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Mary O'Neill Obituary

Mary L. O'Neill of Billerica, active at St. Theresa Church; 78 BILLERICA Mary Louise O'Neill, died peacefully Saturday afternoon in her sleep, after a period of declining health. She was born in Cambridge, December 6, 1929, and was a lifelong resident of Billerica, MA where she raised her family. She was an active member of St. Theresa's Church, and the Billerica Alumni Association. Mary was an accomplished painter, seamstress, and gardener. She will be sadly missed by friends and family. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Maureen and Jeff Decker of Nashua, and Ellen and John Coppinger of Lowell; one brother, Hugh O'Neill of Hollis, NH; three sisters, Ann Baraldi of Chelmsford, Jean O'Neill of Billerica, and Ellen Miller of Santa Fe, NM; and five grandchildren, Cailin and Lauren Decker, and John, Neil, and Patrick Coppinger. O'NEILL Of Billerica, Mary Louise O'Neill, Oct. 25. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 4 7 p.m. at the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica Funeral Tuesday from the funeral home beginning at 8 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Theresa Church, Billerica at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Burial in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. In lieu of flowers, family members are requesting that contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Funeral Directors W. J. and Dean M. Laurendeau.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Oct. 26, 2008.

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Joseph Doherty

October 30, 2008

Hugh and family, I am sorry to hear of the death of Mary. May she rest in peace. An old friend from the Riverdale community. God bless Mary. Joe Doherty

Marie (Horkan) DiMeglio

October 27, 2008

Heartfelt condolences to Maureen, Ellen and all of Mary Louise's family. She was a lovely lady. I have so many happy memories of her in Wells Beach Maine. God Bless

Mary & Frank Darling

October 26, 2008

So very sorry to hear of Mary Louise's passing. She was a gentile and loving person. Very special memories.

Bill and Martha Trainor

October 26, 2008

We remember the many years that Mary worked for us in the insurance agency. She was a great worker and a great lady. Will be sorely missed.

Helen Neiss Bunney

October 26, 2008

So sorry to learn of Mary Louise's passing. She was a great lady! A wonderful role model! I have great memories of Hillside Road and the O'Neill family.

Howe High-BMHS Alumni

October 26, 2008

We have lost a dear friend and supporter. Our condolences to Mary's family.

Rose Anne & Grant Whiteway

October 26, 2008

Our condolences to Mary's family. Mary has a special place in our hearts

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