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Rita Gilmore Obituary

GILMORE, Rita A. (Mannion) 76, of Peabody, in Lahey Clinic, Burlington, August 19, 2009. Loving wife of the late Bernard F. "Brian" Gilmore and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Bernard F. Gilmore of Chelsea, and Ann P. Gilmore and her husband Joseph Wojtowicz both of Peabody, adored sister of Michael "Christy" Mannion of Chicago, IL, David Mannion and Helen Keogh both of Galway, Ireland, Kathleen Smith of Lake Placid, FL and Patricia Mannion of Danvers, also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home at the 82 Lynn St., Peabody facility. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9:00 AM from the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Adelaide's Church, 708 Lowell St., West Peabody at 10:00 AM. Burial in Puritan Lawn Mem. Park, Peabody. Expressions of sympathy may be made to My Brother's Table, 98 Willow St., Lynn, MA 01901 or to Arthritis Foundation, MA Chapter, 29 Crafts St., Suite 450, Newton, MA 02458 in her memory. Ret. Secretary , John Hancock Life Ins. Co., Boston, MA.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, 2009.

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August 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Janet Montgomery

Meg & Rob Kudla

August 24, 2009

Dear Ann, Joe, Bernard and family,

We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know how close you were and she truly was one of God's gifts on earth. May your faith sustain you and bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathies.

Tana Dimick

August 22, 2009

Ann and Family~
Sorry for the loss of your mother. I thought of her often, she was a very sweet lady. She will always live in your hearts and in your dreams.
Love-
Tana

Phyllis Sneirson

August 22, 2009

Although I did not see your mother often, I do remember her with fond memories. She was such a gracious lady and had a warm pesonality which impressed me greatly. My thoughts are with you and my sincere condolances to you and your family.

Elaine Harrington Heitkamp

August 22, 2009

Ann & Bernard,

I am so very sad to hear about your mom's passing. I know she will be was greatly loved and will be sorely missed by many. I was so touched to share some special moments talking to her at your wedding, Ann. She was indeed a very proud mom and a very gracious Irish lady!
I hope you find comfort knowing she is at peace and with your dad.
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

Michael Kravchuk

August 22, 2009

Bernard, Ann and families
Donna and I are extremely sad about the passing of Rita. As you know Rita has had her hair done by Donna for many years and I got to know Rita and your dad during those years. Rita was always upbeat and was a pleasure to be around. We in our family will miss her and will always remember the kind things she had to say about everyone.
God Bless her.

Christina Ssekandi

August 21, 2009

Ann and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Rita always made me feel very welcome in her home and she will be deeply missed. My condolences to you and the family. My prayers are with you all.

Noreen Monaghan

August 21, 2009

Ann & Bernard and families;

Rita was certainly a wonderful lady full of life and love of her family and friends. Rita will be missed and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Betty Sughrue

August 21, 2009

Ann and Bernard Bob and I are very sorry for your loss. Your mom was well loved. Betty and Bob

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