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1924

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2017

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Bedford, Massachusetts

MARTHA MCALISTER Obituary

McALISTER, Martha "Marty" (Sebree) Of Bedford, formerly of Melbourne, FL, Nov. 17. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Lt. Gen. (Ret) Robert C. McAlister. Cherished mother of Polly and her husband Larry Herz of Bedford, Mary Smith of Bethesda, MD, Bob McAlister and his wife Vickie of Naperville, IL, Ed McAlister and his wife Cynthia of Orland Park, IL and Sam McAlister of Deland, FL. Devoted grandmother of Rachel and her husband Jeff, Alex and his wife Hana, Emily and her husband Ryan, Speight, Carl, Rob, and Anthony. Dear sister of Pauline Olow and Elizabeth Brennan of Carmel, CA. Loved and missed by numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces. Visitation at the Bedford Funeral Home, 167 Great Rd., BEDFORD, on Sun., Dec. 3, from 3:00-5:00 PM. Funeral Mass at St. Michael Church, 90 Concord Rd., Bedford, on Mon., Dec. 4, at 9:00 AM. Burial at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations can be made in memory of Marty to Duvall Homes, P.O. Box 220036, Glenwood, FL 32722. For obituary visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2017.

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December 1, 2017

May the God of all comfort be with the family and friends.

CW

November 28, 2017

May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.

Martha

November 26, 2017

I am truly sorry for you loss. My condolences go out to the family and friends of Martha. May you find comfort in the words found in 2 Thessalonians 3:16 and be assured that God will give you the strength to endure this difficult time.

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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bedford Funeral Home - Bedford

167 Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730

Dec

4

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9:00 a.m.

St. Michael Church

90 Concord Rd., Bedford, MA

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