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DORIS STAPLETON Obituary

STAPLETON, Doris M. (White) 84 years young, of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston, January 11, 2013. Beloved wife of Leo D. Stapleton. Devoted mother of Leo D. Stapleton, Jr. his wife Kathy of So. Boston, Edward J. Stapleton of TX, Garrett M. Stapleton of Weymouth, Jennifer A. Salman, her husband Scott of So. Boston, Amanda R. Sullivan, her husband Gene of Kingston, and Gail A. Stapleton. Loving daughter of the late John and Mary (Smart) White. Dear grandmother of: Jocelyn McConville, her husband Sean; Jordan Salmanowicz, Courtney Stapleton, January Stapleton, Brian Salman, Mary Kate Stapleton, Laura Stapleton, Luke Sullivan, Emily Stapleton, Hayley Sullivan, Sydney Sullivan, Leo D. Stapleton III, and Andrea Colucci. Great grandmother of Jake, Kyle McConville & Matthew Stapleton. Loving sister of Jeannette Parsons, Sandra Ferent, the late Norma Musteric, John, Paul and Robert White. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Funeral from the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Funeral Mass in St.Brigid Church at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Visiting hours Monday 3-8 PM.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 12 to Jan. 14, 2013.

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January 10, 2014

My Deepest condolences sent with Prayers and Sympathy and Love.

Mike Quigley

Jen Salman

January 9, 2014

I can't believe a year has passed. We love and miss you dearly, Mom. Thank you for the wonderful life you made for all of us.
Til we meet again ~
All my love,
xoxoxo
Jenzo

Patricia Ritz

January 31, 2013

My dearest Pops, E'wid, Leo, Garrett, Jen and Amanda: I just leaned of Ma's passing today and want to extend my deep sympathy and apologize for not attending the services. The whole family will always hold a special place in my heart and life. Doris will be missed. Love to you all!

Rick and Maureen Hartnett

January 19, 2013

We wish to send our deepest sympathies to the Stapleton Family on the loss of their wonderful wife, mom, and grandmother. We will keep her in our thoughts and prayers.

January 18, 2013

Commissioner, Leo....and entire family... Sad to hear of her suffering
May her love be a your strength and ease your sorrow.
Lt. Hector Medal (BFD ret.)
a.k.a. DIEGO

Donna & Paul Musteric

January 18, 2013

Our sincere and deepest condolences to the Stapleton family on the loss of your Mom and my Aunt. The memories we have will last forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this difficult time.

tom/pat marsters

January 17, 2013

So sorry the loss of your wife/mother
sorry we couldnt attend as we were away...tom/pat marsters retired bfd eng 2

Marie Kavanaugh

January 17, 2013

Leo,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Doris was a special person and will be sorely missed by all of you and her many friends.
Marie

Michael Quigley

January 17, 2013

My sincere and deepest condolences to the whole Stapleton family on the loss of your Mom. I could always see by the way the family was raised that she was an incredible woman. Leo, if there is anything I can do, just say the word.

Mike Quigley

Susan Gilmore

January 15, 2013

Dear Kathy and Leo,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you come to terms with your loss. May God Bless You and Yours.

Sincerely,
Susan Gilmore
John Hancock

Tom Nolan

January 14, 2013

Chief Stapleton and family,
It is with deep sorrow to learn of your loss.My family thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Captain Tom Nolan
Saugus fire

Kevin Coyne

January 14, 2013

With deepest sympathies to the Stapleton Family.
Kevin & Barbara Coyne

January 14, 2013

Hello Leo and family,
Just found out about Doris today. She was truly a fantastic lady. We had some good times with you guys, our northern family. I (Brenda) will never forget her telling me that she would be glad to be my mother...wow, wouldn't that have been a grand thing. We know that she will be missed, but someday there will be a glad reunion day. May God bless each and every one of you and know especially Leo you are in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts. We will always love you guys.
Lee & Brenda Wilkerson
15 Cherokee Terrace
Cedartown, Georgia 30125

Jim Cosgrove

January 14, 2013

Dear Leo & Family,
I am very sorry for your loss you will be in my prayers.
With Sympathy
Jim Cosgrove

Chief Nick Russo, ret.

January 14, 2013

Leo, my deepest sympathies to you & your family on your loss of such a wonderful lady.

January 14, 2013

Dear Papa, Garrett, Leo, Edward, Amanda and Jenny and all Ma's sweet grandbabies,
May you all find comfort in the memories you share and know that Doris is now free and happy watching over you all. As difficult as it is to let go, it is far more difficult to see the ones we love suffer. Doris suffered far to long and is finally at peace. God Bless you all. Love, Linda Sartori (LaCivita) Remember Ma's laugh and see her smile and that will help you through.

Kevin Duffley

January 14, 2013

God bless her,and her family

January 14, 2013

Leo and family

May your memories comfort you at this difficult time.

Liz Loftus McAuliffe

Paul Strobis

January 14, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stapleton family. So sorry for your loss.

Ellen Bradley

January 14, 2013

Garrett, Gail, Court, Jan, and extended Stapleton fam, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Gram. May you find comfort in your memories and in her peace.

Mike Molisse

January 13, 2013

MY sincere condolences to the Stapleton Family at this difficult time Sincerely , Mike Molisse

Joyce M. Johnson

January 13, 2013

Aunt Doris rest in peace? you are my bright and shining star in heaven. ?

T. S.

January 13, 2013

Ma you will be missed.

norma stewart

January 13, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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