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Mary & Louie Forgione posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2011
With our deepest sympathy to the Donnelly and Lombard families on you loss. Carole will be missed by so many, but not forgotten. Remember, as long as you keep her in your memories, she will always be with you.
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Kathe Donnelly posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
May you rest in peace now. I will always miss you. Thanks for being my "Ma" for all these years.
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Ma's Eulogy, posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
On behalf of my Sister's Patti, Wendy and myself, I'd like to thank you all for being with us today not to morn our Mother's death but celebrate her life. That is truley the way she wanted this day to be. I remember my mother once claiming that no one would show up. Thank you all for proving her wrong. As all of you know, that was almost impossible to do.
We kids where the lucky ones for having a mother like her
She loved the role of homemaker, was a wonderful cook and kept a spotless home. She never missed a game, school assembly, or dance recital and she was always the first to volunteer to chaparone school fieldtrips.
She was happiest when us kids, grandkids or the great grandkids where around, she would watch with pride every time one of us, or them, figured out something for ourselves.
Ma instilled a lot of things in us over the years,
Growing up we never missed a meal together, family meant everything to her.
Our yard was always the place all the kids played at. Not sure if that was because she enjoyed the sound of screaming kids, or that it made it easier for her to see if we Were doing something we weren’t supposed to.
Either way I have good memories growing up. Thank you MA
Ma was a very proud woman; she did things with attention to details.
I never knew there was a wrong way to boil water, that is till one of us tried to help in the kitchen.
Patti, I hope you’ve learned to cook.
Growing up we all had chores to do on Saturdays before going out to play, sometimes those details made it difficult to get out and play. Thank you Ma, for instilling the theory, on us that “ if your going to do something, do it right “
I remember at one point we had to have a cleaning person come in, I arrived shortly before only to find her, cleaning for the cleaning lady. THAT WAS MA.
As teenagers I remember no mater what time of night we came home, the kitchen light was on and coming down the street you could see her sitting at the table waiting for us to get home safe. When my kids where that age I did the same, sometimes it’s good for history to repeat itself.
Thank you ma for instilling care and concern into us.
I remember when I got my first motorcycle, Ma made me shut it down as I was coming over the hill and coast down to the house, her lesson here, always be respectful of your surroundings and considerate of your neighbors. Something I instilled on my kids and am instilling on the grandkids to this day.
Thank you ma for helping me realize how important that is.
We always had a dog growing up, Pets are important for children she said, it helps them learn responsibility, not only for the care of that pet, but with the way you handle it. She was teaching this lesson Up until the end. To Halley & Ellis, with the way they held and acted around max and Molly.
Ma’s Faith in the church was unmistakable, she was adamant that we attend mass every week, not only that we attend mass but that we lived the way Christ wanted us to. This was a lesson I didn’t realize until later in life. You have to believe, if you don’t believe then you will never be able to be confident in doing the right thing. Thank you ma.
There where a lot of lessons that Ma thought us growing up, some I realized earlier in life, and other lessons that she tried to teach me as a child I am still recognizing. I am still learning from you ma. Thank you
My son told me he will always remember how Nana’s home was always open to him and his friends, especially during the holidays, he loved how she celibrated the holidays.
ALL OUT FAMILY FUN.
He pointed out to me that it was Nana who started the food fights at our annual June Group birthday/ fathers day party. Of course it was on the deck and not in the house. I recently watched him do something similer with his family.
. When I was putting this together my grandson asked what I was doing, I told him I was writing a story about Nana, He asked if I could put in how much nana liked to watch him do magic and jokes and read.
Again, that sparkle in her eye when any of us displayed a new talent. It was so bright even a 6 year old could see it.
Memories, we all have some of our own that we shared with my mother.
Remember them now and forever, and remember she now remembers them also.
