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Jacqueline Platt Obituary

Of Lancaster, formerly of Watertown, March 11. Beloved wife of the late Alanson Platt. Mother of Gretchen Allmond, Virginia Beach, VA, Roslyn Sliwa, Lancaster, MA, Lance Platt of Westminister, MA, Jason Platt of Westboro, MA, a sister Sandra Clermont of Alexandria, VA, another sister Joan Coffin of Nantucket, MA predeceased her, 8 grandchildren, 9 nieces. She graduated from Northeastern University with a master's degree in Counseling in 1972. She was employed at Northeastern University Burlington Campus and served as a Freshmen Advisor and Assistant Dean until her retirement. Memorial Service Saturday, March 16 at 2:30 PM in Evangelical Congregational Church, 793 Main Street, Lancaster, MA. Directed by James E. Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 149 Water St., CLINTON, MA. In lieu of flowers, make donation to donor's choice.

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Published by Boston Globe on Mar. 14, 2002.

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