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Dorothy Magsam Obituary

Of Belmont, Nov. 7. Wife of the late Thomas O. Magsam. Dear and devoted mother of William T. Magsam and his wife Barbara J. of Belmont, George E. Magsam and his wife Joanne of Woburn, Cathryn Firenze and her husband Felix of Belmont and Cynthia Magsam Krauss and her husband Richard of Edgartown. Also survived by 7 loving grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Funeral from the Short, Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home, 52 Trapelo Rd., BELMONT, Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Common St. Belmont at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment Belmont Cemetery. Late Past President of the Golden Age of Belmont. Contributions in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., Boston, MA 02110, would be sincerely appreciated. Short, Williamson & Diamond Belmont 617-484-6900

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2007.

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June and Richard Yacubian

November 9, 2007

Dear Bill, We are sorry to read about your mom. There is nothing in this world like a Mother's love. Take care. June Goolkasian BHS 67

Norm Crandall

November 9, 2007

Felix,

So sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Albert Houde

November 8, 2007

Cathy and Felix,

Shirley and I are very sorry for your lost and our prayers will be with you and your family.

Love always!

Al and Shirley

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