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Bertha DeSimone Obituary

DeSIMONE, Bertha Lorraine (Blood) 81 of Bar Harbor, ME formerly of Braintree, June 17, 2009. Wife of the late Andrew A. DeSimone. Loving mother of James of New York City and Robert of Bar Harbor. Sister of Eileen Chitro of CT, Barbara King of Braintree, and Jeanne Swensen of ID and the late Marian Green, Thelma Phillips. Dorothy Carabbio, Norma Faenza, Patricia Reagan and James and Arthur Blood. A Funeral Service will be held at the McMaster Funeral Home, 86 Franklin St. (Rt 37) Braintree Monday at 11:00AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit the Funeral Home prior to the service 9-11 AM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery. Donations in her name may be made to the SPCA of Hancock County, 141 Bar Harbor Rd. Trenton Maine 04605

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 20, 2009.

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Joel Bradley

June 25, 2009

Rob and Jamie,
Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. You are in our prayers.

Paul Kelley

June 23, 2009

Jamie,
John and I are saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our prayers.

Wes

June 22, 2009

Rest in peace, fellow veteran. I salute you.

Bart Jacob

June 21, 2009

Jamie and Rob,
My heart felt condolences. I have fond memories of times spent at your house(s) with your mother and father.

A Friend

June 21, 2009

Dear Family & Friends, I never had the pleasure of meeting Bertha Lorraine. She must have been a wonderful woman:havong such a large circle of family and friends,and life adventures. I surely would have enjoyed listening to her tell stories of her life.
May your memories bring you comfort.

June 20, 2009

Rob,

My thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family. Words are always an inadequate expression during these times. Be well.

Don Greenwood
Mariaville

Jeff Hendel

June 20, 2009

Bob,
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 20, 2009

Rob: My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family for your sorrowful loss. Bill Milliken

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