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Lucille O'Neal Obituary

79, Of Duxbury. Beloved wife of the late Frederick J. O'Neal, Jr. for forty-eight years. Loving mother of eight children and Nana to nineteen grandchildren. Tess and her late husband owned and operated Suzanne's Bakery in Pocasset and Falmouth. Her life revolved around her children and grandchildren, hosting annual family Christmas parties, summer cookouts, and many other gatherings. She is survived by three brothers, William and Arthur Handrahan of Hingham and Joseph Handrahan of Pennsylvania, along with her eight children, Frederick J. O'Neal, III and wife Lynn of Portland, Maine, Susan O'Neal-Fleming and husband Ed Fleming of Plymouth, Joseph O'Neal and wife Beth of West Yarmouth, Matthew O'Neal and wife Jane of Duxbury, Joanne Tavares and husband Richie of Sandwich, Mao Moriarty and husband Fran of Manchester Center, Vermont, Carol Cronin and husband Rob of Sandwich, Lauran Crotty and husband Steve of Boston and nineteen grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Tuesday, March 13 at Holy Family Church in Duxbury followed by a reception in the Parish Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360 or Jordan Hospital Cancer Center, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, MA 02360. Shepherd Funeral Home 781-293-6325

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Published by Boston Globe on Mar. 11, 2007.

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Nicole Vautrain

March 13, 2007

To Ricky, Susan, Joey, Matt, Joanne, Mao, Carol & Laurie: I have such find memories of my move to Duxbury at age 6 in 1966 and having all of you as neighbors. Your mom was so cool in the midst of basketball games or SPUD in the driveway, ballet, packing big lunches out of y;our huge pantry for trips in the green Land Rover out to Big Beach, checker games in the basement and listening to the Monkees or the Nutcracker Suite. I last saw her when she traveled over to ACK for a visit...I sat and talked with her while she waited for a plane...It seems like only yesterday......My sincere thoughts are with all of you at this time...

michael roberts

March 13, 2007

dear joanne,
sorry about your mother and keep the faith.enjoy your own family at this time they will give you strength.
god bless
mike roberts

Kerry Scott

March 12, 2007

Dear Rick, Susan, Joe, Matt, Joanne, Maryanne, Carol, Laurie:
I think of your Mom "Tess", "Aunt Lucille" to me, with fond memories of family gatherings in my childhood. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and your loss. May you be consoled by one another, and be assured that I, my husband and children will be praying for her and all of you.
Peace,

Ellen and all the Schmitt cousins

March 12, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Tim Carr

March 12, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Tess was a wonderful lady, and I will alwasys remember the good time at your house.

Tom and Kathy Kazanowski

March 11, 2007

Matt, Jane, and Family-
Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the passing of Tess. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Love,
Tom, Kathy,
Tommy and Michelle

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