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Catherine O'Neill Obituary
Born in 1939 in Portsmouth, N.H., Mrs. O'Neill received her college degree from Mt. Ida Junior College in Newton, Mass., and graduated from Traip Academy in Kittery.
She worked at Boston City Hospital and worked as a construction site project manager at Springbrook Condominiums in Portsmouth.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Paul O'Neill; her sister, Susan Morrill of Colorado; her sons, James O'Neill and wife Donna, and Paul O'Neill and wife Lisa; her daughters, Christine O'Neill, and Sharon Tehada and husband Dan; her grandchildren, Jessica and Elizabeth; and her great-grandchildren, Aaron and Christopher.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her grandson, Justin Harding.
Mrs. O'Neill loved family gatherings, reading books and, most of all, cooking for family and friends. She had a laugh and smile that could light up a room.
WE REMEMBER: Catherine was a woman who would do anything for anybody if she could. She was well respected and loved. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
SERVICES: Calling hours are Monday, June 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, June 23, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, corner of Chestnut and Third Street, Dover. Burial will follow in St. Charles Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hyder Family Hospice House, 285 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820.
Please visit www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guest book.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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3 Entries
June 22, 2009
With Deepest Sympathies.
The Red Carpet Flower Shop, Durham NH
June 21, 2009
Dear Sharon and Dan,
To lose your mother is one of the hardest things to accept. Know that she will always be with you.
In Faith, Kris Palazzo- First Parish Church, Dover
Gerry & Louise Laferriere
June 21, 2009
Dear Jim, Donna, Sharon,Dan, Paul and Lisa;
We are so sorry for your loss. We hope your memories will serve as your comfort. The few times we spent with your mom, gave her a special place in our hearts. She was an inspiration.
We will miss her at the family reunions, her grace, her smile and her sincerity. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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