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PEARL LAPAN Obituary

LAPAN, Pearl M. (Flechsig) Of Westwood, formerly of Springfield, died June 13th, 2013. Beloved wife of Alfred J. Lapan for 67 years. Loving mother of Patricia Carbone, Richard Lapan, Eileen Saliba, Barbara Woodbury, Michael Lapan, Susan Romiti and Paul Lapan. Sister of Walter and Donald Flechsig, Christine Goodchild, Marianne Lapotka and the late Charles Flechsig. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St. (off Route 109) WESTWOOD on Saturday morning June 15th from 10-11:30am. Following the visitation a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Denis Church, Westwood at Noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pearl's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Holden-Dunn-Lawler www.hdlfuneralhome.net

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 13 to Jun. 14, 2013.

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Eleta McCray

June 17, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for the family.

Janice and Todd Creel

June 16, 2013

Barbara, Todd and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Reveley Thomy

June 15, 2013

Barbara, so sorry to hear about your mother!! My mother suffered from Alzheimer's, also, so I know what you've been through! Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers!
Reveley

Cathryn Wright

June 14, 2013

I absolutely adored your mother. She will be missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and Prayers to your family. Cathy Wright,Newton Wellesley for Alzheimer's Care.

Tina (Ledoux) Norton

June 14, 2013

Many thoughts and prayers with you all!

June 14, 2013

Dear Sue and family, I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom and Nema. I know that she was a very special lady. I am sure that you have memories to cherish. I will be thinking of you and your entire family. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the service. My sympathies to yourself, your children and your entire family. Love, Susan Dally

Cheryl Hitchings

June 13, 2013

All good thoughts and memories of a wonderful women. Hugs to you all.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

15

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home

55 High Rock St, Westwood, MA

Jun

15

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Denis Church

Westwood, MA

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Holden, Dunn & Lawler Funeral Home

55 High Rock Street, Westwood, MA 02090

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