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Peter Delaney Obituary

Of West Dennis, age 82, formerly of Marlborough, died Saturday, October 20 at EPOCH of Harwich after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Kathleen E. (O'Loughlin) Delaney for 60 years. Besides his wife he leaves a son, Brian P. Delaney of Prescott Valley, AZ; 4 daughters, Susan M. Delaney of East Boston, Elizabeth A. Delaney of Athens, Greece, Maureen D. Donnelly & her husband Kevin of West Roxbury, and Sheila M. Ehst & her husband Mark of Stagecoach, NV; a brother, William J. Delaney & his wife Rachel of Dover, NH; 2 sisters, Marie E. Delaney and Joanne L. LaFleur & her husband Robert, all of Marlborough. He also leaves 4 grandchildren. The Funeral will take place Wednesday, October 24 at 9 a.m. from The John P. Rowe Funeral Home, Inc., 57 Main Street, MARLBOROUGH, with a Mass at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect Street, Marlborough. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Marlborough. Visiting hours are Tuesday, October 23 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2007.

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Kay and Mike McNulty

October 22, 2007

We feel so much empathy for you and your family. Peter exemplified character, grace and contentment with his family and his life. You are so blessed.

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