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Rita Leighton Obituary

Of Everett, October 25, 2007, at 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Frank L. Leighton. Loving mother of Theresa L. DeSimone & her husband Jim of Everett, Anne Bolmarcich & her husband Gene of Princeton, NJ, & William F. Leighton of Everett. Dear sister of the late James & John Forrest. Cherished grandmother of Michelle Guaetta and her husband Vincent, Katelynn DeSimone, and Justine and Bernadette Bolmarcich. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the J.F. Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, EVERETT, on Mon., Oct. 29th, at 9 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, 770 Salem St., Malden at 10 AM. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM. Interment in the VA National Cemetery, Bourne. For directions & online guest book visit jfwardfuneralhome.com J.F. Ward Funeral Home (617) 387-3367

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2007.

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Thomas Rogers

October 29, 2007

Dear Billy and Family,
It has been many years since we left our home on Gledhill Ave but a lot of memories remain. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Keep her close to your heart. I hope we see each other someday my friend.
Respectfully,
Tom Rogers

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