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Mary Sullivan Obituary

SULLIVAN, Mary Ellen (Papp) Of Peabody formerly of Lynnfield and Medford, December 10. Beloved wife of Joseph M. Sullivan Sr. Mother of Joseph M. Jr. and wife Patti of Andover, Michelle DeBenedetto and husband Joe of North Reading and Michael and wife Julie of North Reading. Grandmother of MaryCate, Clare, Sarah and Sean Sullivan, Matthew and Andrew DeBenedetto. Sister of Edward Papp of Indiana and the late William Papp and Alice Renneker. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28 ) NORTH READING on Sunday December 13 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday December 14 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of The Assumption Church, 17 Grove St., Lynnfield. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. www.cotafuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2009.

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Carol & Tom McSweeney

December 14, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Rita VanSteensburg

December 13, 2009

Mary Ellen - the epitome of love and loyalty. The best friend, the best mother and the best person. You will be missed by all you have touched. Hope you're resting in a paradise of happiness, peace and oodles of chocolate. We'll love you forever and look forward to meeting you at the lake up above.
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Paul & Rita

December 13, 2009

Hi All: So sorry to hear of Maryellen's passing. We've thought of you all often. She was an inspiration to all of us with her many health issues she kept going. May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Joan & Ron Leombruno

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