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Amy Chaves Obituary
PITTSFIELD -- Amy E. Chaves, 12, of 85 Emerson Ave. died of cancer Friday at home.
Born in Pittsfield on Oct. 12, 1995, daughter of John and Deborah Dalton Chaves, she graduated from Crosby Elementary School and was a student at Herberg Middle School.
She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and enjoyed taking jazz and tap dancing lessons, skiing, swimming, crafts and dolphins. While at Crosby, she was a member of the Crosby C's.
Besides her parents, she leaves a sister, Nicole Chaves, at home; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Eleanor Dalton of Adams; and her paternal grandparents, Diego and Tina Chaves of Milford.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- Amy E. Chaves died in Pittsfield on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church by the Rev. James K. Joyce, pastor. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Pediatric Development Center or to the Boston Ronald McDonald House, both in care of DWYER FUNERAL HOME, 776 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Amy will be deeply missed by her aunts and uncles, Bruce and Carolee Dalton and their children, Megan and Mitchell, Brian and Margaret Dalton and their children, Jaenna and Anthony, Suzann Gandolfi and her children, Chad and Paije, and Steven and James Chaves. She loved being with friends and family.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Amy Chaves
All Crosby Elementary School teachers
November 10, 2007
Amy was a good student in our classes.
Bob DeLuca
November 7, 2007
Dear Deb, John and Nicole,
I was deeply saddened by the news of Amy's passing. I admire you all for the courage and love you displayed over the past several years; Amy was imbued with your spirit, now we are imbued with her's. She will always be as close to us as our own thoughts. Take comfort in your love for each other as Amy watches over you.
Dallas Johnson
November 7, 2007
Dear Deborah, John and Nicole...
I am very, very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful Amy, and can only imagine your pain in this time. Please accept my deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Joe Tine
November 5, 2007
Debbie, John and Nicole:
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Love,The Kaplan Family
November 3, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Jessica Boulais
October 31, 2007
I just met Amy this past summer at the step-up program at Herberg. She was my partner a lot. She was very nice to me even though we had just met. She was also in my homeroom class. Even though I only knew her a short time, I will miss her a lot. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Nick Economou
October 31, 2007
Johnny, Debbie, Nicole,
Although it has been a long time and I never got the chance to meet Amy I know any child of Johnny's would constantly have a sparkle in her eye and a smile from ear to ear. I can picture her now. My condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nick & Christine Economou
Susan Slattery
October 30, 2007
Debbie, John & Nicole,
I never met Amy, but she was a beautiful, innocent, joyful face shining from a photo on my mother-in-law's refrigerator. I often looked at that photo, thinking she must have a brave little heart. I am very sorry for your loss.
James L'Hote
October 30, 2007
John,
May your faith be strong during this difficult time.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Matt DeChaine
October 30, 2007
John, Deb, Nichole
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Amy was special, the vision of her riding her bike chasing Ryan around the parking lot will stay with us forever.
Matt, Dolly, Ryan
Hector,Coleen,Britney,Jake& Cullen Ferreira
October 29, 2007
John, Debbie &Nicole,
We were so sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter Amy. We are grateful for knowing such a wonderful little girl.We love you and are thinking of all of you.
John, Kris & Katie Bordeau
October 29, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories keep Amy close to your hearts forever.
Stephanie McCullough
October 29, 2007
Nicole,
I was so sorry to hear about your sister Amy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are all thinking of you at Herberg.
Mrs. McCullough
Ted and Marie Boraski
October 29, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Karen Schneider
October 29, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Ron & Debbie Dias
October 29, 2007
John, Debbie and Nicole,
We are so sorry for the loss of your precious Amy. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you today and always. May you find comfort in the arms of family and friends.
Janet and John Collins
October 29, 2007
Dear Debbie, John, and Nicole,
We are saddened to hear of Amy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. She may be gone, but she will always be in your hearts.
