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Rockingham Hospice
137 Epping Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
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“Aunt Mary,you were a very special aunt.We will forever hold you in our hearts.Kathy,Kevin and Andy
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1 of 7 | Posted by: Kathy Donovan - Melrose, MA
“Rest in Peace, Aunt Mary. You will be missed.
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2 of 7 | Posted by: Tom Cavanaugh - Somerville, MA
“Dear Joan,
My love and prayers are with you. I hope you are surrounded by love and peace at this difficult time. Most sincerely, Nell
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3 of 7 | Posted by: Nell - Dover, MA
“Joan I am so very sorry for you and your families loss. She is at peace now . The pictures of mom with you and your family show a strong sense of...Read More »
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4 of 7 | Posted by: Geraldine Tremonte - Burlington, MA
“Dear Joan and Family,
I am so sorry to hear that your Mother has passed away. She was such a lovely woman and always had a smile on her face...Read More »
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5 of 7 | Posted by: Joan Downing - Melrose, MA
“Joannie and family
Our hearts are with you during this sad occasion.
Aunt Mary, to us, was one of the most wonderful people that we knew. She...Read More »
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6 of 7 | Posted by: Georgette Curran - Melrose, MA
“The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable....Read More »
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7 of 7 | Posted by: John W. John H. Gately, Fred Sprague & Steve Bartholomew - MA
Mary A. (Cavanagh) Curdo of Melrose died peacefully at her daughter's home in Windham, New Hampshire on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. She was 92 years old. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts on December 8, 1919, a daughter of the late Bartholomew & Delia (O'Rourke) Cavanagh, Mary was raised in Somerville and a graduate of Somerville High School. Besides a brief stay in Charlestown until the second grade, she lived 70 years in Somerville. Mary spent the last 23 years in Melrose and was a member of St. Mary's Church of Melrose. Mrs. Curdo worked for 31 years as a meat wrapper at the 1st National Supermarket in Somerville and then the A & P Supermarket in Boston, retiring in 1991. Mary loved her family, dancing and traveling. She was the devoted wife of the late Clarence C. Curdo, loving mother of Joan F. Alosso & her husband Thomas of Windham, NH. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Flewelling & his wife Jennifer of Manchester, NH, Laurie Flewelling of Medford & Thomas Alosso & his wife Naomi, also of Manchester, NH. Great grandmother of Joslyn, Liam, Summer, Dominic & Roman. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Tuesday, July 3rd at 9AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Monday from 4-8PM. Interment is private. Arrangements by The Gately Funeral Home of Melrose. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory may be made to Rockingham Hospice 137 Epping Rd. Exeter, NH 03833. For directions or to sign Mary's guest book, please visit www.gatelyfh.com
