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MARGARET BROWNE Obituary

BROWNE, Margaret A. "Rita" (Pierce) Of Dorchester, formerly of County Galway, Ireland, Oct. 24, beloved wife of Thomas Browne. Devoted mother of Thomas Browne, Jr of Dorchester and Colleen Mahoney and her husband John of Hanover. Cherished Nana of Shane, Cole, Ellie and Kaylie Mahoney all of Hanover. Sister of Marie O'Callaghan of Quincy, Evelyn Griffin, Nora Connaire, Thomas Pierce, and P.J. Pierce all of Ireland and the late Rose Newell, Kathleen Pierce and Michael Pierce. Rita is also lovingly survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Gregory's Church, Dorchester, Monday, October 29 at 10 o'clock. Visiting Hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sunday, October 28, 4-8 pm. Interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery. In memory of Rita Browne donations may be made to Mickey's Bravehearts,138 Academy Avenue, Weymouth, MA 02188. For further information please visit www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2018.

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October 31, 2018

Please accept my condolences for the loss of your dear Margaret. May God provide comfort to the family and friends who mourn. Isaiah 57:18

John Preston

October 28, 2018

Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Rita was such a wonderful woman that will be dearly missed. With Love, John and Julie Preston

Jay Lyons

October 28, 2018

To our Cousins your in our thoughts and Prayers
The Power , Kelly and Lyons Families
Co Galway and USA

Ita Dervan (nee Pierce)

October 27, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the Browne and Pierce family at this sad time. Remembering Rita today and recalling with great fondness the treasured memories of our childhood growing up together in Kylemore.
Ar dheis dé go raibh a hanam.

Pat Hegarty

October 27, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the family of Margaret Browne and to give ye strength in the future

October 26, 2018

The Keane Family is thinking of you all sending prayers

Romans 15:33

October 26, 2018

You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during your time of sorrow.

Stephen Balcunas

October 26, 2018

My prayers for you and your family keep her close to your heart she will always be with you.

October 26, 2018

Our most sincere symphony to all the Family from the Mc Connell Family Ardrahan,Co Galway and the Cusack family Craughwell Co Galway

October 26, 2018

My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4,,,

Doris Brock Jackson

October 25, 2018

Dear Tom, Colleen and Thomas and FAMILY
so very sad to hear of RIta's passing....may your family memories and Old Morton Street memories support you through this painful time....with deepest sympathy to you all and infinite hugs
Rita was beautiful inside and out and always a helper to so many ...you must beam with PRIDE for having such an incredible momshe was a special neighbor and friend and very loved she will truly be missed XO

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - Dorchester Lower Mills

1140 Washington Street, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

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29

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St Gregory's Church

Dorchester, MA

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