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PHYLLIS DUNNE Obituary

DUNNE, Phyllis T. Of Melrose, formerly of Medford, November 7, 2014. Beloved wife of Charles L. Dunne. Loving mother of Charles T. Dunne of Methuen, Denise Dunne-Fushi of Sudbury, Daniel Dunne of Salem, New Hampshire, Lawrence Dunne of Melrose, Kenneth Dunne of Pelham, New Hampshire, and the late Steven Dunne. Also survived by a son- in-law, daughter's - in-law, 11 Grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Devoted sister of Doris Gentile of Somerville, the late Frances Fitzgerald and Raymond Murphy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral from the Gaffey Funeral Home, 43 High St. Medford Square, MEDFORD, on Wednesday at 11 am, followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial held in Saint Joseph's Church, Medford at 12 Noon. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4 pm to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Phyllis's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Founders Affiliate, P.O.Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 or to the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA. 02472 To send condolence or sign guest book please visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2014.

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Kerry Keleshian

November 13, 2014

A woman to admire! Raised such a beautiful family that keeps in touch with each other. She should be so proud! Sorry for your loss. But jealous of your gain... throughout your lives. You have all been so lucky since the day you were born.

Keep the legacy going in her honor. Nice close Irish family. You have been blessed. God Bless her and all of you at this time. Stay strong. God bless you all.

Love,
Keleshian Family
Xoxo

American Heart Association

November 10, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Me Mom and Dad on a cruise in 2001

Larry Dunne

November 10, 2014

Mom, you are going to be missed so much. There is a void on the couch next to me that will never be filled. Save us a seat at your dinner table for when we join you on the cruise to heaven. God bless, i love you.

Mom when she was young.

Larry Dunne

November 10, 2014

DG

November 10, 2014

Offering my deepest condolences to all, may God give you the strength that is needed at this most difficult time.

American Heart Association

November 9, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

The Staff of Gaffey Funeral Home

November 9, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Nov

11

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gaffey Funeral Home

43 High Street, Medford, MA 02155

Nov

12

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Gaffey Funeral Home

43 High Street, Medford, MA 02155

Nov

12

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

Saint Joseph's Church

Medford, MA

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Gaffey Funeral Home

43 High Street, Medford, MA 02155

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