Ellen M. (O'Malley) Gorham

Ellen M. (O'Malley) Gorham obituary, Dorchester, MA

Ellen M. (O'Malley) Gorham

Ellen Gorham Obituary

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GORHAM, Ellen M. (O'Malley). In Dorchester, October 22nd. Beloved wife of the late Edward T. Gorham. Beloved and cherished mother of Mariellen Gorham-McKenney and her husband William B. McKenney of Braintree and Rita M. and her husband Michael S. Howland of Dorchester. Loving sister of John O'Malley of Dorchester and the late James O'Malley. Sister-in-law of Sr. Barbara Gorham SCH of St. Patrick's, Roxbury, Frances Gorham of Quincy, and Roberta Gorham of Roslindale. Devoted grandmother of Rori Gorham-Edwards, Michael J. Howland, William H., Edward S., and Erynn M. McKenney. "Sisters by choice" of Roseanne Casper and Mary Woods, both of South Boston. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Monday 5-9 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Tuesday morning, October 27, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Ellen retired after 40 years in the banking industry and enjoyed her retired years travelling with the Castle Island Association and the Irish American Society. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen's memory may be made to the Elizabeth Seton Residence, 125 Oakland St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02181. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

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April 6, 2016

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November 8, 2015

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October 26, 2015

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Madeline Smith Smith

April 6, 2016

I miss you neighbor.

joseph mulkern

October 26, 2015

to all the Gorham family,rita,mariellen,etc. my deepest condolences,may your mom and grandmother rest in peace,ellen was a very nice,good person,she was kind and thoughtful to all of us,my prayers are with you at this time of grief...joe.

Eithne Baker

October 25, 2015

Rita & family im so sorry for your loss my thoughts & prayers are with you all .She was a great lady i will miss talking to her at Rite aid she was a great lady.May she rest in peace. Eithne Baker & family.

Brianne Gore

October 26, 2015

Ellen, you were such an absolute joy to sit and talk to each time we were together sitting on your porch. I thank you so much for loving my son with all your heart! He loved you just as much! May you always rest in peace.

Peggy Smith

November 8, 2015

Rita and Mary Ellen,
Your mom was one of the nicest neighbors. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers!

October 25, 2015

Dear Rita i'm truly sorry for your loss she will be missed by all
her family friend i'm sure

John&Trisha

October 24, 2015

To all the family, Ellen was truly a lady and a wonderful person, we are so sorry for your loss. Love, Pat and Mike Feeney, South Boston

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