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Marilyn Polleys Obituary
Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, Thursday morning at 9 a.m followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, Somerville at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Interment Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mt. Auburn Cancer Care, 330 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, MA 02138. For more information visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Polleys
June Pietrantoni
December 5, 2008
We had our 55th SHS Class Reunion in September. Marie Leary, Terry Dunderdale Silva and I joined 110 Classmates at the Continental Restaurant. We missed having Mal with us! May she rest in Peace.
Stephanie Baker
December 19, 2007
Claire:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in my prayers. I offer my deepest sympathies to you, John and your family at this time.
Diane (Cote') Mennitto
December 18, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 13, 2007
Claire & John,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of a loved one. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company
Dyan F. Brockbank
December 12, 2007
Ruth,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother.
Having met but one of your Mom's children, it is clear she must have been a wonderful woman.
Please accept my condolences on your loss. If there is any thing I can assist you with, please let me know.
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
-Dyan F. Brockbank
Sal Tringali
December 12, 2007
Dear Carol, Billy, and the rest of the family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing.
I can still remember the summer of '81 when I hung around your house everyday. Your mom was always very welcoming and didn't mind that I was there night and day and didn't hesitate to include me in the frequent trips to the Mystic Lake. She was a very kind person and I'm sure she'll be missed.
Please take care and may God give you strength at this time.
My condolences,
Ship Control Group, Electric Boat
December 12, 2007
Claire & John,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you at this time. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Debbi Blouin
December 12, 2007
Ruth and family,
My deepest sympathies are with you at this difficult time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen Gill- Bazazi
December 12, 2007
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Polleys family. Marilyn was a wonderful kind person to all. She always had a funny story or kind words. She was my Mothers best friend and she will be greatly missed.
Darcy Bastarache and Family
December 12, 2007
Claire, I will keep you and your family close to my heart during this very difficult time. Please know how your mom will stay with me forever as the woman who gave me such a wonderful friend.
Meg and Tom Downing
December 12, 2007
Claire and John,
Our heatfelt sympathy to you and your family. Marilyn will be in our prayers, and you and your family will be in our prayers and hearts.
With love,
Nina Callahan
December 12, 2007
Claire,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was such a great lady! Funny, caring and a great chauffeur! She was always so cheery, and ready to go so early in the morning!
May she rest in peace! May God Bless you and your family during this time.
Heidi Feldman
December 12, 2007
Dear Ruth and Family -
Having lost my father this past February, you have my complete sympathy and empathy. I have found that the best way to honor my dad is to cherish the time with the balance of my family because in them, his spirit and teachings live on.
Heidi Conover
December 11, 2007
To Ruth and the extended Polleys/DuBois family, condolences on the loss of Marilyn's warm, bright light. May her memory keep that flame alive in all your hearts and the blessing of having her in your lives ever give you the strength to love and laugh.
Jeanette Rose
December 11, 2007
Carol, Claire, Billy, Ruth, Phillip and Rich - (but especially Carol...)
No words can express how truly sorry I feel for your loss.
I grew up in the Polleys house surrounded by your family. Your mom was a wonderful person with a great outlook on life. I will always remember her fondly wearing her dog earmuffs on cold winter days because she knew it made people smile. She stopped at my house each morning to drive us to school. No matter how many times I made everyone late - she still came by with a joke and a ride.
She was a great mom - you are all living proof of that.
You are in my thoughts.
Kind Regards,
Wendy Williams
December 11, 2007
Even on her sickest days, she was full of energy and life. I always called her "Ma" because when you walked into her house you became part of the family.
To my dear friend Ruth and the rest of the Polleys family, my deepest condolences.
Ma, you will be missed!
Love, Wendy
Marie Lynch
December 11, 2007
To Marilyn's Children
I have only recently known your Mom but we were instant friends. Yes, she did like to talk but her "talk" was so positive and upbeat that I truly enjoyed our conversations. She loves all of you and is very proud of you.
I last talked with Marilyn on Nov. 21st, the night before Thanksgiving, we laughed and kidded about recipes and traditions and kids and grandkids.
I wish I had known Marilyn 40 years ago!
Jeff Pietrantoni
December 11, 2007
Dear Ruth and family:
I was saddened to learn of your mom's passing. Although I have not seen her since she retired from the bank, I have thought of her often and fondly. Each time I drive down College Avenue or pass by the branch on Mass Ave I am reminded of the many times she cracked a smile after greeting me with the familiar "Here comes trouble!" Her good humor brightened every encounter and I appreciate the time she took to listened to news of what was happening in the lives of my family as she helped me with my banking.
While I know that no words of mine can minimize the loss you feel today, I hope that you are comforted by many happy memories and that you are able to rely on each other during this difficult time.
My sincere sympathy to you all.
Jeff Pietrantoni
Hugh Gill , Jr
December 11, 2007
On be-half of my Mother and me, Marilyn (Mrs.Polleys), Thank you for being a friend.
Kristen Ross
December 11, 2007
Carol and family, i am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful women and will be missed greatly.
Michael & Kerrie Callahan
December 11, 2007
Dear Claire and the entire Polleys Family, we are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
June (Parsons) Pietrantoni
December 11, 2007
TO MAL'S CHILDREN:
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's death. I last saw her when we went to the last SHS Reunion in 2003 and rode home together.
I lived on Hall Avenue when she was on Morrison, and we spent lots of time together with all the other teen-agers on Morrison. Your grandmother loved entertaining us.
Mal and I rode to SHS with Ms. Sweet, SHS Music Dept. many-a-cold morning--when Ms. Sweet would see us running late for the bus. Mal and I always had good parts in the annual SHS musical concerts (maybe because Ms. Sweet liked us)! Those were the days before your Dad came into the picture.
I have such good memories of our adventures as teen-agers. (Too many to share here.)
Mal loved you all so much. I know you will miss her a lot. My prayers are with you all at this time of loss.
My sincere sympathy.
June
Kim Callahan Somerville and Family
December 11, 2007
Claire I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace. My condolenses go out to you and John and your family. You are in our prays. God Bless
Kitty & Nancy King
December 11, 2007
To the family of Marilyn Polleys, we are so very sorry to hear of the passing of you Mother. Our thoughts are with you.
Lucille Collette
December 11, 2007
My deepest sympathy to you all,
Ruth, Richard, William, Philip,
Carol and Claire and your families;
Mal will missed, and you will all
be in my prayers.
Cousin LuLu
ACI Worldwide co-workers
December 11, 2007
Dear Bill:
Our sincerest sympathy and condolences go to you and your family at this sad time.
Joe Moniz
December 11, 2007
Richie, sorry to hear about the passing of mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. If you need anything let me know.
Take care my friend...
Debbie & Steve Doldo
December 11, 2007
Rich. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My condolenses go out to you and your family. You are in our prays. God Bless
Debbie & Steve
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