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DOROTHY ORMASA Obituary

ORMASA, Dorothy H. (Trumble) Of San Francisco, CA, formerly of Newton and Watertown. June 7, 2022. Wife of the late John Ormasa. Mother of Newton L. "Lee" Ormasa of Stowe, VT, Nanci J. Davies of San Francisco, CA, and the late John Trumble Ormasa; grandmother of Alexander Davies; also survived by nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor Dorothy's life by gathering for a Calling Hour on Friday, June 17, from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington Street, Newton, followed by her Funeral Mass celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Newton Cemetery, Newton. Complete obituary, guest register and directions, please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 9 to Jun. 12, 2022.

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Jun

17

Service

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Our Lady Help of Christians Church

573 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458

Jun

17

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Our Lady Help of Christians Church

573 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458

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Joyce Funeral Home - Waltham

245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453

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