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for Lisa Anselmo
Nicole Gowe
November 27, 2009
HAPPY THANKSGIVING LISA!!! You were and always will be the bestest friend anyone could ever ask for. I miss and think about you everyday. I spent the day down in Lakeville, Ma with my whole family having all kinds of good food not to mention the turkey. I had so much food, by the end of the night, I wasn't feeling too great. I am feeling better today though. I still think about our friend Nicole Hill who passed away 3 years ago on my 25th birthday on October 30,2006. Nancy and Bruce, you have and always will be a big part of my life. You are very special to me. I love you very much. I am sorry to say my computer is not working at my apartment but I will let you know when its up and running so I can write to you guys.
Have a great day!!!!! You are always in my thoughts and prayers!!!!
Love, Nicole Gowe. My email address is [email protected].
Nicole Gowe
January 11, 2009
Dear Lisa, I still think about you everyday. I miss seeing your beautiful face and smile everyday. It breaks my heart that you aren't here to talk to me anymore. I love you!!! Your friend Heather March says hi. She misses you too. Well listen, you are always in my prayers. Please watch over us and guide us through the hard times. Sleep well my friend!!!!!!!!!!
Nicole Gowe
December 20, 2008
Dear Mr. &Mrs. Anselmo, I've been thinking about you a lot lately. My best friend Kara Johansen just got out of the hospital again and I was so sad we were gonna lose her again but she pulled through the ordeal with flying colors. She is such a fighter. My mom was just up in this bad weather we're having checking to see how I was doing and to also do some personal care with me. I was hoping maybe sometime after the holidays we can find time to get together. I would love to see you. I will let you know when I am available. Please feel free to email me anytime. I am going through some hard times myself right now and am really struggling but im hanging in there. My friend Susie O'Malley's 4 year anniversary of death is tomorrow so i'm feeling pretty sad about that. We used to be roommates at the Nelson Unit at MHS. Well I hope you are continuing to hang in there. Please write to me soon. Hang in there and be strong!!! I love you!!!!
You friend, Nicole Gowe.
jessica dunn
December 8, 2008
to nancy, bruce and mike,
im so sorry to hear about lisa's passing it was a total shock to me. my name is jessica i went to mhs with her, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack Barry
December 5, 2008
To the Anselmo family,
My name is Jack. I was also an MHS student. I was saddened upon hearing that Lisa had passed. Lisa was a jewel. Every single day she had a smile on her face. Plus just her personality was incredible. She will always be in my heart. May time heal your sorrow & saddeness that her passing has brought. & also always remember that you now have a guardian angel for eternity. I know she is looking down on all of us. Especially her family. Again may she rest in peace. I also wanna wish your whole family a wonderful holiday.
Christine Hopkins
December 5, 2008
I can't express how sad and regretful I am that I cannot be here today to say goodbye to Lisa in person and to support her family during this difficult time.
I met Lisa when I moved to Mallard Road in Acton. I volunteered during high school to tutor Lisa at her house after school. We would sit at her dining room table and I'd help her with math problems, spelling, and reading assignments. Like any teenager, Lisa wasn't at all times thrilled to sit through an hour of homework after a long day at school, so we began a routine of doing something fun afterwards. We did craft projects, went for walks around the neighborhood or built puzzles. I quickly became fast friends with Lisa. Lisa's disabilities were very visible - but I never heard her complain about her situation. She was incredibly upbeat and full of life. I can picture her busting out an oldies song while snapping her fingers in rhyme. She always made me smile. She became a great friend who was always interested in what was going on with my family and school. We both had a little bit of sarcasm in us and would joke around about the little things in life that annoyed us or that were just odd or amusing. I can see Lisa roll her eyes and exclaim “No way!” as I tell her that a kid I babysat threw his spoon on the floor and then dumped yogurt in my hair.
I was never a popular kid in high school and felt the sting on more than one occasion of being excluded from the crowd. Lisa taught me about unconditional friendship - friendship where there is a bond of mutual caring that you know cannot be broken. There were just hugs and laughs with a genuine and amazing person. When I left Acton to attend college in Maine and the left New England to go to law school in California, I missed Lisa the same as I missed my family and kept in touch by visiting whenever I could and sending birthday cards. Lisa was a better friend to me than I to her. She is someone I think about whenever things get difficult in my own life. It’s hard to give up when you know your friend has been through so many more serious struggles than you yourself could imagine. Not only did she never give up, she always had a great big hug to give you.
I think Lisa would want all of us who are sad right now to go find a radio, turn up the oldies station, snap our fingers, and smile about the blessing it is to have her spirit with us always in our hearts.
Grace Tiernan LeBlanc
December 5, 2008
Just a short note to express my sympathies on your loss. Lisa has left some very special and happy memories with so many people whose lives she touched. A good friend recently wrote to me " As you remember the love, as you mourn the loss, may you also celebrate the life." I pray for you all , the ability to celebrate her life. You are a truely special family who I remember always.
Stephen Hill
December 4, 2008
To the Anselmo Family,
My deepest sympathies. May your memories of Lisa bring you comfort and peace.
cheryl gerbrands
December 4, 2008
This hug is just for you... I love you and don't ever forget it!
Always, Cheryl
Nicole Gowe
December 4, 2008
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Anselmo, It's Nicole Gowe. I will always remember the fond memories that Lisa and I shared especially during our graduation trip to Disney World in 2002. We had a lot of fun together. She will be sadly missed. I will miss chasing her around in her chair. She was a great friend to everyone including myself. I have to admit, I will terribly shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. She will be missed among the many other friends we've lost recently. I dont know if you remember her but Ashleigh Whitty passed away this past October as well suddenly. Lisa, I love you so much!!!!! May you rest in peace my friend!!!!!! You were the bestest friend ever!!!!!! I will miss your goofy sense of humor. Rest in Peace my friend!!!!!!!!!! You will never be forgotten!!!!!!!! You Rocked!!!!!!!!!!
