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Kristen Orcutt Obituary

24, of Wrentham and a former longtime Medfield resident, died on July 12, 2008. She was the loving and devoted daughter of Janet and her husband Al Balestra of Wrentham and of Paul Orcutt of Sherborn. In addition to her parents, Kristen is survived by her dear brother, Jonathan, "Jono" Orcutt of Smyrna, DE, and by her loving Papa, Jim Riley of Needham. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the RJ Ross Funeral Home, 135 South Street, Route 1A, WRENTHAM CENTRE, on Tuesday from 2-8 PM. Her funeral will be on Wednesday at 10 AM in the Funeral Home, and committal will be in the Wrentham Centre Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Kristen N. Orcutt, Scholarship Fund, C/O Wrentham Cooperative Bank, 102 South Street, PO Box 250, Wrentham, MA 02093. Arrangements are in the care of Richard Ross and the RJ Ross Funeral Home, Wrentham Centre.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 14, 2008.

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Shirly Dullea

July 8, 2021

Happy Birthday Kristen . I´m lighting this candle to let you know your never forgotten.

Shirley Dullea

July 8, 2020

Im lighting this candle to let you know Kristen you will never be forgotten. Shirley

Shirley Dullea

July 12, 2017

Kristen I'm lighting this candle to let you know your always in our hearts an I will never forget you. Love. Shirley

Autumn aka A.U. Baller

January 1, 2011

To one of the best friends I have ever had, Miss Kristen Orcutt aka K-Pimpin...I think about you everyday and you will always remain such a huge part of my life! You were the only person I can honestly say could make smile no matter what mood I'm in or what had happend! You know as well as I do that we had some of our most fun, most memorable times together! I will never forget you, ever Pimpin! I love you sooooo much! ~Baller~

Shirley Dullea

November 23, 2010

Happy Birthday
Kristen

Trish

February 24, 2010

I was just lookin through some pictures and I came across some of the ones from when we went to the Bogarts ball at Chris and Ryan's school. I miss you. I wish we could be "disasters" together again! Chris and I were talking about you not so long ago and the time we went to NYC and you jumped into the street cause you though the guy under the trash was an animal.It made us laugh so hard that day! You are so missed Kristen.

July 17, 2009

Kristen,
It has been a year since you have been gone and we all think of you! We miss your laugh and your fun spirit...

We Still don't understand why you were taken so young and full of life but sure that you are entertaining everyone up there and keeping them all laughing.

We all miss you sooo much and think of the many fun times we had with you and the family. You will always remain in our hearts.

Love You
Arlene, Anthony, Missy & Buck.

Jessica Amado

May 7, 2009

i thought of kristen today as i do very often, and although my eyes wanted to cry, my heart could do nothing but smile ! as i told you janet on the day of her funeral, thank you for raising such a special woman. she touched anyone she came in contact with, she was and still is someone that will never be forgotten. my thoughts and prayers are with you !

Patti Brosnahan

December 29, 2008

Kristen,
The holidays now have come & gone , and just so you know no matter how many sparkly lights or ornaments were strung about , YOU angel still "OUTSHINE" them all.

There's a star in the Heaven's tonight
A Star that brightly shines;
Kristen is all around us now,
Soft, gentle, sweet and kind.

The sun that shines and warms us all,
Reminds us all of you;
The warmth you gave to everyone,
and nurtured all you knew.

The wind that whispers in our ear,
And speaks your memory;
The strength you gave to those you loved,
An set their spirit free.

The rain that falls and soaks the land,
The crystal morning dew;
The pureness in a raindrop,
Reminds us all of you.

We’ll miss your laughter,
Your style and grace;
The way you embraced life
With a smile on your face.

We miss that sweet and beautiful smile,
And gentle, caring touch;
We miss your energy and vitality,
You're missed so very much.

You're missed but not forgotten,
For we know that you're still here;
In each of our minds and each of our hearts,
For Eternity held dear.

So be at peace, we'll see you again,

But until that beautiful day;
We'll remember you like this
.....an Angel in every way.

Love & Miss You Sunshine !!!

Patti

November 26, 2008

happy birthday sunshine!! love you <3

November 26, 2008

Happy Birthday!

al balestra

October 7, 2008

Kristen,

Each day you are gone it becomes worse, the sunshine in our lives has gone. Please help us find the strength. It is very very hard for Mom, myself, Jono & Boogie,. I miss you more and more each day, our lives have been shattered and we don't know what to do. I miss your laughter and all those STORIES! So, Little Angel (as your patients would describe you) help us find our way, please watch over us, send us a sign.

