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for Maureen DeFreitas
March 22, 2008
Happy Easter Maureen.....may you be resting in peace and happiness forever.
Shannon OBrien
December 1, 2006
Maureen, I think of you everyday. I like going in the book and reading everything everyone has to say to you it helps. I thought these feelings of saddness would slowly fade away but it hasn't. I tell Bella stories about you all the time. We look at your picture and talk about you. It is so important that she knows her auntie Maureen. Andy sometimes catches me talking with you, it makes me feel better. I like to remember the advice you would have given me when I am struggling. I want so badly to share with you that Bella is crawling and getting more teeth! You would love to see her now. I know you are watching over her and keeping her safe. I love and miss you so much.
Shannon
Charlene Turco
November 17, 2006
Maureen you were my sister my friend, I miss you everyday and can not imagine the rest of my life without you. I alway thought you and I would spend our later years reading books and drinking tea. Maybe traveling with Joe and Bobby. The quote Ted liked "Don't think of me as gone only in the next room" keeps going through my mind but when I go into the next room you aren't there. I love you and miss you I will be there for your children. I know you are with Mom and Dad give them a kiss for me. Love Charlene
Janice
November 16, 2006
Danny,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoguths and prayers are with you. Sorry about the lateness, I just found out. Take Care
Jenn McDonald
October 18, 2006
Robert, I am so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts. Jenn and Randy
Maryellen Kelley-Bullock
October 7, 2006
To Maureen's Family,
I was a friend of Maureen's at Boston State. Although we fell out of touch, I never forgot her and was deeply saddened when I read her obit. I have fond memories of La Grange St. and her "dating days" with Bobby. You are in my thought's and prayers.
Maryellen Kelley, Charlestown
B.S.C. '71
AmyLynn Cavallaro
September 25, 2006
Maureen's Family: I know the loss that you have endured, and nothing can be said to heal your pain. Time, memories, laughter, tears, and companionship with one another are just a few of the things which will help you through this time of sarrow. Please know that Maureen has not only touched the lives of students, fellow teachers, co-workers, and the community, she has added her life to them, with this she continues to live. My heart goes to you, with prayers and remebrance.
Stephen Edelstein
September 25, 2006
Maureen's patients, compassion and infinite understanding will always be a memory I will carry. My sincerest thoughts to her entire family. May time be a comfort and source of loving reflection.
CAROL WALSH
September 22, 2006
MAUREEN, YOU WERE THE LIGHTING FORCE !
ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I ALWAYS FELT CALMER AFTER TALKING WITH YOU.MAUREEN, YOU WERE SUCH A SUPPORT THROUGH MY DAUGHTERS ILLNESS.
I M CONFIDENT THAT YOU ARE STILL DOING YOU'RE WORK AS YOU LOOK DOWN UPON US.
Judi DiGregorio
September 22, 2006
Maureen touched many lives in the Chelsea Public Schools and will be sorely missed. May her family find comfort in all the special memories they have of her.
Debbie Sullivan
September 22, 2006
Maureen was my friend and co-worker for the 4 years that I taught at Clark Ave. She
gina lewis-denunzio
September 22, 2006
rob, you mean so much to our family, know that we are thinking of you, and your entire family.please keep in touch.
the lewis family
Tammy Jones
September 22, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. Maureen was a wonderful, strong teacher. I enjoyed my time teaching with Maureen in Chelsea. She was always so kind and caring.
September 21, 2006
OFFERING MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY. I WORKED WITH MAUREEN FOR YEARS AT THE CLARK AVE. SCHOOL. SHE WAS ALWAYS VERY HELPFUL AND WE WILL MISS HER GREATLY. BARBARA MELESCIUC (CLARK AVE CAFETERIA)
Matt Bennington
September 21, 2006
To to lives you touched, and the life you made.
Cheers
The Darrigo Cousins
September 21, 2006
Bobby and the kids, Charlene and Joe and the kids and Teddy:
Maureen leaves an empty space in the hearts of anyone who knew her. As kids, us cousins were very close. Nantasket Beach in the summer -- Teddy chasing us with sea weed. In the winter, we played "Concentration on Paper". Maureen always wanted to check Mal's answers because Maureen had fun reading Mal's mispelled answers. We would laugh and laugh. Great memories to look back on.
Love, Lil and Brian, Mal, Elaine and Howard
charles la rosa
September 21, 2006
Im going to miss the fun we had at Kellys,and the hugs when you came and left,and Bobby saying thats enough with the hugs.
love
charlie
Laurie Parlin
September 21, 2006
Maureen was my mentor during my first year teaching. I was lucky to have such an amazing teacher and woman as a mentor. She was always supportive and able to listen to any situation I brought to her...and still smile. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jerry & Lisa Polito
September 21, 2006
Bob, Danny, Bobby & Jillian,
Are hearts are with you, always. We are sorry for your loss. Maureen was a one-of-a-kind, whole hearted woman. She will be greatly missed.
Mark and Sharie Marich
September 20, 2006
Charlene and Family,
We hope the wonderful memories you have of your dear sister give you comfort during this difficult time. We are remembering you in our thoughts and prayers.
Beth Perry Brown
September 20, 2006
Maureen was one of the people that made Clark Avenue a special place to work and to learn. My prayers are with her family at this difficult time.
Jennifer Tartufo (formally Driscoll)
September 20, 2006
I never saw Maureen without a smile. She always offered advice and an ear. My deepest sympathy to her family during this difficult time.
