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Martha Hallissey Obituary

Of West Roxbury, formerly of Jamaica Plain, Oct. 21. Beloved wife of the late John Hallissey. Loving mother of John of Plymouth, Richard of Bonita Springs, FL, Donna of Jamaica Plain & Joan Durant of Canton. Sister of John Buckley of Waltham, Genevieve Wilcox of Rockland and the late Elizabeth Clark, Alice Hudson & William Buckley. Also survived by nine grand & nine great grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Helen T. Hallissey of Roxbury. Funeral from the Mann & Rodgers Funeral Home, 44 Perkins St., (corner of So. Huntington Ave.), JAMAICA PLAIN Wednesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Theresa's Church, West Roxbury at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday, 4-8 PM. Donations in her memory may be made to the Schrafft Pavillion Fund, c/o Altenheim, 2222 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 23, 2007.

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Noreen Johnson

October 25, 2007

I'm very sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know that you are all in my prayers.

Love,
Noreen

Professional Fire fighters Local 3857

October 25, 2007

The Professional Firefighters of Avon would like to express our deep condoleness to the Hallissesy Family. All our prayers are with you and your Family

Diane Hudson Dodd

October 23, 2007

Joan,John,Richard and Donna,
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Growing up, she was one of my favorite people. I have always thought of her as one of the kindest people I ever knew. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Diane

Jeanne Hallissey

October 23, 2007

Richard, John, Donna and Joan -- you know how much I care and love you all. Your Mom was a wonderful Mom and a good friend. My heart is with you.

Love, Jeanne

George Welchlin

October 23, 2007

Joan,John,Richard and Donna,
My deepest sympathy to all of you during this sad time.your mother was such a wonderful woman.
Love,George Welchlin

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