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Bernard Orr Obituary

ORR, Bernard P. Of Billerica formerly of Medford, November 11, 2008, age 79. Born and raised in Moville, County Donegal, Ireland. Resident of USA since 1956. Beloved husband for 45 years of Eda "Edie" (Venti) Orr. Loving father of Brian D. Orr of VT, Louisa M. Orr of Billerica, Bridget P. Orr of Quincy and Paul M. Orr and his wife, Aliza M. Lamdan, of Acton. Dear grandfather of Benjamin and Samara of Acton. Brother of John of South Africa, Michael of Ireland, Maureen Yoeman of Arizona, Daniel of NH, Sheila of Spain, Rosina Cullinane of Melrose, Dympna of Medford and the late Una and M. Josephine Kerr. Son of the late Daniel and Bridget (Kane) Orr. Funeral from the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd. (Rt. 3A), Billerica, Mon., Nov. 17, at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Theresa's Church, Billerica at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours, Sunday, 2-6 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in Bernie's name to D.E.A.F., Inc., 215 Brighton Ave., Allston, MA 02134. Interment, Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 15, 2008.

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Colleen Orr

March 2, 2009

In memory of an Uncle I only met once, and I would love to have known better. My condolences to all the family.

bernice mcmillan

November 15, 2008

Dan, sorry. Bernice

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