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Mary Gavin Obituary

In West Roxbury, Sept. 22, 2007. Beloved wife of Francis E. (B.P.D. ret.) Loving mother of Diane and her husband Paul MacDonald and John Gavin and his wife Terese. Grandmother of Brittany, Carolyn, MacKenzie, Sasha and Karli. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Alzheimer Assoc., 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge, Ma., 02140. For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2007.

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elaine elias

August 6, 2008

so sorry

Scott Harrison

September 27, 2007

Diane, I am very sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gary Hale

September 26, 2007

Diane, Very sorry to hear about your Mom. We all identify and feel your loss because Mom's are very special people. Know that we're thinking of you and your family.

Ken Nicosia

September 26, 2007

Diane - I am so sorry to hear about you mom. My thoughts are with you.
Peace
Ken Nicosia

September 25, 2007

Diane,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless all of you,
Donna White

Suzanne Davis

September 25, 2007

Diane
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Karen Gellatly

September 24, 2007

John, Terry and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know it's been a very emotional time. I hope the wonderful memories of your mom help ease the pain and grief and be a comfort to you. My prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Cathi Lavallee

September 24, 2007

John,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Christina Ssekandi

September 24, 2007

Diane and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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