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Margaret Gavin Obituary

Gavin, Margaret J. (nee Joyce), ret. Crossing Guard Chicago Police Dept. Beloved wife of the late Vincent, loving mother of Edward (Rita) ret. C.F.D., Vincent (Eileen), Margaret (Lawrence) Hackett, Joseph Gavin and Kathleen (William) O'Brien, cherished grandmother of Linda Sroka, Mary Eileen Small, Vince Gavin, John Gavin, Paul Gavin, Mike Hackett, Larry Hackett, Tim Hackett, Mari Kristin Bonnet, Patrick Hackett, Brian Gavin, Dan Gavin, Sean Gavin, Christine Flanagan, Kathleen Halsey, and Patricia Collins, adoring great-grandmother of 24, dear great-great-grandmother of one, fond sister of Mary Richards, kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., from the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st, Orland Park, to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Little Company of Mary Hospice, 9800 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com, 708-857-7878.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2008.

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bob marilyn griffin

October 16, 2008

What a beautiful person I spent many days talking to her at 87th and racine. She hugged me when I came back from the service and gave me some good advice about the rest of my life. Eddie ,Vince and the Gavin family. She was loved by many. Bob & Mariln Griffin

diane and pat Barry

October 14, 2008

Dear Gavins,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs. Gavin was a lady of another era. She and Mrs. Hogan are gossiping right now.

bronwyn azzarello

October 14, 2008

To all the Gavins:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Love Jimmy and Bronwyn McAuliffe Azzarello

Jimmy McMahon

October 14, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Gavin family.

Betsy and Buddy Ruel

October 14, 2008

Vince,and, family,
We are very sorry that we cannot express our sympathy in person. Our thoughts,and, prayers are with you.

Ron and Betty Rice

October 13, 2008

Ron and I are so sorry to hear about your mother,our thoughts and prayers are with the family, she will be miss.

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