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Justine (Mccormack) Luken

April 11, 1939 — July 27, 2013

Justine (Mccormack) Luken

Mrs. Justine (McCormack) Luken, a lifelong resident of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2013, at the age of 74.

Justine was born on April 11, 1939 in Stoneham, one of two daughters of the late Harold M. and Margaret E. (Murray) McCormack.

Justine was a lifetime resident of Greenwood where she was actively involved with The Most Blessed Sacrament Parish. Many will know her as an active Parish Guild member, having carved the new church sign and also designed and planted the new church garden. She will also be remembered for her beautiful Christmas arrangements made of pine and local greenery which she sold for many years at the Holly Festival.

An avid gardener, Justine was active in Backyard Gardeners and the Wakefield Garden Club, as well as caring for many friends' gardens. She will also be known to many as a prolific carver and crafter, belonging to both the New England Wood Carvers and the Wakefield Arts and Crafts Society.

Justine was the beloved wife of the late Robert M. Luken.Devoted mother of Mark H. Luken of Somersworth, NH, Eric R. Luken of Wakefield, Matthew J. Luken of Minneapolis, MN, and the late Jonathan R. Luken.Dear sister of Judith Connolly and her husband Louis of Tewksbury.Loving grandmother of Zachary, Phillip, Christopher, and Catelyn. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends will gather in remembrance of Justine's life for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Thursday, August 1 from 4-8 PM, and again on Friday morning at 9 AM before leaving in procession to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield, where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM.Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.

Gifts in Justine's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St,. Watertown, MA 02472, or the Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N 12th St., Lincoln, NE 68508.
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Visitation

Thursday, August 1, 2013

4:00 - 8:00 pm

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Interment

Friday, August 2, 2013

Puritan Lawn Memorial Park

185 Lake Street, Peabody, MA 01960

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Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, August 2, 2013

Most Blessed Sacrament Church

1155 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

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