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Melba Degiacomo Obituary

Of Woburn, October 5, 2007. Wife of the late Joseph F. DeGiacomo. Devoted mother of Susan Hammond of Lexington and Sandra Rogers of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Loving grandmother of Heather Hammond-Workman of Bronxville, N.Y., and Rachal McDowell of Smyrna, Delaware. Also survived by 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mother-in-law of the late Robert F. Hammond. Funeral Services will be held in the Lane Funeral Home 760 Main St. (Rte. 38) WINCHESTER on Tuesday, Oct. 9th at 11 A.M. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visitation will be held in the Funeral Home Tuesday morning from 9:30-11:00 A.M. Interment Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Donation may be made in Melba's memory to: The Winchester Jenks Senior Center Mt. Vernon St. Winchester, MA 01890. Lane Funeral Home Winchester-Burlington 781-729-2580

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 8, 2007.

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Keith DeGiacomo

October 13, 2007

Dear Sandra, Susan & family, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Her spirit is now with you forever. God bless. Love, Keith

Rita (Falco) Botti

October 9, 2007

Dear Susan & Sandra,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. Your parents were very special to me and my family and I will always cherish the wonderful memories I have of them.

Nancy Murphy

October 8, 2007

Dear Sandra & Susan & family: Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. Alwasys - remember the wonderful memories you have of her and this will gently guide you through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Love Nancy (Brosnan) & Bart Murphy

Bo DiLorenzo

October 8, 2007

Susan, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. She was a dear lady.

Bo Varnum DiLorenzo
North Carolina

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