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Rita Bliss Obituary

Of Dedham, fell asleep in the hands of the Lord, November 1, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Edwin H. Bliss. Devoted mother of Wendy Fawcett and her husband Terry of Eastlake, OH, Barbara Bliss and her husband Richard Laws of Westford and Alison Dintino and her husband Christopher of Mashpee. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Lorraine Bearne of Holbrook and Hazel Duchaine of Springfield. Daughter of the late John and Rose Golden. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Monday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours on Sunday 4-8 PM. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rita's memory to the Alzheimers Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Online guestbook and directions at www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, 2007.

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Donna O'Brien

November 3, 2007

Barbara, Wendy and Alison,
I am so sorry to hear about Rita. She was always such a great neighbor and will be missed. My heart goes out to you. With deepest sympathy.
Donna

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