Doris M (Costello) Grahn
Born: Wed., Dec. 12, 1923
Died: Thu., Dec. 21, 2017
Mass of Christian Burial
11:30 AM Sat., Dec. 30, 2017
Location: St. Timothy Catholic Church
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Doris M. Grahn of Walpole, MA passed away peacefully on December 21, 2017 at the age of 94. She was born in Medford,
MA on December 12, 1923, the daughter of Ellen M. and Richard J. Costello of Calvert, Newfoundland. She was raised in Calvert, Renews and St. John's Newfoundland and graduated from Memorial University College in St. John's. During WWII, she was employed as a medical secretary at the U.S. Naval base in Argentia, Newfoundland, later moving to the Boston area to become a medical secretary at the Faulkner Hospital. On August 8, 1948, she married Richard E. Grahn. They raised their family in Sharon, MA, traveled the world together and later resided in N. Falmouth, MA and Ocala, FL until his passing. Doris is survived by her son Richard J. Grahn and his wife Sharon of Mattapoisett, MA and their children Rachel Sandrew and her husband Robert of San Diego, CA and Lt. Col. Michael Grahn and his wife Lori of Bristow, VA, her son Douglas E. Grahn and his wife Sonja of Middlesex, Vt, and their son Brendan Grahn of S. Burlington, VT, and her daughter Denise and her family
Nancy, Trevor and Isabella Trottier of North Troy, VT. She is also survived by great grandchildren Emma and Olivia Sandrew and Cara and Simon Grahn, sister in law Gladys Costello and devoted caregiver, Jane Crocker.
A Funeral Mass in celebration of her life will be held Saturday at 11:30 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 650 Nichols St., Norwood, MA. Interment will be private at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the National Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc., 239R Bank St., New London, CT 06320 and the Historic Ferryland Museum, Baltimore Drive, Ferryland, Newfoundland, Canada, AOA2HO.
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Anouch
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Posted Sat December 23, 2017
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Though I know that this is a difficult time for you, my hope is that you will be comforted from God's inspired word the Bible. John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21: 3,4 gives hope of a future resurrection and the complete elimination of death, pain and mourning. Under Jesus' kingdom rule we have this and much more to look forward to. Please accept my deepest condolences. For more scriptural encouragement please go to www.jw.org.
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John Mahoney
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Posted Tue December 26, 2017
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Dick, Doug and Denise - so sorry for the loss of Mom - she was a great friend to all of the Mahoney's over the years. I will never forget the Pleasant Street days. She lived a great life.
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Stan and Frances Barnable.
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Posted Tue December 26, 2017
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Sincere sympathy to all the family , Stan was a friend of Derm and Don in Ferryland, NL Canada
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Madeline Snow (nee Walsh)
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Posted Wed December 27, 2017
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My deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of your darling mother. So often I would drop off Mom (Bridgie) to spend time with Doris at their summer cottage in Calvert. Such joy to see cousins reconnect after a lifetime apart .....so much laughter ‘n tears as they reminisced. Doris was a beautiful lady with a ready smile and welcoming arms. My mom was so saddened to hear your news, Doug. God bless you all.... we’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Pam Delaney
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Posted Thu December 28, 2017
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Dick, Doug, Denise and all of your families - there is another angel in heaven. Your mother was one of the sweetest people I had ever known and such a good friend to my mother. I wish that I could be there to celebrate her life but know that I am thinking of all of you.
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Ted and Mary Walsh
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Posted Sat January 06, 2018
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Even distant cousins recall Doris' kindness , beauty, and good humor. She always will be remembered with love. Ted and Mary
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