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Margaret M. Sarno
June 01, 2017

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Margaret M. Sarno (Burke) age 87 of Canton, formerly of Jamaica Plain passed away June 1st at the Norwood Hospital. Born in Brookline, she was raised in Jamaica Plain and graduated from Jamaica Plain High School. She was a devoted homemaker and mother and previously worked at Frugal Fannies as a Switchboard Operator. She was an avid golfer and a member of the Sharon Country Club, enjoyed bowling in the Sharon – Foxboro Women’s Bowling League in Norwood and was also a former member of the Sons of Italy in Canton. Daughter of the late Nora M. (O’Brien) and Stephen F. Burke. Beloved wife of the late Daniel A. Sarno, Sr. Loving mother of Kevin T. McGovern of Canton. Grandmother of Ryan J. McGovern and his wife Allene of Norton and Sean T. McGovern and his wife Ashlee of Schodack Landing, NY. Great grandmother of Maeve Ryanne McGovern and Cole Stephen McGovern of Norton. Aunt of Stephen F.N. Burke of Florida, Janice Burke of Maryland and many nieces and nephews. Sister of Patricia A. Bevans of Brunswick, GA, the late Robert Franklin Burke, Pauline Burke Ingram and Stephen F.N. Burke. Former wife of the late J. Paul McGovern. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Friday June 9th from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Saturday June 10th at 10 am. Burial Mt. Benedict Cemetery, W. Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Boston Ronald McDonald House, 229 Kent St., Brookline, MA 02446.

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Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home
455 Washington St.
Canton, MA 02021
781-828-0811