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Althea M. Cobbett

10/10/1926 - 09/26/2007

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Obituary For Althea M. Cobbett

Althea M. (Pratt) Cobbett, 80 of Rockland died on September 26, 2007 in the Brockton Hospital. She was born in Hanson, daughter of the late Alan L. and Lois E. (Perkins) Pratt and was raised and educated in Rockland, graduating from Rockland High School. Mrs. Cobbett retired from U.S.F.&G Insurance Co. in Quincy where she had been employed as a commercial lines clerk. She had also been a waitress for Sunnyfield's Restaurant in Abington and Trueman's Catering of Rockland and had been a professional cake decorator for many years. Althea was a member of the Rebekkah Lodge of Massachusetts, and the Lower Crescent St. Chowder and Marching Society. Wife of the late George A. Cobbett, Sr., she is survived by her children, George A. Cobbett, Jr. and his wife Marie of Bridgewater, Alan E. Cobbett and his wife Evelyn of Rockland, Shirley M. Jacob and her husband Don of Carver and Lynn E. Botelho and her husband Christopher of Rockland. She was the sister of Thelma Walker of NY, Ernestine Rinaldi of Plymouth and the late Alanne Leonard. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, her pet and faithful companion "Autumn" and a large circle of faithful friends. A Funeral will be held on Monday, October 1st at 10:00 AM in the First Congregational Church of ROCKLAND. Burial will follow in Fern Hill Cemetery in Hanson. Calling hours in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home will be on Sunday, September 30th from 4-7 PM. Donations may be made to Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way Randolph, MA 02368.

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  • 05/25/2021

    Rockland High School Class of 1987

    We are so sorry for your loss.

  • 05/25/2021

    Francis James

    Sorry for your loss she was a good person.She was a good neighbor of ours and a thoughtful person. Frannie James

  • 05/25/2021

    Ernie & Jo Cobbett

    We are very sorry for your loss. I will miss Auntie Al. I have many great family memories. I will remember her always. Nephew and cousin Ernie

  • 05/25/2021

    Annette Tarantino

    Dear Christopher, For a young man your age, you had a very caring and attentive relationship with your grandmother. May you recall the happy moments you shared with her. Peace to all in your family. Love, Annette

  • 05/25/2021

    Marie Carrola and family

    I will always be grateful to Aunt Althea for her hospitality to me when I visited. I am so sorry for your loss. She loved her family deeply. My memories of her will always be with me. May God comfort you all, Love, Marie (neice and cousin)

  • 05/25/2021

    Marion Cobbett Carrola & family

    With Deepest Sympathy, we will keep you all in our prayers.

  • 05/25/2021

    Mary and Bob Barclay

    So sorry to hear about Althea's passing. We were neighbors for many years and have warm memories of her. A kind and compassionate person. She will be missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Joanne (Baker) Taylor

    George, Shirley, Lynn, & Alan, Sorry I couldn't make the visiting hours yesterday. Your mother was very kind to me when my mother passed away. She was a good neighbor, another long time Crescent Street lady. You have my deepest sympathys. Joanne

  • 05/25/2021

    family

    May God bless you and keep you, may His face shine down around you and give you peace, now and foevermore. AMEN

  • 05/25/2021

    Jane (Kearney) Ellis and Family

    George, Shirley, Lynn, Alan, We're so sorry to hear about your mom, just found out today 10/4. She was a great lady and a good friend to my mom and dad. We had many fun days growing up as kids at your house. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. With Love, Peter & Jane & Family

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