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Catherine Martin Obituary

69, of South Boston, November 24, 2007. Daughter of the late Edward J. and Helen A. (Joyce) Smith. Beloved mother of Susan C. Martin of Quincy. Cherished Nana of Ariana and Trisha of Quincy. Loving sister of Evelyn M. Cooper and her husband Arthur of Marrietta, GA, Edward Smith and his wife Joan of Quincy and the late Robert J. LeCour. Loving aunt of Cheryl Elerson, Laura Lindstrom, Edward Cooper, all of Marrietta, GA, Robert Cooper of Brockton, Christine Velyvis of Welleslley, Edward F. Smith, Jr. of Norwell and the late Cynthia J. Smith. Funeral from The O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St, SOUTH BOSTON, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Vincent's Church, at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8PM. Interment will be private. Donations may be made in Catherine's memory to the St. Augustine's/St. Monica's Food Pantry, 70 Devine Way, South Boston, MA 02127.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 25 to Nov. 27, 2007.

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Kathleen Phillips

November 19, 2024

My one Best Friend and Kind Soul I miss us together in Brockton for Lunch, we had some good times and laughed together from the past, sorry we missed our trails together, I know we will meet together in Heaven , love you always your friend Kathy and Erik Phillips!! RIP.

Kathleen Phillips

December 30, 2021

Kay, one of my dearest friends, I miss you so much, I think about you alot, the years are passed, the memories of you and I going out to eat in Brockton, every Thursday for liver and onions dinner, I enjoyed your company and friendship always, so lonley without my Special closest friend around! Well, RIP till we see each other again!! Love your friend always Kathy!!!

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