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RITA CUDDYER Obituary

CUDDYER, Rita A. (Burnett) Of South Boston on April 9, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert Cuddyer. Cherished mother of the late Karen Gelzinis, her husband Peter, Geraldine, Kevin Cuddyer, Joan McColgan, her husband Donald, Donald Cuddyer, his wife Maryellen, Jean Boutin, her husband Robert all of South Boston, Barbara Sampson of Quincy and Robert Cuddyer of Braintree. Proud grandmother of Jessica, Jennifer Boutin, James, Brian, Rory, Ainsley, Robert, Colleen and Owen Cuddyer, Peter Gelzinis, Kaitlin McColgan Noble, Ryan, Sean McColgan, Aaron and Meghan Sampson. Great grandmother of Isabella Thomas and Will Noble. Devoted daughter of the late William and Anna (King) Burnett. Dear sister of William, John, Donald, Jacqueline Burnett, Joan Robey, Beverly Reddy, the late Richard, Robert, Joseph Burnett, Madeline Fitzgerald and Carol Nee. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral from the OBrien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, on Saturday at 9:00AM. Funeral Mass in St. Monica Church at 10:00AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Visiting hours in the Funeral Home on Friday from 4-8PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend all services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ritas memory to Marian Manor Activity Fund, 130 Dorchester St., So. Boston, MA 02127.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2014.

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April 14, 2014

Dear Cuddyer and Burnett Families, Another
lovely and wonderful woman from the "Lower End" and Atlantic Street who showered her wit and love with all us "kids". Always remember her welcoming me and others to the Cuddyer home. My sincerest condolences to all. Love, Tricia Ustach McGonagle, FL

Colin Flaherty

April 11, 2014

I loved Aunt Rita. She is blessed.

Colin

Diane McCarthy

April 11, 2014

To the Entire Cuddyer Family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Your Mother was truly a gem! Please know that we are ALWAYS here for you. Love, The McCarthy Family

April 11, 2014

My dearest Jean: I'm so very sorry to hear about your mother. You were a wonderful, caring, loving daughter and I'm sure your mother appreciated all you did for her. I hope you know I send my love and prayers to you and yours. With Love, Candy

Cathy Carter

April 11, 2014

To Donald, Maryellen and the Cuddyer family,

Sorry for your loss. I hope that the happy memories you all spent with your mom, mother in law, grandmother helps ease the pain during this sad time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy Bracken

April 11, 2014

Gerry, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

April 10, 2014

To the Cuddyer and Burnett families,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I remember Mrs. Cuddyer from Saint Augustine's. She was a lovely lady, always smiling and friendly.
Sincerely, Dotty (Shea) Anzalone

John Robey

April 10, 2014

To the Cuddyer family our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Love John & Judy Robey

Rita & Tommy Foley

April 10, 2014

Bobby and Cuddyer Family,
You are in our Thoughts and Prayers, during this very difficult time.
Our Deepest Sympathy.

Priscilla Murphy

April 10, 2014

Gerry, sending warm thoughts your way as you travel this difficult road.
Sincerely,
Priscilla Murphy

Bill Nee

April 10, 2014

Condolences to all Cuddyer family and Rita RIP God Bless Wm. Nee and Family

Donald Fitzgerald

April 10, 2014

To all my Cuddyer cousins we offer our sincere condolences. Stacey and I will have many memories of aunt Rita to cherish. I will never forget our days at the "cottage". God bless Rita and and her family. Love, Donald and Stacey

Brian Howland

April 10, 2014

My sincerest condolances on your loss. My prayers are with the family at this time.

April 10, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.

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146 Dorchester Street, Boston, MA 02127

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