With deepest sympathies,
Janet and John Collins
Nikki, Brooke, Sandy and Mark Vanbramer
October 29, 2007
Dear John,Debbie and Nicole
Amy was an amazing little girl, we will never forget the wonderful times that we spent with her in the Cape. Those memories will always last with us forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
peter fraga
October 29, 2007
my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow
Jeffrey & Lidia Lee
October 29, 2007
John, Debbie, and Nicole,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you all.
SANDY, NIKKI AND BROOKE VANBRAMER
October 29, 2007
NICOLE,
AMY WAS A SPECIAL PART OF OUR GROUP TOO, EVENTHOUGH SHE DIDN'T DANCE. WE WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW SORRY WE ARE AND HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE TO ALL OF US. AMY WAS SO LUCKY TO HAVE A SISTER LIKE YOU. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LET US KNOW IF WE CAN HELP IN ANYWAY.
SANDY VANBRAMER
October 29, 2007
JOHN,DEBBIE AND NICOLE,
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT AMY. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL LITTLE GIRL, WE WILL FOREVER HOLD IN OUR HEARTS OUR TIME AT THE CAPE. BROOKE HAS NEVER LOOKED AT POP ROCKS THE SAME. AMY WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN ALL OF OUR HEARTS. THE LAST TIME I SAW AMY SHE TOLD ME TO NOT BE AFRAID AND SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS, AND I WILL...AND I WILL THINK OF HER. TAKE CARE OF ONE ANOTHER. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Kathy Lewitt Rich
October 28, 2007
Deb, I was shocked and saddened to learn that you have lost your little girl Amy. My thoughts and prayers are with you, John and Nicole during this unbearably painful time. May you find peace and solace in each other and your memories of Amy. God be with you.
Shona & Jim Guidetti
October 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tara Lindheimer
October 28, 2007
Dear John, Debbie, and Nicole,
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. I will forever remember Amy's sweet, fun spirit and treasure the time I had to spend with her. My prayers are with you.
Karen Mills
October 28, 2007
John, Deb, and Nicole
My heart goes out to all of you. May you find peace in the memories you have, and know that Amy will always be with you in your hearts.
My deepest sympathies,
Donna Walz
October 28, 2007
We can't begin to tell you how sorry we both are. We loved Amy and thought of her so often. We use the beautiful trivet and mug that she made for us every day. Her picture with "Diego" will forever adorn our refrigerator. People who come to our home, always asks "who's the girl with the dolphin" and we're always proud to tell them about Amy. My husband says that in 19 years of driving a school bus, that Amy was the most memorable, even though we only had her on our bus for 4 short months...she was so sweet, polite, thoughtful and helpful (especially with the younger children). She will never be forgotten in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love, Donna & Kenny Walz
William & Janet Eichorn
October 28, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family...
Bill,Janet,Billy & Mark Eichorn
Mark & Tish Sanchioni
October 28, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Henry, Laurie & Henry Cadorette
October 28, 2007
Debbie, John, & Nicole,
Amy will be greatly missed. She was a caring little girl. One of the last times Henry saw her at school she asked him if he was having a good day. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Love, Henry, Laurie, and Henry
Charlie Beebe
October 28, 2007
My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Take comfort in the knowledge that Amy is now with God free of pain and perfect in every way. She will be missed...
Hillie (Chaves) Sacremento
October 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with my nephew John, his wife Debbie and their daughter Nicole. May they find comfort and strength in eachother and in the love and prayers being sent their way.
Judy doCurral
October 28, 2007
Amy was the brightest light. She will twinkle in our hearts forever.
Michael, Judy, Julia & Anna
Valerie Mongue
October 28, 2007
Debbie, John and Nicole,
My heart goes out to you guys right now. I am so saddened and heart broken for you. May god hold you all close in his arms right now. Nothing can take the pain away that you feel, but please know I am here if you need anything, anything at all.
Love Val
Pasichny Family
October 28, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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