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Francis E. "Gus" Makie

Francis Makie Obituary

Of Allston, August 9, 2008, Age 79. Loving Husband of Marie (Ferranti) Makie. Devoted father of Debbie Canavan and her husband Joseph cf S. Boston, Diana Makie of Brighton, Frank Makie and his fiancee Kim McNally of Hampstead, NH, Marlene Kechris and her husband Evangelos of S. Boston, Karin Reynolds and her husband Ed of Tustin, CA, John Makie and his wife Joan of Mansfield and Jean Makie of Potomac, MD. Cherished grandfather of 13. Brother of Robert Makie and his wife Eleanor of Peabody, and the late John, Ina, Aileen and Ellen Makie. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Lehman & Reen Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave., BRIGHTON, on Wednesday, August 13th at 9 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony Church, 43 Holton St., Allston at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8 P.M. Interment at the Gardens at Gethsemane, 670 Baker St., Boston. Donations may be made in Francis' memory to: Mass. General Cancer Research, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114. Late U.S. Army WW II Veteran. Funeral Home Handicapped accessible. For directions and guest book please visit www.lehman reen.com Lehman & Reen Funeral Home Brighton 617-782-1000

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 11, 2008.

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Linda Shaughnessy (O'Loughlin)

August 28, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. Gus was one of my father's closest friends and I have fond memories of the two of them taking us kids to various different outings. I remember him as a fine, caring man.

Kathleen Welsh

August 16, 2008

My sympathies and prayers to you and your family, Frank.

Jyothi Krishnan

August 12, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Christiana Samoh

August 12, 2008

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

Richie MacLean

August 12, 2008

To all the Makie family,
I have many fond childhood memories of Gus. His family lived above ours on
Riverdale St. during the late 1930,s
May he rest in peace and may eternal
light shine upon him

Ann, Kevin and JJ Hoarty

August 11, 2008

John, Joan, Daniel and Kevin: We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Celia Hayes

August 11, 2008

Dearest Jean, Noah, and Hannah: Our love and condolences to you and to the entire Makie family. Celia, Grant, Conor, Maggie and Elena

MILLIE FINN

August 11, 2008

GUS I HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN PART OF YOUR FAMILY YOU AS WELL YOUR WHOLE FAMILY HAVE BEEN WONDEFUL TO ME AND MY SON JIM I WILLL ALWAYS KEEP YOU CLOSE AS ONE OF MY ANGELS I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY HEART

Ronnee Patterson

August 11, 2008

John, Joan and all the Makies.
Bill and I are so sorry to hear about Gus. He was such a nice guy. Cherish all you memories.

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