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Anna Carlin Obituary

Anna Mary (Guffanti) Carlin Passed away peacefully in San Francisco on November 5, 2010 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Philip Carlin; loving mother of Deborah (Gene) Murphy, Michael (Vicki) Carlin, Julie (Bill) Porter and Nancy (Dan) Tracey; caring grandmother of Brian, Colleen and Matthew Murphy, Michael and Kira Carlin, Bill (Laura), Joe and Dan Porter, Lauren and Meghan Tracey; dear daughter of the late Emilio and Guilia Guffanti; loving sister of the late Alice Kolar (Henry); loving sister-in-law of James and Cathy Carlin, Anne (the late Richard Cottrell), preceded in death by Sue and John Mahoney, Rose and John Coyne, John and Irene Carlin. Beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews and many dear friends. She worked for the Matson Lines for many years. Married Philip Carlin on April 19, 1952 at St. James Church. Anna was a parishioner of Saint James Parish for 57 years. She was president of the St. James School Mother's Club, a member of the Ladies Soldality and Fifty Plus Club. Her happiest moments were spending time with her children and ten grandchildren. Friends may visit Tuesday from 4-9pm and are invited to attend the Rosary Service at 7pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY 500 Westlake Avenue Daly City. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30am at St James Church 1086 Guerrero St., SF. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St James School 321 Fair Oaks San Francisco, CA 94110.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 7, 2010.

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Catherine Lara-Loretz

November 9, 2010

To the Carlin family,As soon as I saw the name Anna Carlin,it was like the one and only,great lady that I knew..Happy Memories are what I remember about Dolores street with the Lynch's,living upstairs at that time..Hearing about the Mother's club at St. James,the festival's,and what a friend Anna was to all..My thoughts and prayers are with you all..Yes,your Mom and Dad will be with you always..

Always a friend Cathy Lara Loretz

November 9, 2010

Dear Nancy, Julie, Mike and Deborah and family,
The last time I saw your Mom was at the Doll house, having her hair done. We talked about St. James and what great Mother's we had helping us through that time. They made it so special. From Mom and I we hope all these wonderful memories fill your hearts with the love she gave to all.
Sincerely,
Lorraine and Janice Clark

Ginny Breen

November 9, 2010

Nancy, Dan and family,
So sorry tohear of the loss of your dear mother. Our thughts and prayers are wih you. Love to you all.
Ginny Breen and family

Jim & Lorraine Scullion

November 9, 2010

Dear Mike, Julie and Nancy,

The love of a mother never ends. She will always be your very special guardian angel. May you find comfort with your cherished memories of a life well lived.

Blessings to you all,

November 8, 2010

Our thoughts and much love are with you during this time.
Tom, Martha, David and Hannah Norman

Tony Casey

November 8, 2010

To the Carlin Family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our early years at St. James were a joy with your family.

The Casey Family,

Abe, Debbie, and Erin

Tim Hunt

November 8, 2010

Debbie, Mike, Julie, and Nancy I just wanted to give my condolences for your loss. May your mother rest in peace.

November 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sue Byrd

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