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Kathleen Dirrane Obituary

DIRRANE, Kathleen - Born in Inishmaan Araan Island, County Galway, Ireland passed away peacefully Monday, March 14, 2005 at age 70. Beloved wife of Coleman Dirrane; devoted mother of Stephen, Patrick (Julie), Kevin, and the late Paul; loving grandmother of Paul, Cailin, Seana, Michael, Patrick, Ashlynne, and Stephen. Many brothers and sisters survive Kathleen. Kathleen was a nurse for over 40 years. Family and friends are invited to attend a 1:30 pm Memorial Mass at Epiphany Church (Amazon & Vienna St., S.F.) (TODAY) Friday, March 18th. Committal, Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kaiser Permanente Medical Program, 1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2005.

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Kim Davoren

March 21, 2005

Cole, Stephen, Patrick and Kevin,

We were so sad to hear about the loss of Cait. Our thoughts go out to you at this difficult time. May your many beautiful memories help to ease your grief. With deepest sympathy, John, Kim, Joey & Nicole Davoren

Mary Davoren

March 19, 2005

We are going to miss you very much and even though we are far away we still feel a terrible loss. Love you always.

~your sister muara

mary kearney davoren

March 19, 2005

We are very sorry for your loss, cait was a great person and will be missed dearly. with love ~Mary, Jimmy, Kathryn, and Anne Davoren

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