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Irene Roderick Obituary

Of Somerville, October 1 1, 2007. Beloved wife of the late William M. Roderick. Devoted mother and best friend of Judy A. Ryan and her husband Peter F. of Somerville, Bruce M. Roderick and his wife Valerie of Plaistow, NH. She leaves behind her two favorite men, grandsons Corey and Matthew Ryan and her dearest granddaughter Mary Elizabeth RoderickAlso survived by Brendan and Michael De'Angelis. Sister of Stella Karroll, Lillian Bonner and John Wojtyna all of FL and the late Helen McCullouch, Anley Butler, Anna and Olga Karpowicz Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Interment to be held at the MA National Cemetery, Bourne, Friday October 19, 2007 at 12:3O pm. Arrangements by the George L. Doherty Funeral Service, Inc., SOMERVILLE. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Irene's memory to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St- Framingham, MA or the American Stroke Association 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701 Attn: Zack Blackburn, Tedy's Team. Late auxiliary member VFW James A. Logan Post # 6800, Somerville. For more information please visit dohertyfuneralservice.com, 617 625 4320.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 14, 2007.

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Judy Ryan

July 14, 2008

Mom, I miss you and think of you every single day. Thank you for all you have done and the special bonding we shared. A special thanks for all the memories I will cherish for the rest of my life that can never, ever be taken away. Love You with all my heart. Your daughter and best friend. Love, Judy

Judy Ryan

July 14, 2008

I love and miss you every single day.
Peter, Corey, Matt and I have a lifetime of memories of all the good times we had and shared and no one can ever take them away. With Love,
your daughter and best friend, Judy

Sondra Papatsoris (Aiello

October 22, 2007

Judy & Bruce,
I have so many warm childhood memories of Auntie Rene - - she touch all those who knew her. I'm sorry we lost touch over the years. I hope she passed peacefully.

Charlie O'Connor

October 17, 2007

I worked with Rene in the early '80's at Bel Canto-she was one of a kind, great lady. Will keep her in my prayers-

Steve & Barbara Smigelski

October 14, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

John & Helen Wojtyna

October 14, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike and Jackie Owens

October 14, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the death of your mother. We will keep her in our prayers.
Love, Jackie(Bonner)Owens,Michael and Maggie

Jim & Peggy Bonner

October 14, 2007

We were sorry to hear that your mom had passed. Rene shares in a big part of our memories, and we will keep her in our hearts and prayers always. Love, Peggy & Jimmy Bonner

Elaine Lisker

October 14, 2007

We had some wonderful times together watching our children grow up and taking them camping. I will deeply miss her and her zest for life.

My deepest sympathy to the family.

Niece,Elaine

John and Melanie Lisker

October 14, 2007

Irene was so good and kind to me when I was little. She knew every fire station and the firefighters in Somerville and would take me there to visit.

With love and wonderful memories
John- great nephew

Stella Karrol

October 14, 2007

I will miss my youngest,"little shoe box sister".

With Love,

sister Stella

Mike and Jackie Owens

October 14, 2007

We were so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Love, Jackie(Bonner),Michael and Maggie Owens

Lil & Bonnie Bonner

October 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jim and Peggy Bonner

October 14, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. Renee was a big part of our lives for many years. May you blessed with the happy memories we all share.
Love, Peggy and Jimmy Bonner

Jimmy Burgess

October 14, 2007

Judy,It has been many years since we worked together at Ware St. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Suzanne Surette

October 14, 2007

Judy, I'm so sorry about your mom. I know you two were very close, but know that she's always going to be with you, and watching over you. We love you on N7 and are always thinking about you!

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