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Daniel Williams Obituary

WILLIAMS, Daniel S. "Danny" Age 16 years, Of Melrose, October 25, 2008, after a courageous battle with Osteosarcoma. Beloved and adoring son of Stephen J. & Gail M. (Hegarty) Williams. Devoted brother of Brian J. Williams of Melrose. Beloved grandson of Mildred Hegarty & the late Joseph Hegarty of Malden & Andrew & Mary Williams of Melrose. Also survived by many aunts, uncles & cousins. Relatives & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday from 3 to 8 PM in The Carr Funeral Home, 1159 Main St., MELROSE. Danny's Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 10 AM in The Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield. Interment Wyoming Cemetery. Member of Melrose High School, Class of 2010. In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial donations in Danny's name to The Jimmy Fund, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 or the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114. For obituary, directions or to send a condolence, visit: www.carrfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 26 to Oct. 28, 2008.

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Rob Durante

October 29, 2008

Dear Brian, Mr. and Mrs. Williams:

I was sorry to hear of Dan's passing. My thought's and prayer's are with you at this time. May God grant you his grace and comfort.

Jody Kipnis

October 29, 2008

Gail, Stephen and Brian,

I cannot express enough how sorry I am for you loss. My thoughst and prayers are with you.

John Terrio

October 28, 2008

Mr and Mrs Wiliams
There are no words that can ease your pain.As a parent who has lost 2 sons all I can say is I am so very sorry and that you are in my prayers

Mrs. Terry Lewin

October 28, 2008

Stephen, Gail & Brian,

As I looked at Danny's picture and read beyond, I could only think that he is the young man we'd pray for when my son, Brian, would come home from MC and tell us how Danny was doing and to please keep him in our prayers. We did not know Danny personally but, we did know he is a child of God and a very special gift given to you and your family and friends from God. How truly blessed you are to have had him in your life.
We will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob & Terry Lewin

Paul Covino

October 28, 2008

Dear Brian and Mr. and Mrs. Williams,

I was so sorry to hear of Danny's death. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at Holy Cross.

Paul Covino
Office of the College Chaplains
The College of the Holy Cross

A LOVING PERSON THAT BELIEVES

October 28, 2008

WORDS CANNOT HELP YOU GET THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
THERE ARE SO MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS AS TO WHY.
THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS THESE ANSWERS IS GOD.
LET PEOPLE AROUND YOU COMFORT YOU AND SUPPORT YOU.
KNOW HE IS AT PEACE!

The McWilliams Family

October 28, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

maureen garrity-bourke

October 27, 2008

Stevie, Gail & Brian,

All I know of Danny is the battle that he fought these many years, and a picture of a smiling boy who looks just like his father did at the same age.

There really are no words; all we can do is offer all the love and prayers that one human being can offer another....

Peace and comfort to all of you.
Maureen, Robert and the girls.

October 27, 2008

To the Williams family: A great smile that captured me yesterday and today. There must have been a need for a special angel and it seems Daniel was the one. Bless you at this time. A reader

Carlos Campos

October 27, 2008

Stephen and Gail,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Love, Laura and Carlos Campos

Mark Nolan

October 27, 2008

To the Williams Family,
May you find some comfort in the good memories of Danny, especially his infectious smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mark, Maria and Kyle Nolan

Brian Lewin

October 27, 2008

To the Williams Family,

I only met Danny a couple of times when he came by MC for Brian, but his courage is an inspiration to all who were around him. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and the prayers of the HC community.
God bless you.

Kathleen Pokorny

October 27, 2008

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Williams and Brian;

May God Bless and comfort you all through your great loss of your son/and brother "Danny". I know that his bright and contagious smile, his courage, and inspiration will be with you always, as will the beautiful memories you created together through his short albeit beautiful life. We will hold you in our hearts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Kathy & Jim Pokorny & Family
Malden Catholic High School

Pat and Fred Haladay

October 27, 2008

To Dan's Family
I met Danny once and also saw him on the Jimmy Fund speaking. What struck me about him was that he thought of others before himself. What a brave young man.
I am so sorry for your loss.
May the love and help from family and friends carry you through your tremendous loss and pain.

October 27, 2008

To the Williams Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

The Giannetto Family

Linda Castelli

October 27, 2008

Gail, Stephen, & Brian,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dan was an amazing young man. I am so grateful to have known him. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Linda Castelli

Betsy

October 27, 2008

I have not met Dan or his family, however I do know Dan from the Weei/Nesn Jimmy fund telethons.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and know that Dan is an inspiriation to all who have known him.

Pam Fradkin

October 27, 2008

To the Williams Family~

I don't know you, nor you me, but I wanted to acknowledge your loss. In his too short time here, "Flat Dan" made an incredible impression on all whom he touched, via weei am radio. His articulate, compassionate, and profound wisdom touched me, and thousands of others. I am so sorry that he is no longer here to teach all of us.

Terry Greenberg

October 27, 2008

Gail, Stephen, and Brian
We are sorry for the loss of Danny, of whom touched everyones heart, even people of whom he met for the first time. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. Terry, Paul, Ryan, Cameron and Tyler Greenberg

October 26, 2008

To the Family, I know neither the family or Daniel and yet his smile captured my heart. Sorry you must endure such pain of this loss. May you find peace and know that Daniel is watching over you forever. A reader

Jennifer Mahon

October 26, 2008

Dear Gail, Stephen, and Brian,I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Cindy Barbati-Reppucci

October 26, 2008

Dear Gail, Steve and Brian,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find solace in knowing that Danny's smile, his kindness and marvelous sense of humor touched everyone whom he met. We will always love our "Dan the Man".

Love,
Cindy, Rob, Mike and Nick

October 26, 2008

Gail, Steve & Brian

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will always remember Danny.

Lisa McGovern & Family

Peggy Youdelman

October 26, 2008

To Dannie's family;

My heart goes out to you in the loss of your darling brave son. He is out of his pain now and with his God.

I will pray for all of you.

Peggy Youdelman
(David MacKenzie's Grandmother)

Dan Riordan

October 26, 2008

Gail Steve and Brian

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.Danny has touched us all, with his courage, character and his ever present smile.We are blessed to have known such a special young man.

God Bless
The Riordan Family

A Friend of a Friend

October 26, 2008

Gail and Stephen,
I have been aware of Dannys' critical nature for two years. I saw him only once. I will always remember his 'wall to wall' smile. I lost my younger brother 36 years ago. I can only wish you God,s help to deal with this tragedy. Watch closely over Brian. My brother was also Danny.

Genevieve Dannenberg

October 26, 2008

To Nancy and all of Danny's family:

My thoughts are with you, and I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope that time and good memories bring you peace.

Susan Jones

October 26, 2008

Gail, Stephen, and Brian,

Words cannot express how sad I am for you and your family. Danny was such a great kid. His smile was like a ray of sunshine. Take comfort in the memories you shared. You have a special angel looking over you now. He will be with you always.

Michael Durant

October 26, 2008

To the Williams family: My heart and prayers are with you that God may help to ease your pain. I will forever remember that special smile Daniel shared with us.

Michael, Marybeth, Stephen and Daniel Durant

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