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STRUCK, Ida A. (Calnan) Of Millis, and formerly of Medway, passed away peacefully, late in the evening of Saturday, October 22, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was 93 years old. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward P. Kerwin, Sr., for 45 years, until his passing in 1994; the daughter of the late John W. and Daisy D. (Halliwell) Calnan, of Medway. Also, Ida was sadly predeceased by her second beloved husband, Charles W. Struck, in 2016. Ida was the devoted mother of Kate Opanasets, of Laconia NH, the late Edward P. Kerwin, Jr, Joseph M. Kerwin and his wife Deborah, of Maine, Patricia A. Cohen and her husband Rafael, of Colchester CT, Susan M. Lynch and husband Lincoln, of Norton MA, John W. Kerwin and wife Sherry, of NH. She was also devoted to her stepchildren, Joni M. Gray and husband Richard, of NJ, Elaine Simkovitch and husband Martin, of PA, Karen Strinka and husband Donald, of FL and Alice Jannini and husband Anthony, of NJ. She was the proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many, many children. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, 151 Village St., Medway, MA 02053, on Saturday, October 29, 2022, 11:30 AM, followed by burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis. Visiting Hours will precede Mass at Roberts Mitchell Caruso Funeral Home, 90 Curve St., MILLIS, MA 02054, Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ida's name may be made to: Millis Fire Dept., Gift Fund, 855 Main St., Millis, MA 02054, Millis Police Assn., 1003 Main St., Millis, MA 023054, or Bethany Health Care Center/Advancement Dept., 97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01702

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2022.

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Loni and Josh Cohen

October 20, 2024

Dear Patty , Raf and all of Ida´s family. Remembering a beautiful lady with the most beautiful smile. May all of the memories of your mother be a blessing . With love,
Loni and Josh Cohen

Sharon and Tom Rezzuti

October 31, 2022

Dearest Kate and Family,
So very sorry for the loss of your lovely mom. She was a beautiful person and I am sure the wonderful memories of her will help sustain you during your time of grieving. All our love and sympathy. Tom and Sharon Rezzuti

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Bert Tyska

October 27, 2022

Patty & family - sending my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom.
Love,
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Christine

October 27, 2022

Ida. I will always remember you on St. Patrick's Day. You enjoyed the parade so much. I havd such fond memories.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Roberts Mitchell Caruso Funeral Home - Millis Chapel

90 Curve Street, Millis, MA 02054

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29

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

St. Joseph's Church

151 Village St., Medway, MA

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Roberts Mitchell Caruso Funeral Home - Millis Chapel

90 Curve Street, Millis, MA 02054

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