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Michele Gately Obituary

Age 41, of Mansfield, formerly of Readville, died on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at her home surrounded by the comfort of her loving family. Devoted wife of Francis X. Gately. Beloved mother of Nicole E., Megan E. and Matthew F. Gately of Mansfield. Loving daughter of Charles F. Burke and his wife Theresa of Foxborough and the late Eleanor T. (Pezzano). Sister of Steven Burke of Dedham. Also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from 4-8 at the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St. in Foxborough. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 9 AM at St. Mary's Church, Pratt St. in Mansfield. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Mansfield. To light a candle in Michele's memory please visit the funeral home web site at www. robertsandsonsfuneral.com. Roberts & Sons Funeral Home 508-543-5471

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 15, 2008.

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bettyann amaral

July 13, 2009

Fran,Nicole,Megan and Mathew,

Our thoughts are with you today...

Bettyann and Andrea

Christine (Graham) Palladino

July 26, 2008

Dear Fran and Family

I was a classmate of Michele's at St. Ann's and St. Clare's and was re-acquainted with her again at FRCS through our children. Michele was always such a happy person who had a talent for making others smile. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Michele was a wonderful and strong person and it was an honor to know her.

Judy Benson

July 24, 2008

Dear Close Friends & Family of Michele,
I am so sad because I just read the
e-mail. I hoped this day would never
come. I met Michele through Beverly
H. at FRCS and was always happy to see her smiling face through it all.
Our Prayers Go out to all of you.
Judy, Jimmy & Kyle Benson

Carol Buckley

July 24, 2008

I'm so very sorry to hear about Michele's passing. She and I were classmates at St. Clare's. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.

Jessica Bouchard

July 23, 2008

Nicole,
I am so sorry about your mom.I will be there for you.We will all miss her.
love,
Jess

Kelly Darmetko (Cody)

July 23, 2008

I am sorry to hear your about your loss. We were classmates at St. Clares. May she rest in peace.

Johnnie Crowley

July 22, 2008

Dear Fran and family,
We are very sorry to hear about Michele. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Johnnie and Lisa Crowley

Terri Doolin (O'Toole)

July 21, 2008

Fran, Nicole, Megan & Matthew - I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Although I had not seen Michelle in a while, we were friends at Testa and I am so very, very sad to learn of her passing. She was such a strong and genuine person, an inspiration to her friends, always giving advice and there to lend an ear and listen. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sunetra Desai

July 21, 2008

Fran, Nicole, Megan, and Matthew:
We are so sorry about your loss.Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Patricia Swiatek

July 17, 2008

Michael,
I know how much your mom loved you and it showed in her support of you and your sisters.
I have been praying and will continue to pray for you and your family. I'll be there if there are tough moments or happy ones you might wish to share.

His peace.

Fondly,

Mrs. Swiatek

Rachel Folan

July 17, 2008

Dear Megan,
I am so sorry about your mom. You, Nicole, Mathew, and your dad are in my family's prayers.
Your Loving Friend,
Rachel F.

Regina and Shawn Pepin

July 17, 2008

Fran, Nicole, Megan, and Matthew:

We are so sorry for your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michele was a strong, beautiful, and courageous woman whose wit and smile would always light up a room.

We hope you find some comfort knowing she is in God's hands and will always be watching over you.

Kaitlyn Tondreau

July 16, 2008

I am so sorry about what happened and nicole I will always be here for you. I'll be at the funeral to support you.

Eleanor (Cawley)Broadbent

July 16, 2008

Charlie, Terry, Steve and the Gately Family,
We were all very saddened to learn of Michelle's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our prayers go with you all for strength during this very difficult time, and the days and months to come.

Jordyn Renaghan

July 16, 2008

Dear Nicole,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Jordyn

Joan Driscoll

July 16, 2008

Fran and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Lucille Barney

July 16, 2008

Dear Charlie & Steven
We were so sorry to hear about Michelle, we will always remeber her as a happy and bubbly girl when she would come done and play in the yard with the girls. She always had fun and was fun. Our prays and thoughts are with you & Steven. Please give our deepest sympathy to her husband and children. Butch, Lucille, Kristina & Laurie Barney and Kim Kennedy (neighbors from Readville)

Vincent, Maria, Claudia and Sandra Iacozzi

July 16, 2008

To Fran, Nicole, Megan and Matthew,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may Michele rest in peace.

Gretchen Levesque

July 16, 2008

Fran, Nicole, Megan and Matt,
Sorry for your loss, you all are in my prayers.

Tina Rose

July 16, 2008

Fran, Nicole, Megan and Matt,
I am deeply saddened to learn of Michele's passing. I have been praying for her and your family since the day I gave her the awful news 3 years ago. She was an incredible person who was devoted to her family and friends. I, too, loved her and will miss her.
Your family will continue to remain in my prayers, for the strength to get through this difficult time. May you all find peace in the knowledge that you have an angel in heaven who will never stop watching over you!

