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Julia O'Toole Obituary
Julia O'Toole (nee Costello), of Dedham Mass, formerly of Galway, Ireland, died on July 9, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Coleman O’Toole. Loving mother of Mary Sweeney and her husband Tony of Dublin, Ireland, Barbara O'Toole Cote and her husband Cary of Westwood, Gail Cummins and her husband Nick of London, England. Devoted grandmother to Sinéad, Rory, Sean, Mary, Kevin, Molly, Peter, and Andrew. Julia is survived by her brother Tommy Costello (Galway, Ireland) and predeceased by her parents Patrick and Nora Costello (Galway, Ireland), brother Coleman Costello (Galway, Ireland), her three sisters, Mary McDonagh (Norwood), Kathy Costello (South Boston) and Bridie Goggins (Mayo, Ireland) and three nephews Colm Costello, Padraic and Declan Goggins. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, sisters in laws, brothers in laws, cousins, and wonderful friends in Boston and Ireland.
A religious woman, rosary beads were always in her hands, and a prayer on her lips. Julia had a great devotion to St. Anthony.
Julia was a gifted cook, she had a passion for baking and an insatiable curiosity to experiment and refine recipes. Her joy was in sharing her recipes with everyone, delighting in the simple pleasure of receiving a sample in return.
Julia moved to Benchmark Senior Living in Norwood in 2017. She enjoyed her life there. She made a lot of new friends and enjoyed many activities and excursions. The family would like to thank all the staff at Benchmark Senior Living for all their love, support, and care.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St., Westwood on Thursday, August 10th from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday morning August 11th at 10am in St. Margaret Mary Church, 845 High St., Westwood. Interment at New Westwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Julia’s memory to The Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, 55 Loon Pond Road, Lakeville, MA 02347 https://sisterfaustina.org/donate or St. Anthony’s Shrine, 100 Arch Street, Boston, MA https://stanthonyshrine.org/giving/gift/
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Máirín and Gearóid Breathnach
August 9, 2023
Our sincere sympathy to Mary, Barbra, Gail and all the family on the passing of Julia. I have found memories of visiting Julia and Colín at their homes both in Ireland and Boston. Julia was a creative, talented baker and many a morning after I finished night duty in the Regional Hospital Galway Ireland I called to Julia and Colín to have a big slice of Julia´s latest baking and a big cup of tea that I enjoyed so much in Julia´s positive company and her lovely smile. It did not matter what time day or night we visited Julia or Colín we were always welcomed into their kind warm welcomed home. We now pray Julia you are welcomed into heaven with Colín and that eternal rest is granted to you both. Rest in peace Julia.
Máirín and Gearóid Breathnach.
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Colm Costello
July 22, 2023
Rest in peace Aunty Julia. I sat with you ten years ago in Barbara´s house as you regaled me with stories of Boston in the 1960´s with my dad and your siblings and husband Colin of course. Your love for them all was as strong in 2013 as it was in the 1960´s. Your pride in Mary, Gail and Barbara was clear to see and your enjoyment in and love for your grand children was a joy to witness. God Bless aunty Julia
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Geraldine Lee
July 22, 2023
Sincere sympathy to Mary, Gail, Barbara & all the family on the sad passing of your Mother, Julia, RIP, while an unexpected passing your Mam had the kindness to have you all together to celebrate her life and your losswill keep you all in my prayers during this very tough time..Ger Lee,LPH
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