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Gail Twining Obituary

52, of Haverhill, formerly of Lowell, died July 25, 2008 at Brigham & Women's Hospital after an extended battle with Cancer. She was the beloved partner of Joseph Salerno with whom she shared 25 wonderful years. She is survived by her loving mother, Helen (Guziejka) McNamara. Her loving children, Kristen Twining, Jessica Salerno, Samantha Salerno and Shaun Salerno. Also by her beloved brother, Dr. Gregory McNamara, a niece, Kelly McNamara. Friends will be received at the Morse-Bayliss Funeral Home, 122 Princeton Blvd. LOWELL on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 9:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Church, 144 East Merrimack St. Lowell. Interment in the Lowell Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions in her name to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Development & the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445-9924. Funeral Director, Walter F. Bayliss, Jr. morsebaylissfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 27, 2008.

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David Cabral

November 17, 2008

I just found out about Gail's death. I used to work with her. She had a big heart, and always spoke warmly of her husband and children. My deepest sympathies.

J Yule

August 1, 2008

Joe and family. Sorry for your lost. Gail was a great work mate and friend. She always had a smile. She will be missed.

Allison Konefal,RN,BSN Brigham and Women's Hospital

August 1, 2008

Joe, Kristen, Jessica, Samantha & Shaun ~

Please know that I am keeping all of you in my thoughts & prayers. Gail was an amazing woman and I'm blessed to have met her! I'm so sorry for your loss but I truly believe she will continue to be present in all of your lives in many, many ways in the coming years.

The Klangos Family

July 31, 2008

Mr. Salerno,
We just heard that your wife has passed away and would like you to know that you are in our prayers.
We are very sorry for your loss.

Nate Michaels

July 30, 2008

Kristen:
I was sad to hear about the loss of you mom. In these trying times, if I can help, please let me know.
Nate

Carolyn Kisiel

July 29, 2008

Joe and Sean,
I was so sad to hear of Gails passing. I just recently met her and she was a great person and fun to talk to. She will be deeply missed. Please know how sorry we are and that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Carolyn(Lavoie)Kisiel and family

Carol Nagle

July 29, 2008

Dear Joe and family,
I just heard the sad news of Gail's passing. I am very sorry for your loss, you're in my prayers.
Carol Nagle and family

Susan Sampson

July 29, 2008

Kristen,

I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy, Susan

Ida & Charles Marget

July 28, 2008

Dr Mac., We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved sister. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Jackie (Lavoie) and Scott Griffith

July 28, 2008

Dear Joe, Kristen and Sean, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We didn't know Gail for very long, but when we saw her last Christmas at Stevie Zacarro's, she looked great and was so happy. We hope she is at peace now and will always be with you all.

Betty Girardi

July 28, 2008

Dear Joe and family:
I just recently heard of Gail's passing, she was such a lovely girl, and certainly will be missed by everyone that knew her. May the Lord give you strength and your family to see you through this great loss.

Our deepest sympathies,

Betty Girardi and all the girls at the Credit Union

Bob Shagoury

July 28, 2008

Kristen, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. Judy Demers introduced us in Marlborough and we met again in Cancun. So having met you and seeing the kind of person you are. I can honestly say that your Mom raised you well and I am sure that God has a special place for her allowing her to watch over you.

Monica (Szarkowski) Koski

July 28, 2008

Dear Helen...I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We haven't seen each other for 60+ years.

Johnny Arena

July 28, 2008

Dear Joey

So sorry to hear of the loss of your soul mate and life long best friend.
Gail will be deeply missed by all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Hang in there my friend. I am here if you need ANYTHING!!

Johnny Arena

Jim Stuart

July 28, 2008

Kristen,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything that I can do for you or your family please let me know.

Jim

Pat Ormon

July 28, 2008

Hi Greg,
So very sorry for the loss of your sister. Remember all the fun & happy times you had with her.
Love Pat Ormon

Judy Deners

July 28, 2008

Kristen

I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm here if there's ANYTHING I can do.

Love,
Judy

sherry rettig

July 28, 2008

Mr mac sorry to hear you loss your sister its very painful feeling and im very sorry i just lost my dad earlier in july sorry for your familys loss!your family are in my prayers

CARY & CORRIE CHIKNAS

July 27, 2008

Greg & Jill,

Gail lives on in our hearts. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Kathleen Russell

July 27, 2008

Dear Helen and Gregory and to the Twining and Salerno families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
We all remember Gail growing up on Old Marsh Hill Rd., in Dracut and remember her as such a fun and loving person. Love to you all,
Kathy and Richard Russell & Family

The Young Family

July 27, 2008

Dear Jessica & Samantha,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Stepmother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Take care

Walter Tara

July 27, 2008

Dr. Mac, I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister.I will keep her and your family in my prayers.

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