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Vandla Estes Obituary

ESTES, Vandla Jean (Hedges) Of Natick, formerly of Wellesley, September 16. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. "Gus" Estes. Loving mother of David T. Estes and his wife Cheryl A. of Derry, NH, Robert A. Estes of Natick, Richard W. Estes and his wife Jeannie of Millis. Grandmother of Elise, Brian, Adam, Gregory, Samantha and Ryan. Sister of Robert Hedges and his wife Jeanette of Natick, Rosalie Campbell and her husband the late Thomas of Framingham, Frances Enman and her husband Douglas of Marco Island, FL.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 17, 2008.

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Kemberly Mauricio

October 7, 2008

Jean, you had an incredulous spirit and taught me so much about life in the short time I knew you. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to have known you and for the many ways you touched my life.

The Cobb/Lomas Family

September 19, 2008

What a wonderful friend and neighbor we have lost. We have such fond memories living next to you on the pond in Natick. You will be forever in our hearts. With Love from Beryl Cobb (Largo, FL) , Sarah Cobb-Whitfield (Holland, MA), Melvin Cobb and Family (Philadelphia, PA) and Vicky (Cobb) Lomas and Family (Largo, FL)

Esther Stanley

September 18, 2008

It is with a very sad heart that I add my condolences to this guestbook for my long time friend Jean. We had known each other since we were in Jr High School. Jean was always very cheerful and humorous. She was so friendly I don't think she ever met a stranger. I shall miss her more than I can express.

NANCY CAMPBELL LAUZE

September 17, 2008

my friend, my good humor lady,, Jean always had a smile for everyone, every time you met her.. a REAL NICE PERSON ALLTHE WAY THROUGH TO HER HEART,SOUL.. I WILL MISS YOU JEAN I HAVE KNOWN YOU SINCE I WAS A TINY KID ON UPSON ROAD.. LOVE YOU . GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY THAT WAITS HERE AWILE LONGER BEFORE THEY SEE YOU AGAIN !!! WE ALL WILL MISS YOU YOU WERE ALWAYS SUCH A KIND, THOUGHTFUL PERSON,

nancy campbell lauze

September 17, 2008

Jean you were always a great sport, kind thoughtful to all of us who had the great fortune to know you I will miss you very much.. your family has been blessed with your gracious manner love . we will always remember your sense of humor and fair play God Bless nancy campbell lauze jean I will miss you .

Elaine and Phil Shastany

September 17, 2008

My family and I are so saddened to hear of the loss of our beloved friend and former neighbor Jean. We were neighbors for 35 years in Natick and our children and the neighborhood children were all special to Jean. We both extend our sincere sympathy to David, Alan, Rick and all the family on this very sad news. May God bless you all.

Edward Leonard

September 17, 2008

I am sorry to hear of the loss of Jeanne, she and others of the motorcycle crowd baby sat me and my twin brother. My Folks Ed and Eleanor and aunt & uncle Don/Clare were great friends. My family even bumped into a grandson in Daytona Beach about 10 years ago, heard them talking and were surpised when we knew the family and friends from many years ago. So sorry for your loss as Gus & Jeanne were alot of fun according to my dad. I'm sure they are riding in heaven with my dad.

Ed, Wally, Eleanor Leonard

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