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Mary Kearns Obituary

Of West Roxbury formerly of Needham November 15. Beloved wife of the late Francis T. Kearns, Jr. Loving mother of Regina E. Beaudry & her husband Wayne of Sierra Vista, AZ, Louise M. Cataldo & her husband Christopher of Walpole, Ellen M. Fern and her husband Thomas of West Roxbury, Theresa A. Leonelli and her husband Paul of Waltham. Grandmother of Gayle K. Cataldo, Meghan M. Beaudry and Paul G. Leonelli. Sister of the late Eleanor Cronin, Margaret Blouin & John Cronin. Cousin of Alice Cassidy of Watertown and Julia Driscoll of Cambridge. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., (Exit 19B off Rte 128) NEEDHAM, Friday at 9AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Joseph's Church, Needham at 10AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 & 7-9PM. Interment Saint Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Mary's memory to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts St., Suite 450, Newton, MA 02458. Late retired registered nurse & graduate of Saint Margaret's Nursing School. Parking area adjacent to funeral home. For directions & guestbook go to:www.gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2004.

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Anne Whalen/Lurvey

December 14, 2004

I am sorry to here of Aunt Marys passing she will be in our prayers.

Donna Lurvey

December 13, 2004

I am sad, very sad to hear of the passing of Aunt Mary.. Although we have not been in touch for many years I too will always remember and cherish the family gatherings we had with my cousins, uncles and aunts.



My thoughts are with all of you that loved her and miss dearly.



Donna Lurvey

suzanne lurvey

December 12, 2004

I am so sorry to hear of Aunty Marys' passing. She was so gracious, and was always smiling that beautiful smile, I also remember all the cookouts at that beautiful house and hanging out with all my aunts and uncles and all my cousins they were such great and happy times I will always cherish. my thoughts and prayers are with you all. love you guys

Suzanne Lurvey....xxxxxxxxoooooooo.....

Clare Potts (Kearns)

November 22, 2004

Aunt Mary will be very much missed..My thoughts and prayers are with you all..Love Clare

Bob Lurvey

November 18, 2004

Mary was a great lady and a true friend. I have fond memories of Margie and I double dating with her and Francis when we were

young. She will be sorely missed.

JANE NADLER

November 17, 2004

MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU-



JANE

Diane Cochran (Kearns)

November 17, 2004

I have happy memories of coming to Aunt Mary's house, cooking out, hanging out with my cousins and just enjoying the good company.

Lynda Kearns

November 17, 2004

Dear Regina, Louise, Ellen, and Theresa, I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom, my Aunt. She was and always will be remembered as a wonderful, classy lady with a huge heart. You never saw her without that wonderful smile on her face. All of you are a wonderful reflection of and tribute to her.



You are all in my thoughts and prayers.



All my love, Lynda

Frances M. Kearns

November 17, 2004

I loved Mary! Mary was the kindest, loving person. I will miss seeing her at family gatherings. My deepest sympathy to her daughters, husbands and grandchildren. Love Fran

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