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Mary Kilroy Obituary

Kilroy, Mary (Ward), of Orange, CA, and formerly of East Liverpool, OH, passed away on Monday, Oct. 18 at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband, James; four sons; a daughter, and eight grandchildren. Another son, Timothy, preceded her in death in 1997. Family and friends will celebrate her life this Saturday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 a.m. with Mass at Saint Norbert Catholic Church, 300 E. Taft Ave., in Orange. A reception will follow at the family home. A vigil will be held Friday, Oct. 22 from 7-8 p.m. at the Shannon-Bryan Mortuary, 137 E. Maple Ave., Orange. Donations may be made in Mary's memory to the Millcreek Children's Center,44 Essex Street Youngstown, OH 44502. Words cannot express our sorrow or our appreciation for her life.

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Published by Orange County Register on Oct. 21, 2010.

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Mike Alvarez

October 22, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Mary...there is no doubt that God knows Mary Kilroy well....are prayers are with her and the family, Mike Alvarez (Orange, CA)

bill & margie kerr

October 22, 2010

we are very sorry for your lost

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