Love, Albie

September 24, 2008

i love you buddy, miss you so much... laughing isnt the same without you.

September 15, 2008

We all miss you dearly Kristen and we know you see us!

Colleen Gibbons

September 8, 2008

Kristen, may you rest in peace.

michelle Galvin

September 8, 2008

Kristen,
I still question god why you had to leave so soon, didn't he know that you were needed here and loved by so many? I think about you everyday and miss your smile and the fun times we had.
I am sure you are keeping everyone up there laughing every minute, you were an Angel they needed. Although I don't know if I would use "Angel" to describe you, HMMM? "Terror" maybe. I just wanted to send you a little note to let you know I will never forget you and miss you soooo much!!

XO
Missy

Nancy Mendez

September 7, 2008

I worked with Kristen on 15CD at BWH- I just wanted you to know that she is not forgotten about. We often talk about Kristen and how much we miss her- She always had a smile and knew how to make everyone laugh. When I think of her - I see her smiling face. The patients really loved her. She was a great nurse and a very caring person- she loved her family and when ever she talked about her mother there was always a twinkle in her eye. She will always be missed and never forgotten- I was lucky to have worked with her. My prayers for your family- God bless you during this very difficult time. Nancy Mendez

Adam Moore

August 24, 2008

Kristen was my next door neighbor my last year at WVU. She was always smiling. I have very fond memories of her and her roommates. She will be missed.

arlene spadea

August 7, 2008

janet my heart goes out to you ,i cannot get you out of my mind,i wish i could talk to you,i think of you every minute of every day,i cannot imagine what you are going through.just know you are in my heart,love arlene

Janet Balestra

August 6, 2008

I miss you so much Miss Kristen....my heart aches.....you wrote last year on one of my cards;
"The special bond of mother and child is written with love on their hearts and souls and makes them a part of each other forever"

You are with us everyday and forever more!!

Love, MOM xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

brittany spadea

August 4, 2008

janet al and jon i am so sorry for the loss of your daughter kristen,she was so nice to me when we were at the beach,i loved her,she was a beautiful person.

Richard Covell

July 28, 2008

Al, Janet and Jono,
I am very sorry for your loss Please know that know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Richard Covell

Bill and Lynne Payne

July 27, 2008

Paul, Janet and family, We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief and for the days ahead.
Love,
Bill and Lynne Payne

Janet Connelly

July 26, 2008

Dear Janet,
Our son, John, graduated from high school with Kristen. Our entire family is so sad to learn of your loss.
Please know that we will always keep Kristen in our thoughts.

Bentley

July 22, 2008

Kristen,
I will miss you!!! Love Boggie

Thomas M. Totten

July 22, 2008

To Kristen's Family:
May your pain and sadness of Kristen's death at this time be filled and replaced with the joy of her life from an earlier times.
Sincerely,
Tom Totten

Susan Totten

July 20, 2008

Dear Janet and Jon,
We were terribly sorry to learn of your loss. We all have fond memories of our days as your neighbors. Dan and Mike particularly remember the good times they had with Kristen and Jonathan, who always had the time and patience to play with them. We will keep Kristen and you in our prayers. May God comfort you at this very difficult time.
Fondly,
Susan, Daniel and Michael Totten

Loretta Porter-Fahey

July 20, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Your daughter...
Your sister...

Was and is a beautiful reflection of the love and caring that your family always showed others here in Medfield...

She will be missed....

Mrs. Loretta Porter-Fahey

July 19, 2008

HER JOURNEY PRAYER

Don’t think of her as gone away,
her journey’s just begun,
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one. .
Think how she must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched,
for nothing loved is ever lost,
and Kristen was loved so much.

July 18, 2008

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

Donna (Fish)McDonald

July 18, 2008

Paul,

I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter.

Kimberly Spadea

July 17, 2008

Janet, Al & Jono
I am very sorry for your loss, Kristen was a great girl. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim, Stephen, Kenny & Lilly

Nancy Fish, RN, Director of Nursing Services, Royal Megansett

July 17, 2008

To Kristen's family,
I had the pleasure of hiring Kristen as a nursing student for the summer at the Royal Megansett. She was funny, sweet and beautiful and everyone loved her. I can only describe her as a "breath of fresh air". Kristen had a bright future ahead of her as a nurse and she will be missed. Our condolences go out to her family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

July 16, 2008

Sending my deepest sympathy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
J. Farroba T.A.Blake Middle School

