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March 12, 2025
Sonia Sue I love you ~~~~~
Marcos Ortiz
December 2, 2024
Rest in peace Sonia.
Jackson
December 2, 2024
Sonia,
You were such a good writer and person.
Rest in peace.
Marcos Ortiz
December 2, 2024
Rest in peace and flowers
Auntie
July 9, 2023
Missing you more than ever
dante
December 19, 2022
rest in peace brotha
March 13, 2020
Happy Birthday Sonia..miss you, love you ~~
March 13, 2019
Happy Birthday Sonia, Love you, miss you ~~~~~
March 31, 2017
I always think of you and see your big beautiful smile, miss you
Love Nest
March 12, 2017
happy birthday love you ~~~
February 15, 2017
love you suzie ~~~~~
June 13, 2015
see your smile & hear your laugh. a hug would be nice~~~~
December 24, 2014
Merry Xmas Sonia-we miss you.
Love you, Mum & Bill
December 4, 2014
thought of you all day thanksgiving. remember you and my ears thanksgiving 2007. love you always~~~
March 18, 2014
I was Sonia's high school English teacher. Recently I used a piece of Sonia's writing as a model for my current students in Newton. As I reviewed the piece, I wanted to know what had become of her and was sad to hear of her loss. I have a copy of her excellent memoir titled "The Yellow House" about the McDoogle family who lived next door. If you would like a copy of this lovely memoir, please contact me at [email protected].
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas Sonia...
Love Mum & Bill
K
July 11, 2013
Not a day goes by I don't think of you
July 10, 2013
feels like yesterday, feels like forever,
you are in my heart and by my side.~~~~
December 24, 2012
Merry Christmas Sonia...
Love-Mum & Bill
December 9, 2012
always thinking of you, missing you and loving you~~~
March 12, 2012
my little suzie
not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. don't let geedo eat all of your birthday cake
I love you
December 25, 2011
Love you Sonia-Merry Christmas.
Mum
October 24, 2011
Hey Sunny-
Take care of Quin for me. He always loved spending time with you back then and now you two can play catch-up and keep an eye on me up there. I miss you more than you know, especially today...
March 12, 2011
your laugh is so precious,I can hear it in my sleep. flooded with memories and love of you today and everyday
auntie
March 12, 2011
my little suzie
you are missed very much, especially today
I love you
March 12, 2011
sonia sue, always in my heart ~~
December 30, 2010
my little suzie
another year comes to an end and you are still missed so very much. not a day goes
by that I don't think of you. I love you!
R F
August 8, 2010
Hey Sunny-
I think about you every day and miss ur smile and laugh. Its still hard not to be able to pick up the phone and call u, even after all this time. You are always in my heart
July 10, 2010
Words cannot describe the feelings in my heart. Not a day, hour, minute, second, or moment goes by without a memory of your beautiful laugh, your smile, your love and caring and kindness.
I love you my baby
Auntie
July 8, 2010
Sonia Sue, I think of you always. Sometimes I cry because you are not here. Often I smile because you are here. I see your smile and I hear your laugh and I feel your love. You are loved, you are missed and you are in my heart. ~~~~
July 8, 2010
my little suzie
you are missed and loved so much, I cannot believe it's almost two years.
you are in my thoughts every day. I love
you.
April 24, 2010
I miss you so much think about you always Love You PJ
April 11, 2010
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March 15, 2010
miss my suzie~~~~
Jim Fiorentini
March 13, 2010
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. We knew Sonia as a beautiful little girl, our neigbbor, in Haverhill. If it is the same Sonia, our heart goes out to her friends and relatives. Jim and Martha Fiorentini, Haverhill MA
March 12, 2010
I love you, my darling my thoughts are with you today and every day
auntie
March 11, 2010
Sonia...wishing birthday wishes came true and there was such thing as "life rewind"
think of you often!
xo xo xo
March 11, 2010
my little Suzie, another birthday and you are still missed and loved more than ever
October 16, 2009
I think you would have been at the movies today. We will cherish our copy of "where the wild things are"...a favorite book you gave the boys! They speak of you often :)
Auntie
July 10, 2009
Today is a day that won't ever be forgotten. The date of your rebirth into the angelic realm. You have touched so many lives here on earth and I know you are helping and healing where you are now. I love you
July 6, 2009
my little Suzie I love you very much and cannot believe almost a year has passed you are missed and loved every day you will always be my little Suzie
July 3, 2009
Sonia, Nathaniel & Michael Sept. 2007
March 12, 2009
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March 12, 2009
Happy Birthday Sonny. I miss you more and more everyday. I miss your smile and laugh most of all. I am happy for the time I had with you, but so mad that it was not longer. I hope you are at peace, and know how much we all miss you. Love You!
March 12, 2009
Sonia Sue, I love you. Happy Birthday.
