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BARBARA DOLAN Obituary

DOLAN, Barbara Barbara Dolan, 71, of West Roxbury, Massachusetts (formerly of Duxbury, Massachusetts and Brooklyn, New York) passed peacefully at home in the presence of loved ones on October 3, 2025. Born in Brooklyn on May 29, 1954, Barbara moved to Boston to attend Emmanuel College and came to love her adopted city where she built a beautiful and unique life. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Bennet Epstein of West Roxbury; son Jake Epstein and wife Elizabeth of Frenchtown, New Jersey; and sisters Kim Dolan of Brooklyn and Kerry Dolan of Philadelphia. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Marie Dolan and sister Sharyn Dolan. Friends and family are invited to a graveside service and celebration of Barbara's life on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 11am at The Gardens at Gethsemane,670 Baker St., West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132. For the complete obituary and online guestbook, please visit https://brezniakfuneraldirectors.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2025.

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Maureen JOYCE Vitiello

October 8, 2025

I went to high school with Bobbie in Brooklyn. She was so sweet, kind and always had a smile for everyone. As a cheerleader she always performed the routines flawlessly - and the team won many awards. My prayers and condolences to the family and friends at this time of great loss.

Maureen JOYCE Vitiello

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