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Colleen Cahill Obituary

Colleen L. Cahill, 19, of East Bridgewater, died unexpectedly March 29, 2014. She was 2012 graduate of Brockton High School where she was active in R.O.T.C. and was currently a sophomore majoring in Engineering at U. Mass. Dartmouth. She loved music and was very talented at drawing. Colleen was the beloved daughter of Richard Duke Cahill and Linda (Pozerski) Cahill of East Bridgewater; loving sister of Kristen Cahill (and Sean Cooligan) of Weymouth and Shannon (and her husband Luis) Gonzalez of Bridgewater; aunt of Jacob Gonzalez; dear granddaughter of Duncan Cahill of East Bridgewater and the late Elizabeth, and Robert and Dorothy Pozerski of Brockton; niece of Robert (and Cathy) Cahill, Michael (and Valerie) Cahill, Beth Cahill, Thomas (and Jean) Pozerski, James (and Traci) Pozerski, Peter (and Jaye) Pozerski, Debra (and Robert) Stallions and the late Robert (and his widow Nancy) Pozerski; and a cousin of many. All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 4 - 7 p.m. and a 7 p.m. prayer service in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. Cremation and private committal. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in honor of Colleen to your favorite charity. Visit www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

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Published by The Enterprise on Mar. 31, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Vincent & JoAnne Zibelli Italian Kitchen

April 5, 2014

We are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Jamie Stiers

April 2, 2014

I will always love and miss you

Shannon Malloy

April 2, 2014

Duke & Family,

So very sorry for the loss of your daughter. May your memories bring you comfort to help you through this difficult time. Please know that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Richard DeLuca and all your co-workers

April 2, 2014

Kristen, We are all thinking of you during this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Marry

April 1, 2014

May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. May your heart and soul find peace and love in the memories your cherished Colleen. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Patchin

April 1, 2014

Duke and Linda we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless the Cahill family. Love the Patchins

April 1, 2014

Duke, I was deeply saddened by the news of Colleen's passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
Janet McGovern (from the train)

Jennifer Murphy

April 1, 2014

I was deeply saddened by the news of Colleen's passing. My heart felt condolences to your family.

March 31, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family and that may God give you the strength to face tomorrow with His love.

Heloisa Lee

Lori Langer

March 31, 2014

I remember her as a precocious baby this is such a shock nothing I can say can ease your pain we all just have to be grateful for and cherish the memories we have of her

Lance & Jaye Dupuy

March 31, 2014

Linda, Duke and family,
Words cannot express how so very sorry we are for your loss. Please know that your family will be in our prayers.
Lance & Jaye Dupuy

JEANNINE WEESE STURGE

March 31, 2014

Linda Iam sorry for your loss,praying for you and your family.GOD BLESS

Teresa Szeto

March 31, 2014

We are saddened by your loss. Peace and blessing upon you and your family!

Sandy and Leon Tarentino

March 31, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Henry Lee

March 31, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Wettergreen Family

March 31, 2014

Linda and the entire Cahill and Pozerski Family's: So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time!

Bob and Barbara Cirelli

March 31, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Alex Motne

March 31, 2014

With sincere condolences I am saddened by your loss. Stay strong.

March 31, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss and sadness.
Anne Marie Watkins

Sandra Miller

March 31, 2014

Deb Stallions and family of Colleen, I am truly sorry for you loss. My deepest condolences.

Tom and Michelle Berry

March 31, 2014

My deepest sympathies to your family my thoughts and prayers are with you

Sue O'Brien

March 31, 2014

Dear Linda and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family in your devastating loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve Lewis

March 31, 2014

Linda,
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Very sorry for your loss.

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