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Dorothy Ganem Obituary

Of Bangor, ME, formerly Somerville, MA and Savannah, GA, Died on October 6, 2007, at 90 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Harry Ganem. Loving mother of Charles Ganem of York, ME, George Ganem of N. Reading, MA, Mary Ganem Campbell of Framingham, MA, Paul Ganem of Mariaville, ME, John Ganem of Pepperell, MA, Edward Ganem of Andover, MA, and Anne Marie Ganem of Bangor, ME. She is also survived by her sisters Peggy Copithorne of Medford, MA, Irene DeSimone of Everett, MA, and brother Joseph Quigley of Wakefield, MA, 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dorothy will be buried beside her late husband in Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, GA. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. on November 17, 2007 at St. Joseph's Church, Wakefield, MA. Donations may be made in her memory to Community Health and Counseling Services, P.O. Box 425, Bangor, ME 04402.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 14, 2007.

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Bill and Brenda (Gannam) Cullen

October 15, 2007

Our deepest condolences to all Dottie's children and relatives -- you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ann Gannam

October 15, 2007

She was a lovely lady. I always enjoyed seeing her at Polly and Tony's house when K and I would vist.

Jake Ganem

October 15, 2007

We love you Nana, best wishes and say hi to grampa for us. Thank you for your support and wisdom.

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