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Owen Gaffney Obituary

Of E. Sandwich died unexpectedly in Chicago on April 13, 2006 at the age 70. Beloved husband of Eleanor M. (Keady) Gaffney. Father of Virginia M. Derubeis and her husband Rob of Chicago, Eleanor M. VanderMel and her husband Eric of E. Sandwich, Owen J. Gaffney Jr. and his wife Mary of E. Sandwich and Mark E. Gaffney of CA. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Brother of the late Ann Gaffney. A reception of the body and wake service will begin at 4 PM, visitation will continue until 8 PM at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd., E. Sandwich on Wedns., April 19. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thurs., April 20 at 11 AM. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Sandwich. Flowers would be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to The Corpus Christi St. Vincent de Paul Society, 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd, E. Sandwich, MA 02563. www.nickersonbourne funeralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 18, 2006.

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Maddy Davis &Jody Watts

April 23, 2006

Mrs. Gaffney,we were so sorry to hear of Owens death. He was a very kind and generous man. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.

Al LaGreca

April 19, 2006

I was so sorry to hear from a fellow Polaroid friend about Owen's passing. I'm in FL until the end of the month and will miss his services. My prayers are with all of you. He was a wonderful man.

Anthony Capuano

April 19, 2006

El: Linda and I are so sorry to here about your father. Our prayers are with you. Peace

Pam Finegan

April 19, 2006

Eleanor,

I am so sorry about the loss of your father. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,

Pam Finegan

George Judge

April 18, 2006

Stunned by this sad news;my prayers go out to you and your family.Wish I could be there to personally offer my prayers. Owen and I were friends from BC and Polaroid.

Donna Golas

April 18, 2006

Ellie,

So sorry to hear of Owen's passing.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tricia & Don Mullaney

April 18, 2006

Dear Eleanor & Eric & family, We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. We know how close you were with your dad, Eleanor, and our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Love, Tricia & Don & Caty & Ally Mullaney

Amy and Bob Ellis

April 18, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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