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Ernie Stanley Obituary

Of Reading, September 10, 2007. Devoted longtime companion of Jean Rex of Reading. Loving father of Nadia Stanley of Jamaica and Sofia Stanley of CA. Cherished brother of Warren Stanley of Toronto, Canada; Ainsworth "Leo" Stanley of Miami, FL; Dudley "David" Stanley, Orville "Jr." Stanley both of Jamaica and Lorna Stanley-Keddo of NY and uncle of Ann-Marie Smith and Velveta Brown. Ernie is also survived by several extended family members. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 15 at 4 PM at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) READING. Relatives and friends invited to attend. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1-4. Burial will be in the family lot in the Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, St. Thomas, Jamaica. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Ernie's memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For info, directions and register book visit johnbdouglass funeralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 13, 2007.

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Mary Ellen Edge

September 7, 2023

My loving thoughts continue...and I frequently talk about Ernie. His friendship remains so precious to me. I keep a pair of Ernie's cufflinks as a reminder of his extraordinary manner. My thoughts are also with Nadia and Sophia...

Errol Ferguson

September 17, 2007

To the loved ones and relatives of Ernie,
My deepest condolence. Ernie's kindest and willingness to reach out to those in needs was his greatest asset and the true goal that we all should thrive for as human beings. I will always be grateful for the tremendous effort and time that Ernie extended in helping his late sister, Lola. Ernie, you will always be missed.

Lorna Stanley Keddo

September 16, 2007

dear jean my family will be forever gratefull for the love and care you gave to my brother Ernie. much love Lorna Stanley Keddo.

Rick LaBrecque

September 13, 2007

Dear Jean,
On behalf of the ES team at St Joes Hospital we wish to send our condolences to you and Ernie's Family. Our prayers are with you.

Patti Boissonneault

September 13, 2007

Jean,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you. There is never a good time to loose a loved one. Lord knows you’ve taken good care of him in his time of need. God Bless, Patti

M.E. Edge

September 13, 2007

Thank you, Jean, for taking such extraordinary care of our dear friend.
I love you, Ernie
M.E.

John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II

September 13, 2007

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

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