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Helen McGrath Obituary

Of East Walpole, November 1, 2007, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. McGrath. Loving mother of John J. McGrath of Martinsville, VA, Phillip Thomas McGrath, Jean Simmons both of Bourne, Judith Ann Violet of CA, James A. McGrath of Wrentham, and Harold J. McGrath of E. Walpole. Cherished grandmother of 24 and great grandmother of 43. Sister of Fredrick Songin of Arlington, Walter Songin of Walpole, Harold Songin of East Walpole, the late Edward "Butch" Songin, the late Jennie Kunelius, the late Lenora Lincoln and the late Stella McCahill. Funeral from the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, WALPOLE on Tuesday 4- 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Saint Mary's Church, East Walpole at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours are Monday afternoon 4 pm to 8 pm. Interment Saint Francis Cemetery Walpole. Memorial donations may be made to: Walpole Area VNA, Post Office Box 255 Walpole, MA 02081.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2007.

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Jean & Jake Kunelius

November 6, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to all the family. We will always remember and cherish the many family get togethers but most of all how your mother was an instrumental part in seeing that we got together.

Jean & Jake

GAIL & DUNCAN CAMPBELL

November 5, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Aaron Morse

November 5, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Nana was a great lady and will be missed.

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