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Barbara Doyle-Feldstein Obituary

Barbara Anne Doyle-Feldstein, age 58, passed away after a long illness Friday, July 20, 2012. Barbara was born July 28, 1953, in Rockville Centre, NY and lived with her family for the past 19 years in Norwell, having moved from Westbury, NY in 1993. She spent many years fundraising and volunteering for various charities, and worked in the Norwell High School Athletic Department. Loving and devoted wife to Kenneth Feldstein; and loving and devoted mother to Jessica M. Purslow and her husband Christopher Purslow of Winter Park, FL, Brendan D. Feldstein of Somerville, and Liam B. Feldstein of Brighton. Beloved daughter of Evelyn and Gregory Doyle of East Northport, NY. Beloved sister of Maureen Carter and her husband Dean Carter of Kansas City, KS, Catherine Hempson and her husband Robert Hempson of Smithtown, NY, Susan Rapp and her husband Richard Rapp of St. James, NY, Julia Purslow and her husband Douglas Purslow of Greenlawn, NY, Gregory Doyle Jr. of Long Island, NY, Timothy Doyle of Levittown, NY and Christopher Doyle of Hicksville, NY. Loving aunt to Matthew Hempson and his wife Ashley Hempson of Leland, NC, Sara Hempson of Smithtown, NY, Jacquelyn Rapp of Waltham, MA, Michele Rapp of Orlando, FL, Richard Rapp Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Tyler Doyle of Carle Place, NY, Shannon Doyle of Carle Place, NY, Courtney Purslow of Greenlawn, NY, and Madisen Purslow of Greenlawn, NY. Loving great-aunt to Avery Hempson of Leland, NC. Barbara leaves many dear friends and neighbors whom she touched with her grace, dignity, honesty, and compassion. A memorial Mass for Barbara will take place Saturday, July 28, 2012, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Church, 10 Summer St., Cohasset, MA. 02025, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Norwell Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice or the Cancer Support Community, both located at 120 Longwater Dr., Norwell, MA 02061. For an online guest book, please visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. McNamara-Sparrell Cohasset-Norwell 781-659-2200

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Published by The Norwell Mariner from Jul. 24 to Jul. 31, 2012.

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Mark Kramer

July 26, 2012

Barbara, you added so much energy, dedication, and fresh ideas to the Athletic Dept at Norwell High School. ...And the highlight of NHS home football games? YOUR delicious chili in the Snack Shack!! m m m m - THANKS!
I hope the family is strengthened by the support and the love all around them.

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