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Catherine O'Donnell Obituary

In Dorchester, October 13th. Beloved wife of the late Francis H. Loving mother of Anne F. and her husband Gerald F. O'Neill of Reading, Patricia M. and her husband Paul J. Lynch of Holbrook, and Thomas F. and his wife Susan E. O'Donnell of Dorchester. Sister of the late Mary V. Callanan. Devoted grandmother of Erin E. Keenan, Brian F. O'Neill, Mark H. and Rory A. O'Donnell. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Wednesday 4-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Thursday morning, October 18, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Donations in her memory may be made to Laboure Center Visiting Nurse Services, 275 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127. Interment in Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. For directions and guestbook, www.jmurphyfh.com. Funeral Home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2007.

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October 18, 2007

Tom,
I am very sorry for your loss

Tricia Morrissey

October 17, 2007

Tom,
We are so sorry for the unexpected loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Becky and Jimmy Lee

Carol Ann Fahey

October 16, 2007

Tom,
We are so sorrow for the sudden and tragic loss of your mother. We extend our sincere sympathy to you and your whole family.
Regards,
Carol Ann & Bob Fahey

Dianne and Jerry Wilkins and family

October 16, 2007

Anne, Patty, Tommy and families,
We are so very sorry to hear of your mother/grandmother's passing. Kay will always hold a special place in our hearts and you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy, warmest thoughts, prayers and love,

Judy & Jim Kelley

October 16, 2007

Patti & Family,

We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Even though we can't be there with you, you are in our thoughts. Our
hearts are with you. God Bless

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