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ROSEMARY HOUGHTON Obituary

HOUGHTON, Rosemary C. 74 years of age. Of Somerville formerly of Charlestown April 9, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late William & Rose (Canny) Houghton of Donegal, Ireland. Beloved sister of the late Catherine McDonough & her surviving husband Patrick of Braintree. Also survived by many cousins in Donegal, Ireland & locally. Relatives & friends are invited to attend visiting hours for Rosemary on Friday morning from 9:30 - 10:30 am. in the Frank H. Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, Charlestown at 11 am. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Retired employee of H.P. Hood Co. In lieu of flowers kindly make a memorial donation in Rosemary's name to St. Francis De Sales Church Building Fund, 303 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown, MA 02129. For obituary, directions & online condolences, please visit www.carrfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2012.

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Leo and Diane Boucher

April 13, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Rosemary's family and friends. May your treasured memories comfort you all at this most difficult time.

Elaine Donovan

April 12, 2012

Rosemary,
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warmly upon your face,
and the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Love,
Elaine

Denise

April 11, 2012

You will be missed. I'm sure your sister was at the gate of heaven waiting to greet you. Until we meet again, rest in peace.

April 11, 2012

May you rest in peace my dear friend.
Thanks for the many memories.Will miss you .

Love you always Kathleen Duffy

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