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Bertha Harvey Obituary

Of Dorchester, November 5, 2007. Beloved wife of Gilbert C. Harvey, Jr. Loving mother of Irene and Leo of Boston, Gilbert, III of NJ, Keith of TN and Gilda, also of Boston. Dear sister of Bernice Leatherwood of Boston and Jack Sutton of GA. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at Southern Baptist Church, 29 Winthrop St., Roxbury, MA 02119. Service 11 AM, visiting with the family 10 AM. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery, Roslindale. Donations in memory of Bertha may be made to American Pancreatic Assoc., P0 Box 14906, Minneapolis, MN 55414, Phone: 612-626-9797. Arrangements Davis Funeral Home of ROXBURY and MATTAPAN. To send sympathy message to the family, visit: davisfuneralhomeboston.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 8, 2007.

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The Zinn Family

November 18, 2007

To our beloved Gilda,

We were so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Your spirit, intellect, connectedness, and being has always amazed us and we take comfort in knowing that these will help sustain you. We love you very much.

Laurie, David, Tatiana, and Noah

Rachel Jones

November 11, 2007

Gilda,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You and your family will be remembered in my prayers as I will remember your mom from Sunday school at Southern Baptist. God will see you through.

Stephen Golledge

November 10, 2007

Dear Gilda and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time hope to see you soon.

Stephen Golledge

Leslie Yerardi

November 8, 2007

Dearest Gilda and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Gilda, you bring so much life and love to BITC and our children, we can only imagine so much of this is due to the life and love you shared with your "mommy". May memories sustain you and warm your hearts. Sincerely, Leslie, Laura, and the entire BITC family.

Joe bennett

November 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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