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Helen Brennan Obituary

BRENNAN, Helen (Donovan) Of Marlborough, Nov 13, 2010 age 90, wife of the late Matthew J. Brennan, Jr., mother of Matthew J. Brennan, III, of Marlborough and sister of Aline Mott Newton, of FL and ME, and the late Raymond, Wm., Jr., Joseph, and James Donovan, Elizabeth Phaneuf, Annette Cusson, and Marie Elliot. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church, Prospect St., Marlborough on Fri. Nov. 19 at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson St., Marlborough. Visiting hrs. Thu. from 4-8 pm at the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough. Donations may be made to the Natick Visiting Nurse Assoc., 209 W. Central St., Suite 313, Natick, MA 01760 or Bay Path Elder Services, 33 Boston Post Rd., W., Marlborough, MA 01752

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2010.

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Cathy Mattsen and family

November 19, 2010

Mattie, So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a great lady. She was so important to my Mom and added much to her life, especially after Dad was gone. She was the person Mom missed the most when she left her house in Marlborough. I hope your life will remain full of good things.

Donna Masciarelli Gleeson

November 19, 2010

Mattie, so sorry we couldn't have been there...mom really wanted to be!!! She missed Helen so much as it was. She will always be remembered with such fond memories. Hang in there and know that we are thinking of you. Love, Donna (Gleeson), Lorraine & Mark Masciarelli

November 18, 2010

dear mattie, so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing she was such a lovely & beautiful lady love Allan & Judy Markey from cape cod

November 17, 2010

Mattie,We'll always remember Helen and all those wonderful times we enjoyed at your Cape home. She was a gracious, lovely,lady and will be truly missed by all who knew her. Jack and Judy

katherine brennan

November 16, 2010

we still miss my aunt helen, and we visited her and she alway look happy to see the brennan kids. we remember best ( 33 CENTRAL STREET ) we lived two familes house. we had great life so she is rest peace with love katherine and sean brennan

Grace Lyons

November 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember when she was at bingo with Lorraine and Flora. She was a delightful lady.

ned coen

November 16, 2010

our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family-- ned coen & family

November 16, 2010

Sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed your Mom, she was such a peach !
Paul and Lorraine Brady

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