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Mary Dutile Obituary

Of Billerica, formerly of Lowell, Dec. 28, wife of the late Ovila Edward Dutile. Mother of Christopher Dutile of Billerica and Bethann Cancellieri of Gardner. Sister of Ann Cassidy of Wakefield and Christine Moran of Chelmsford. Grandmother of Cassandra, Caitlyn and Mathew Dutile and Peter and Emma Cancellieri. Sister of the late Kevin, Thomas, and William Handley and Grace Upton. Funeral Tuesday from the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 9 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrews Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 2-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall St., 19th Fl, NYC,NY 10005. Interment in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica.

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 31, 2006.

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Susanne Robertson

January 13, 2007

To the Dutile family,
I was so sorry to learn of Mary's passing. My mother, Nora Scott, counted Mary as one of her oldest and dearest friends, having graduated from NDA with her. I have fond memories of being with them both each year att he spring alumni installation and Mass. They both so loved to go and socialize with their classmates. Mary was very special to me and she definitely was "one of a kind." I am SO sorry also that I couldn't attend any of the services as I am wintering in Florida. Mary was in a walker and insisted on attending my mother's 90th birthday celebration. My mother passed in 2005 and Mary was so kind to me during that time. I remember fondly taking her to NDA last spring. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cassandra, I'm so sorry to learn of your grandmother's death. My best all of you.

Susanne Robertson

Susanne Robertson

January 13, 2007

To the Dutile family,
My mother, Nora Scott, was one of Mary's classmates at NDA. My mother passed away in 2005 and I remember vividly taking Mary to the yearly Mass at NDA as I had taken both of them in past years. Mary was one of my mother's oldest and dearest friends. I am SO sorry that I was not in Billerica to attend the services as I am wintering in Florida. She was a wonderful lady and was special to me because of her relationship to my mother and her intense loyalty to her friends. I will miss her. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Susanne (Scott) Robertson

Albert Horst

January 2, 2007

Mary was an inspiration to us as former neighbors on Elm Street. Our sincere sympathy to Beth, Chris and your families.

The Horst family

Frances Finn

January 2, 2007

Dear Beth and Chris,

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I wish I could have attended the services....She is the last of The Greatest Generation. I loved her zest for life and her ability to multi-task to the nth degree...We should all have the energy that she exuded!

Marie DeVito

January 1, 2007

Dear Beth and Chris,
I knew your Mom, for many years
from St. Andrew's. I have a lot
of happy memories and had a lot of
laughs with Mom. I will miss her.
She was the Best.
Marie DeVito

Gary Dutile

January 1, 2007

Dear Chris and Beth, I have fond memories of Aunt Mary and the fun times we all had on the holidays. Love to All

Jim and Judith Shaw

December 31, 2006

Dear Beth: Jimmy and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your brother Chris. I am sorry that we are not there but are in Florida for the winter. Your Mother will be missed by many.

Charlie Edwards

December 31, 2006

Over the years, "Aunt Mary" was a wonderful freind to my parents and dutiful godmother to my sister. As my own family grew she always found time to bring a gift to my children at Christmas. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of loss.

Charlie Edwards and Family

The Farrell Family

December 30, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Saulnier Family

December 30, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandy (Bennett) Bernstein

December 30, 2006

Mary was a neighbor of mine for more than 20 years. I grew up 2 doors down from her and often played with Chris and Beth when we were kids. I would see Mary from time to time in Billerica as we went to the same hair dresser. The last time I saw Mary she had just turned 90. She looked great and was as bright and funny as always, sharing stories of her work and family. Mary was a good neighbor and will be remembered warmly.

Zella & Jessie Elizenberry

December 30, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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