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Margaret Downs Obituary

Of West Roxbury formerly of the West End suddenly December 21. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Downs. Loving mother of Robert F. Downs, Jr. and his wife Debra of Dedham, Anthony Downs and his wife Julie of West Roxbury, Margaret R. Downs of Florida. Sister of Edward D. Sawyer of Boxboro. Also survived by six grandchildren. Funeral from the P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty and Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St, WEST ROXBURY on Friday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Chapel, West Roxbury at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Margaret's memory to the charity of your choice. Late retired Telephone Operator, N.E. Telephone Co. and member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. For directions and guestbook please visit pemurrayfuneral.com P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty and Sons West Roxbury 617-325-2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 22 to Dec. 23, 2004.

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Patrick, MJ & Meaghan Howe

December 22, 2004

Ed & Bobbie



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Diane Tracey-McNulty

December 22, 2004

Julie and Anthony - I am so sorry

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