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Rita Henderson Obituary

Of Rockland, November 14, 2007, age 85. Widow of Thomas J. Henderson. Mother of Retired Rockland Fire Chief Kevin T. Henderson, Sr. and his wife Mary Jane of Rockland, her grandsons, Rockland Firefighter/Paramedic Thomas J. Henderson and his wife Stoughton Firefighter/Paramedic Elizabeth "Betsy" Henderson of Rockland, Kevin T. Henderson, Jr. and his wife Delia of Whitman and Edward C. Henderson of Rockland and her great grandchildren Dakota Pike and Corey Henderson of Whitman. Funeral from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St., ROCKLAND Saturday at 8:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Holy Family Church at 9 AM. Calling hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Donations to Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, c/o Holy Family Church, 403 Union St., Rockland, MA 02370. For complete obituary, directions or to sign online guest book www.magounbiggins.com. Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home "Celebrating the Dignity of Life" 1-781-878-1775

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 15, 2007.

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Janet Pendexter

November 26, 2007

Dear Henderson Family,

Mrs. Henderson will always be remembered in our hearts as a caring and loving person. She was a joy to our children and a gift to our world. We shall miss her and will always keep her and you in our prayers.
Love, The Pendexters Dan, Janet, David and Janine

Tom Royer

November 24, 2007

Kevin and family,
Cheryl and I just heard of Aunt Rita's passing, our condolences to you all. Aunt Rita was always so nice and fun to be around,I'll miss and remember her dearly

Linda Sutton

November 18, 2007

Kevin and Jane and family,
So sorry for your loss and mine too.I loved Aunt Rita so much and even though I didn't see her often in these later years, things won't be the same knowing she's not here anymore. I will pray for you all to bear this loss. Please keep in touch with all of us. Linda and Pete Sutton Email follows

Richard Driscoll

November 16, 2007

Chief Henderson I am sorry to read of the passing of your mother. You and I met at City of Palms ball park and I work for Dover Fire. Please pass my condolences on to your family

Lori Bennett

November 15, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about Rita's passing. Rita was such a good friend to my parents, Shirley and Rollie Swinamer. Please accept my condolences.

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