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for Elizabeth Cann
Maddie, Guy and Dylan Saunders
August 26, 2008
Today has been an extremely hard day for all of us, but we embrace our thoughts of you and catch our breath with every passing glimpse of the memories we have of that smile of yours. Miss you with every beat of our hearts.
Paula Van Sickle
August 24, 2008
Beth,
I cannot believe it will be almost one year since you were taken from us. I think about you all the time and will always hold our July visit 2007 in my heart forever. I miss you Beth.
Love,
Paula
Kelly Nicolas
May 6, 2008
I personally thought she was great in all her aspects. She was very nice to me and my mother and it was a joy to be there with her. I send my thoughts and prayers with her. May you always be remembered.
Toni Cann
March 25, 2008
I miss you Beth. I think of you every day. You helped make me the person I am today and I am grateful. Love You. - Toni -
Paula Van Sickle
January 29, 2008
I miss you Beth! I think about you each day.
Love, Paula
September 9, 2007
Dearest Spence Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Beth's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patty Kenny
(Pas and Phil Zanazzo's Granddaughter/Canton, MA)
Anne Marie Corraro
September 7, 2007
My deepest sympathy for the Cann and Spence family. What an unimaginable horror that you are going through. Words are not enough to express the deep sorrow I feel for Beth and her family. I recall Beth as a warm and kind person (having graduated with her). Every time something like this happens, I still ask why. My prayers are with Beth and all of you.
Ted Demmons Jr.
September 7, 2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Spence,
Please accept my sympathies. I was very sorry to hear about your loss.
Don Boll
September 6, 2007
Dear Doug and Jan. I am so very sorry for your loss.
leo harding
September 5, 2007
phil and family i pray for the Children and you
Jesus's love and His Spirt be with you
words cannot express the pain you must feel
love
from Africa
Janice Webber/Young
September 4, 2007
Dear Doug, Jeanette, Patty,Doug, and Powers Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all and to Beth's children. I was devastated to hear the tragic news of your beautiful daughter Beth. I have wonderful memories of Beth and all of you and your family all the way back to Neponset Street. I love and thank you all for them. All of our love, thoughts, and prayers go out to all of you at this time. Beth you will always be with me. Love and prayers from all of the Webber Family /Canton
Linda Champagne (Modica)
September 4, 2007
Patty, Mrs. Spence and Family: I cannot express how sorry I am to hear about your tragic loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and her three beautiful daughters.
Carol Fickinger
September 4, 2007
Dear Spence and Cann Families, I still can't get over the loss of Beth, and the injuries to those beautiful girls. I know Beth is now at peace. I will never forget her smile - I don't think I ever saw her without it. She was such a sweet person. I pray fr the girls every day that they physically revcover, and that all three of them are able to someday make peace with what has happened. I wish I could have been there to tell you in person. God Bless from my family to yours,
Carol (Vitale) and John Fickinger and McKenna Rose
Paul T. Sullivan
September 3, 2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Spence, Patty and Doug:
I only learned today of Beth and her children. Please accept my prayers for Beth, her children and your entire family. I wish I could find the proper words to express at this time.
Please know we care.
Paul T. Sullivan
Pat and Tom Geoghegan
September 2, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Robin Doucette
September 2, 2007
My dearest Amanda and family, May Love and Light guide you toward peace and healing throughout this time of darkness. You are in my heart and in my prayers.
Daniel Nicolas
September 2, 2007
My deepest sympathies towards the Spence and Cann familys. Beth was a kind and loving person and she showed a lot of that love to everyone she knew. She set an example that will be remembered forever. The world will always have a need for people who are young, spiritual, and loving at heart. And although I only had the pleasure of knowing her briefly, I knew her as irreplacable to the ones she loved. So all my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that held her dear. Especially to Amanda, Danielle, and Brittany. I wish a quick and safe recovery for the latter two and I hope amanda knows she has a lot of support from those around her, and if you ever need me amanda feel free to ask whenever and wherever. Once again you're all in my thoughts and prayers, R.I.P. Beth.
Sharon Sullivan-Constantin
September 2, 2007
Dear Mr & Mrs. Spence, Patty, Doug, & Carl, The Sullivan family sends our deepest condolences to the entire Spence and Cann families.
Our thoughts and prayers are will you all at this difficult time.
The service today was a wonderful tribute to Beth's short life...well lived.
