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for Ann Barese
July 31, 2009
To Julie, Joseph, Mrs. Lambert, Patty and friends,
Please know that I will never forget Ann Marie. My prayers are with you all every day. I feel blessed to have known and loved her as a friend.
We all miss her but will never forget her.
My love and prayers to all,
Dot Boylan
Susan McSweeney Reed
July 26, 2009
Ann Maries family, I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up with your mom and have many,many great memories of our times together. I am so sorry I lost touch with her, she sounds like she became even more amazing as the years went on.
You were both blessed to have her as your mom.She will forever be in my heart. God bless you both.
Susan McSweeney Reed
Jean Corbett
August 13, 2008
I didn't know your daughter, mother but had Ann in my prayers.
I graduated from high school with Ann Holland Gillis and we keep in touch through e-mail.
May God Bless all of you.
Jean Nicholson Corbett (Ct.)
Cheryl Mills
August 13, 2008
Last week I was on vacation with Beth Powers & Irene Sparks, friends of Ann's from high school. I was reading the Globe when I quickly glanced at the obituaries and saw a picture and realized it was Ann. I was shocked & sadded by reading that she had passed away. We were all friends in high school and when reading about Ann our thoughts were with her & the days back in the 70's @ Westwood High School. A few years back we were all together w/Julie Basile, Irene, Beth, Denise, Janet and got together at my house. Ann came over with her daughter Julie and we all had a great night reminiscing of the good old days. No matter how much time has gone by we will always remember Ann with fond memories. Our thoughts are with you Julie & Joseph and the rest of your family.
Cheryl, Beth & Irene
Colleen Sullivan
August 12, 2008
To Ann Marie's family and friends,
I was a customer of Ann Marie's and knew her through another friend and customer, Lynn. Ann Marie was always so upbeat and happy....it was so sad that she became ill and had to see her dream of owning the shop come to an end.....She had wonderful friends that helped her through the most difficult days....... She will be missed and I'm saddened that she is gone. I will remember her fondly.
Joan Corey
August 11, 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)
©Copyright 1998-2008
John Michael Hess
August 8, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Barese family. It is unimagnable the loss that you have experienced and my prayers are with you. I wish I had been able to attend either the wake or funeral. I hope that in time the pain of loss will be overshadowed by the good memories of a caring mother.
Melissa Mergl
August 8, 2008
Dear Julie and Joseph,
Your Mother was such an AMAZING woman. She loved the two of you as much as humanly possible. She's left with me and my family, wonderful memories of laughter, style and infinite grace.
We will keep you in our daily prayers and are here for anything you may need.
With love,
The Mergl Family
Rob, Melissa, Jaclyn, Joshua and Michael
Joanne Grant
August 7, 2008
To Julie and Joseph, Patty, Elaine, Holli, Jill and all of Ann Marie's family and closest friends - I am very sorry for your loss. I only met Ann Marie after she began her battle against cancer, but she must have been a wonderful and loyal friend to have had so many friends surround her and support her in her business, "Refined Image". I hope people realize how many friends and family of hers rallied around her; we can all only hope to have that many quality relationships in our lives - Ann Marie truly touched a lot of people. Best, Joanne Grant
Brenda Harrington
August 6, 2008
To Ann Maries Family and Friends,
Ann Marie was a lovely person, both inside and out. She possessed class, style and she was a very kind hearted person. My prayers are with you.
August 6, 2008
Ann Marie will be greatly missed, she was fun to be with, a loving mom and a hard worker, a beautiful person. Julie and Joseph our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of family and friends.
God Bless,
The Chalmers Family
Janice Yakel
August 6, 2008
Dear Mary and Patty - I was so sorry to hear that Ann Marie passed away. I think of her often and cherish the friendship that was formed by way of my mother, Kitty. I will always remember Ann Marie's smile and quick wit, and her ability to help her customers find just the right outfit and/or accessory. We all should take a page from Ann Marie's book to make our dreams a reality. She is now - and always has been - an angel.
B.J. Caouette
August 6, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family....Ann Marie was beautiful, generous, loving and such a hot ticket!! Always uplifting, a smile on her face, and such a welcoming personality, she will be missed...
Julie Basile
August 6, 2008
God Bless Ann Lambert, My dear childhood friend, Our Lord knows how lucky we felt growing up together.
May God's grace surround Mrs. Lambert the boys and families, and Julie and Joseph, and Maddie and friends. Trust in the Lord, knowing she is Home in Heaven - where it is Happy and Bright and full of Joy!
My heartfelt condolences,
Julie Ann Basile
Joseph Barese
August 6, 2008
Thank you every one for being loving and caring towards my family its greatly appreciated and keep my family in your prayers
God Bless
Semper Fi
Anne Head
August 6, 2008
What can I say, Ann Marie ws a beautiful person inside and out.
Anne Head
(Walpole, MA)
Dot Boylan
August 6, 2008
To Julie and Joseph, dear mother Mary ,Patty and Elaine and to all who loved her, my deepest sympathy.
Ann Marie will be deeply missed. I feel so blessed to have developed an instant bond and friendship through Refined Image with a very special lady. I will never forget her.
With my love and prayers for all,
Dot Boylan
Cheryl McCracken
August 5, 2008
Ann was a wonderful person.She left us to soon.
August 5, 2008
So sorry for your loss.....your Mom could light up a room with her kind smile. It was so much fun to meet up with her after many years, and in her own driveway !!!!
Thinking of you Joe, especially now.
Donna and Ana
Jesse Lambert
August 5, 2008
Aunt Ann, was one of the best persons in my life. She is in a better place now. She will be missed and loved by everyone, including me.
:(
Stephen Mitchell
August 5, 2008
The world just lost a real class act.I am very sorry to hear about this,it's a great loss!
vernon gibson
August 5, 2008
To Ann Marie's family: I met your mom in the course of my business... She was one of those special people who could light up a room with her smile. She was a person who upon meeting you felt like you had known for a long time... She will be greatly missed by her friends and family and the world will have a void caused by her absence... God Bless...
August 5, 2008
Dear Julie and Joe
I am so sorry you have lost yur Mother. Every time I spoke with your Mother about either of you, she came across as a mother who, first and foremost, was on her children's side. It was easy for me to see how much she loved and cared for you. Having lost my owwn mother, I know how hard this time is for both of you. Know that I think of you both fondly and will pray that your hearts will heal. I'll share with you what one of my friends said to me when my mom died, "forget all the bad and junky stuff that has happened-Remember all the good, funny and loving memories.' This certainly helped me. Take care of each other. Mrs. Colvario
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