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Mary Ford Obituary

Of New Seabury, formerly of Melrose, Nov. 14. Beloved wife of Robert V. Ford. Loving mother of Brian G. Ford of Melrose, Lawrence Ford & his wife Laurie of Oakley, CA. and Robert B. Ford of Melrose. Sister of the late Frank O'Brien Chief MFD. Also survived by three grandchildren Colleen, Kelly & Kennedy and caring friend Kathy Brophy. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE on Monday Nov 19 at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours on Sunday from 2-6 PM. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Mary may be made to St. Mary's Parish Building Fund, 46 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA 02176.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17, 2007.

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Emily elmore

November 16, 2007

Bob and family, My heartfelt sympathy on your loss. She fought a long hard battle with illness, and she did it with courage. Take Care, Emily (Sarah's Niece)

Anne Reilly

November 15, 2007

Bobby, My thoughts are with you and your family. Anne Reilly

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