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Mary Corcoran Obituary

Of Wakefield Oct. 6. Wife of the late Humphrey J. Corcoran. Mother of Barbara Sumrell of Alpharetta, GA, Donna Knollmeyer of Linoln, Paul H. Corcoran of Dayton, OH, Joanne Mortimer of Cranston, RI, and Carol Corcoran Nolan and Sharon Horrigan both of Wakefield. Sister of Ruth O'Donnell of Acton. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD on Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home on Tuesday 4-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wakefield Citizens Scholarship Fund, c/o Humphrey and Mary Corcoran Fund, P.O Box 321, Wakefield, MA 01880. For obit/directions.guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2007.

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Peggy Guglietta

October 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We are very sorry we could not be there. Your mother was a wonderful person and will always be remembered.
Love, Uncle Jerry, Aunt Mary, Anne and Peggy.

October 10, 2007

To Sharon, Kevin, Collin and Meghan,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.

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Mary (McFadden) Bowes

October 9, 2007

I have such found memories of your mom and dad specially when your mom would sternly say "Humphrey" they just made me laugh even now I am smiling just thinking of them:)

Mary Welch

October 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am sorry that I cannot be there.

Love,
Mary Welch

Larry Cowie

October 8, 2007

To all my Corcoran cousins,
Your mother was a wonderful woman. She always was warm and encouraging to me.
The Fourth of July parties/parades at your home are some of my best memories as a kid. I will always remember her.

Marian McDevitt

October 7, 2007

To all of the Corcoran Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your wonderful mother! She and your dad were wonderful St. Joseph Church supporters! God bless you all!
Art and Marian (Conway) McDevitt

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