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DORA HALLEY Obituary

HALLEY, Dora A. (Lifrieri) Of Wilmington, age 86, passed away peacefully September 7, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Walter G. Halley. She was a communicant and active participant of catholic education at St. Patrick's Church of Stoneham, MA. Dora was a resident of Stoneham, MA for 36 years before moving to Wilmington, MA. Dora was a loving wife, involved mother and grandmother. Dora and Walter enjoyed spending their retirement, holidays and vacations with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. Born in Charleston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Saverio Lifrieri and Angelina (DeRose) Lifrieri, both of Lappano, Italy. She is survived by her four children, daughter Mary Curtis and her husband Jeffrey Curtis of Wilmington, MA, daughter Andrea Tarlow and her husband Eric Tarlow of Rowley, MA, son Jeffrey Halley and his wife Jill Halley of Newburyport, MA, and daughter Joanne Tremblay and her husband Warren Tremblay of Dade City, FL. Dear sister of Jennifer Ries and the late Josephine Imbrogno and Thomas Lifrieri. Grandmother of the late Evan Tremblay. Dora also leaves seven grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass Celebrating Dora's Eternal Life will be held at St. Patrick's Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham on Wednesday, September 9th at 10 am. Please go directly to church. Interment will follow at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham. Visitation will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in the name of Dora to Merrimac Valley Hospice, online at www.homehealthfoundation.org/donate or by mailing to 360 Merrimack Street, Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. For information, directions and to leave an online condolence, barilefuneral.com and for further information www.facebook.com/BarileFamilyFuneralHome Barile Family Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2020.

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Alicia Ries

September 1, 2022

My heartful condolences on the passing of Dora Halley. All I can pray for is that she is resting peacefully surrounded by those that she loved dearly who are no longer with us

Frank and Rose Pignone

September 21, 2020

With all the thankful memories of fun in so many parts of our lives in Stoneham with Community affairs. We never met a finer family full of love and goodness. Our Faith teaches us we shall 'Meet Again' and until that wonderful moment, we wish you Dora everlasting peace and love. We love and care for all of your wonderful family.. Frank and Rose Pignone and Family.

Margie Geehan

September 9, 2020

You are home now with Uncle Walter. I send my love to each of my cousins. Love, cousin Margie Geehan of Dunnellon, Florida

Mary Wagner

September 7, 2020

I will miss you and your wonderful smile.

Kim Solari

September 7, 2020

Halley Family I am so sorry for your loss. Dora was such a loving mom and so funny. I remember meeting many years ago when I attended college with Joanne. She was quick witted , and always had a smile on her face. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers to find peace at this sad time. May God Hold your Mom in his loving hands....Love to you All...


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Alicia Ries

September 8, 2020

Dear Aunt Dora: You will be greatly missed. Thank you so much for coming down to NY over the past several years to visit with your sister, Jennie. She cherished every visit & loved being with you. Jennie loved you deeply & will miss you greatly. We will love you and miss you always. Love, Alicia

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10:00 a.m.

Saint Patrick Church

71 Central Street, Stoneham, MA 02180

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9

Interment

Lindenwood Cemetery

Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, MA 02180

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482 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180

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