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Helen Desmond Obituary

A retired Malden Public School Teacher passed away at her home in Malden on June 4th. Beloved wife of the late William T. Desmond. Devoted mother of Marie L. Desmond, David F. Desmond, Patricia A. Desmond, Roberta F. Lynch and her husband Edward, all of Malden and William M. Desmond and his wife Judith of Omaha, NE. Loving grandmother of Holly, Eric and Natalie. Loving great grandmother of Andrew. Dear sister of Elizabeth DeMello of Falmouth & the late Irving and Gertrude Crine. Dear cousin of Loretta Larivee of Somerville. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the A.J. Breslin & Son Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., MALDEN at Medford line on Thursday June 8th at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church in Malden at 9 am. Relatives & friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Weds. from 4-8 pm. Interment in Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hallmark Health Hospice, 100 Hospital Rd, Malden, MA 02148

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 6 to Jun. 7, 2006.

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Brian McStowe

June 9, 2006

Patricia,

Chrissy and I where very sad to hear about your mothers passing. All our best to you and your family.

Matt Boris

June 8, 2006

Patricia



We are terrible sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.



Matt, Ang, Grady, and Parker Boris

Robert Gagnon

June 8, 2006

Patricia,

Michelle and I offer our sympathy and prayers to you and your family.

Rodney Gagnon

June 8, 2006

Hi Trish,



I am truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Gail Riley

June 8, 2006

Patricia,

I was sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You were a devoted daughter and your mother glowed at our holiday party. She will always be with you.

Please accept my sincerest sympathies at this time to you and your family.

Shaun & Sheryl Kieran

June 7, 2006

Patricia-



Your love and devotion to your mother has been such a wonderful part of knowing you. We grieve with you, and know that, as always, you will move through this time with dignity and grace. Our thoughts and love are with you now.



Sheryl, Shaun, Garrett, and Shana

Diane Carbone

June 7, 2006

Trish- We were so saddened to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Diane and Greg

Jim, Lyn & Justyn Raye

June 7, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

The Bond Family

June 6, 2006

Dear Roberta & Family,



Our sincerest sympathies go to you and your family at this very sad time.

Matthew McCall

June 6, 2006

Marie,



I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.



Matthew

Marla Dixon

June 6, 2006

My Dearest Marie,

There are no words that can effectively convey what it means to lose ones mother. Unless you have endured that loss, you cannot know. But be comforted in knowing that your Beloved Mother is at peace and will always live in your heart. It is not forever. At His will, you will meet again. Be Blessed!



May His strength and love be with you and your family.

Gretchen Inman

June 6, 2006

Dear Cousin - I can't stop thinking of you. Love, Gretch

Alida Poirier

June 6, 2006

Desi- I have so many fond memories of your Mom - especially our trip to Iowa and Nebraska. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Alida

Rosemary Broadbent

June 6, 2006

It doesn't matter how old we are, Marie -- this is such a hard time. I can't think of anything else that is so predictable but still feels like such a shock. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Helen DeMello-Hart

June 6, 2006

I was saddened to hear of your loss. Your mother was one of my most favorite people. She was a wonderful, amazing woman. I remember visiting when we were growing up. She always made me feel she was truly happy to see me. She was always so happy and loving. I will miss her always. My prayers and love are with you now and always.

Lucero George and Family

June 6, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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