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Paulette Short Obituary

Of Middleboro, June 25, 2008. Beloved wife of Robert E. Short. Devoted mother of Kevin R. and his wife, Dara E. Short, Donald P. and his wife, Tara B. Short, Captain David E. and his wife, Courtney A. Short, Lisa A. and her husband, Henry P. Breen, III, Lynda M. and her husband, J. Michael Walsh. Loving sister of Phillippe Metivier. Cherished grandmother of 6. Funeral from the O'Neill Funeral Home, 59 Peirce Street, MIDDLEBORO, Mon at 10 AM. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church at 11. Calling hours Sun 4-8 Interment Saint Mary Cemetery

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 27, 2008.

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Margie and Janet Short

July 3, 2008

Bob,Kevin,Lisa,Donald,Lynda,David
all the spouses,
Paulette showed tremendous courage in making some very difficult decisions. She is now at peace.We will continue to support you now and always.
With much love, Margie and Janet

Noreen Finneran

June 30, 2008

To the Short Family,

Sorry to hear about your loss! May the happy memories help heal your family.

From your second cousin,
Noreen Finneran
(daughter of Mary Patsy Short Finneran)

The O'Connor Family

June 29, 2008

We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to your entire family.

With deepest Sympathy,

Kim and Dan Ventola

June 28, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to the entire family! Now matter what your mom was going through, she always took the time to find out how our family was doing. She was kind, thoughtful, caring and a strong woman. Her thoughfulness and love will keep a lot of babies warm with the blankets she always made for them! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pauline Weiner

June 28, 2008

Paulette,
Thank you for helping me through a rough time whe I lost my husband.
I feel so lucky having a friend like you and Bob. I will miss you so much. I know you are a special angel with god.
Pauline

Maria Walsh

June 27, 2008

Dear Lynda and family,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time. Our daughter sleeps peacefully tonight with her favorite blankie, a blanket made by your Mother out of the kindness of her heart four years ago. I will remember how much she loved children. Peace be with all of you.
Love, Maria

Danyell Papkey

June 27, 2008

Dear Lynda,
I am deeply sorry to hear of you mothers passing. I always wondered about you as you moved away from Quincy some time ago, we went to Snug Harbor together. I remember going to your house and I remember your parents, they were very nice.

Corey Wisneski

June 27, 2008

Although I didn't know her well, she must have been an incredible woman to have raised a daughter like Lynda. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you grieve and I hope the good memories will guide you through.

Above all...Family!

Kevin Short

June 27, 2008

Dear Mom,

Strength, Courage & Selflessness in death as in life, the endearing qualities of all great mothers.

You will be missed by all who were touched by your Loving-Kindness & Strength of Faith.

Love,
Kevin, Lisa, Donald, Lynda & David

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