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Madeleine Fox Obituary
Memorials may be made to the Kavanagh House on Grand in West Des Moines.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com.
Madeleine was born on Jan. 5, 1921, in Winthrop, Mass., to John and Ethel Jessop. She married Thomas J. Fox, and they were blessed with four children, Thomas, Patricia, Elizabeth and Peter. She was a perfect grandmother; she loved being with her grandchildren.
She had a great sense of humor and a wonderful laugh. She was also very interested in people and could spend hours meeting new people.
After her husband passed away, she made a great network of friends, staying active with them going on walks and hikes.
Madeleine was a member of Our Lady of the Cape in Brewster and belonged to the Ladies Guild.
Madeleine was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Fox, and a grandson, Terrence M. McWalter. She is survived by her children, Thomas J. (Susan) Fox, Patricia T. (Maurice) McWalters, Elizabeth A. (Randal) Uttley and Peter J. (Diane) Fox; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
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Bev Hall
July 17, 2008
Dearest Tom, Tricia, Lizzie, & Peter....
My deepest sympathy and lots of love to you all during this very difficult time. As you know, Madeleine was my 2nd Mother when I was growing up and always made me feel like I was part of the family. She was a WONDERFUL person and I loved her to pieces.
With my deepest sympathy and lots of love to you all.
Hugs..........xoxox
Bev Hall
July 17, 2008
Dearest Tom, Tricia, Lizzie, & Peter....
My deepest sympathy and lots of love to you all during this very difficult time. As you know, Madeleine was my 2nd Mother when I was growing up and always made me feel like I was part of the family. She was a WONDERFUL person and I loved her to pieces.
With deepest sympathy and lots of love to you all.
Hugs..........xoxox
Jim Gage
July 13, 2008
Tom, Pat, Liz, Peter and the rest of the Family.
Words are not enough to express my sadness at the passing of your Mother, Grandmother and all around great person.
She was a shining light for all and welcomed all into her home and made you feel like you were her family. She will be deeply missed yet I will remember all the great times we all shared together.
Susan Eldredge Pauline Eldridge
July 12, 2008
To the Fox Family-
With deepest sympathy for your loss. We have fond memories of Madeleine here in Brewster.
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