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January 8, 2013

Carol A. (Dangora) McInnis, 75

North Andover, MA — Carol Ann Dangora McInnis, 75, of Bonita Springs, FL, and Brewster, MA, formerly a long-time resident of North Andover, passed away peacefully January 3, 2013, surrounded by her husband and daughters overlooking her beloved Cape Cod Bay.

Carol was born on March 1, 1937 in Boston to the late James W. and Mary (Flaherty) Dangora. She was raised in Medford, MA, graduated from St. Clement’s High School, Somerville, MA, and earned Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Salem State College. In addition to raising four daughters, Carol enjoyed a career in teaching and spent many years working with her husband at McInnis Law Offices.

Carol had a passion for playing bridge with her many close friends in North Andover and Florida, golfing and traveling with her husband, and reading good books. Her greatest joy, however, was spending summers on the Brewster beaches with her family.

She is survived by her much-loved and devoted family: her husband of 51 years, Atty. James J. McInnis, and her daughters and their husbands, Atty. Marybeth McInnis (Stephen Boucher), of North Andover, Atty. Susan M. Leonard (James), of London, U.K., Kristen M. Clark (John), of Cranford, NJ, and Carolyn M. DiGiammo (Joseph), of Andover. “Cammie” will be greatly missed by her precious grandchildren, Matthew and Christina Leonard, Elisa and James DiGiammo, and Meghan Clark.

Other survivors include her brother, Atty. James T. Dangora (Pauline), of Billerica, MA, and her sisters-in-law, Sr. Anne Marie McInnis, OCD, of Barrington, RI, and Joan Namvar (Arde) and Mary Holahan of Sun City West, AZ, her “Flaherty” cousins, nieces and nephews, and many cherished friends.

Carol’s family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Judy Garber and her team at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for their years of care and friendship.

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to greet the family at Conte Funeral Home, 17 3rd Street, North Andover, MA 01845 on Thursday, January 10, 2013, from 4-7, and to attend a Funeral Mass to celebrate Carol’s life at St. Michael’s, 196 Main St. North Andover,MA 01845 on January 11, 2013 at 11:00AM. Burial at a later date will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program, c/o Dr. Judy Garber, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.

To leave on-line condolences please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com

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