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Joanne R. (Rooney) O'Loughlin
September 24, 2008

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O'LOUGHLIN,Joanne R. (Rooney) Of Lincoln, suddenly Sept. 24. Beloved wife of John M. O'Loughlin, M.D. Loving mother of Jane R. Barrow and her husband Michael of Wayland, Edward J.M. O'Loughlin and his wife Maureen of Hudson, Peter R. O'Loughlin and his wife Anita of Clarence Center, NY, Julie A. O'Loughlin of Waltham, Jill A. Edgar and her husband Richard of Waltham. Sister of the late Jane Rooney. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rte 16) WELLESLEY Monday at 8:30 AM. Funeral Mass in St Julia Church, Weston Center at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday, 4-8 PM. Interment St Joseph Cemetery, Lynn. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Joanne's memory to the Education Fund, Allergy Dept., Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805. Mrs. O'Loughlin was a graduate of Framingham State College; studied at Harvard University, and received her Master's of Education Degree from Boston College. At the time of her marriage to Dr. O'Loughlin in Jan. of 1962, she was a remedial reading supervisor in the Woburn School System. She was active in manyorganizations,including serving as President of the Auxiliary of the American College of Allergy/Asthma and Immunology, and served on many committees of that organization. She also served as President of the Lahey Clinic Staff Wive's Association. For almost two decades, a member of the Weston Golf Club, she actively participated in her two favorite sports, ladies golf and ladies bowling and mixed bowling leagues. She worked as an educational consultant. Member of the Harvard Club of Boston for many years. She travelled extensively in Europe, Canada and Mexico, studying the cultures of many of the countries she visited.

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Homes
477 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
781-235-4100