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David Harkins Obituary

HARKINS, David F. Of Billerica, formerly of Allston, Jan. 8, husband of Gail M. (Petrowsky) Harkins. Father of David Harkins Jr. and his wife Michelle of OR, John Harkins and his wife Ansela of KY and Leanne Harkins of Billerica. Son of John Harkins of TX and Paula A. (Fitzgerald) Harkins of ME. Grandson of G. Ermynee Dougher of TX. Brother of Dean Yanarella of Rockland, Daniel Harkins of CA, Deborah FitzGerald of ME, Ronald Harkins and Rebecca, Janine and Laura of TX. Son-in-law of Frieda Petrowsky of Allston. Grandpa and Poppy to 4 grandchildren. Mr. Harkins was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Funeral Monday from the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., BILLERICA, at 8 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Church at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114

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Published by Boston Globe on Jan. 11, 2009.

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Jimmy and Helen Gibbons

January 12, 2009

Dear Gail, Dave, John and Leanne
We are very sorry to hear about David our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love from Jimmy, Helen, Danny and Katie

Nancy Niver

January 12, 2009

Gail, Dave, John & Leanne,

We are very sad to hear of your loss - know that you are in our thoughts and prayer.

Cheryl Cooper-Murphy

January 11, 2009

Gail,

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Lorraine (Arey) Jennings

January 11, 2009

Gail, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Jeannie (Peach) Caples

January 11, 2009

Gail, David, John & Leanne,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rachel Bragg

January 11, 2009

My deepest sympathies to all of the friends and family of David, you are all in my thoughts.

Andrew & Marjorie Shannon

January 11, 2009

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Harkins Family
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Andrew & Marjorie Shannon

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