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Doris Locke Obituary

Of Dedham, formerly of Roslindale, July 12, 2006. Beloved wife of Gerard V. Locke and the late Lt. John R. Long U.S.C.G. Devoted mother of Kimberly Dunham & her husband Dennis of Hudson, Jennifer Root & her husband Donald of Easton and Beth Pindel & her husband Brad of Millis. Loving grandmother of Emma, Andrew & Jonathan Root and Cole Pindel. Dear sister of Diane Robyn of Roslindale and Leigh Hardy of Dedham. Devoted daughter of the late Warren A. Hardy Jr. & Doris R. (Stevenson) Hardy. She also leaves many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass will be held in the Holy Name Church, West Roxbury on Monday evening at 6:30 PM. Visiting hours at the P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY on Sunday from 3-8 PM. Late pediatric receptionist for Harvard Vanguard -Wellesley Practice and former employee of the Faxon-Devine Co. of Westwood. Remembrances, in her memory may be made to the Monastery of St. Clare, 920 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Tuesday at 1 PM. For directions & guestbook, please visit pemurrayfuneral.com. P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury (617) 325-2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 15 to Jul. 16, 2006.

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Rodney Young

August 14, 2006

Kimberly,



You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.



Semper Paratus,

Christopher Wood (Woody USCG)

August 1, 2006

Dear Kim and Family, I was very saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom. Please accept my condolences on behalf of the entire USCGC Chase Vietnam crew, LT John Long's shipmates.

Susan Helvitz Peluso

July 17, 2006

Jerry and Family

So very sorry to hear of Doris's passing. We send our deepest symphony. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michele Michaud

July 17, 2006

My thougths and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Neil Sullivan

July 17, 2006

You have our deepest sympathies. Doris will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.

Paula

July 17, 2006

My deepest sympathies are with you all. God bless.

Edna McGowan

July 16, 2006

Doris was a very special woman - a wonderful wife, a loving mother, the best grandmother and a very dear friend. Even when sick she was more concerned about the happiness of others than her illness. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Doris and her family.

Rita Dorsheimer

July 16, 2006

The Dorsheimer family sends their deepest condolences.

Evelyn - Rita - Dave

Mike Flynn

July 15, 2006

My deepest sympathy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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