John Kane
September 1, 2007
To the Spence/Cann Family,
I am so very sorry to learn of that terrible tragedy. I am an amputee and was not able to come to the wake or the funeral. Beth was one of my favorite students at the Middle school. I met her again later on in her life and she was just such a wonderful woman.She is surely in heaven with the angels. I will remember her and all of you in my prayers.I will pray for the girls and for their complete recovery. I remember coming to supper at your home long ago.It was so pleasant.May Beth rest in Peace
Kathy (Ruane) DelBene
September 1, 2007
It is with tremendous sadness that I send my deepest and heartfelt sympathies to the Spence & Cann Families. Beth was a warm & friendly person with a sincere smile. I pray for her daughters through this tragedy & hope for the best. God Bless you Beth. Rest in Peace. No fear... no sadness.
kenneth kruse
August 31, 2007
My most prayerful thoughts are with your family. I remember all wonderful students. Ken (mr) kruse, canton high school math dept.
dustin brooks
August 31, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jack & Nancy Ruane
August 31, 2007
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Spence/Cann families. Our prayers are with you and for Beth's daughters. May God be with you at this sad time.
Tammy Webster
August 31, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Randy Deasy
August 31, 2007
Beth,
You will be forever misssed. However your wounderful smile and kindness will always be remembered. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as will your daughters and family.
The Hickey's
August 31, 2007
Your family is in our prayers...
Phyllis Spiro
August 31, 2007
To the Cann/Spence Family: There are no adequate words to express my feelings about such a deep loss and tragedy in your lives. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this time of sorrow.
Paula Speros
August 31, 2007
Beth,
I miss you so much already! You were too young to be taken away, but I know you are at peace now. I am so glad that we got to rekindle our friendship last year. I am also blessed to have been with you last month when I came to Boston. I will always remember you smiling and laughing even back in middle school. I am so deeply sadden about the loss of you my friend. My prayers go out to your family and Wayne's family. Rest in peace my friend.
Love, Paula
John P. Driscoll
August 31, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Spence and to all the family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time . Love to all John P. Driscoll
August 31, 2007
Dear Patty, Steve and Family,
Our hearts go out to all of you during this difficult time. We will continue to pray for the girls and your entire family.
Our deepest sympathy,
Freddie and Brenda Boudreau and Family (Canton,MA)
Amy Jenkins-Sutton
August 31, 2007
Words cannot express how I feel for all of you as you mourn your tragic loss and pray for each of the girls. A very sad loss for all and it extends far and wide. I feel for all of you and understand too well. I will surely pray that God watches over you all and brings you through each day.
Lori (Humphrey) Lester
August 31, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Spence and Cann families. I remember the day Beth and I recognized each other at our church in Norton, two girls raised in Canton, now raising our daughters in Norton, just down the street from each other. Beth was a beautiful and wonderful person and mother. She will be greatly missed in the Norton community. My prayers go out to Amanda, Danielle and Brittany.
The Hannon Family
August 31, 2007
With deepest sympathies to those who new and loved Beth. Our prayers are with the children
Michele Kay
August 31, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to both the Spence and Cann families. Beth will be remembered as a gentle soul with an easy smile and quiet laugh. Her kindess was felt by all she touched. My prayers are for all of you during this time of crisis and forward - as you heal.
Bless you.
Michele
Casey Bortolotti
August 31, 2007
May you rest in peace and without fear. Your bright smile and kindness will be missed. I will pray for your three beautiful daughters that you always spoke so lovingly about and for your entire family.
cris reverdy
August 30, 2007
my deepest sympathy goes out to you all...I have cherished memories of time spent with Beth. She was a gentle, beautiful, kind person whose smile and quiet laugh is easily recalled. To Beth's family,You are in my thoughts and prayers...to my friend, rest peacefully now and without fear.
Kathy Devlin
August 30, 2007
To Beth's friends and family I am so sorry for your loss. I met Beth about 6 years ago when I was living in Norton and pregnant with my first child.
She loved her girls deeply and she was an incredible caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially her beautiful daughters.
Melinda & Jamie Robinson
August 30, 2007
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Beth was a loving mother and friend. Her heart was as big as her beautiful smile. We hope that your memories will help you through this. There is truly an angel in heaven watching over us all.
Bette Jean Simms
August 30, 2007
I am extremely sorry to hear about Beth's passing. I knew Beth in high school and remember what a kind person she was. My deepest sympathies to her family. I will be praying for them and for all of her daughters as well.
Pattie Mulcahy (Rosati)
August 30, 2007
I send my heartfelt sympathy to both the Cann and Spence family. Beth was always such a kind and loving person. She always had a smile on her face and cared about others. She didn't deserve this. I will continue to pray for all of you and her children at such a tragic time.
Susan (Harding) Rowe
August 30, 2007
Dear Jeanette, Doug, Patti, Doug Jr, and family,
Please know you are in all our thoughts and prayers, during this difficult time of loss, and in the days ahead. We pray that you will find comfort in each other, and in the many happy memories you have of Beth. God Bless!
Chris Turcotte
August 30, 2007
Words cannot accurately describe how i feel right now. My heart and prayers go out to all of you. May God bless you, and watch over you.
Bob Spence
August 30, 2007
Doug and Jeanette - So sorry to hear about this tradegy. My thoughts are with you.
Bob and Joan Brown
August 30, 2007
Dear Jeannette,Doug and Family. You are all in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.May God bless and may you find comfort in his love.