Robin, Peter, Ryan, Pete and Whitney Shean

July 16, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Brigham & Womens Hospital: 15CD staff

July 15, 2008

To Kristen's family:
Words cannot express how sorry we all are for this devastating loss. It was our privilege to work with Kristen. Her dedication, compassion and kindness truly demonstrated the kind of nurse we all strive to be. An "angel in uniform," as one patient once called her, says enough about the kind of person she was. Many of us have been so fortunate to be able to call her a friend. She will be forever in our hearts and never forgotten. We will always hold on to the memories of her making us all laugh and smile. *Kristen, we love ya buddy! watch over us*

David MacLean

July 15, 2008

Janet and Al,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family with the loss of Kristen. I met Kristen through Missy a couple times and we had some great fun times. Even though I only knew her for a short period, she will greatly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Melissa Brayton

July 15, 2008

Kristen and I were great friends in High School and recently started talking again after college. I can remember her like it was yesterday. She would always make me laugh. We used to think that it was so cool that we could walk to each others houses because we lived so close. I am so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful, happy, caring, and great friend.

Julie T.

July 15, 2008

Kristen,
Where ever you go,
The skies are above you
The sun is smiling
The flowers are grinning
The trees are growing
But just so you know
I'm always there with you...
You will be missed greatly...

My deepest regrets to Kristen's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you....

Hallie Greenberg

July 15, 2008

I worked with Kristen at the Brigham. She was a talented, and caring young women. She will be much missed. My heart aches for you in this time of grief.

Jack Dahlstrom

July 15, 2008

Dear Al + Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Kristen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michael Rheaume

July 15, 2008

Janet, Al and Jonathan,
I saw Kristen last December at your X-mas party and she sparkled with such Joy and beauty, what a remarkable young lady.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Leah,Randy,Paul,Jan S&S

July 15, 2008

Paul and family, we are deeply saddened by your loss and our prayers go out to you and your family at this time may you find comfort in the memories of her. So sorry again Leah, Randy, Paul and Jan of S&S

B Barayuga

July 15, 2008

I've work with Kristen at BWH few times and I could never forget her happy face.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers...

Patricia Curry

July 15, 2008

Dear Janet, Al & Family
I was saddened to hear of your
daughter Kristen's passing. Although words are inadequate at such times,
console yourselves with the fact that
you made her life a happy one with
your attentiveness, love and concern. That I know was very
important to her. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sincerely, Pat Curry

mark galvin

July 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Doug Meehan

July 15, 2008

Al and Janet,

Sorry to hear of the devistating news. My thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time.

Karen Wayne

July 15, 2008

Janet,
Words cannot express my heartfelt sympathy for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

KIM CRAFT

July 14, 2008

DEAR JANET, I MET YOU BRIEFLY ONE NIGHT WHEN YOU BROUGHT KRIS SOME DINNER TO WORK AT ROYAL MEGANSETT . I AM KIM, THE ONE WHO USED TO DO ALL THE OVER NIGHTERS WITH KRIS. I AM SITTING HERE STILL IN UNBELIEF THAT SHE IS GONE. SHE WAS SUCH A TRULY WONDERFUL PERSON ALWAYS SMILING , LAUGHING , AND JUST A REALLY GREAT FRIEND.SHE HAD A WAY WITH ALL THE RESIDENTS AT THE HOME AND WAS FREQUENTLY REQUESTED. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,BUT PLEASE KNOW SHE TOUCHED MANY LIVES IN HER OWN SPECIAL WAY. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND I KNOW THAT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER WITH FOUND MEMORIES! MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
ALWAYS, KIM

Mike Vitelli

July 14, 2008

I knew Kristen from the gym and she was just such a sweetheart who always had a comment to make me smile! I am so distraught and offer my prayers to her family and closest friends. The world has lost a gorgeous sole!

Kirsten & Ronnie Hughes

July 14, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathy during this painful time. Kristen was a wonderful girl. We knew her through my nephew, Brett Frost. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Kelly MacDonald

July 14, 2008

Dear Janet and Jon,
Living next to you on Juniper Lane, we always marveled at what an incredibly sweet person Kristen was. We will always remember the kind and gentle person that she was and surely we will never forget her giggles. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Fondly,
Robin, Kelly and Chris

Janice Yelland

July 14, 2008

Dear Janet and Jon,
Ken and I are saddened to hear about your loss. We have some wonderful memories of you three. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kasey Carney

July 14, 2008

Your pain must be unbearable. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Erika (Frost) Richman

July 14, 2008

Janet, Jon, Al & Family:

May God Bless You ALL during this most difficult time. My heart is in constant prayer for Kristen and your family as you process this tragic & unexpected transition in your lives.