Jen Wilcox
September 20, 2006
Maureen was usually the first face I saw every morning I walked into Clark Ave, and I looked forward to escaping from my work with her on a daily basis. I lost touch with Maureen, but I never thought it would be a permanent thing. I'll miss her, as I know so many people will. My heart goes out to her family... her light still shines in them.
MaryLou DeFreitas
September 20, 2006
My prayers are with all of you...
Maureen was a very special person, and a very special sister-in-Law and Aunt to Tommy...God Bless to all of you.
Shane & Kathy Bodrero
September 20, 2006
Bobby,
Our thoughts are with you and your family. I always told you, you married a saint and you did indeed.
Love,
Shane & Kathy
Bernice Mastrangelo
September 20, 2006
All of us at Kelley's will miss your smiling face and the fun we all had. Bernice and I will miss you very much. (our New Year's Eve partner). We are so sorry for your loss Bobby and kids. You know that if you need anything Bobby, just ask. with warmest sympathy,
Bernice,John Mastrangelo,& family
Steve & Debbie O'Connor
September 20, 2006
Dear Bobby and Family Our thoughts go out to all of you during these most difficult days. It has been a long time since the Revere Moose games, but we certainly had some fun times! Please know we are thinking of you and we know that Maureen is in good hands. Love Steve & Debbie & Family
Jerry & Phil Vasapolli
September 20, 2006
Our deepest sympathy for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family
Kathy Trevor
September 20, 2006
With deepest sympathy to your family. You will be missed by everyone at Clark Avenue School.
Kathy Trevor
The Caggiano Family and Staff
September 20, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Shannon O'Brien
September 19, 2006
Maureen started out as my mentor. She then became family. I don't know when our work realtionship turned into something more, but I am so thankful it did. Bob and Maureen took Andy and I in as family. We were truly loved by Maureen. Maureen became my daughter's "auntie" they had a special connection, when she saw Maureen her face always lit up. I miss her every day. My love and blessings go to Bobby, Robert, Danny and Jillian. We will love and support you all always.
Shannon, Andy and Bella
Linda Rogowicz Clark Ave. Cafeteria
September 19, 2006
My deepest sympathy to your family. Maureen was a wonderful caring, woman. I feel blessed to have known her. She was always there to help with the lunch crowd or talk to me while my son was in Iraq. My prayers and thoughts will be with you.
Alissa Stangle O'Shaughnessy
September 19, 2006
Maureen was a true role model to me. As a new teacher at the Clark Avenue School in Chelsea, she was my anchor. She was an amazing teacher, a selfless friend, a loving mother and wife, and a true ray of sunshine and optimism day in and day out. I still have a picture framed of Maureen, Bob, my husband, and myself in Aruba, when we all ended up there together in the summer of 2001. You'll always be my role model, Maureen. Love, Alissa
Bonnie Purtee
September 19, 2006
I only got to work with Maureen a short time a few years back in Chelsea. She was always friendly and helpful. My condolences to the DeFreitas family.
EVELYN MORRIS
September 19, 2006
Dear Bob..What a terrible sadness has come to you and the children..Reading this guest book tells me how well thought of Maureen was..Please accept my sympathy..Evelyn Morris
Pauline Agnew
September 19, 2006
Maureen will always be remembered lovingly. A wonderful friend,truly a good sport, thinking of lots of laughs we all shared together especially our times in Florida.Bobby we feel your pain and loss.Maureen will be greatly missed.
Love
Jay & Pauline
Jessica Butler
September 19, 2006
Maureen, It is so hard to believe that you are not here with us. However, I know you are truly in a better place. You will be forever missed and forever in our hearts. You and your family are in my deepest thoughts and prayers.
"Make yourself familiar with angels, and behold them frequently in spirit;for without being seen, they are present with you." -Saint Francis de Sales
Bill & Doris Napier
September 19, 2006
Bobby - our deepest sympathy, love and heartfelt prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.
Leah Dorval
September 19, 2006
Maureen was such a kind person and good friend to me durhing the time I taught with her at Clark Avenue. She taught me so much and I will always remember the many good times we had. Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Linda Breau
September 19, 2006
Maureen, my right hand, my support, my sounding board, my calming influence and most importantly my loyal friend. I love you and I miss you terribly. I thank God that I had you in my life for the time I did. Bob and kids, my deepest sympathy. Please know that you can call on me for anything. Linda
Maryellen Moran
September 19, 2006
I am so very sorry that this loss has come to you. Maureen is a wonderful person with a smile that could light up a room. I will always remember her warmth and kindness. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
steve moran
September 19, 2006
i am so sorry to hear about maureen. we had so much fun at hockey,kellys and the hockey dinner at your house. she will be missed.
Diana Staco
September 19, 2006
More than my boss, Maureen you were my friend...I know that you are in a better place now, but I miss you so much...
It is with great sorrow that I offer my deepest sympathy from my family to the Defreitas family.
Debra Domenico
September 19, 2006
You'll Be sadly missed Maureen. You have touched our lives. Rest in Peace. God will take care of you and watch over your family now.WIth our Deepest Sympathy
Robert Casey, Debta Domenico & FA.
Nina DeFreitas
September 19, 2006
My deepest sympathy to your family, Maureen will be missed.
Love,
Nina DeFreitas
Michelle Pitas
September 19, 2006
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Maureen was a wondeful person and I loved the years I taught with her in Chelsea. She was so friendly and helpful.
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