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MARYELLEN BUHLMAN Obituary

BUHLMAN, Maryellen Age 81, of Cumberland, RI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family, on October 3, 2025. Born in Boston, November 9, 1943, to the late Robert and Ann (Hartnett) Buhlman, Maryellen grew up in Roslindale, Hyde Park and Dedham, where her ancestors settled from Ireland in the 1840s. Maryellen graduated from Hyde Park High and worked for many years at AT&T. Maryellen was a friend of Bill and volunteered in many outreach endeavors. She loved New England travel, Bob Seger, the beach, family parties, and was famous for her astrology readings. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Anne Morrissey; and grandson, Kevin Tillett; as well as siblings, Ruth Sudbey, Robert Buhlman and David Buhlman. Maryellen is survived by her daughter, Laura (John) McKiernan, of Dedham; daughter, Diane (Paul) Gagne; and son, John Lenhardt, all of Cumberland, RI. She is also survived by sisters, Ann Erickson and Judith Gorman, of Dedham; and sister-in-law, Ellie Buhlman, of Roslindale. She is survived by eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, former husband, John Lenhardt; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, on Monday, October 6, from 4-8pm. Her Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday, October 7, at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham, at 10am, accessible parking in the rear of the church. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. Donations in Maryellen's memory may be made to the Humane Society of Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Rd., Nashua, NH 03064. Online guestbook, at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2025.

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA

Oct

7

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

Dedham, MA

Oct

7

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

Dedham, MA

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of her from high school and my teenage years. She was always so encouraging and willing to listen. I will never forget her warmth and kindness.

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