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Doris Rivard Obituary

RIVARD, Doris M. (Hartley) Of Braintree, August 20, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Jean Rivard to whom she was married to for 38 years. Loving mother of John and his wife Susan of Mansfield and Stephen and his wife Charlene of GA. Sister of John of Holbrook, James of Bridgewater, Kenneth of CA, Mary L. Whalen of Bourne and the late Harold, Donald, Janet Tripp, and Eileen Hartley. Dear grandmother of Nicholas, William, and Jack. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the McMaster Funeral Home, 86 Franklin St. (Rte. 37) BRAINTREE, Monday, August 24 at 8:15 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church, S. Braintree Sq., at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit the Funeral Home Sunday 4-7 p.m. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her name may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701-4688.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 22, 2009.

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August 23, 2009

John, Sue and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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August 23, 2009

John,Sue and Kids, We are very sorry for your loss. She was a very nice and loving mom and grandmother and our hearts and thoughts go out to you all.
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