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Rita Donnellan Obituary

Of Arlington, Sept. 25. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving Mother of George of Westford, Paul and his wife Susan of Lexington, and Cathy and her husband Steve Trio of Westford. Grandmother of Keith and Heather Donnellan, Caitlyn, Casey, and Cory Trio. Dear Sister of Mary Murphy of Arlington, Alice Stack of Woburn, and the late John, Gertrude Gleason, Dorothy Kelly, and Joseph. Funeral from the DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Saturday at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Camillus Church. Visiting at the Funeral Home on Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to either VNA of Middlesex East Hospice, Suite 17, 607 North Ave., Wakefield, MA 01880 or St. Camillus Church, Arlington, MA would be appreciated.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2007.

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Ilene Cohen and Susan Jacoby

September 29, 2007

Dear Mary and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a lovely person and kind neighbor. We will miss her.

Julie Rousseau

September 27, 2007

To Rita's Beloved Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

I enjoyed knowing Rita very much and found her always to be warm, kind and just plain delighful. She will be missed.

With Deepest Sympathies,

Carol David

September 27, 2007

George, Cathy, Paul, and Mary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have the fondest memories in our hearts. Love, Carol, John and Christopher.

Mary Tripi

September 27, 2007

Paul, Susan and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember all the good times you had. It will help you get through this very difficult time.
If you need us give us a call.
Steve & Mary Tripi

Scott Anderson

September 27, 2007

My sincere condolences to Paul and Susan and Family for the loss of your mother. This poem always provides comforting thoughts for me. I hope it does for you as well.

"When sorrow comes as sorrow must,
We must always have hope and trust.
Hope that time will heal our sorrows
Trust that time will bring softer tomorrows."

Maria D'Ampolo

September 27, 2007

Cathey and family,

So sorry for your loss. My love, faith and hope goes out to your family.

Love Maria

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