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Dorothy Farrell Obituary

Of Billerica, formerly of Chelmsford, Nov. 1. Wife of the late Arthur T. Farrell. Mother of Donald Farrell of Hollis, NH, David Farrell of Lowell, Daniel Farrell of Tewksbury, Deborah Landry of Chelmsford, MaryBeth "Betsy" Comeau of Ipswich, and Diane Ouellette of Lowell. Sister of John Reilly of Millis and Donald Reilly of VA. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday from the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., BILLERICA at 8 AM Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 9 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Sunday from 2-5 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Key Foundation, P.O. Box 1073, Lowell, MA 01853. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 2, 2007.

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Mark & Sue Gallagher

November 9, 2007

Diane & Family,

We were sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Carolyn Bosco

November 5, 2007

Dee & Family,

So sorry for the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. What great memories I have of her and your parents home in Chelmsford. Take care.

Joan Linsky

November 5, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom and grandmother. She was a woman of strength and courage and truly portrayed those attributes, even in her last days. It was an honor to be at her side. Thank you.
Joan Linsky, RN
Allegiance Hospice and Palliative Care.

Patricia Mulone

November 4, 2007

What a inspiration Honey has been for us! She always had something wonderful and positive to say about everyone around her. We will always remember what a special Lady she was and we strive to be just like her.
Cousins Patty @ Frank from N.H.

Sharon Scott

November 4, 2007

To the Farrell family, I will always have nice memories of your Mom. She was a loving and funny woman with a huge heart! She will be missed by many I'm sure. Keep her in your heart always and she will never truly be gone. My thoughts are with you all in this time of loss.

Tina Duca

November 3, 2007

Dear Maureen, Don and family,
May you remember your mom when she was well and happy. I know she must have appreciated all the care and love your entire family has given her during these past difficult weeks. To have that kind of support means so much.
All our love,
Antonio & Tina Duca

Bob & Anne Marie Martin

November 2, 2007

To Dorothy's Family,
We have only known Dorothy for over a year now and what a wonderful woman to know. She was truly an inspiration to the both of us and we will truly miss her.
Anne Marie & Bob from Tops

November 2, 2007

We are saddened by this loss. Dot was always a joy. Carole, Shannon and Larry - A.G. Edwards

Bernadette Drinkwater

November 2, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
Richard & Bernadette Drinkwater

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