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Mary Hovasse Obituary

Of Somerville, October 16, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Hovasse. Loving mother of Donald of Las Vegas, Francis of Lynn, Richard of Londonderry, NH and Margaret Hovasse of Somerville. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE, Friday morning at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, Somerville at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Thursday 4-8pm. Interment MA National Cemetery, Bourne Friday at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, ATTN: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.0. BOX 780, New York, NY 10008-0780. For more information please visit dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 17, 2007.

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Gayle Hovasse Sweeney

December 27, 2007

Margi ..I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Mary's passing. I know that you took great care of her. Please know that you are in my prayers.

phyllis vitale

October 18, 2007

Margie, I was so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Dick told me today and I just want you to know that I'll always remember your mother for being so sweet and for always having a beautiful smile on her face.

Ed and Carol Hovasse

October 18, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathy at the lose of your Mother.

Christine Bresnahan

October 18, 2007

Margie our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you. You took wonderful care of Mary and we know you will miss her.
Chris & Tom

Michelle Raymond

October 17, 2007

My condolences to Margie and all of Mary's family. Thankfully Mary has finally joined the big party and her suffering has ended.

Mary Lou & Jack Wilkins

October 17, 2007

We wish to express our deepest sympathies to Don, Fran, Marge and Dick on the passing of their mother. We are grateful that her long suffering is finally over and she is now in the company of so many of the loved ones who passed before her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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