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ROBERT DOLAN Obituary

DOLAN, Robert U. Of Canton, passed away January 9. Beloved husband of Agnes M. (Cowley). Loving father to Christopher R. Dolan and his wife, Terri of Wareham, Cynthia A. Candlen of South Carolina and Karen D. Curran and her husband, Joe of Gloucester. Dear brother of Marie Driscoll of Dedham and Barbara Macone of Mansfield; and he holds a place in the hearts of his late siblings, Francis Dolan, Madeline Carson, Paul Dolan, John "Jack" Dolan, Theresa Pursley, Patricia Manning and William "Joey" Dolan. He was preceded by his parents, Cecilia and Francis Dolan. Bob's legacy continues through his eight grandchildren and nine (soon to be ten) great-grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St., CANTON, Monday, 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Oscar Romero Church, Canton, Tuesday morning, at 10:00. Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Bob worked for 43 years in the Printing Department for the Boston Globe before retiring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association., at www.alz.org or to Autism Speaks at www.autismspeaks.org For complete obituary, see www.dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 9 to Jan. 12, 2025.

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The Wilsons

January 26, 2025

My family didn´t know Mr. Dolan personally, but he would greet us with every week at the 10 a.m. Mass at St. Oscar Romero. We´ll miss his smiling presence at Mass. Rest in eternal peace, Mr. Dolan.

Kathy Cash

January 11, 2025

He was a beautiful person , thanks for the memories

Jim Considine, Charlestown

January 11, 2025

Thank you for your military service to this nation. May you now rest in peace.

Michael Rivera

January 10, 2025

Thank you for your service to our country, and our community Sir. Job well done and it´s now time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless You and your family.
~Salute~
VFW Post 1012, Medford, MA

Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

January 10, 2025

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

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13

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home

455 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021

Jan

14

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Oscar Romero Church

Canton, MA

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455 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021

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