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Gertrude Brennan Obituary

Of Malden Oct. 12. Wife of the late Stanley Brennan. Beloved mother of Stanley Brennan & his wife Christine of Topsfield, Theresa Cronin of Lynn, Joseph Brennan & his wife Peggy of Stoneham, Kathleen Mahoney of Lynn & the late Patrick Brennan. Sister of Francis Doherty of Cambridge & the late Edward, William, & Arthur Doherty. Cherished nana of 12 grandchildren & great nana of 14 great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held at the A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main St., MALDEN, on Mon. Oct.15 from 8:30 am-9:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, 770 Salem St., Malden at 10:00am. Relatives & friends are invited to attend. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations in Marie's memory may be made to Kaplan Hospice House, 10 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923 or National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062. For directions & guestbook see spadaforafuneral.com Spadafora Funeral Home 781-324-8680

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 14, 2007.

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Jim and Dot Clifford

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A wonderful and caring friend to Louise and Peg.

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