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DALE JOLLIFFE Obituary

JOLLIFFE, Dale Francis Age 89, of Dover, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Jolliffe for 65 years. Dale grew up in Clairton, PA. He and Elizabeth eventually settled in Dover, MA. Dale had four siblings, Annette, Richard, Larry and Kay. He is survived by his sister, Annette Anderson of Cape Canaveral, FL. Dale is also survived by his son, Dale and wife, Sarah of Medfield, MA; his daughter, Marianne and husband, Tommy Mahar of Bellingham, MA; and his son, Kevin and wife, Collette from Pelham, NH. Dale and Elizabeth absolutely loved their three children, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Dale's Wake on Friday, October 24, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEHDAM, MA. There will be a Funeral Service on the following day, Saturday, October 25, at 10:00 AM, at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Dover, MA. Dale loved animals. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to: Stacy Cobb, Nature's Nurse Wildlife Rehabilitation, Instagram - (@naturesnursewildlife). Online guestbook and complete obituary, at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2025.

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Jim Dorsheimer

November 6, 2025

Kevin,Dale and Marianne.
I had a feeling your Dad passed, I just looked up obit.
Sorry to see I was right.
Your father was a genuinely good man , quirky yes, but he loved all of you.

Wishing you good memories of him and good health to all of you.

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1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA

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