Your longtime friend, Nicole Gowe.
Nicole Gowe
December 4, 2008
Dear Bruce and Nancy it's Nicole. I am very sorry for your loss. Lisa was a really good friend of mine ever since we were little participating in the sports program at Mass Hospital School. She will be sadly missed. I am very sorry I couldn't make it to the services but unfortunately I didn't found out about Lisa's passing untill Sunday evening when I came back to my place from being home with my family for Thanksgiving. Lisa was a really good friend of mine. She will be in my heart and mind always. I will miss her goofy laugh and her beautiful smile. If you ever need someone to talk to, know you can always count on me to lean on. Life wont be the same without her around. She always used to tell the best stories when we lived together at the Nelson Unit at MHS. I hope it is comforting to know that she is now among our other angel friends in heaven smiling down at us. I love you very much!!!!!!!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Love, Nicole Gowe.
michelle hill
December 4, 2008
Bruce and Nancy...
I am so sorry to hear about Lisa's passing. She is such a sweetheart, like my Nicole was. My prays are with the family at this very difficult time. I will try and call you soon.
Much love to you all.
Michelle Hill
Colleen
December 3, 2008
Lisa: "I love you and don't you ever forget it!"
Colleen: "I will never ever EVER in a million years forget that Lisa Anselmo loves me!"
Lisa: "Do you promise?"
Colleen: "I promise"
Lori Petersen
December 3, 2008
To the Anselmo family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Lisa was a joy to see at the family gatherings. I know that she will be missed by so many who were touched by her big smiles and warm hugs.
Mary O'Toole
December 3, 2008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Anselmo and Michael,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Lisa. She was a true gift and very fortunate to have such a loving family. May you take comfort knowing she is at peace and will forever be your guardian angel. I will always remember her smile.
Sincerely,
Mary O'Toole
Ella Colwell
December 2, 2008
Dear Bruce,
I really really enjoyed giving Lisa hugs. I will pray for her as much as I can. I enjoyed seeing Lisa at St. Malachy's. It was very fun to hold her hand when we sang the Our Father and sharing the sign of peace with Lisa (and Bruce). I will miss her. It was fun talking to her.
God Bless you and your family.
Love Ella
Michael Moore
December 2, 2008
Dear Bruce, Nancy & Michael:
We are saddened to hear of Lisa's passing. Although many years have passed since we last saw Lisa, we will always remember her big smiles and the hugs she gave whenever we met.
Our sincere condolences and our thoughts and prayers to your family.
Sincerely, Michael & Colleen Moore
Jim Cunniff
December 2, 2008
Dear Bruce:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your daughter Lisa. I pray that you and your family are comforted by the memories you shared with her, the joy that she brought to your life and the faith that she is now at peace.
Sincerely
Jim Cunniff
Susan Dixon
December 2, 2008
Nancy & Bruce,
I am saddened to hear of Lisa'a passing. She was a great person who loved life. I truly enjoyed working and caring for her. She made me a better nurse! I will never forget taking her to Disney World and what a great time we had!!! With Sympathy and prayers,
Sue
Andy Massa
December 2, 2008
Nancy, Bruce and Michael,
Lisa's special gifts and your dedication to her have been insprational to us. Lisa is a blessing and is now free and we believe is in a heavenly place.
Peace be with you and your family.
With caring,
Marsha & Andy Massa
Charles Johnson
December 2, 2008
Dear Bruce and Nancy,
I am so very sorry to hear of Lisa's passing. Although words can't express the pain of her loss we can be assured that Lisa has gone over to her heavenly home, to which we all hope to also go one day. May God bless and comfort you and all of your family and friends at this time.
The DiGregorio's
December 2, 2008
Dear Bruce and Nancy,
We were all so sad when we heard of Lisa's passing. Not only did she touch my life but the lives of my husband and daughters. She was truly a special gift from God who left a sea of smiles wherever she went. My favorite memory was listening to her sing whatever song was on the radio and I know my girls will never forget those bear hugs. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Sharon, Dan, Marissa, Bianca and Cassaundra.
Patti Burke
December 2, 2008
Dear Nancy, Bruce and Michael,
I am so, so sorry to hear about Lisa. She was a special person and she taught me so much about what it is to be a nurse. I loved her.
Unfortunately I will not be able to make the services as I lost my dear father a few days ago.
I am with you in sympthy, support and prayers.
Love, Patti
Jill A. Joyce
December 2, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of lisa's passing. Ella Sue and I will certainly miss seeing her at St Malachys. I will always think of her when we sing the Our Father and when we share the sign of peace!! I truly enjoyed seeing her smile when she caught sight of Ella and when they shared a hug. We will truly miss her. Our family was truly blessed to have known her. God Bless.... Jill Sue and Ella
debby kendall
December 2, 2008
Dear Bruce ,nancy, mike..
I was totle in shocked when eric called me the other night to let us now about lisa passing ..... she was one lucky girl to have such good parents and a awsome brother to help her get though her fight all these yrs... there was not one time that when i saw lisa with any of you that she didn't have that big smile o n her face...... that will all ways remain with me .......
with are deepest sypathy to all of you ......
Debby(kendall) Allan, madison
Jeff & Cindy Knapp
December 2, 2008
We will miss Lisa, but her smile will stay with us! She made everyone who talked with her feel special. She could tease you and get away with it! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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