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Frances McGuane Obituary
In Lowell, MA, March 23, 2012, at Saints Medical, Frances Fitzgerald McGuane, 90, wife of the late George J. McGuane. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass to be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at HOLY FAMILY PARISH -- STE. MARIE'S CHURCH at the corner of 75 Chamberlin and Grafton Streets in Lowell. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to Merrimack Valley VNA Hospice, 360 Merrimack St. #9, Lawrence, MA 01843 or the Spindle Cancer Fund, c/o Saints Foundation, 155 Merrimack St., P.O. Box 7075, Lowell, MA 01852. E-condolences/directions at odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, LOWELL (978 or 866) 458-8768.
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The Wm T McCartin Family
March 31, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Mom missed her "bridge games" after moving here and often spoke of your Mum and "the girls" with affection. May they all be together in the afterlife.
Regrets, Trish, Lori and Gloria McCartin
dennis Scannell
March 28, 2012
My sincere condolences to the entire McGuane family . Mrs. Mc Guane was always so nice to all the neighborhood kids growing up. She was a wonderful person . My best to all.
Lettick Family
March 27, 2012
Dear Martha,
So sorry to learn of your mother's passing. You should be comforted by the fact that you dedicated much of your life to caring for your parents...you wnet above and beyone what one could expect of a child. No regrets.
Wishing you much peace and love.
Jeanne Waters
March 27, 2012
God Bless you Martha for your loving ways! you are the Best Daughter a mother could ever hope to have, a loving and very special person! God grant you His strength, comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead.We are so very sorry for your loss and continue to keep you and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Waters Family
Elaine Garnache
March 27, 2012
Dear Martha,
You were your Mom's best friend - your Dad would be (is) so proud of you as the Coach of "Team Fran." Rarely has a daughter been so devoted. My heart is with you, dear Martha. Love never ends.
The Frawley Family
March 26, 2012
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We have wonderful memories from our days on Ridge Road back in the 50's!
Philip & Lynne Scannell
March 26, 2012
George,Tom,Martha,So sorry to hear about your Mother ,you will be in our Thoughts and prayers.
Linda Carragher Bourne
March 26, 2012
My heart is with you, Martha. You are one AMAZING DAUGHTER, my friend! Your Mum was one o' the best!!!
Hugs, Prayers and Love to the whole family, in your time of deep sorrow.
Linda Carragher Bourne
Arline G. Carragher
March 25, 2012
Tom, Mary Lee and the rest of the McGuane family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Maureen and Bill Bowe
Brian Cashman
March 25, 2012
To Martha, George and the rest of the McGuane family,
Madeline and I send our deepest sympathies out to you during this time of sadness. If you can keep some of the good times in mind presently, it may help you you through the next period of sadness.
Bill Connell
March 25, 2012
God bless a wonderful lady from a great family.
Your family was fortunate in having you for so long. George was a lucky guy.'
Bill Connell
March 25, 2012
God bless a wonderful lady from a great family.
Your family was fortunate in having you for so long. George was a lucky guy.'
Kevin Ryan
March 25, 2012
Martha, George and Tom-My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope you can find solace in the memories of your time together.
March 25, 2012
My prayers go out to you Martha and all your family. -Steve Linde
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