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Linda Deschenes Obituary

DEDHAM Linda T. (Artesani) Deschenes of Dedham, December 4, 2008. Beloved wife of John E. Deschenes. Devoted mother of Laura A., Susan H. and John C. Deschenes, all of Dedham. Sister of Charles Artesani Jr. of West Roxbury, Mary Louise Artesani of South Boston and Donna Selesky of Michigan. Daughter of the late Honorable Charles and Helen (Cusack) Artesani. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham, on Tuesday at 10 AM. Funeral mass in St. Marys Church, Dedham, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours on Monday from 4-8 PM. Interment in St. Josephs Cemetery, West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Lindas memory to the Massachusetts General Hospital Pulmonary and Critical Unit, C/O Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02214. Former Secretary at the Quincy Medical Center. Graduate of Aquinas Jr. College, Newton. Online guestbook and directions at www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Dec. 8, 2008.

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May 20, 2009

I AM BOTH SHOCKED AND SADDENED TO HEAR OF LINDA'S PASSING. I REMEMBER HER FROM THOSE FUN SUMMER DAYS AT SWIFT'S BEACH, AND AS KIDS IN ST. ANTHONY'S PARISH, ALONG WITH HER SISTER DONNA, AND MARY LOUISE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY.
SINCERELY,
RALPH PINI
MEDFIELD, MA.

Bill and Donna Quinn (Picard) Tom's sister

December 8, 2008

Dear John and family

Our deepest sympathy to you and
your family on your recent loss of
Linda. We live in Florida now and
Bill read of her passing on the
internet paper.

Nancy Hahn

December 8, 2008

My sincere condolences to Linda's husband, children, and extended family. I have many fond memories of my babysitting years at Swift's beach and visits at Aunt Dottie's with all the Artesani and Cusack clans.
Nancy Hahn
(Tom and Anne Cotter's daughter)

Elizabeth Lombard

December 8, 2008

To the Deschenes and Artesani Family,

My deepest condolences on the passing of Linda. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Peggy Ebbs

December 8, 2008

The Deschenes and Artesani Family - my sincere condolences on Linda's passing. May your loving and happy memories give you solace during this most difficult time. Sincerely,
Peggy Ebbs (friend of Mary)

Natalie Lemberg

December 8, 2008

My sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Natalie

william lovett

December 8, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Peggy Defren

December 7, 2008

My deepest sympathies on your loss. I hope that during this difficult time, you will find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have shared with Linda. I will always remember Linda and all of the Artesani family in my thoughts and prayers. Peggy Defren

Elizabeth Cummings

December 6, 2008

We all love and miss you very much Linda. Take comfort in knowing John, Laura, Susan and Jay have the support and love of our amazing (and HUGE!) family to get through this tough time.

Many Pepsi’s will be drank and games of May I will be played in your memory!

Xoxo,

Elizabeth

Rocky & Chris Barbuto

December 6, 2008

Dear Deschenes Family,

We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our sympathy and prayers are with you all.

Colleen and Peter Giacomozzi

December 6, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about Linda - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Linda was a wonderful person and we all loved her.

Ms. Judith Driscoll

December 5, 2008

To the Deschenes,
This is a sad day for many of us in the Allston area especially. We had a very special relationship among our gang. Linda was a Gem and a true Allston-nite. She will be sorely missed. but she's up there now with the best of them. We will miss you dear friend. My prayers and thoughts are with your family today.
luv,
Judi & Joe Driscoll

William Dyer

December 5, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Linda was a wonderful person all through her life. We will remember her fondly and pray that she is finally at peace.

Bill and Carol Ann Dyer

Megan Quaranto

December 5, 2008

Dear Deshenes family,
I am so sorry to hear about this sad loss. Please take comfort knowing my family and I are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Anna Wozniak

December 5, 2008

My sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one.
Love,
Anna

Regina & Bill Brooks

December 5, 2008

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathies.

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