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March 12, 2009
Sonia...I wish more than anything that we could've spent more time together. I just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you today as I do every day. Even though your time here with us was far too short you continue to touch our lives. Your pictures, stories and memories bring smiles to our faces and fill our home with laughter. On your birthday and every day know how much you are loved and missed....Happy Birthday Sonia.
March 12, 2009
Happy Birthday, Son...We think of you often and miss you more!
March 12, 2009
My little Suzie, 30 years ago today you came into our lives and stole all of our hearts.Now our hearts are all broken, we did not have enough time to hear your laugh, see your beautiful face and smile, and enjoy all of the wonderful things that you were.You left us way too soon, but you will always be loved and in our hearts. Happy birthday in heaven with seeto. I Love You
auntie
March 12, 2009
Sonia sue since the day you were born you always wanted to be with your mother you would cry if she stepped out for a few minutes and smile just before she turned in the driveway.
Thats why I know how close your spirit is to her always, and how deep your love and protection is, and I hope Margie is feeling your love today.
March 12th has always been so special and always will be. Happy birthday my darling. I give you my love, my heart , and soul, my mind everyday until I hold you in my arms again
March 12, 2009
I miss you a lot and i'll miss you forever.
Love,
Dad
March 12, 2009
a friend
March 5, 2009
Sonia,
I didn't get the chance to meet you but I've heard stories and read the entries to know that your presence is truly missed. My prays are with your family and a special pray for PJ, help him smile again and enjoy your birthday up in heaven.
May you be in peace now.
February 3, 2009
you will never know how much we all miss you. you are still loved so very much, my little suzie
January 12, 2009
sleep in heavenly peace
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auntie Linda
December 6, 2008
I've seen fire and i've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that i thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
but i always thought that I would see you Sonia, just one more time again
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November 27, 2008
On this Thanksgiving Day I give thanks for having had you in my life. You were full of love and joy. Your laugh and smile will always be with me. I am sad that your life was so short. I am proud and happy to have known you all of those years, to have loved you and been loved by you. Until we are reunited you will stay in my heart and thoughts.
Amy Margeson
November 3, 2008
My heart goes out to you and your family.....10 years have gone by too fast....I will never forget your laugh....the good times we had... the "Rocket"... so many smiling memories...
John Maksou
October 7, 2008
To Sonia "my Lebanese friend" I will always rember your huge smile and your larger than life personality and wish you were still with us.
October 2, 2008
I have visted this guest book several times and have never been able to put into words what I feel. Sonia was an amazing women, who touched the lives of so many. My children were blessed to have known her. I think of her often, there are constant reminders of her around all the time. I truly believe she is watching over us and I see little signs daily that show me. Margie, you raised a wonderful daughter and she lives on in all the lives she touched. I miss her laugh, her smile, her moans and groans, and of course nap time. I know I will never meet another like her. Although she was not in my life for long, I am thankful everyday for the time I did spend with her.
October 1, 2008
We were so saddened to hear of Sonia's passing. Sonia was truly a sweet and loving soul... a beautiful, genuine smile. She had such a gift with children and will always be remembered laughing and playing with our son Sean when he was a little boy.. We always were comforted knowing he was in her care whether at work or in our home! Phil, and all of Sonia's family, may god bless you and comfort you in this time of grief and sorrow..
Kevin, Anne, Sean and Jenna Hanlon
Gina Collins
August 31, 2008
Margie,
I received word of the passing of your daughter, Sonia through my daughter who had spoken to Karryn. I have since spoken to Linda. I remember your children from all the family gatherings I attended at Linda's house. I am devastated for you. My heart goes out to you and yours. Loosing a daughter in her prime is a terrible loss but I see that she was well liked and respected. I know she is with her Higher Power and is at peace now. I send all my love and condolences your way- you are in my prayers.
Melanie Tierno
August 18, 2008
There are so many things that I will miss about Sonia. She became a part of my family. I will miss sharing Fruity Pebbles in the morning. She introduced Fraggle Rock and the Muppets to my kids! I will never forget movie night, with the kids and Sonia sharing popcorn, in sleeping bags watching the Christmas Peanuts special (in July). I will miss Sonia coming over and asking if she could go upstairs and read my kids a bedtime story. There are too many memories to recap, and for that I am thankful. I am so deeply saddened that she is no longer here, but also so thankful that she was a part of our lives while she was with us. I will forever miss her, think of her, and be thankful we were blessed to have her in our lives.
Lauren
August 16, 2008
Sonia,
I only met you a few times but you made an impression on me right away. I am so sorry that your life ended in its prime but it seems you played a big role in people's lives while you were here. Rest in Peace.
Noreen
August 16, 2008
I remember the first time I saw her. It was at her Grandmothers house, and Margie was breast feeding her in the bedroom. Six months later we went apple picking. I thought she was the most beautiful baby I'd ever seen with those bright blue eyes and that big round face. Sitting in her little stroller and sucking on an apple she looked so sweet and content. Talk about precious moments.
