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MARIAN FRANCIS PICKETT

1928 - 2021

MARIAN FRANCIS PICKETT obituary, 1928-2021, Norwood, MA

BORN

1928

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street

Norwood, Massachusetts

MARIAN PICKETT Obituary

PICKETT, Marian Francis Of Norwood, MA, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2021 surrounded by her family. Marian was born on April 9, 1928 in Boston, MA to parents Patrick and Helen O'Shea. She was a graduate of Mission Hill High School. Marian has been married to the love of her life, Thomas Pickett, for over 65 years and raised four children in Norwood, MA. Her family and friends will always remember her as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a devoted homemaker to her husband, children and grandchildren and was always helping others first. She loved her family and they loved and cherished her. She was also a talented Irish step dancer. Marian is survived by her husband Tom of Norwood, daughter Karen (James) McMaster of Wrentham, Donna (Joe) Waggett of West Chester, PA, Gail (John) Daniels of Norwood, and her loving son Tom, Jr. of Warren, MI. Cherished grandmother of Corrine, Mikayla, Chrissy, Johnny and Ciara. Great-grandmother of Siobhan and Joseph. Aunt to many loving nieces and nephews. Marian was preceded in death by her loving mother and father, her brothers Charles and James O'Shea, and sister Joan McManus. Family and friends are invited to Gillooly Funeral Home in NORWOOD, MA from 9:00 am–10:00 am on Saturday, May 22 for Visitation. A Funeral Mass will follow at St. Timothy's with Burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery in West Roxbury. Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood GilloolyFuneralHome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 19 to May 21, 2021.

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May 21, 2021

Mikayla, Johnny & Family-We are all so sorry for the loss of your dear Nanna. May all your special memories embrace you and your family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Maureen Katz

May 20, 2021

Your Mother Blessed so many People with her Faith and Kindness, Praying that you will find comfort in your Memories.
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Maureen Katz

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Gillooly Funeral Home

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