Although our mother's illness prevented her from for doing many of things she loved over the past few years, we take great comfort in knowing she led a long and rich life. She had many friends with whom she loved to travel. She was very active in the community especailly here at St. Babara's which was her second home for over 45 years. She attended Mass daily, taught CCD and was heavily involved in various clubs, activities, and fundraising efforts.
. As we got older, she enjoyed her work at Utica and made many life long friendships there. But her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She always looked forward to Visits with the grandchildren, shopping excursions with Patti, lunch’s with Wendy, and my visits as I tackled the endless to do list she had waiting for me.
. To the neighboors, freinds, the St. Babara's congregation, healthcare proffessional and volunteers you are far too many to thank individually. You know who you are and please also know we thank God everyday for you. We will be eternally grateful for the kindness and compassions showered upon our mother.
We do want to aknowledge one very special person in our lives. Our dear Aunt Helen who is here for us today as she has been everyday all of our lives. From running errands, coordinating visitors, and babysiting to always knowing just when a hug or an "It's going to be ok Sweetheart" was needed. She can be counted on no matter what, in spite of her very, very busy social life.
We Thank you Auntie
I would like to thank my sisters Patti and Wendy, for everything.
Ma is in heaven now and we can all take comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain and has been re united with her soul mate, her Bobby, and little Jimmie. We love you Ma. We will miss you always.
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The Beaven Family posted a condolence
Sunday, September 11, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and will keep Auntie Carole and her family in our thoughts & prayers. She was
a "fun" Aunt & will be missed. All our love, Michael, Maureen, Ryan, & Erin
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Robbie posted a condolence
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Ma, We miss you dearly. You will always be in our hearts and on our minds. thank you for everything.
We Love you Robbie, Kimmy and Ellis
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Denise Maloney Traynor posted a condolence
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Dear Patty, Wendy, Robert and the rest of the Donnelly Family:
I am very saddened to hear the news about you Mom. She
was a very special lady and neighbor to all of our family.
She will always hold a special place in my heart. She is
at peace now in the best place she can be along with
everybody dear to her. Carole, say hi to my mom and tell her we all miss her dearly.
"Death leaves a heartache nobody can heal,
Loves leaves a memory nobody can steal"
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Richard Maloney posted a condolence
Saturday, September 10, 2011
I can't even begin to express how badly I feel today after hearing about the death of Carole Donnelly. She was like a mother to me. When I was young and lived next door and my father was in poor health and my mother needed to work to support our family Carole took me into her home many days and fed me and looked after me. She took me on several day trips during the summer months with Bobby, Jimmy, Patty and Wendy to Canobie Lake Park and other places as well. She did many other wonderful things for me, far to many for me to even mention here. I remember her as a woman with a kind heart and a warm smile. She was my friend and I will miss her dearly. There is surely a place in heaven for Carole Donnelly.
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Michael and Amy Donnelly posted a condolence
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We loved Auntie Carole and will miss her. Love, Mike, Amy, Colleen, Emma and Michael Jr.
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Bethany Davis posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2011
Patti, I loved hearing fun stories about your mom at work. I felt like I knew her well even though I didn't. I'm so sorry that she's not around anymore and I know how hard it is to start rebuilding. I'm here is you ever need me or want to talk. When people die it should remind us how important it is to enjoy life! What a gift! Love you. Bizz.
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Chris & Henry posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2011
To the family of Carole Donnelly.
Patti, Wendy, Rob and Aunt Helen
Words can not express how much we will miss Carole. All we can take with us is the great memories. Like Christmas Eves at the house. Her loving smile and the look in her eyes when you sat and talk to her about anything. The way she loved Max and Molly. There is something about Carole that everyone loved.
Our prayers are with everyone in Carole's Family
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Marion Visconti posted a condolence
Friday, September 9, 2011
My prayers are with you all during this special time .
If there is anything I can help you with please don't hesitate to give me a call . Your Mother is in a good place right now .
Edward V. Sullivan
Funeral Home
43 Winn Street
Burlington, MA 01803
Ph: (781) 272-0050
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