Heather Riley
July 31, 2008
Sonia,
I just read the newspaper today and heard the news. We had good times at Northern Essex Community College together and you will not be forgotten. Remember we use to sign up for all the same classes to help each other out! I wish we would have kept in contact with each other over the years. I send love to you and your family during this difficult time.
VelRahjah Holman
July 27, 2008
Sonia,
I remember your smile so vividly. Back in high school, Liz and I were an item and we became friends. Your laugh and spunk was infectious, that, is how I will always remember you.
Jen McCullough
July 22, 2008
Sonia
You were such a happy soul. My kids were always happy to see you and Phil when you came to the lake!!! I hope you are in a peaceful better place!!!
sonia leon
July 21, 2008
Margie, I wish that I knew your daughter Sonia. I only had the privilidge of meeting her once. I can tell from all that I have read in this guest book that she was as loved as you are. You were and are a wonderful and giving mother She was priviledged and blessed to call you mom , as you were to have called her daughter. You have a family with outstanding character , I have always felt proud to call the members of your family friends. I have kept you in my prayers. Love Sonia Leon
Our last Christmas together. I will love you always baby
July 20, 2008
allison & sonia
July 19, 2008
Sonia, Morgan, Nick & Jeffrey at Camp
July 19, 2008
July 18, 2008
When I think of Sonia, I think of her wry humor, and her laugh, but I also think of her intelligence. She was very smart! She was always reading a huge range of books, always thinking about them, expanding her view of the world. Her intelligence showed in her empathetic ways, in which she could "read" the face of a stranger and sense what kind of life they were leading. She had a special way of talking to children.
Also, Sonia was such a talented artist. Her drawings were magical.
I'm sorry she didn't have time to become a talented teacher in art or writing; she would have helped many kids with their pains and struggles around growing up.
Hopefully. Sonia will be going on to a different level, and will still be able to make use of her wisdom and empathy and courage.
All Best Wishes,Sonia I'll miss you.
James Gray
July 17, 2008
I knew Sonia in High School and she was a great person who had a great laugh and loved to joke around. I will always remember her as the Reading Rocket mascot for the Pep Rallys! It seemed like only yesterday that I saw her at the 10 year reunion and she looked great and happy as I remembered her from High School. My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family. I am sure she will be greatly missed.
Stephanie Degnan (McCourt)
July 17, 2008
Sonia,
We practically grew up together as our moms were inseperable. You were such a nice person with a contagious laugh that would make everyone smile. I was overwhelmed with sadness for you & your family when I heard the news of your passing. Although I haven't seen you in many years, I will miss you very much.
Mike W.
July 17, 2008
Sonia,
I consider myself extremely lucky to have been a close friend of yours at one time. It’s only now that I regret not making more of an effort to remain good friends.
I can’t imagine the all the people, whose hearts you’ve touched throughout the years. Your infectious personality and constant smile will be sorely missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Carrie Wright (Duncan)
July 17, 2008
My dear friend Sonia...
I will never forget the first time I ever met you...it was at Brooke Crowley's house when I had come to visit her....You were fascinated by the fact that I was from Texas! And from that moment on, we were instant friends. That next summer, you, Brooke, Andrea and Alison came to stay with me and my family in our little Texas town....I still laugh at that fact that you guys were so fascinated by cows! And, oh! when we went dancing at the Reo in Longview, Tx....you were so happy to meet a guy named "Bubba!" I still have the picture of you and "Bubba".
I will never forget your next visit....we shared our 21st birthday together! Remember when we got to my dad's apartment in Lewisville and he had made you a birthday cake and bought you a present? You started calling him Daddy after that....he loved you so much! I still have the video that we took of your visit....and the next time you visited me, you brought PJ with you. My whole family just loved you guys so much! We had so much fun every time you came to visit us! I will always cherish my last visit with you. I just wish I could have gotten to see you again....
You have no idea how much your friendship meant to me. You could always make me laugh...even when I wanted to cry....I wish you were here right now to take away my tears. I don't know what hurts worse..the fact that I didn't get to see you in the last 5 years, or the fact that I can't be there to say goodbye tomorrow...
You will always be in my heart. I love you!
The Backmans
July 16, 2008
Sonia,
May you rest in peace
Our thoughts & prayers go out to your many friends and loving family.
Sincerely,
^^^^ ^^^^
July 16, 2008
There are so many things I could say about "Ms. Gilman". I will miss my 2 am phone calls from Denver (she never could remember time zones) and that unique laugh that I will never forget (im sure Im not alone). She helped me in so many ways and I will miss her everyday. She was the only person I knew who would give lonely rats a home no matter how many of them there were.
