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ELEANOR MULHERN Obituary

MULHERN, Eleanor M. (O'Neil) Longtime resident of Needham, formerly of Newton, passed away on May 20, 2021. Devoted mother of Ellen Mulhern of Dedham, Joseph "Jay" Mulhern of FL, Leslie Ingram of Somerville, Elizabeth Mahon of FL, Pamela Mulhern of Newton, and the late Richard Mulhern. Loving grandmother of Terrence Mulhern, Kendra Mahon, Luke Ingram and Hannah Ingram. Great-grandmother of Emmett Ernst. Sister of Joanne Collins, Ruth Kenney, and Bennet R. O'Neil, Jr. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Eleanor was a graduate of Regis College. She then obtained her Master's degree at Villa Schifanoia in Florence, Italy. Eleanor enjoyed teaching art for many years. Visiting Hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Wednesday, May 26th from 4-7pm. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Thursday, May 27th at 10am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, Needham at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private. For directions and online guestbook, gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781 444 0687

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Published by Boston Globe from May 22 to May 23, 2021.

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May 24, 2021

My dear friend, Ellie, may you rest in the peace you so richly deserve. My
life is richer for having had you in it.
Sincere condolences to Ruth, Joanne, Bennett and Ellen, Leslie, Jay, Pam and Elizabeth.
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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

May

27

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St. Joseph Church

Needham, MA

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1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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