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CLAIRE O'MALLEY Obituary

O'MALLEY, Claire A. (Connery) Of Dedham, formerly of Jamaica Plain, 91, at home surrounded by her loving family on May 11, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Austin J. O'Malley. Loving mother of Maryann Murray (Peter) of Yarmouth Port, Kathleen P. O'Malley of West Hyannis Port, Maggie O'Malley of Norwood, and Joseph O'Malley (Meme) of West Newton. Best Grammy ever to Matthew Murray, Liana Testa (Derrick), Owen O'Malley, and predeceased by her precious grandson, Emmett J. O'Malley. Proud great-grandmother of Grayson Joseph Testa. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Longtime parishioner and sacristan of St. Mary's in Dedham, member of Sodality, Dedham Catholic Women's Club, and volunteer at Dedham Food Pantry. A private Funeral Service will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, DEDHAM, followed by a private burial in Milton Cemetery. Donations in memory of Claire, may be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Dedham, MA, or St. Jude Children's' Hospital. Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from May 12 to May 13, 2020.

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May 15, 2020

She made the best chocolate chip cookies.

Judy Fiola

May 14, 2020

As someone who grew up in Dedham just down the street, it is sad to hear of Mrs. O'Malley's passing. It is a great loss of a really nice neighbor. My heart goes out to her family.

May 12, 2020

To the (Connery ) O Malley Family... The Matthews Family were Blessed to be neighbors.for many years... We send our thoughts and prayers to your family at this most difficult time Sincerely yours, Maridith Edward Jr and Gertrude Matthews 20 Calvin Road Jamaica Plain

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