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Loretta Hardy Obituary

Of Medford, October 24, 2007. Beloved wife of James R. Hardy. Loving mother of James R and his wife Angel of Shirley, Kevin R. and his wife Donna, David J., Mark J. Hardy and Maureen Brogan all of Medford and the late Kenneth J. Hardy. Dear sister of Elizabeth DiRusso of Burlington, Agnes Haggerty of Brookline and the late Clarence Franny Lahiff. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) SOMERVILLE Saturday morning at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Medford at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice Partners Inc., 281 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451. For more information visit dohertyfuneral service.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 26, 2007.

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Mike Purnell

November 6, 2007

David,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just heard of it recently. I know that your family is a close one and supportive. Heaven now has a new Angel. I hope you find comfort in knowing that she is now in Heaven..

Jerry & Sandy Banks

October 26, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

mary mello

October 26, 2007

Dear Maureen,
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
Your in my thoughts & prayers.
Mary Mello & Family

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