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Madeline Hamilton Obituary

HAMILTON, Madeline "Maggie" (Burns) Of Cambridge, April 17, 2011, age 60. Beloved wife of William A. Hamilton. Loving sister of Ann Tibbetts of Arlington, Bernadette Doherty of Arlington, William Burns of Quincy and the late Francis Burns and the late Mary Hamilton. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the John C. Burns & Sons Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, CAMBRIDGE, Wednesday, April 20, at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Raphael Church, Medford, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden at a later date. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2011.

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sandra degolier

April 12, 2020

Maggie always had a laugh I say our break is over she would take her hand and "just wait a minute" her minute to to 10 minutes but she didnt really care if she was late from break. We had many laughs at the phone company so sad when she left this earth.

carol van vooren

October 27, 2011

I am SO sorry I just found out last week.She was full of life,We had alot of laughs together. AGAIN I AM SO SORRY...... She will be misses greatly............

May 30, 2011

Happy Birthday Puddles!

K O'Leary

May 3, 2011

My heart goes out to you.. Maggie was a special person who always found time to stop and say hello. She will be truly missed.. (kathie Doherty O'Leary)

sandy degolier

April 22, 2011

Billy I can't believe Maggie is gone I never knew til yesterday I feel terrible. Maggie was so full of life. You r in my prayers Love Sandy

sandy degolier

April 22, 2011

Billy, we just found out yesterday can't believe it, time drifts by so fast. Maggie always had that funny laugh and smile no matter what she was doing especially at the phone company. My heart goes out to the entire family. You re in my prayers. Love SANDY

sandy degolier

April 21, 2011

eat person and we had so many laughs at the phone co. My heart goes out to u and her family.Time drifted to fast and no one seen anyone.

maureen

April 20, 2011

Dear Ann, Bernadette & Bill,
So sorry to hear about Madeline...I remeber going to the hospital to see her right after she was born...May she rest in peace with Frank and Mary..Your cousin, maureen

Mary Dangora

April 19, 2011

I remember all the great memories growing up and having you as my aunt. You will be deeply missed and I will keep you in my heart always. Rest in Peace Forever. Love you Maggie!

David Hamilton

April 19, 2011

So sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Maggie, Uncle Billy our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the family. She will definitely be missed as she is smiling down upon us all.
Love, David, Donna, Devon and Deanna

robert hamilton jr.

April 18, 2011

sorry to hear about the news uncle billy and to all the family the passing of maggie is very sorrowing..wishing you the best from myself linda and the boys love you

Ann

April 18, 2011

Maddy:
God always takes the good ones. Keep a loving watch on the rest of us. We miss you. (Medium coffee cream & sugar) Love ya..

Michael Loder

April 18, 2011

Dear Billy, Ann, Bernadette & Bill,
I was so very sorry to hear the sad news about my friend Madeline. There is not much one can say to ease your deep sense of loss just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have so may wonderful memories of Maggie when we were growing up on William Street. Maggie was loved and will be missed by many.

Sincerely,
Michael Loder, Cambridge

Michael Loder

April 18, 2011

Dear Billy, Ann, Bernadette & Bill,
I was so very sorry to hear the sad news about my friend Madeline. There is not much one can say to ease your deep sense of loss just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have so may wonderful memories of Maggie when we were growing up on William Street. Maggie was loved and will be missed by many.

Sincerely,
Michael Loder, Cambridge

Mary-Beth Amaral

April 18, 2011

Puddles,
Got your note today about my water, made me chuckle! Thinking of you and hope you're resting easy. Love ya, Minnie

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