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Dorothy L. "Dolly" Phelan

Dorothy Phelan Obituary

Of Somerville, April 16, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Phelan. Mother of Robert J. of Somerville, Patricia M. Devanna and her husband Richard of Westford, John and his wife June of Malden, James of Medford, Michael Phelan and his wife Frances of Methuen. Sister of June Tanner. Sister-in-law of William and Doris Phelan. Grandmother of Coreen, Patrice, Joseph, Valerie, Ricky, Ashley, Jacquelyn, Jonathan and Patrick. Great grandmother of Samantha and Wyatt. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) SOMERVILLE, Saturday morning at 9 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Catherine of Genoa Church, Somerville at 10:00. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Friday 4-8. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. For more information visit dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 18, 2008.

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John & Patty Power

April 23, 2008

Mikey, Frannie and Family-
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Michael (Mac) McLean

April 19, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family. No words can replace the hurt you are all going through. Take a moment to remember a happy thought as there were many, many more than we can all remember.

Larry and Marilyn D'Amato

April 18, 2008

Mike, Frannie and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Friends and Family will help you through the days to come. Embrace them

Deepest Sympathy

Michael Rajchel

April 18, 2008

To Michael and the entire Phelan Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult period.

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