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Thelma Garnett Obituary

FRAMINGHAM Thelma (Murray) Garnett, 80, a resident of Framingham for nearly 50 years and formerly of Cambridge, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham following a struggle with cancer. She was the wife of Harry L. Garnett, to whom she was married for 56 years. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late John and Thelma (Johnson) Murray. She earned her undergraduate and master's degrees from Boston University in 1948 and 1950 and worked as a second grade teacher at Bennett-Hemenway School in Natick for 31 years before retiring in 1988. Mrs. Garnett was a member of the Mass. Teachers Association. In addition to her husband, she leaves a brother, John Murray Jr., and a niece, Jacqueline McLoud, both of Eugene, Mo. Private services with interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, will be held at the family's convenience. There are no visiting hours. Boyle Bros. Funeral Home of Framingham assisted with arrangements.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News on Oct. 5, 2008.

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Toby & Ira Stoler

October 13, 2008

Harry, Our most sincere condolences on the passing of Thelma. She was a lovely and caring woman. She had been so wonderful to my mother and both of you were dear friends to her for many years. Our thoughts are with you.

Jacqueline MacLeod

October 6, 2008

I have wonderful memories of the time i spent with Auntie (and yourself Harry) as a child. Had the opportunity to experience things that i otherwise might not have....theater; fashion; dining

christene lyons

October 6, 2008

Gordon lyons and christene lyons would,like to send out deepest sympathy to Harry at this difficult time. We both knew Thelma well, she worked at the Bennett Way School, with Gordon for years.He thought so highly of her.We are formely from Cape Breton, Canada, but have lived in Natick and Holliston for many years before moving to Florida to retire.Gordon knew Harry too, Gordon wants you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Michele

October 5, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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