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MARY LOU COHANE

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MARY COHANE Obituary

COHANE, Mary Lou Of Melrose, died on October 8, 2025, at the age of 88. She is survived by her loving daughter, Nicole Creteau; and sister-in-law, Kathleen Cohane. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Sarah (Wilkinson) Cohane; and her brother, William Cohane. A Funeral Service will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE, at 10:00 AM, on October 20, 2025. Burial to follow the Service at Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem. For directions, please visit gatelyfh.com Gately Funeral Home 781-665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17, 2025.

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Eve Fishbein

October 18, 2025

Condolences on the death of Mary Lou. She was a long-time and much-liked employee of State Street.

Catherine Cohane

October 17, 2025

George was proud of Marylou one of the nicest cousins he had. Caught the bouquet at our wedding 1967. A beautiful lady. Rest in peace

Connie OConnor

October 15, 2025

One of the nicest ladies I ever met. RIP Mary Lou

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