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Joseph Chisholm Obituary

Of Pelham, NH, formerly of Billerica, Nov. 17, beloved husband of Joan (Batchelor) Chisholm. Father of Christopher Chisholm of CT, Colin Chisholm of Billerica, Peter Chisholm of Pepperell, Jonathan Chisholm of Lowell, Paul Chisholm of Westford, Matthew Chisholm of Nashua, Rodney Chisholm of NY, Jane Beane of Pelham, Christine Chisholm of Tyngsboro and Veronica Pallas of VT. Brother of Madeline Petrucci of Wakefield. Also survived by 21 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday at the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., BILLERICA from 3-7 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at St. Patrick Church, 12 Main St., Pelham at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, P.O. Box 7068, Merrifield, VA 22116 or the Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Rd., Merrimack, NH 03054. Mr. Chisholm served in the Army during WW II.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 19, 2007.

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Zachary Peters

December 10, 2007

Christine and family,

Sorry about your loss, my love and condolences to all. Remember the laughter, smiles, tell stories, and he will live on forever.

Zach, Mary & Ben

Thomas Plant

November 29, 2007

Dear Christine and Family:

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your father. Please except my condolences and sympathy.

Pamela Kenney

November 27, 2007

Paul,Rodney and family,
I was sorry to here about the loss of you're Father,it is always a little bit harder when it 's around the Holiday season.Although I didn't know him well I know you will all miss him dearly.My thoughts are with you at this time.
Pam Kenney

Mike Casey

November 21, 2007

Mr. Chisholm,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your sevice and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Paul Timmins

November 21, 2007

Mrs Chisholm and Children: I was sorry to hear of the loss of your husband , and father. As a neighbor for many years .I have fond memories of childhood past and going across the street for eyeglasses from Dr. Chisholm. On behalf of the Timmins Family , please accept our condolances.

Marie Chisholm

November 20, 2007

I will always remember him fondly, especially his laughter. When he would laugh and bring tears to his eyes. He is already missed.

Carole (Deeney) Redden

November 20, 2007

Dear Mrs Chisholm & Family,
So sorry to hear of Dr Chisholm passing. I remember so many good times our families had together.Those were the days of large families. And of course Mr Chisholm was one doctor nobody minded going to see.
My thoughts are with you all.

Stephen and Brenda Finn

November 20, 2007

Our deepest sympathies to the Chisholm family. Always keep him in your heart.

The Prato Family

November 19, 2007

Chris, Veronica, and family... our deepest sympathies

Doug and Connie Stein

November 19, 2007

Our deepest sympathy, our thoughts are with you.

Scott & Liz Hume

November 19, 2007

Sending the Chisholm Family our deepest heartfelt sympathies

Jack & Jan Provencal

November 19, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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