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Joan and Pat Alix
August 5, 2009
Dearest Mary-Kate,
Quite by chance I came across this Guest Book in memory of your beloved husband Joe. Words cannot even begin to express our deepest sorrow and sympathy.
Even thought we haven't seen one another for "far" too many years, we will always remember Joe as a remarkable, honest, witty and most generous person.
Hopefully, we may reconnect. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
With sympathy and all of our love,
Joan and Pat Alix
Kaitlyn Kelly
November 8, 2008
Joe Welby is my uncle. I was really sad to hear that he had died and very sad when i went to the funeral. joe still brings a smile to my face though. Yesterday, i went to adoration and i swear i could imagine uncle Joe sitting on the rafters laughing with a GIANT smile, and swinging his legs. I was kind of sad and thinking about him and then i looked up and i started to smile and everything was super quiet and i burst out laughing and i smiled the rest of the day. Thank you Uncle Joe for making my day! my friends were like, Kaitlyn, why are you so happy and i just said Because. Thank you Uncle Joe, I miss you. but you still live on in my heart.
Ryan Lamey
October 10, 2008
To the Welby Family-
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Joe for a few years and was sad to hear of his passing. He had a smile on his face each day!
Michael & Penny Healy
October 3, 2008
Penny and I are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful and fun person who had a contageous smile. Although we have not been in touch for years he was someone you could never forget. Mary-Kate, you Kerry and Maura are in our prayers. Michael and Penny Healy
True Love...
October 1, 2008
karen sumpter
October 1, 2008
To Joe Welby Family,
my prayers and sympathy goes out to the Family. you should be proud to have a husband, father ,grandfather,such as Joe,
he work here at Mass rehab commission,3 days a week,in the fiscal department. he would always pass my desk and talk highly of his first born grandchild murphy. I remember the day his daughter was in the hospital,his eyes was full of joy. knowing that he was going to be a grand pa. family keep memories alive,and he will be miissed. god bless
Ailbe Glynn
September 29, 2008
The man could make you laugh. He will be missed.
Bridget Guida
September 29, 2008
Dear Mary-Kate, Kerry, Mark, Maura, Paul and Murphy,
We are all so shocked and devestated by Joe's sudden passing. When we told the kids, they all said the same thing -"We love Joe, Cape Cod will never be the same - he was the best." He truly was the best! The kids loved all of the ice creams that he used to get them, and the bucks he would give them for The Chocolate Sparrow. He was so generous. Also, all of the times he would play with them, and tell us all funny stories. They could never drive past your house without asking us to stop and see if Joe was out on the deck. If he wasn't, they would roll down the windows and yell, "HEY JOE!!!" It was impossible to be with Joe and not laugh. We will never forget the famous kayak story. Ben even wrote a story about it in 2nd grade! Joe also did wonders for your self esteem. He would catch you looking your absolute worst, and he would always tell you how great you looked! It is so sad and painful now, but in time we hope it will become easier for you to remember him with nothing but smiles and laughter. I know we all will. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love - Bridget, Charlie, Abby, Ben, Caroline, Henry and Charlie
Jennifer (Johnson) Duggan
September 29, 2008
Dear Kerry, Maura, and Mrs. Welby,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Welby's passing. He was a truly good man, and that's hard to come by. I hope that your happy memories of your years with him will help you thru this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Donny Dailey
September 29, 2008
I got to know Joe while he was working at my agency in 2006 and we hit it off really well.Even though Joe had a few years on me we had a couple of things in common.We were Irish and we loved to tell stories.Even after Joe finished up at my workplace we made it a point to keep in touch.The last time I saw Joe was late in the summer while taking a lunch time walk dowtown.It was great to see him.Joe was one who could always brighten a day with that great smile of his..My sincere condolences go out to the family.Joe spoke of you often.I will miss him,already do.
Joe Skoczylas
September 29, 2008
To the Welby family. Joe will be missed greatly.His big smile,his great stories. He was a pleasure to work with. Good Bye Joe...Every time I hear a story about "The Cape" I will think of you Joe.
Kathy Morrison
September 29, 2008
To Joe's family: I worked with Joe for a number of years when he was with the Health Care Financing Administration. My colleagues and I had remarked recently that we hadn't seen him lately. His smile and humor were missed when he retired from government. I can only imagine how much you will miss him.
John Riley (JR)
September 28, 2008
To the Welby Family:
I send condolences to you on the loss of your loved one. I knew Joe from the Press Box Pub when he would come in every St. Patrick's Day to play his squeezebox with my guitar and we'd get everybody up dancing and singing. My prayers are with you all;and to Joe, may the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, and may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Erin Carson
September 28, 2008
Dear Kerry and Family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. I hope all of your happy memories help get you through this painful time. You're all in my prayers.
Krissi (Towner) Forgues
September 28, 2008
Mary-Kate, Kerry, Maura & Family -
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. I will never forget all his stories, especially Wally Alligator.
Michelle Titus
September 28, 2008
Kerry, Maura and Mrs. Welby, We were so sad to hear about your Dad/husband's passing. I'll always remember his big SMILE! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Michelle and Jeff Titus
Kristen Skerry
September 28, 2008
Mrs. Welby, Kerry & Maura,
I am so very sorry. I have such wonderful memories of Mr. Welby - he ALWAYS brought a smile to the face of everyone around him.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
MAUREEN CASEY
September 27, 2008
MY FAVORITE MEMORY OF JOE, IS BEING WITH MY BROTHER BRIAN CASEY AND MY SISTER-IN-LAW ELLEN, HAVING STEAMERS ON THE LOWER CAPE, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE. HE WAS A GOOD PERSON WHO HAS A WONDERFUL FAMILY. WE'LL MISS YOU JOE!!! FONDLY REMEMBERED, MAUREEN
Sheila Noonan Byrnes
September 27, 2008
Mrs. Welby, Kerry, and Maura,
I am so very sorry to hear about your husband/Dad's passing. Kerry- I will never forget how much fun your Dad was at your graduation party from Assumption. His personality and his love for you were truly "larger than life". Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do-please don't hesitate to ask.
Much love,
September 27, 2008
Natalie Bono Bayersdorfer
September 27, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I am so very sorry.
With love, Natalie Bono Bayersdorfer and Family
Hilary Wallace
September 27, 2008
Dear Mrs. Welby, Kerry and Maura, I am so sorry to hear about your husband/dad's passing. I will never forget all the great summer memories, the trips to gull pond, the countless ice cream cones, "father badaahd", and trying my best to make him the perfect cape codder. Well, your dad was the perfect "cape coddah", was always so fun and generous, and told the greatest stories. And I bet it's the Joe show up in heaven right now and he's got a fresh audience to love him as much as we do. God bless you all. Love, Hilary, Mike, and Emma
tom casale
September 27, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. I was a classmate of Joe's at St. Stephen CCHS. I will always smile when I hear the name "Joe Welby" , because all the gang at school loved Joe. I will not be able to pay my respects to the family and friends due to geographical barriers since I have moved to Montana but I will always remember Joe
God Bless all, Tom Casale
Theresa Falco
September 27, 2008
Mrs. Welby, Maura and Kerry,
I am so sorry words can not even come close. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Auntie Theresa
Katrina Hunter
September 27, 2008
Mrs. Welby, Kerry, Mark, Maura, Paul and sweet Murphy Joseph, please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you. We love you all Phil, Katie and Trevor Hunter
Jen Tatarczuk Rohrwasser
September 27, 2008
Mrs. Welby, Kerry and Maura:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. We will always remember the great laughter and happiness your Husband and Dad brought to all of us. May all the great memories bring you comfort during this time of loss.
Much love,
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