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THERESA FITZMAURICE Obituary

FITZMAURICE, Theresa

(Desjardin) Of Cambridge, January 6, 2015, age 85. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Fitzmaurice. Devoted mother of James Fitzmaurice of North Attleboro, Joseph Fitzmaurice and his wife, Patricia, of Orange, Patricia Fitzmaurice of Melrose, Katherine Clover and her husband, John Richard, of Cambridge, Mary Carfagna and her husband, Henry, of Saugus and the late Edward Fitzmaurice and the late Thomas Fitzmaurice, Jr. Mother-in-law of Marilyn Fitzmaurice of Somerville. Cherished Nana of Mary O'Brien and her husband, Steve, of Quincy, Jennifer Perry and her husband, Jim, of Princeton, Matthew Fitzmaurice and his wife, Melissa, of Somerville, Marc Fitzmaurice and his fiance, Loreal Miller, of Woburn, Adam Carfagna of Saugus and Eric Carfagna and his wife, Genevieve, of Saugus, Thomas Fitzmaurice of North Attleboro, Brian Fitzmaurice of CO, and Kelly and Kevin Fitzmaurice of Orange. Also leaves 5 loving great grandchildren, Madison and Jamie Perry, Marc Fitzmaurice, Jr., Mya Fitzmaurice and Marcelline Carfagna. Cherished Aunt to Eileen (Bracken) Johnson, and many other nieces and nephews. Funeral from the John C. Burns & Sons Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, Cambridge, Monday, January 12, at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St. Mary's Church, Cambridge at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours, Sunday, 2-6 p.m. There will be a brief memorial service by the Cambridge Emblem Club #108 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Theresa's name to NEADY Cats Inc. (d.b.a. Cats in Need) P.O. Box 213, West Boylston, MA 01583. Retired employee of Harvard University, Dining Services & S.S. Restaurant, Inman Sq. Past President of Cambridge Emblem Club #108. Interment, Cambridge Cemetery. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, 2015.

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Laureen McLeod

January 12, 2015

My condolences go out to the Fitzmaurice's, My heart is heavy thinking of Joe,Patty & their children Kevin,Kelly & her fiance Jon.They have been my friends for over 20+yrs I wish them no more heartache. I met nana & dubbi a handful of times they were always nice to me may they both rest together now. Rest in Peace Theresa.

January 8, 2015

May you find the courage to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today.

Michael Sullivan

January 7, 2015

To the Fitzmaurice Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I have such fond memories of your mom --- from Emblem Club to the manny times with my parents. She was a good friend and it was a friendship my family greatly valued.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

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305 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139

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