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Muriel Bonavire Obituary

BONAVIRE, Muriel T. 78, of Natick, passed away, Thursday, Sept. 25th at her daughter's home in Ashland. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Thelma Goode, and wife to Louise V Bonavire. A longtime resident of Natick, she was employed in the distribution department of the Metrowest Newspaper in Framingham. In addition to her husband, she is survived by seven children: Linda Steinwachs and her husband James of Bellingham, Brenda Grabau of Ashland, Gail Paglia and her husband Rick of Newton, Elaine Berger and her husband Philip of Framingham, Richard Bonavire of Ashland, Robert Bonavire and his wife Stephanie of Ashland, and David Bonavire and his wife Adelle of Natick; fourteen grandchildren: Paul Natale, Julie-Anna Ostroff and her husband Scott, Kim Grabau, Todd Grabau and his wife Jenine, Ricky Paglia, Nicole Paglia, and Paige Bonavire, Toni Bonavire, Tanya Sandler Bonavire, Gabrielle Bonavire, Benjamin Bonavire, Kaile Bonavire, Nicholas Bonavire, and Max Bonavire; seven great grandchildren; Samantha, Michael, Alley, Raven, Jake, Anthony, Isabella, and a baby boy due in October and a baby girl due in December; one brother, Thomas Goode, and her best friend Kay Nims. She was the sister of the late William Goode. A funeral service will be held Sunday at 3:00PM in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home (www.mataresefuneral.com) 325 Main St. in ASHLAND. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held Saturday from 4:00-7:00 PM in the funeral home.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 26, 2008.

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Priscilla Brown&Family

September 26, 2009

To the Bonavire family,
We were so sorry to hear about Muriel... Please accept our deepest sympathies.

debbie lord

October 6, 2008

To the Bonavire Family:
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Deborah Hamilton Radovsky

September 29, 2008

To all of the Bonavire Family, my deepest condolences. I and my siblings were your neighbors at 54 Porter Road for many years, and all remember Muriel very well; we are all very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Stephen & Ann Gentile

September 27, 2008

Dear Gail and Ricky,

We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was such an inspiration to us all, such a fighter. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Stephen and Ann

Nichols

September 27, 2008

David, Adelle & Family,

We were sadden to hear the news of your mom's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad and difficult time.

Love - Kevin, Robin, Tyler, Austin, Dylan & Krysta

ralph baker

September 26, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Bonavire family. I especially have fond memories of Muriel, as she worked for me at the Middlesex News many years ago. Ralph Baker

John & Audrey Alexander

September 26, 2008

Kim & family,
We are very sorry for your loss, and we are thinking of you.

September 26, 2008

To the entire Bonavire family:

I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. May you be comforted in the knowledge that she is now in paradise, free of pain. And may the day's ahead be those of peace. You are all in my thought's and prayer's.

Wishing you all peace and serenity.

Sincerely,
Kathy (Ryan) Leombruno

Jackie Bulpett

September 26, 2008

Linda, Brenda, Gail, Richard, Elaine, Robbie and David.

I am so sorry. Please know that I am thinking of you all. I am so thankful that I was able to visit with her last year.
Love to you all. Jackie

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