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Joan Gavin Obituary

Gavin, Joan F. (nee Sullivan), born in Kenmare, County Kerry Ireland, beloved wife of John, devoted mother of Margaret (Tom) Mulvey, John (Angie), Eileen (Jack) Golden and the late Baby Joanie Gavin, cherished grandmother of Siobhan, Eilish and Aislinn Mulvey, John and Jeff Gavin and Bridget, Erin and Kelly Golden, loving daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget Sullivan, dear sister of Con (Mary), Jerry (Marge), Timothy (Joan), John (Betty), Brendan (Gretta) (the late Maureen), Bridie (Pat) Garvey, Gerald (Phyllis), Sheila (the late John) Pigott, Stephen (Theresa), the late Mike (Bridie Long) and Patrick Sullivan, kind aunt of many nieces and nephews, dear friend to many. Visitation Friday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9:45 a.m., from The Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, to St. Michael Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 500 N. Dearborn St., Suite 305, Chicago, IL, 60654, 312-670-0313, would be appreciated. 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 26, 2008.

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Ann Kearns

October 2, 2008

Dear John,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of Joan. You are in my prayers.

Kathleen Canny (Fitzmaurice)

September 26, 2008

Deepest sympathies at this time. Sorry for your loss.

Catherine Fitzmaurice

September 26, 2008

Very sorry for your loss.

Mary Fran Oates

September 26, 2008

To the Gavin family,
We are sadden to hear of the passing of Mrs. Gavin. We will continue to keep your families in our prayers.
Mary Fran and Brendan

Christine Walsh

September 26, 2008

Dear Joan: I am going to miss you it was great to know you and your family over the years, you put up a great fight but, I can only believe that God wants you to pave the way for the rest of us up there. Rest in peace. Love you.

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