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Helen Hirl Obituary

Of Medford, formerly of Charlestown, October 18, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Philip J. Hirl. Loving mother of Denise M. & her husband Timothy Phelps of Sun Prarie, WI, John P. & wife Eleanor Hirl of Acton and Donald J. Hirl of Medford. Devoted and adored grandmother of Maura E. & husband James Ritz of Bridgewater, Danielle M., Daniel J. and Matthew J. Hirl of Medford, Rory, Kylie & Jaclyn of Acton, MA. Sister of Christine Lyons of Woburn, John Burke of Charlestown, Winifred Doherty of Woburn, the late Mary Powers, William, Joseph, Michael, Edward and Dennis Burke. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (Rt. 60 adjacent to St. Agnes Church), ARLINGTON Saturday at 9am. Funeral Mass in St. Raphael's Church, Medford at 11 am. Burial to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation Saturday morning 9-10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Raphael's Church, 512 High St., Medford, MA 02155. For online condolences visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 19, 2007.

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Danny & Laurie Doherty

October 29, 2007

To my cousins and their families, our deepest sympathy and regrets that we could not have attended the services.
My childhood memories of those days in Medford with you, aunt Helen and uncle Phil will always be some of my fondest.

Julie MacDonald Matarese

October 22, 2007

Maura

I heard of your grandmothers passing at mass. I would like you to know that you are in my prayers. I remember your grandmother as a very kind woman. May your memories of her always bring you confort and peace.

Jay Marsden

October 21, 2007

To the entire Hirl Family,
Velna and I were totally shocked and saddened when we heard of Helen's passing. Having worked with Phil for 36 years on the railroad and being "TOWNIES" all our lives with Helen, made her passing all that much more personal. We hope that in the days ahead you can take comfort in the fact that they are at rest, and are now in the arms of God......Jay and Velna Marsden

Grace Richmond

October 19, 2007

To the Hirl Family;
I was very sorry to hear of Helen's passing. You are all in my daily prayers. Sorry I can't attend the funeral but I will be thinking of you.

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