Thank you Sunny for all the memories and impressions you left on not only me but everyone you ever met. There will not be a day I dont think about your smile and all the fun we had...
Until we meet again...
Biljana Milanovic
July 16, 2008
Sonia,
you were one of the people who always had a smile on her face no matter what...always laughing & there for everyone... I didn't know you that well but I'll cherish the time that i had spent around you...I wish i had more time to know you better. You were a kind and warm person and all of us will remember you by that. You will always be in my heart & thoughts... You are missed!
-Rest In Peace Sonia-
Love Always
an old friend
July 16, 2008
Sonia was a great person who always brought laughter into a room. She comforted me on many occasions. The world would be a better place if there were more people like her. There will forever be a fond memory in my heart for her. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Marianne Sattler
July 16, 2008
I only met Sonia on one occasion, but I still remember it well: she was so happy to be visiting her beloved Aunt Carol and that joy lit up her face. I know her friends and family will cherish the memory of her special "light" forever.
Rachelle Farnham
July 16, 2008
Sonia,
You will be missed by many. Our thoughts & prayers go out to your family.
Sincerely,
Rachelle & Daniel Farnham
Alexis Piemonte
July 16, 2008
I liked Sonia a lot, she was very nice when she babysat me. I will miss her and always remember her. I love you Sonia!
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July 16, 2008
sonia has made me smile laugh and cry since the day she was born. a beautiful and kind person will be missed and leave an emptyness within me.
lappas
July 15, 2008
sonja my old friend your loss will leave a gap in my heart of fonder times may you find the peace you seek ill miss you
Mellissa & Dan Walles
July 15, 2008
Sonia,
You have been a part of our growing family for the last 4 years and you will be missed. We will be forever greatful for your love and friendship for our children and everything you have done for us.
To PJ, Margie, Bill, her brother and the rest of her family... We are so sorry for your loss but we are so blessed to have been able to have her, and you all, as a part of our family for several years. Thank you!
Love,
Dan, Mellissia, Tyler, Andrew and Abigail Walles
Marissa Lewis
July 15, 2008
To Sonia's Friends and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. From what I knew of Sonia, she was a sweet girl who was cared for by many. My thoughts are with your family and her spirit. May you all find peace and comfort in the memories you've all shared with her.
Eric Strob
July 15, 2008
Sonia,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
A friend
July 15, 2008
Today when I thought of Sonia, I smiled and then laughed several times….
these things remind me of her…
PJ & Sunni, her love of animals, rats, cats, dogs, chinchillas, you name it…her love for kids (not her own though...don’t we know), straightening her beautiful curls, Dale Earnhardt Jr, love for Christmas eve (not for Christmas Day), her naps, her laugh, her smile, her undying love for her brother and love and devotion to her mother, ear waxing sessions, Brazilians, her homemade Christmas cards, her Christmas party, her love for each season, each holiday, her People and OK magazines, Lennard Skynnard, Dale Earnhardt, Jr, her chocolate chip cookies made with vanilla pudding, her rants, her thoughtful gifts, Michael’s, Marshalls, Kohl’s and Home Goods
Cut, paste, add - on and continue….it works…Sonia will make you smile today!
Rest in peace, Sunni….
Warren Gilman
July 15, 2008
Sonia,
I love you so much. Your days on earth were too short. I'll love you and miss you always. You are forever in my heart.
Love Always,
Dad
Allyson Jaena
July 15, 2008
Sonia...
(aka as marshallow head by Brendan)
This world and a world without you in it is a different place....
We love you and miss you more than you could ever know. Your smile and laugh was the best. Your concern and genuine unconditional love for our boys is irreplaceable.
You met each one of our boys within days of being born....please watch over them today and always.
We thank you for being such a part of our lives and are deeply saddened that your time with us was so short.
We love you and will cherish that time forever.
With our deepest sympathy to Uncle PJ, Margie, Bill, Michael and Nathaniel....
Allyson and Carl
Colin, Brendan (peanut head) and Cameron Jaena
Always in our hearts....
July 15, 2008
Auntie Sonia and Colin
July 15, 2008
PJ & Sonia Sept 2007
July 15, 2008
Michelle & Chelsea Wilbur
July 15, 2008
Once we met Sonia, we looked forward to seeing her again...and again. Now there's an empty space in our lives that can't be filled. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with her beloved family and friends.
Charles & Theresa Kyle
July 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with Sonia (whom we have known since she was born) and her family. May she rest in peace.
Julie Treanor
July 15, 2008
PJ, Friends and Family,
I was so sad to hear about your loss. Sonia was such a thoughtful person. Please know that you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Love and Condolences,
Julie Treanor
(Maeve & Aidan)
David Franciosi
July 15, 2008
God grant you life eternal with him and with your beloved sittoo..you are in their arms now!
sonia & dakota
July 15, 2008
sonia & casey
July 15, 2008
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