conuel of Ithaca NY, Joanna Larsen of Highlands Ranch CO, Jennie Tormey of Hoboken NJ, Beth Tormey of Boston and Rick Tormey of Brooklyn NY. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral will be from the Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home, 465 Centre St., NEWTON CORNER, on Weds., Sept. 12 at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, Newton Centre at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Tues. 4-7 PM. Parking lot adjacent to funeral home. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Martin's name to Sacred Heart Church, 1321 Centre St., Newton, MA 02459 or Notre Dame Mission, 217 N. US Highway 1, Ft. Pierce FL 34950. For directions, obit or to send a note of condolence www.eatonandmackay.com. Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home Newton Corner 617-244-2034

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2007.

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Ted Hilliard

September 19, 2007

Paul,
I am so sorry to hear about DASH. I noticed also that your mom passed away, I was not aware of her death.
Marty had a long & wonderful life...I shall have a pint of guiness in his honor.

God Bless DASH & MABLE

TED(a.k.a. Terry)

Jules Brayman

September 11, 2007

Paul:
Very sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Stephanie Davis (Nastri)

September 10, 2007

Paul, My condolences to you and your family. My prayers go with you all.

Diane Donnellan

September 10, 2007

Not only a gentleman, but a 'gentle man'. He is with his May again. So sorry for your loss.
My sympathies.....Diane

Lee & Jack Healy

September 10, 2007

Rich, Although it sounds as though your Dad had a long life, rich with family, it is never easy to lose a parent. You have our deepest sympathy.

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