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MARYLOU ATKINSON obituary, Dedham, MA

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street

Dedham, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral

Sep. 5, 2025

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home

MARYLOU ATKINSON Obituary

ATKINSON, Marylou (Cliggett) Of Dedham, September 1, 2025. Beloved wife of Robert Atkinson. Devoted mother of Kevin Atkinson and his wife, Stacey, of Foxboro, Daniel Atkinson of Canton, Brian Atkinson and his wife, Karen, of Walpole, and Christopher Atkinson of Dedham. Grandmother of Julia, Michael, Joseph, Olie, Shea, Cecelia, and Andrew. Sister of Joanne Cunniff of Dedham, and the late Alfred Cliggett and Elaine Salapante. Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, on Thursday, September 4, from 4 - 7pm. Her Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Friday, September 5, at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anne's Church, Readville, at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in Milton Cemetery, Milton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marylou's memory to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Online guestbook, at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2025.

Memorial Events
for MARYLOU ATKINSON

Sep

4

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home

456 High St, Dedham, MA

Sep

5

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home

456 High St, Dedham, MA

Sep

5

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Anne's Church

Readville, MA

Funeral services provided by:

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Dedham

456 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

Memories and Condolences
for MARYLOU ATKINSON

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Sheila Sneyd

September 2, 2025

To Bob and Family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of MaryLou.
So many beautiful memories since we were kids growing up in Mattapan.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Sheila (Chisholm) Sneyd

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