We thoroughly enjoyed having Kristen as an extended member of the family and I was proud to have her be a much loved companion of my son, Brett. We hold many dear and fond memories of Kristen and your family in our hearts. May the Lord comfort you as he opens his arms to welcome the newest angel to heaven.

Many blessings of love and peace to you. May you find comfort in the words and arms of your loved ones.
You have our love and most heart felt sympathy,

Brett & Rob (Frost)
John & Erika (Richman)

Keith Hapenney

July 14, 2008

So sorry to hear about your loss. Kristen was always a super girl with a bright future ahead of her. My thoughts are with your entire family.

Kelly Kavanaugh

July 14, 2008

Janet, Al, and Jono,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you all. I can't stop replaying all the wonderful times we all had on vacations with your family and Kristen with mine, in school or out of school with the girls or with the boys, or driving Jono and his buddies around and all the funny things she would say or do to make you laugh or smile. She is so missed and loved and that smile will go on forever. Kristen and I have great memories and I know she always left a loving, lasting impression on everyone she met.

Diane Swartz

July 14, 2008

Dear Al and Janet and family: I am sending my deepest sympathy and love to each of you. I am so sorry for your loss and I pray for peace and comfort to find there way into your hearts in time. Love and friendship, Diane Swartz

Alida Anderson

July 14, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. As a PT at BWH, I had the pleasure of working with Kristen on numerous occasions and she was so sweet and funny and a really great nurse. I am so sad to hear of this tragic news and I cannot express my sympathy enough. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers! Rest in peace, Kristen!

Meredith and Mark Lombardi

July 14, 2008

Janet and Al,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken and Dianne Sterling

July 14, 2008

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Cindy Kittle

July 14, 2008

Jon,

I am deeply sorry to hear of your sister passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Catherine Boyd

July 14, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to Kristen's family. I worked with Kristen at BWH, what a joy! What a beautiful, caring young lady. She always gave 100% to her patients and I will always admire her for that! She will truly be missed. Best regards,

Claire ONeil

July 14, 2008

Janet, Al and Jon
Extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy to you all at this sad and difficult time.
Claire, Bill, Jay and Stephanie O'Neil

michelle Galvin

July 14, 2008

Janet, Al , jono & family
I am so sorrow for your loss, words can't express how much Kristen will be missed. Kristen was a wonderful person and a great friend who new how to live life to its fullest. She always had a smile and made me laugh. Kristen's memory will stay in my heart always.

Missy

Cynthia(Cindy) Jokinen

July 14, 2008

I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. You all are a stranger to me, but I have a daughter and know the love a mom has for her daughter. Cindy J

Dan Bauman

July 14, 2008

Jon,
I am sorry about the loss of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Erin Kavanaugh

July 14, 2008

Dear Janet, Al, and Jono,

I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget my many memories of Kristen, but in particular how Kelly and Krsiten use to always bring me along with them after school and soccer. Kristen was like an older sister to me in high school, and would always keep an eye on me.
She was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly.

B Quigley

July 14, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Joyce Bradley

July 14, 2008

Janet I am so sorry to hear about Kristen. My heart and soul go out to you and your family.

Joyce

Elizabeth Brown & Anthony Spdea III

July 14, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Jackie Fawcett

July 14, 2008

My dearest Janet and Al:
We am so very, very sorry for your loss. We absolutely know what you are going through and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if we can help in any way. We love you very much and send our very deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Jackie Fawcett and Family

PAT CALLAHAN "CARSON"

July 14, 2008

JANET,
I CAN'T EVEN PRETEND TO IMAGINE THE PAIN AND LOSS YOUR FAMILY IS GOIN GTRROUGH "AGAIN" MY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU KNOW THAT SHE WAS GREETED IN HEAVEN NOT ONLY BY GOD BUT BY YOUR MOTHER AND EDDIE CARSON YOU ARE A WONDERFUL MOM HAVE STRENGH BE STRONG JONATHAN NEEDS YOU TOO LOVE THE CALLAHAN FAMILY

Kelley

July 14, 2008

Paul, I am so sorry for your loss. I don't even know what to say. I can't even believe this.

Brianne Carabia

July 14, 2008

Although I didn't know Kristen as well as some, she welcomed me to the Brigham when I was new and treated me as though I had been there all along. She had a wonderful and loving personality and will be missed. God Bless

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