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Mae Centore Obituary

Mae L. Centore
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister

LARGO, Florida -- Mae L. Centore, age 70, died Tuesday, at her Florida home surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was the beloved wife of Joseph A. Centore with whom she celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in April.

She was born in Boston, April 10, 1942, the daughter of the late Lawton B. and June (Clark) Kingsbury, and lived in Medfield and Billerica for many years before moving to Largo, FL.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Centore is survived by her son, Joseph A. Centore Jr. of Dracut; her daughters, Virginia Webb and her husband, Wayne of Platte City, MO, Brenda Centore of N. Chelmsford, and Noelle McDonough and her husband, Shane of Lowell; her sisters, Joyce Kingsbury of Woburn and Glendine Kingsbury of Acton. She is also survived by four grandchildren, and family friend, Sadie Rose.

CENTORE -- Of Largo, FL, formerly of Billerica and Medfield, Nov. 20, Mae L. (Kingsbury) Centore. Funeral Monday from the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 8 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrew's Church, Talbot Ave., N. Billerica at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, P.O. Box 23827, Tampa, FL 33623-3827. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, E. Chelmsford. Funeral directors W.J. and Dean M. Laurendeau. www.sweeneymemorialfh.com

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Published by Lowell Sun from Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2012.

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Paula Keirstead Barrett

June 21, 2013

So sorry to hear of Mae's passing.
she was one of my best friends during our school years. I am so happy that I got to talk to her at our last class reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

June 21, 2013

Just learned of Mae's passing and am so sorry. She and I used to play together as kids. I was so glad to have seen her at our last Class of 59 reunion. She was a great gal. Jeanne Hamilton

December 8, 2012

Joe: My condolences to you. May was a wonderful person. Gloria's health prevented me from attending the services.

Ralph McKenna

Burt & Charlotte Pike

December 6, 2012

Happy that Burt and I were able to be part of Mae & Joe's 50th Wedding Celebration recently. Mae was a great wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a fighter. She will be missed by family and friends. May she now rest in peace.

Lynn Martin

November 26, 2012

Joe so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Pat Nichols

November 25, 2012

Dear Mr. Centore, Joe Jr., Brenda and family...so sorry to hear of the passing of beloved wife, mother and grandmother. It is a difficult time for you all and you will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to all.
Pat Nichols

Bobby Beauregard

November 24, 2012

Thanks for Making me feel Like one of the Family Mrs. C
Rest Easy

November 24, 2012

May you rest in sweet peace

November 24, 2012

Brenda, I did not know your Mom...but heard so much about her from you that it feels like I did. I know you are missing her so much. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless Sheila Hewitt

Janet Bernard

November 23, 2012

Joe Jr,Ginger,Brenda and Noel, I was so sorry when I heard of you Mother's passing. She was a great mother and dear friend.

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