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MARGARET SULLIVAN Obituary

SULLIVAN, Margaret A. (Miller) Formerly of Needham, March 29, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert F. Sullivan. Devoted mother of William J. Sullivan and his wife Susan of Franklin and Ann M. Sullivan of Canton. Sister of the late Eleanor DeLuca and Virginia Hankinson. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, Saturday, Apr. 2 at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bartholomew's Church, Needham at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home Friday, Apr. 1 from 4-7pm. Interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne on Monday, Apr. 4. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Margaret's memory to the Hellenic Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 601 Sherman St., Canton, MA 02021. Online guestbook and directions at gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 29 to Apr. 1, 2016.

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Amanda Goldstein

April 2, 2016

The world lost a wonderful woman. Rita was so full of love. She is certainly missed.

March 30, 2016

Rita was a beautiful and loving person, whose delightful company we often enjoyed. She will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to Ann and her family.

Paul and Caroline White

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Apr

1

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Apr

2

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Apr

2

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Bartholomew's Church

Needham, MA

Apr

4

Interment

Massachusetts National Cemetery

Bourne, MA

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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