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ANNE MARIE SYLVESTER

1933 - 2023

BORN

1933

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street

Dedham, Massachusetts

ANNE SYLVESTER Obituary

SYLVESTER, Anne Marie (McHugh) Age 90, of Dedham, passed away on November 4, 2023. She was born on January 16, 1933, in Arlington. Anne was a beloved mother, stepmother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Anne is survived by her son, Paul Turgeon and his wife, Liz; her daughters, Susan Colarusso and her husband, Dan, and Lorraine Davis; her grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Samantha, Daniel, Nicole, Arianne, Marissa and great-grandchildren, Ryan, Cameron, Caleb, and Jada. She is also survived by nine stepchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Sylvester, her former husband Jean-Paul Turgeon; her son, Michael Turgeon; her sisters, Ruth Babineau and Louise Swanton; and her brother, Edward McHugh. Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM on Thursday, November 9, from 4 to 7pm. Her funeral will be held from the funeral home on Friday, November 10, at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Dedham at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private. Please join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Anne Marie Sylvester. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2023.

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Daughter

November 2, 2024

I sit here in disbelief, how can it be a year since you were only hours away from leaving this earth. I'm thankful for the days and nights holding your hand, talking to you and saying I love you. Thank you for giving me life.

Diane Sylvester

November 1, 2024

Oh how I Miss and Love you soo very much!!hug my mom & dad .I will Love you Always..For-ever..

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Diane Sylvester Ames

November 8, 2023

Susan, Lorraine & Paul. There are No words to Express how very sorry I am for your loss..Our Loss..
She loved all of you so very much..She was all about Family, and will be so missed ..I will Miss our long phone calls..laughing , sharing laughs..
I'm so Greatful dad brought you all into our lives. .
I love you All so very much..

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Nov

9

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

Nov

10

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

Nov

10

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

Dedham, MA

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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