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CATHERINE O'DEA Obituary

O'DEA, Catherine P. (Cryan) Of Needham, passed away, on July 7, 2025. Born in Keash Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland. Beloved wife of Thomas Louie O'Dea for 63 years. Devoted mother of Ann O'Dea and her husband, Martin Farren of Dover, Eileen Moffett of Topsfield, Maureen O'Dea of Merrimack, NH and Alexis Kelleher and her husband, Bill of Needham. Loving grandmother of Meagan, Molly, Margaret, Bobby, Emily, Jack, Norah, Ronan and Eamon. Great-grandmother of McKenzie. Sister of Joseph and Thomas Cryan both of Ireland, Bartholomew Cryan of North Attleborough and the late Mary Cryan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Catherine was the proud founder of Quest Real Estate of Needham. Visitation at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Monday, July 14, from 4 to 7pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Tuesday, July 15, at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Needham, at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Needham. For complete obituary and online guestbook, gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781 444 0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10, 2025.

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Hanna Pond

July 10, 2025

My heart goes out to Alexis and her family during this incredibly difficult time. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Catherine was a beautiful, intelligent woman with a big heart. I feel lucky to have had the chance to meet her. May you find comfort in the love and memories you shared, and strength in the support of those who care for you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home

1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, MA

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15

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home

1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, MA

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15

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

NEEDHAM, MA

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1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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