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Anna Gleason Obituary

GLEASON, Anna T. (Malatesta) Of Danvers, Nov. 14, 2008, age 86. Beloved wife of sixty-one years of Edward F. Gleason, II. Mother and mother-in-law of Edward and Karen Gleason, III of Cambridge, Maryann & Don Colanton of Mendon & Lois & Joseph Miele of Danvers. Anna especially enjoyed the company of her grandchildren, Julie Ann & Katharine Colanton, Jason Miele & wife Caitlin, Angela & Jessica Miele. Her Funeral will be held from the Peterson- O'Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St. , (Route 62), DANVERS, Tuesday at 10:15 AM followed by her Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, Danvers at 11 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Visiting hours on Monday from 3-7 PM. Online guestbook at: www.legacy.com. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Anna's memory to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, c/o 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923 or to the charity of one's choice. O'Donnell Funeral Service Danvers & Salem 978-774-6600

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2008.

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Donna Crosby

November 20, 2008

Our Sympathy, prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this very hard time. It is not easy to lose a mother/wife/granmother. Our hearts go out to all of you during this time of grief.

Ernie Santoro, Donna, Amy, Alicia and Andrew Crosby

Lois Miele

November 19, 2008

Mom, The Friday night you passed away was warmer than usual and there was a lot of fog. The smell of the ocean was in the air and the thoughts I had riding home from your house, was the poem by Carl Sandburg, with the line " The fog rolled in on little cat paws...." . I am sure it is one you read to us from the Childcraft books when we were little. We will think of you every day and celebrate your life and remember all the goods time we had together. I will thank-you always for giving me the love of the beach and the ocean. I am grateful that you shared your love of cats so that I could grow up loving them and appreciate all the comforting things they have brought to my life. We will take care of Dad and make sure that he always has his "6:00" supper. You will be missed.
Lois Miele, Daughter, Danvers, Ma

Gordon & Marybeth Martin

November 19, 2008

Dear Ed and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We are going to miss not seeing Anna coming down the dock to the boat. You all are in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Gordon And Marybeth

Terry Corwin

November 18, 2008

Ed and Family At a time of loss there is a space, a hollow empty waiting place, that over time can slowly fill with peacefulness and hope until there comes a warmth an inner glow by which new joy and love can grow. Julie and I are so sorry for your loss. Julie Fiore and Terry Corwin

Dick Brisbois

November 17, 2008

Ed
Dick Brisbois (Berts son) formerly of Danvers now living in Las Vegas .
sorry for your loss

Karen & Jim Butler

November 17, 2008

Ed,
It just won't be the same not seeing Anna sitting on the back of the boat down at the dock. I will miss her great sense of humor and smile. Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family. We wish you and your family strength and peace at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
The crew of the Big Daddy.

Mary Higgins

November 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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