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Clare Willard Obituary

In Derry, NH, formerly of Dorchester, October 9, 2003. Beloved wife of Robert W. Loving mother of Catherine A. Flaherty, Jean M. Willard, both of NH and the late William R. and his wife Tina M. (Richardson) Willard. Sister of Mary Thompson of Holbrook, Barbara Motley of FL, Francis Parkes of South Boston and the late Catherine E. Gundersen. Devoted grandmother of Melissa M. and Christopher M. Willard. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER Monday 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. William's Church Tuesday morning, October 14 at 9:00 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Late Member of the Miraculous Medal Assoc. Donations in her memory may be made to Eternal Word Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Rd., Irondale, AL 35210-2164. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Funeral home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2003.

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Harry R. Nasson II

October 12, 2003

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to your family.



Harry Nasson

Mary Finn

October 12, 2003

Dear Jean,



I just had to write and let you know how terribly saddened I was to hear about your Mom. Please know that I am keeping you and all of your family in my thoughts and prayers.



Mary

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