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James Brennan Obituary

Of Milton, formerly of Jamaica Plain and Canton, November 30, 2007. Loving father of Luke A. Brennan of Austin, TX, formerly of Belmont. Beloved companion of Barbara M. Donovan of Milton. Son of the late James T. and Catherine (Keyes) Brennan. Brother of Catherine A. Kadish of NC. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church on Tuesday, December 4 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours will be held in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON Monday 4-8 PM. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Fl. Brookline, MA 02445-7226 or Brigham and Women's Hospital 116 Huntington Ave., 5th floor, Boston, MA 02116. For information and directions: www.dolanfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2007.

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Judy and Dick Fraser

December 3, 2007

Barbara,sorry to hear of Jimmy's death. He is in a better place. He certainly was lucky to have had you caring for him. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that he is at peace.

Hara Dwyer

December 2, 2007

Dear Luke, I am so sorry your dad lost his long and hard fought battle
He was the best friend Uncle David and I could ever have. He is now at peace wrapped in the loving arms of our dear Lord. Love Aunt Hara

Marilyn Johnson

December 2, 2007

Dear Barbara, we are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He fought the fight and you were always by his side. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Marilyn and George

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