Jillian Crowley
August 30, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to Beth's family and friends at this most difficult time.
Beth, you were a beautiful woman both inside and out. I will always remember your laugh and your devotion to your girls and your friends. You were an amazing mother who raised three lovely, talented, and strong young ladies. I pray for all your girls and for you and Freedom. I am honored to have known you. You are a treasure that will truly be missed.
Joanne Sullivan
August 30, 2007
Mrs. Spence, Mr Spence, Patty, Steve, Dougie, Kim, Carl & Joy-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jim,Joanne, Nick & Amanda Sullivan
John, Maura, Ashley, Jack McNeice
August 30, 2007
Jeannette,Doug,Patty,Steve,Dougie & Carl, Our hearts go out to you at this time and the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
DAVID SHORT
August 30, 2007
Dear Spence family,
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to all of you. Beth
was someone who was kind to everyone. As I went to greet her
at our reunion last November, she
responded,"Dave, forget the hi, how are yous, give me a hug".It
made me smile.That was Beth, warm and friendly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosemary & Bill Graney
August 30, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult. We share and understand your grief.
Sandy & Dan Willis
August 30, 2007
Dear Jeannette,Doug & family,we are so sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter Beth.we hope your faith in God will help you through this most difficult time.Love Sandy & Dan
The Arnold Eardley Sr. Family
August 30, 2007
Dear Jeanette and Family,
Reaching out to you in sympathy,
support, and caring during this sad time...May you find strength and
comfort in your happiest memories
of Beth...our hearts ache for your loss.
Tom Starr NFD
August 30, 2007
Dear Doug and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Madeline Gentile
August 30, 2007
Jeanette, Doug and family:
I cannot find the words to tell you how sorry we are about Beth. We have been friends for so long that I feel as though I have lost one of my daughters and Angela and Jen have lost a sister.
The girls are in our prayers.
Madeline, Ralph, Angela and Jennifer
Nancy Cahillane Connor
August 30, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts to the Spence/Cann families. May your wonderful memories give you strength at this most difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.
Nancy and Jim Connor
Diane (Keefe) McAuley
August 30, 2007
Patty and Family, Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I will keep you and all your family in my prayers. Again, my sincere condolences.
Diane Keefe (McAuley)
LOU HOUSE
August 30, 2007
THERE ARE NO WORDS IN A TIME LIKE THIS ONLY PRAYERS FOR THOSE WHOM ARE LEFT TO GRIEVE.MY BEST TO THE SPENCE FAMILY
YOUR SHIPMATE
LOU
Maura Kilgallon-Mayo
August 30, 2007
Dear Jeannette, Patty, and the entire Cann/Spence families; there are absolutely no words one can offer at this time of senseless loss and pain. Please know that you, Beth and all of her girls are in the thoughts, prayers and hearts of so many. Beth was a wonderful, kind hearted, free spirited and generous individual who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. I wish you peace and strength during this extremely difficult and tryng time. God Bless.
Jay Johnson
August 30, 2007
Dearest Jeanette, Doug, Patty, Doug and family; Happy memories come with smiles, and Beth will always be remembered for her happy smile since she was that little girl I babysat on Neponset street, to the day she was married. Your painful loss of Beth is shared, and we send our prayers for you, and her girls and will always keep Beth in our hearts. Always your friend,
Jay and Carol Johnson
Linda Anteski
August 30, 2007
Beth was a one of those very special people that saw only the good in people. I will miss her laugh and the long conversations about anything and everything. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Maddie, Guy & Dylan Saunders
August 30, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our family during this time. Beth was a beautiful person, loved by everyone that knew her. So thoughtful and kind. Beth was so in love with her family, especially her children. If you knew her you could see it in her eyes, in her smile, in her expressions. Words can not express the sadness, the deep sorrow and how greatly she will be missed. We love you Beth.
Beth Kairis
August 30, 2007
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Phil & Cathy Tetreault
August 30, 2007
Doug, Jeanette, Patty, Dougie and Carl Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Phil(P.J.), Cathy and Hannah
lynn sullivan
August 30, 2007
Beth, you are truly going to be missed!! I will never forget the fun i had working with you at the salon and on Friday nights there. You are a great person with a great big heart. My heart goes out to your family and of course the girls, and pray they recover soon.
love you much, and will miss you!!
lynn sullivan
Naomi Viglas
August 30, 2007
Our family sends our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the entire Cann/Spence families. Because life is so uncertain and precious we are reminded to treat every day as a blessing. We wish you all peace and strength during this extremely difficult time.
-The Viglas Family
Dan &Allison Beal
August 30, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time in your life.
Dan & Allison Beal (Canton)
Deirdre Fistori
August 30, 2007
Dear Patty and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God will give your family the strength and he will always be with Beth. Love Deirdre , Joe , Sam, Sara , and Megan Fistori
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