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Gertrude Murray Obituary

Of Cohasset, formerly of Belmont. Age 91. November 2, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Bernard C. Murray. Cherished mother of Richard B. and his wife Joanne of Santa Fe, NM, Susan Whitney and her husband, Daniel of Scituate, and the late Michael Murray and daughter-in-law, Rachel Murray of South Hampton, NH. Loving grandmother of Josh Messina, Jesse Murray, Ryan, Colin and Sean Whitney, Austin and Matthew Murray and lovingly remembered by Barbara Murray. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Cohasset. Visiting hours from 9-11 a.m. prior to the Mass at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthony's Church), Cohasset. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gertrude's memory may be made to the Home for Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. For online guestbook, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 781-383-0200

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 4, 2007.

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Yvette Shakespeare

November 9, 2007

Dear Sue, Dan, Ryan, Colin, & Sean,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and grandmother. We hope that your loving memories will give you solace and comfort at this time. She was such a lovely lady.
With love, The Shakespeares
Dan, Yvette, Matt, Mike & Sean

John Mulcare

November 6, 2007

Sue, Dan and family- Please accept our heart felt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Wishing you peace, renewed strength and hope for tomorrow.

Kathy Nelson

November 6, 2007

Dear Dan, Sue, Ryan, Colin, and Sean,
Are thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm sure your mother and grandmother went home in peace knowing she was loved by all of you. You're all in our hearts.

With love,
Kathy, Glenn, Daniel and Kevin

Robert Marini

November 4, 2007

Our very deepest sympathy to your entire family. May the wonderful memories of her life bring you peace in this time of sorrow. Our love and prayers are with you.

Dawn and Mark Warsofsky

November 4, 2007

Susie,Dan,Ryan, Colin and Sean,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful lady, so proud of all of you. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, The Warsofsky Family

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