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Margaret O'Donnell Obituary

In Dorchester, formerly of Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland, April 23rd. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Loving mother of Maryanne and her husband John E. Martinelli of Scituate, Teresa M. O'Donnell of Dorchester, Thomas F. Jr. and his wife Kathleen O'Donnell of Abington, and Edward G. and his wife Daisy O'Donnell of Dorchester. Daughter of the late Thomas and Annie (Rynne) Queally. Sister of Timothy Queally of Dorchester, Joseph Queally of Milton, and the late Mary A. Meade, John, Michael, James, Martin, Patrick, and Christopher Queally. Devoted grandmother of Thomas W. Gately and Patrick A. O'Donnell. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home, 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.) DORCHESTER, Sunday 2-6 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Ann Church, Monday morning at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Ann's Youth Ministry, 243 Neponset Ave., Dorchester, MA 02122. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. For directions and messages of condolence, www.oconnorandson.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2008.

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mary rudder

May 5, 2008

Dear Maryanne,
Harvard Kent K2 teachers would like to express their condolences to you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of great loss and sorrow.

Anne and Dave Martinelli

April 30, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.

Raimo Liias

April 28, 2008

Sorry for the loss of an important person in your family.

Lu and Al Wills-bocholtz

April 27, 2008

Margaret was loved by Al and myself.She was one lovely lady and a very generous person.Our deepest sympathy to all.

Mary Lou Snow

April 26, 2008

Dear MaryAnne, Tom, Theresa, Eddy and families,

I was sorry to hear about your mom.
I will always remember her as a good neighbor with beautiful eyes and perky spirit who loved gardening and flowers just as much as I do.
You are all a testimony to what a great mother she was!

She will be missed. My mom and I will remember her in our thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,

Emily Snow and Mary Lou Snow-Vlacancich

Joe Finnegan

April 26, 2008

Joe, I was sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Hildi and I will remember her in our prayers.

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