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Mary Barkas Obituary

Mighty spirit, mighty heart, mighty love, of Lincoln, October 3, 2O07. Wife of the late Christopher W. Barkas. Devoted Mother of Barbara A. Barkas and Patricia L. Gregory and her husband Jay. Sister of Rita Zantos, Athena Constas & the late Ellie Poulos. Sister-in-law of Loretta Karvelas. Also survived by many nieces, nephews & relatives. Funeral from the Faggas Funeral Home, 551 Mt. Auburn St. Watertown. Mass on Saturday, October 6 at 10 am followed by services in the Greek Orthodox Church Taxiarchae, 25 Bigelow Ave., Watertown at 11am. Visiting hours on Friday from 4 to 8pm at the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to Lexington Friends of Council on Aging. Supportive Day Care, 20 Mill St., Lincoln, MA 01773. Burial in Lincoln Cemetery. For online guestbook go to www.faggas.com FAGGAS FUNERAL HOME 800-222-2586

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 5, 2007.

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Mary (Sartori) Blanchette

October 12, 2007

Dear Patty,

I am very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a great lady to all of us kids on "The By-pass" as well as a kind friend to my parents.

May your memories comfort you now and always.

Janet Bloom

October 5, 2007

Dear Barbara,
We are very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great lady, with a great laugh. I enjoyed many a cup of coffee with her over the years, and the joy in her soul will remain with me always. We send our love and hugs and kisses from New Hampshire- Janet, Eliot & Maya Bloom

Betty Merlino

October 5, 2007

Barbara,
My prayers are with you during this VERY difficult time. I am so sorry to hear about your Mom.

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