Dorothy June Turcotte

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Dorothy Turcotte Obituary

Of Roslindale, July 20, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Wilbur A. Turcotte. Loving mother of Darlene Turcotte & her husband Paul G. Foley Jr. of Dedham, Yvonne Hanley & her late husband Joseph H. of West Roxbury, Charles Turcotte & his wife Laurel of Chicago, George Turcotte of Hyde Park and William Turcotte of Roslindale. Devoted grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visiting hours in the F.J. Higgins Funeral Home, 4236 Washington St., ROSLINDALE SQUARE on Tues. (today) 4:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Service in the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Interment to follow in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers donations to the MSPCA-Angell Headquarters, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. For directions and on-line guestbook go to www.fjhiggins.com F. J. Higgins Funeral Home Roslindale Square

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 22, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Turcotte

2 Entries

July 22, 2008

Dee & Paul,

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

I hope these words help you though this very difficult time.

Dottie was a kind, thoughtful, loving person who always was a pleasure to be around.

May she rest in Peace.

Love, (Your little sister)
Jeannie, Jessica, Kathryn & Elizabeth

Elaine Gabriel

July 22, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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