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Nesmith Ankeny Obituary

Of Arlington, Sept. 11, 2007. Beloved husband of Ellen Woods Ankeny (Moynihan). Loving father of Ivan of CO, Max of CO, Timothy Woods of Norton, and Stephen Woods of Arlington. Brother of Kate Ankeny Laughlin of CA. Grandfather of Olivia, William, Mary, Emily, and Anna. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (Rt. 60, adjacent to St. Agnes Church), ARLINGTON on Saturday at 9 am. Funeral Mass in St. Agnes Church at 10 am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 5-8 pm. Burial is private. For online condolences visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 13, 2007.

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Dot McCann

September 7, 2008

Ellen: It is almost a year and this book will soon close. I am so glad that Nes and yourself had such a great time together. I know he is taking care of you, from UP ABOVE. Call me anytime. Love, Dot

Dot McCann

June 20, 2008

Ellen: my very best friend. You know I am a phone call away whenever you need to talk. Love always.

Jennifer Guiducci

September 17, 2007

Aunt Ellen,
I am so sorry about Nes. Please tell my cousins I am thinking about them & yourself.

Jennifer & Michael.

September 15, 2007

Ellen,

All our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathleen Sullivan and Family

Regina and John Dewey

September 15, 2007

Dear Ellen:
We were distracted by a family problem but we looked up the obit on Boston.com yesterday a.m. and didn't find anything. Please accept our deepest apologies. Our hearts go out to you and we hope you and the boys are holding up. You are quite a woman!
Love the Deweys

Mary Ellen Brown

September 13, 2007

Ellen, Please accept my and my family's sympathys at this sad time in your life for you and you famlily. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Ellen Brown (Quinn, Freddy's cousin)

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