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Kate O'Connor Obituary

O'CONNOR, Kate (Joyce) Of Dedham, formerly of Carraroe, County Galway, Ireland, May 20, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Edmund O'Connor. Devoted mother of Dennis O'Connor and his wife Susan of Braintree, Mary O'Connor Boles and her husband Robert of Bellingham, Catherine Andrews of Dedham, and the late B.T.F.N. Edmund O'Connor Jr., U.S. Navy. Grandmother of Kevin, Bridget and Kate Boles, and Michelle Andrews. Stepgrandmother of Stephanie and Vincent Ciardi. Sister of Winnie O'Loughlin and Nora McDonough both of Galway, Ireland. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons, Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Wednesday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from May 22 to May 24, 2010.

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Susan Warner Sullivan

May 29, 2010

Dear O'Connor family,
"Catherine" will always hold a special place in our hearts. She was a woman of courage and strength and much loved by our entire family. Our mothers give us the tools we need to go on with out them. May your good memories soon outweigh the sadness you feel right now.

May 24, 2010

Dear Cathy and Michelle,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very difficult time.
-Frank and Lisa Ingemi

Tracey Marshall

May 24, 2010

Dear Cathy and Michelle,
You have my deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother and grandmother, and please know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time.

Janis McGonagle

May 24, 2010

Dearest Cathy and Michelle,
So very sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. May wonderful memories comfort you in your time of grief. She made you both special ladies :)) Love, Janis

Marla Smith

May 24, 2010

Cathy & Family:
When a person has fought so long and so hard as you mother, this verse is appropriate and comforting -- from 2 Timothy 4:7 -- "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his appearing."

Her spirit has been freed and her strength will hold you up and protect you. May you find peace in the days to come my friend.

Gayle Capone

May 24, 2010

Cathy,

So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was the sweetest person I ever met. Please let me know if I can do anything

robyn taylor-scott

May 24, 2010

Kevin & Bea, I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robyn Taylor-Scott

Kristine Anderson

May 22, 2010

Cathy and Family

I am sorry to hear about your mom. You are in my prayers.

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