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Marc Olson Obituary

OLSON, Marc Anglin 64, of Rochester, formerly of Newton, died September 12, 2011. Loving husband of 40 years to Susan J. (Raleigh) Olson, father of Kristen A. Flores and her husband Nelson P. and Kerry L. Hawkins and her husband Robert M., all of Charlestown, MA. All are welcome to celebrate his life at his Funeral Mass on Thursday at 9 AM in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. Visiting hours are omitted and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Gifts To Give, 21 Cove St., New Bedford, MA 02744 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For directions and guestbook,pleasevisit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2011.

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Jim and Jacqui Burnett

October 3, 2011

Dear Sue, Jim and I are so saddened to learn of your loss. Marc was a wonderful man and the patriarch of an amazing family. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls at this difficult time. All our Love, Jim and Jacqui Burnett

paula gilbert

September 15, 2011

Dear Susan: How stunned we were to hear of Marc's passing. We have missed you in the neighborhood and this news is a real surprise and shock. We send you and your girls our love at this very sad time. Paula and Ralph Gilbert,

Leslie & Alan Baribeault

September 15, 2011

Susan, we are so sorry to hear of Marc's passing. Alan was just talking with him a couple of weeks ago, and it was a shock. We were remembering the day we spent with you, Marc and Jim Ayers so many years ago. Our thoughts are with you as you find your way thru this difficult time.

Steffi and Charlie Peck

September 13, 2011

Susan,
Charlie and I are so terribly sad to know that Mark has passed away. You and your girls must know that the loving memories you share with each other will help you cope with your loss. With deepest sympathy and love to you and yours.

September 13, 2011

Susan,
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Ken and Debby Bell

September 13, 2011

Our thought are you...sometimes it's the little things that help us cope with loss, a passing memory, a kindness that meant so much. These help sustain us as we wander through new feelings until we find our reserves of hope and strenght within. Butch and Nancy Hawkins

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