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Mary Ann "Anna" Leard

Mary Leard Obituary

Of Framingham and Eastham on October 19, 2007 died peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved wife for 60 years of Johnson H. Leard of Framingham and Eastham. Loving mother of Douglas J. Leard and his wife Cynthia F. Bryant of Cochituate Village, Wayland and Cheryl Ann Brown and her husband Edward K. Brown of Franklin. Sister of Grace Grieger of Vista, CA. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Sister of the late Jean Pierce, David Frew and John Frew. Visitations on Monday, Oct. 22, 2007 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm ONLY at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Rd (OFF ROUTE 30), Cochituate Village, Wayland. Funeral services at the funeral home on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 at 11:00. Interment to follow in the LEARD family lot in Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers her family suggests memorial gifts in her memory may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2007.

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Anthony and Maria Cota

October 23, 2007

Dear Doug and Cindy,
Anthony and I send our sympathy to you at this very difficult time. Parents provide us with unconditional love and our identity. Regardless of age, it is difficult to say our final goodbyes.
Love,
Anthony and Maria Cota

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