Lisa Laliberte

July 15, 2008

Fran, Nicole, Meghan and Matthew;
We don't know each other more than the few times we spoke in the parking lot, but I was ever so grateful for the spunky spirit Michele exhibited, especially for telling people to get out of our reserved spots! Your family is an inspiration and I pray she's watching over you as diligently as she watched over those spots in the parking lot.

Michael & Joan Briggs

July 15, 2008

Dear Fran:

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Michele. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.

Marie Cuzzi (Terranova)

July 15, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all through this very difficult time.

Kelly (Terranova) Sabatino

July 15, 2008

Dear Charlie and Steve,

We were so sorry to hear about Michele's passing. It seems like yesterday when were were playing Kick Ball in the circle in Readville. We had the pleasure of meeting her husband and beautiful children a few years back here in Mansfield. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.

Love -Kelly & Tony Sabatino

Tim and Kathleen Meunier

July 15, 2008

Fran,

We are so sorry and saddened by the passing of Michelle. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family. You all are in our prayers.
Love,

Anna

July 15, 2008

Dear Fran, Nicole, Megan, and Matthew,

I first met Michelein an online support group, then had the fun of meeting her twice at Dana-Farber where we shared the same doctors. She had a beautiful smile and I'm sure somewhere she is continuing to smile over your family.

take care.

The sisters

Kelly Clasby

July 15, 2008

Knowing Michele was an undescribable blessing. She will be in my heart until the day I see her again in heaven.

Marilyn Gasbarro

July 15, 2008

Dear Charlie and Steve:
I was so sorry to hear about Michele. Please know that your family is kept in our thoughts and prayers.
The Gasbarro Family
Jim, Marilyn, Michael, Doug, Steve, John and Families

Karen Kuzmich

July 15, 2008

Fran, Nicole, Megan, and Matt,
Michele was an exceptional person who loved to dote on the family she was so proud of and loved so much. I was lucky enough to meet and become her friend when my daughter started at FRCS. She fought a courageous battle and was an inspiration to us all. I am a better person because of her.

I will always remember Michele, especially her smile and laugh. She was always there for others and I will be there if you should ever need of anything.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hopefully, knowing that Michele is no longer suffering but looking down and watching over you will help.

Tony & Lisa Villa

July 15, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children and this very sad time.

Margaret Hanley

July 15, 2008

Fran, Nicole, Megan, and Matt,
Michele was a very special person and I feel blessed to have known her. She was always there to lend a hand or a smile, and she showed so much strength and courage during her illness. May her strength and love support and guide you during this time. She was a tremendously inspirational woman. Our family will always be here for you and Michele will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and comfort you always.

Kerri Ruggiero ( Valeri)

July 15, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Michelle. I was so upset when I heard. My mom has kept me informed over the last year or so with Michelle. She fought such a long hard battle and she is in peace now. Your family is in our thoughts

Rashmi, Megha, Rachna, Lalit Koul

July 15, 2008

Fran, Nicole, Megan and Mathew...
We are very sorry to hear about Michele's tragic and untimely departure from your lives. We pray to Almighty God to give rest and peace to Michele's soul. We also pray that God give you all strength to bear this irreparable loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Kevin OConnor

July 15, 2008

Although I did not know Michele personally, my children and I knew of her and her wonderful children at the Foxboro RCS. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that the light that she shined in this world will never dim.

Christine Falzarano

July 15, 2008

Fran and the children
Although I have never met you or Michele I want you to know my prayers are with you and your children. I heard so much about all of you through my sister Ann Marie Mullins. I am so sorry for your loss.

Christine Falzarano

The Tarallo Family

July 15, 2008

Fran, Nicole, Meghan, and Matthew:
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Our hearts go out to all of you at this time and in the days ahead.

Judy Padden

July 15, 2008

Dear Charlie, Terry, & Steve,
I was sitting at work when I heard of Michelle's passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that you are in my prayers. God bless you all.
Judy Padden

Looking pretty at girls weekend in New Hampshire.

Patti Michel

July 15, 2008

Words cannot describe how sorry I am and how much I will miss Michele. She always made everyone laugh with that silly goosey laugh of hers. I'll always love you Shell!!!

Bettyann Amaral

July 15, 2008

Fran, Nicole, Megan and Mathew...
We are so sorry for your loss...We know it's been a long battle and saw how much strength all of you had throughout Michelle's illness (including Michelle) and hope knowing that she is at peace now will bring comfort to your hearts. We are your neighbors and friends and want you to know that we are here for you in any way we can be. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bettyann and Andrea

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