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HELEN DALTON Obituary

DALTON, Helen Valerie Of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester, and North Port, FL, passed away on July 9, 2023 at the age of 83. Valerie is survived by her son Bill Dalton, Jr. of Holbrook; brother of Phil (Ellen) Shea of Randolph; sister Marie Harris of South Weymouth, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Dalton; parents, Frank and Florence Shea; brother Francis W. Shea, Jr.; sister-in-law Catherine and brother-in-law James Harris. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 15th, at 10:30 AM, in St. Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Ave., Visiting Hour Prior to the Mass from 9- 10 AM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER, Lower Mills. Interment Private.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2023.

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Tommy healy

July 13, 2023

Bill and Val were friends of mine from the kc in roslindale.they were wonderful people.may they both rest in peace.

Karen McEachern

July 13, 2023

Dear Bill,
My condolences on the passing of your mom. It's one of the hardest and saddest times in our lives when our Moms die. Remember all your happy times and the love she gave you. Miss Kelly

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Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - Dorchester Lower Mills

1140 Washington Street, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

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10:30 a.m.

St. Gregory Church

2215 Dorchester Ave., MA

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