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Dorothy Cantin Obituary

HOLLIS, N.H. -- Dorothy (Mullin) Cantin, 85, a former resident of Lowell and Westford who worked for the Westford public schools, died Saturday, March 18, in Nashua. She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Cantin.

She was born in Lowell, Sept. 14, 1920, daughter of the late John Mullin and Elizabeth (Kane) Mullin. She spent her early years in Lowell, and was educated at St. Patrick's School, graduating in 1938. She resided in Hollis. Previously, she lived in Lowell and Westford.

Mrs. Cantin worked for the Westford public schools in many different capacities and retired after many years of service.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara E. and Daniel J. Mangan of Amherst; two grandsons, James D. Mangan and Kevin J. Mangan, both of Amherst; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was also the mother of the late Patricia Cantin; and sister of the late Mary Thomas, John, Lawrence and Francis Mullin.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Mar. 20, 2006.

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