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Ann Cain Obituary

CAIN, Ann T. (Walsh) Age 99 years, a long time resident of Wilmington, died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 23, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Representative Fred F. Cain, devoted mother of Ethel F. Butters & her husband Robert, Fred D. Cain & his wife Maryann, James K. Cain & Barbara Bonifilo, Cathy B. Burke & her husband Paul all of Wilmington, Robert J. Cain & his wife Harriett of Pompano Beach, FL, Nancy Burke of Stoneham, and George M. Cain & his wife Susan of Connecticut, Ann was the loving grandmother of 31 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Cherished daughter of the late David and Anna (Colman) Walsh, Ann was the last of six siblings and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington on Thursday, May 26th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 126 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington at 10:00 a.m. Interment Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Visiting hours Wednesday, May 25th from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Ann's name may be made to Local Heroes, Inc., P. O. Box 536, Wilmington, MA 01887. Nichols Funeral Home, Inc. 978-658-4744 www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 23 to May 24, 2011.

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Julie (Cain) Kronenwett

May 25, 2011

So many memories of special times with Nana - the family vacations to her home in Florida, our first introduction to Disney World and all the sleepovers and visits to her Wakefield home. I will always remember trying on all the fancy high-heeled slippers! Rest in peace Nana. Thinking of your reunion with Grampie.

Bill Blackden

May 24, 2011

Bob and family, my sincerest sympathies on your loss

Nancy (Liberacki) Jensen

May 24, 2011

Tricia,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Nana. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of the family.

Bobby and Mary Cain

May 24, 2011

I remember when we were up at Auntie Nancy camp for a family reunion, and Bobby and I were talking with Nana ,and there were a alot of kids running around having fun, and Nana looked up at Bobby and said "Can you believe I started all this " and she sat there just taking it all in and loveing every minute, Bobby will miss his weekly calls to you, rest in peace Nana, till we meet again love ya, Bobby,Mary,Amy,Kristen

Kathleen Dawe&Family

May 24, 2011

Nana, may you have a wonderful reunion with Gramp. You will always remain in our hearts, and your legacy of love lives on with all of us. Rest in everlasting peace. All our Love, Kathie & Greg Dawe, Carolyn & Stephen, and 3 of your great-great grandchildren, Alexis Rae Parsons, and Dominic & Anthony Menkello.

Tricia (Cain) Johnson

May 24, 2011

I will always remember Nana as both elegant and funny. She hosted some really fun sleepovers growing up. We had a lot of laughs over the years at the lake and vacationing in Florida. It is heartwarming to know she is at peace with grampie, the love of her life.

May 24, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very difficult. I will always remember Auntie Anna and her being the captain of the Annie C.
I have so many wonderful memories of summers at the lake and a very special memory of visiting with Auntie Anna and Uncle Fred many years ago Florida. If you need anything please let me know.
Love, Mary (Cain) Tripi

Meghan Burke

May 24, 2011

Rest in Peace Nana Cain... Love you always...

May 24, 2011

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