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Barbara Griffin Obituary

Of Wellesley, formerly of North Andover, Sept. 25. Age 55. Beloved wife of Luke A. Griffin Sr. for 35 years. Loving mother of Stephen H. Griffin & his wife Julie of Scottsdale, AZ, Luke A. Griffin Jr. of Portland, OR, James E. Griffin of Los Angeles, CA, Amy H. & Allison M. Griffin both of Wellesley, Daughter of Muriel V. (Rourke) Johnson of North Andover, & the late Harry W. Johnson. Sister of Ronald Johnson, Stephen Johnson & his wife Raquel & Audrey Meikle & her husband Robert all of North Andover, Daughter in law of Stephen & Helen Griffin of Wellesley, Also survived by several nieces, nephews, & cousins. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rte. 16) WELLESLEY, Saturday at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Paul Church, Wellesley at 11 a.m. Relatives & friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 3-8. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Barbara's memory to Dr. David C. Fisher, Lymphoma Fund, C/O Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston 02115. Graduate Salem State College 1973, Masters in English from Northeastern University 1976. Former school teacher active in the Wellesley community & enjoyed sewing, & arts & crafts. Lector & Eucharistic Minister at St. Pauls Church, Wellesley. For directions & guestbook www.gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley, 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 26 to Sep. 28, 2007.

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Meghan Pochebit

September 28, 2007

James,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My heart goes out to you and your family during such a difficult time. You'll be in my thoughts & prayers...

Lots of Love,
Meghan

Barbara Chappell

September 28, 2007

Luke

I am so sorry to hear about Barbara but I know she is at peace now and pain free. Our thoughts and prayers are with all.

Barbara & Harold Chappell

Debi Moore

September 27, 2007

Luke,
We are sorry to hear of your loss of your wife Barbara. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
George & Debi Moore (HH)

Lin Roark

September 26, 2007

Luke,
I am so glad to have had the great fortune to have met Barbara and been her friend although for a short period of time. It wasn't near long enough. I'm so glad that you all got to see one another and discuss the "old days". I will never forget our walk that night that Barbara so bravely drove into the city just to meet with us and spend a little more time together. I will always remember how we were able to talk as if we had been friends for years. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. Sincerely, Lin and Jim Roark

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