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Joan Breen Obituary

Of Reading, formerly of Woburn Sept. 21, 2005. Beloved wife of John P. Breen, devoted mother of John "Jay" P. Breen III and his wife Megan of Methuen and Jeffrey M. Breen of Waltham, loving grandmother of Mackenzie and Camden Breen, cherished sister of Barbara A. Donovan and her husband Leo of Woburn and Aunt of Kristen Stachowski, Justin Donovan; Christian, David and Brian Rocheleau; Colin Breen and Carrie Tiborczsceghy. Funeral from the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (cnr of Woburn St.) READING Sat., September 24 at 8am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading at 9 am. Relatives & friends invited to attend. Funeral Home Visiting Hours Fri. 2-4, 7-9. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Joan's memory to Iron Overload Diseases Assoc., 433 Westwind Dr., North Palm Beach, FL 33408. For info, directions and register book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhom.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2005.

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Betsy (McDonough) Lamb

September 23, 2005

I am so sorry . . .

Edison & Marilyn Forbes

September 23, 2005

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss and be comforted by knowing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Sincerely, Ed & Marilyn

Kathy and Barry Jones

September 22, 2005

To John,Jay, and Jeffrey:

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Joan. She was a wonderful friend and a great neighbor. Much love and prayers to you all.

Lynette (Geoffrion) De Innocentis

September 22, 2005

Sending prayers for comfort and peace for the family during this time. She was a lovely woman, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Aileen Griffith

September 22, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. Joan was the first person I met at Bingham and we have been friends ever since. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Aileen Griffith

Alician/Lissy Quinlan

September 22, 2005

My heart goes out to the Breen Family and their friends.

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Coleman

September 22, 2005

Judie and I are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Donna Brady

September 22, 2005

TO the Breen Family. I am saddened as you are and will miss our dear friend, Joan. It was a pleasure to be her co-worker at Bingham. Love to all, Donna Brady

Kristen Stachowski

September 22, 2005

Dear Uncle John, Jay and Jeff:



Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. She is now a beautiful angel that will look over all of you and guide you. She will be forever in my heart and will be deeply missed. I love you all.



Love, Kristen, Rich, Kevin, Austin & Brett Stachowski

Irene and Joe Simas

September 22, 2005

Oh Barbara. :-(



Sorry to have heard of the loss of your dearest friend, your Sister Joan. I can not imagine.



Prayers are with you all... today and in the difficult days ahead.



Peace to you and your family.

Gary, Elaine, Beth, Becca Nethercote

September 22, 2005

We want to express our deepest sympathy to John on the loss of his wife and to Jay and Jeff on the loss of their mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this most difficult time.

John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II

September 22, 2005

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

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