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GERALDINE NESTOR Obituary

NESTOR, Geraldine M. "Gerry" Formerly of Medford and Somerville, died on August 24, 2025. She was 83. Cherished daughter of the late Doris M. (Jacobs) and Jerome B. Nestor. Dear sister of Peter Nestor of Reading and his partner, Anne of Woburn, the late Kenneth J. Nestor and his wife, Carolyn and the late Joanne Nestor. Sister-in-law of the late Frances Nestor. She was the cherished "Auntie Gerry" to many loved nieces and nephews; and is survived by many loving cousins; and her great friends from elementary school, twin sisters, Alice and Ann. Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), SOMERVILLE, on Thursday, September 4, from 4:00PM - 7:00PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A private Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerry's memory can be made to the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org. For complete obituary, www.dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 29 to Sep. 2, 2025.

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Mary Doyle Miller

Yesterday

My thoughts and prayers are with Gerry's family. She was a lovely person and will be missed.

Albert Lavoie

September 3, 2025

Gerry was a good friend who will be missed her caring of people an love of coloring an being a big helper to many may she rest in peace in heaven

Deb Verrier

September 2, 2025

Gerry was a true gem and had a big heart and beautiful soul! We were coworkers since 1978-1995 and we remained good friends after I will truly treasure all of the memories and laughs we all had at ERI over the years and after. Rest easy our friend

Larry Conti

September 1, 2025

Gerry was a member of rhe unofficial Foss Park Dog Walkers Assoc. We walked our dogs every night religiously through the 90's and had lots of fun and laughs. She was a really nice woman and friend. My condolences to her family. RIP Gerry

Cris Doyle

August 28, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with Gerry's family. She was a dedicated volunteer, a true coworker, to the team. She will be greatly missed.

Patti Morgan

August 27, 2025

I’m very sorry for your loss gerrie was such a kind and loving person to all I’ll keep her in my prayers

Kathy Hickey

August 27, 2025

RIP, my friend

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