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Geraldine Skinner Obituary

64, of Millis, died Sunday, Sept. 9th, 2007. Loving mother of Ian C. Skinner of Scituate and Carrie Skinner-Palazzo and her husband Thomas of Boston. Devoted daughter of George W. Duhamel of Millis and the late Mary G. (Whalen) Duhamel. Sister of Frances Spellman of So. Yarmouth and Mary Theresa Swantak of Norfolk. Also survived by 3 nieces, Theresa Duhamel, Andrea Scarbrough and Pam Daley. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, Sept. 14th at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 82 Exchange St., Millis, followed by burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis. Visiting hours Thurs. Sept. 13th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 90 Curve St., MILLIS. The obituary, guest book, directions and additional information may be found at www.robertsmitchell.com. Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Service Millis

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 11, 2007.

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Carrie Skinner-Palazzo

September 8, 2008

Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers over this past year. My family is so grateful to have these words of support and comfort to read again and again as the years pass.

Laurie Murray

September 5, 2008

If God has a refrigerator , Jerry picture will be on it. If He has a wallet Jerry picture will be in it, because that is the lasting imprint she has left on my heart. I miss you Jerry Skinner. God Bless to you Carie and Ian. love Laurie

Kathy O'Neil Sevigny

September 19, 2007

Heartfelt sympathies to the Duhamel and Skinner families.So very sorry for your loss.

ruth Hughes (Furey(

September 19, 2007

My hartfelt sympathy to you Ian & Carrie and to all the Duhamel Family I have many happy and funny memories with your Mother at Carter's and Cape Cod that even to this day when I remember them, I have a good laugh. Your Mother hastouched many a person with her smiling eyes and warm smile.

Mike Dowling

September 13, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I had the pleasure of working (mostly laughing) with Gerri at Mammoth Fire Alarms. I truely considered her the type of person that I could have a conversation with just by making eye contact. There are too few people like her on this planet, therefore you will never be forgotten Gerri.

Mike

Laurie Murray

September 13, 2007

To Carrie and Ian, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. Your mom has left a loving and lasting footprint on my heart and I am truly blessed for knowing her. I will miss you dear friend. Lovingly in Christ Laurie

Brendan Murray

September 12, 2007

Karen and I send our sympathies to Gerri's friends and family. She was a wonderful, strong person with a lot of heart and grace.

Nicole Salzano

September 12, 2007

I worked with Gerri at Mammoth Fire Alarms. She was a great person who loved her friends and family dearly. She will be missed dearly. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family.

Nina Ricci

September 12, 2007

Gerri:
A woman who personified courage, instinct, and laughter. She was so proud of her children and enjoyed her family. Rest in peace, my friend.

Dan Tomalonis

September 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers will continue for a long time since my wonderful memories of her will continue for a long time also. Gerrie was and still is a gift, with her laughter and jokes as well as her love and caring sole. I feel gifted to have had the opprotunity to be an on going friend of hers. Love to you always!!!

John Maguire

September 11, 2007

Marie and I wish to express our sympathy to the Duhamel and Skinner family. Gerri was a special person who always gave more than she took. She was also a great friend to my mother and sister. Another piece of the Millis where we all grew up is gone forever. We will miss you Gerri Duhamel. Love John Maguire

Linda Salisbury

September 11, 2007

Gerri was a generous human being, who,despite struggling with her own adversity at times, was always able to put it aside to help other people. She sure "lightened up" the night shift at the catalog place, and made my job easier besides. I can't remember ever laughing harder than when Gerri was regaling me with some story. She was truly unique, and will be missed by a lot of people. She was crazy about her kids, and you have my heartfelt sympathy, Ian and Carrie, on the loss of your mother.

Lisa Fleming

September 11, 2007

Even though we worked together just a short time, I felt I knew Gerri for years. She was a great woman that loved her family very much.

David Petersen

September 11, 2007

God Bless you Gerri, we kept eachother sane... for the most part! At least we got to laugh...

I'll miss you

Dave

Kathleen and Bob Kelly

September 11, 2007

Our sympathy to all of your familly and extended family. Gerry was always so friendly and caring to us. Her wonderful sense of humor and love will be with you always. Bob and I are in NJ with a very sick new born grandson who is hospitalized or we would be giving you our condolences in person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Wayne Kopeski

September 11, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. We truly have lost a wonderful person, and,myself, a good friend! Love, Wayne

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