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Michael Derby Obituary

Of Barnstable, MA, 67, died Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Janet (McLeod) Derby of Barnstable, MA. Father of Jonathan Derby of Charlestown, MA, Stephen Derby of Barnstable, MA, Judith Raftery of Bourne, MA and Bernadette Abreu of Braintree, MA. He leaves his grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Michael, Bryan and Lauren Raftery, and two sisters, Carolyn Derby of Dedham, MA and Barbara Dugan of Braintree, MA. Michael is the brother of the late George Derby and Eleanor Downey. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, February 11, from 5pm to 7pm at J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring Funeral Home, 592 Washington St., WELLESLEY, MA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 12 at St. Gregory's Church, 2223 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA at 10AM, followed by an interment at Newton Cemetery, Newton, MA. J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring 781-235-4110 www.jswaterman.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2007.

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Kevin Seaver

February 13, 2007

Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Mike was a wonderful attorney and colleague who is sadly missed, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of all he touched.

Kevin Patrick Seaver and Staff

pat gartland

February 10, 2007

Dear loved ones of Michael,
The Gartlands of NY are saddened at the death of Mike. He was a part of our family for many years; he was another son for my parents, and our brother. May his love for people carry on through you. paddy g

Ellen Kelley

February 9, 2007

Dear Janet and Family

A kind soul and dear friend. He will be greatly missed.

Take comfort in the love he had for you. His family made him proud. He always smiled when he spoke of Janet, his children and grandchildren. He has provided me with numerous words of wisdom when it comes to parenting. I cherish the stories!

My prayers are with you,
Ellen Kelley

Terry Chamberlain

February 9, 2007

Judy and Family I wish i could find the appropriate words to express how sadly i feel for your loss.
I really don't feel there is anything anyone can say to make it less painful.
Remember how much he loved you and how much you love him .
It will help you , hold onto that.
My thoughts and prayers are always with you .
If you need anything I am here for you .

Ann Page

February 9, 2007

Barbara and Family,
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Ann Page
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates

Maryellen Dillon

February 9, 2007

Judy, your like my sister..You know I love you...I remember all the times your dad took us on weekends. We had the best times! You know he'll always be with you and I know he is with my dad right now. I am always here for you.
Love
Mel

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