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Lillian Keating Obituary

Of Somerville, October 9, 2007. Beloved mother of Lawrence J. Keating and his wife Barbara of Maine and John T. Keating and his wife Marion of Burlington. Sister of Marjorie Smith and her companion Bill Cormay of Arlington, Leroy C. Smith and his wife Janis of Somerville and the late Beverely A. Hathaway and her late husband Herbert. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service to be held at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq) SOMERVILLE, Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Mt Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 11, 2007.

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Karen Perry

October 11, 2007

To my Auntie Lillie,
I miss you already!You will be remembered in my thoughts always.Your kindness to all was a pleasure.
Love Karen xoxo

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