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Yvonne Achilles Obituary

ACHILLES, Yvonne Of Boston formerly of Cape Town, South Africa, age 60, Oct. 3, 2008. Devoted wife of dive for 38 years. Loving mother of Russell, Deon and Brent. Grandmother of Malachi. Sister of Brian, Clive, Noble, Joan, Gloria and Avril. Beloved daughter of Ernestine 0. Scheepers and the late Arthur F. Scheepers. Mother in law of Melissa. Also survived by 20 nieces and nephews. Visiting hours Saturday, Oct. 11. from 1 -3 pm, followed by Service at 4 pm, in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY. Relatives and friends invited. Yvonne was a graduate of Lesley College with a B.S. in Human Services and a graduate of Wheelock College with an M.S. in Child Development and Early Childhood Education. She devoted 18 years to Dimock Head Start and Early Head Start until 2007. She was Adjunct Professor at Roxbury Community College and Wheelock College. For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 8, 2008.

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ruth Achilles

November 5, 2008

Your passing has left a void in my life. You were not only my sistr-in-law you were my friend as well. Sleep well dear sister and friend.

Ruth Achilles (South Africa)

Ruth Achilles

November 5, 2008

Your passing has left a void, a void I need to fill again. You were not only my sister-in-law but also my best friend. Sleep well my dear sister and friend.

Kathy Whitaker

October 9, 2008

Yvonne was one of the kindest and most caring souls I have ever met. She provided me with knowledge, opportunities, humor and a sense of love. I will continue to keep her teachings in my heart. Yvonne truly blessed those around her. I will miss her than any words can begin to express.

Pete Simons

October 9, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Esther Garcia

October 9, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Vanessa Ross

October 8, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Alethia Knight

October 8, 2008

If it weren't for you i would not be in this fiedl today. You gave me a CHANCE AND PULLED ME FROM BEING YOUR ADMIN ASST TO YOUR tEACHER ASSISTANT. My dedication to children was truly embrassed and inspired by you. I'm going to miss your face stopping in the center here at RCC Little Sprouts childcare to see how things are going. Being in this executive director position has allowed me to see the path that I traveled to get here and to know that you were all apart of that from the start. With paying for classes at R.C.C. to supporting your past staff's professional development. You will be truly missed. We love you!!

Shaquana Small

October 8, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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