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Sean Clancy Obituary

Of Charlestown, formerly of Brookline, August 9, 2003. Beloved husband of Christine E. (DeRoeve) Clancy. Loving son of Patrick E. and Mary Jane (Kenneway) of Narragansett, RI. Brother of Jennifer Clancy-Costello and her husband Patrick of Needham and Meg Clancy of Brookline. Son-in-law of Peter and Kathaleen (Barnes) DeRoeve of Charlestown. Brother-in-law of Peter DeRoeve, Jr. and Joseph DeRoeve, both of Charlestown and Nicole Werman of Manchester, NH. Also survived by extended family and friends. Funeral from the Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home, 376 Washington Street, BROOKLINE, on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 9:10 AM. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Ignatius Church at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Late Alumni of Boston College and M.I.T. Center for Real Estate. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sean may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Research Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02215. Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home (617) 277-7652

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2003.

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Susan Goldberger

September 3, 2003

Dear Mary Jane and Pat,

My deepest sympathies for your loss. I never knew Sean, but I will forever remember how your eyes lit up with such pride and joy when you talked to me about him. He must have been a very special person, and will be deeply missed.

Tiffany Woolf

August 29, 2003

My deepest sympathies to the Clancy family. I am one of so many people out there that was fortunate enough to know Sean. I have many fond memories of Sean from high school..we lost touch, but I will always remember his sweet smile and friendship--we shared many laughs together...I am so sorry for this loss..he was a very special guy.

A friend

August 17, 2003

Christine,

Please know that your in my thoughts and prayers daily.

Robert Harte

August 14, 2003

Sean and I were friends in high school. Words can't express what thoughts hold. His big smile, his intelligence and his williness to be vulnerable will live on in my memory of Sean. My deepest sympathies...

Cally Kenneway

August 13, 2003

Pat, Jane, Jen, Meg, and Chris:



Peace to Sean. Peace to all of you. My heart felt sympathy to you all. I miss you all, and love you all. I only wish I could turn back time and change everything. I am so sorry.



Love

Cally Kenneway

Brent Kenneway

August 13, 2003

Aunt Jane, Uncle Pat, Jen, Meg, and Chris:



My deepest sympathies and prayers are sent to all of you. Sean will never be forgotten. Sean and all of you will remain in my prayers every night.



Love

Brent Kenneway

Jean Carroll

August 13, 2003

Dear Clancy & DeRoeve families: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sean will be remembered by so many... Jean (Pierce '85, BHS '89)

Sue (Murphy) Marchetti

August 12, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are truly sorry for your loss. Virginia Murphy & Sue (Murphy) Marchetti

Kyle Miller

August 12, 2003

Mary Jane,



I am so sorry for your loss. Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and your family.

Julie Creamer

August 12, 2003

I will always remember Sean's uncompromising spirit. The world is a much better place thanks to his unique curiosity and talent for finding a solution to any perceived impasse. He will be deeply missed by many.

Julie Creamer (MIT CRE '98)

Lynne Mingarelli

August 11, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Chris and her family - Lynne

Bob Kaynor

August 11, 2003

My sincere condolences to all the family, and especially to Pat. You and Sean are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin & Mike Medina

August 11, 2003

Jen and Pat,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Peter Morrison

August 11, 2003

To the Clancy & DeRoeve family's. You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Sean. -He was an old friend and a great guy.

Cyndy & John Myles

August 11, 2003

John and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Sean was a wonderful & kind man, he will truly be missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love, Cyndy

Rosemarie Lannon

August 11, 2003

Sean was a great little boy, a charming young man and an even more incredible adult. His legacy will live forever in the hearts and souls of all who love him.

We will miss him.

Bill and Ro

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