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Phyllis Colombani Obituary

Mrs. Phyllis (McLaughlin) Colombani, 90, of Marblehead, formerly of Lynn, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Devereux House in Marblehead surrounded by her family. Born in Lynn, Phyllis was the daughter of William and Phyllis (Drew) McLaughlin, and the beloved wife of 54 years of the late Louis D. Colombani; the loving mother of Dr. Paul Colombani and his wife, Linda (Bresnahan) of St. Petersberg, FL and Joanne C. Smith and Lewis Athanas of Marblehead; the cherished grandmother of Andrew Justin and Hayley Lynn Smith; the devoted sister of the late Marjorie Dalton and Marion McLaughlin formerly of Lynn; and the adored aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Colombani was a graduate of St. Marys High School in Lynn with the class of 1943. She worked for GE in Lynn during WWII and then received her Nursing Degree from the Lynn School of Nursing at Lynn Hospital. Phyllis was a practicing nurse at various North Shore hospitals for many years until her retirement from Mary Alley Hospital in Marblehead. She was a member of St. Pius V Church in Lynn for over 50 years. Phyllis funeral will be held from the CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL HOME,157 Maple St. Lynn at 9:00 a.m., May 2nd, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple St., Lynn. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, May 1st, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Contributions may be made in Phyllis memory to St. Mary's High School Scholarship Fund, 5 Tremont St, Lynn, MA 01902 or via www.stmaryslynn.com (Give Online). For the online guestbook please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.

Published by The Cape Ann Beacon from May 4 to May 13, 2016.
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My deepest condolences to the family, may you find comfort and strength from the God of all comfort in this difficult time (Isiah 26:19)

May 21, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I pray in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all
the joyful memories shared and will always cherish these beautiful memories . Romans 15:13 -

D. Wilmington-California

January 25, 2017

May the depth of your faith and the love of those who also share your loss, comfort and support you. ( 1 Thessalonians 4:14)

~Debra

May 19, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home

May 4, 2016

So very sorry for your loss of a wonderful woman that I got to know over the past year. I will always miss her love from Blonde and Blonde mother

Linda Lezott

April 29, 2016

Our condolences on the loss of your dear mother. May she rest in peace. Sincerely,

Charles and Theresa Yeo

April 29, 2016

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