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Ann Donnelly Obituary

Of Waltham, October 4, 2007, Age 74. Beloved Wife of Richard Donnelly. Devoted Mother of James Donnelly and his wife Karen of Westwood, Stephen Vincent Donnelly of Braintree, and his former wife Kelly Ann of Milton. Loving Grandmother of Stephen V. Donnelly Jr. Daughter of the late Vincenzo and Philomena (DiMambro) Tedesco. Dear Sister of Ben Tedesco of Holden, John Tedesco of Newton, and the late Mary Tedesco, Antoinette Goldstein, Celeste Falcucci, Joseph, Guy and Vincent Tedesco. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Andrew J. Magni & Son F.H., 365 Watertown St, Rt. 16, Newton, Wednesday at 9:30am followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton at 10:30 am. Interment in Newton Cemetery. Visiting Hours Tuesday 4-8pm. Memorial Donations in Ann's name would be appreciated and may be made to the charity of your choice. Retired Executive Secretary to the Vice President of Foster Miller, where she worked for over 17 years. www.magnifuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 8, 2007.

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Jamie BOURQUE

October 2, 2020

Thinking about the Donnelly family on this anniversary. Ann was a great part of my childhood growing. She is missed by all.

ROSE BIANCO

November 4, 2007

DEAR DICK AND BOYS
I'M SO SORRY, I JUST HEARD OF YOUR
GREAT LOSS, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER
ANN IN MY PRAYS.
EVERYONE THAT KNEW ANN LOVED HER,
HEAVEN WILL BE A BETTER PLACE.
Rose Bianco

Terry Lentini - Moroso

November 3, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I can't believe this angle has been called home. She truely was a ray of sunshine. You will be in my prayers, and memories for ever.

Judy & Bob Hardiman

October 10, 2007

Dear Dick,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Although I haven't seen Ann in a few years I always enjoyed my times with her. She was a wonderful, fun loving person who will be missed by all her knew her.

Russell Tetreault

October 10, 2007

Dick,
I am so sorry to hear of this sad news. I remember so well Ann and her infectious happyness. I worked with Ann for many years at FMI. Pleas accept my condoleces to you and your family.

Kathryn Bailis Phillips

October 9, 2007

Dick,
I am so, so sorry for your loss. My dad gave me the news this evening and I just wish I could give you a hug, I hope you realize how loved you are and how much you mean to so many of us.
You are in our thoughts.
With love, Kathryn (Bailis) Phillips

Kash and Tara Kasturi

October 9, 2007

Dick,
We are sorry to hear the sad demise of Ann. Ann always will be remembered as our dear friend and our condolences to you and your family.

Kash and tara

Larry Bailis

October 9, 2007

Dear Dick-
My family and I were so sorry to hear the news about Ann. We know you meant so much to each other, and we know that no one cared more for a wife than you did. I will miss talking with her on the phone, but I know you and the family will miss much more.

Larry Bailis (for Susan, Kathryn, and David)

Patricia Catapano

October 9, 2007

Dear Uncle Dick,Jimmy,Stephen,
Words can not express my feelings now.Aunt Ann was like my big sister since we lived together for many years. We shared alot of good times together. She brought me to school,to the beach, out with her friends and I could go on and on with all the memories. Memories that I will never forget.It was always fun talking to her and saying remember when....This is a great loss for you and all of us. Remember she will never be forgotten. She left us so many great memories. As I type this all I can say is God knows what is best.. We shall always keep her memory alive and hear her laugh,yet feel the sorrow of losing her. My love to you all.

Gary LeBlanc

October 9, 2007

Dear Dick,
All my prayers go out to you and the boys. I was kept informed about the battle Ann had been through in the past months. I was hoping like all of you for the best, but God had his own plans, which don't always go the way we want.
God Bless

Laura Rossino Salon 455

October 8, 2007

Dick and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.We loved Ann, she always made us laugh, she will be missed.
Ann we love you .The girls at Salon 455

Cathy Bonanno

October 8, 2007

Dear Kelly,Stephen,Dick & Jimmy and Little Stephen,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much she was loved by you and everyone that met her. She was always so kind and caring about her family, especially to her daughter-in-law Kelly and Little Stephen. She always made me laugh. I remember the time she had made brownies and she dropped them on the ground outside Kelly's house and we were all laughing,she was too! She was a classy lady who always looked so pretty. I know you will have the strength to get through this when you think of how kind and giving she was of herself. I will remember her pasta & sauce and will miss her at my niece Kelly's house. I thank her for being so nice to Kelly and Little Stephen. She was so wonderful to her and she was a wonderful grandmother. Sometimes life can be so unfair. She will be sorely missed by everyone. God will be watching over you all.

With Love,
Cathy,Stephen & Patrick Bonanno & Rose Downey

Ter and Bill Corrigan

October 8, 2007

Dick, Bill and I are very sorry for your loss. We will never forget the laughs and fun we had with you and the Roches and the Vaughans, in Maine or in Watertown at Greg's.I saw Ann about 3 months ago and we promised we would get together soon. She loved her boys and you and her grandchild and her whole family. She was full of love and laughter. Always keep her memories alive, she was such a joy. Love Teri and Bill Corrigan

Pamela Mason

October 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I had the pleasure of working very closely with Ann. She made me always laugh and I never knew what to expect next, but it usually made me smile.

Jamie Bourque

October 8, 2007

Hi Stephen, Jimmy and Dick.

I just heard of your mother's passing today from my mother. I am sorry for your loss. From swimming down at the pool to getting picked up from basketball practices, your mother was always a fixture in my teen years. She always made everyone feel like "family" .....and that was her gift.

Jamie B.

Kelly Donnelly

October 8, 2007

My favorite mother-in-law,
Ann you were always like a mother to me and the best granmother a child could ask for. We will have a void in our lives that will never be filled by another. I send my most sincerest and deepest sympathy to Jimmy, Stephen and most of all Dick. May you all find comfort in knowing that Ann has been guided gently home.

Gayle Staffiere

October 8, 2007

Dick,
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Annie's passing. I had only just heard she was in the hospital so it came as a big surprise. My condolences to you and the boys.

The world will miss sweet funny Annie. She was a hoot. There are so many funny Annie stories that come to mind. I called her P.I.A. (Pain In the ???) Every time she made me laugh she would say "You'll miss your old Pia when I'm gone" Even in the toughest times her humor was always there. She probably has St. Peter laughing now. You were right Annie Bananie, I miss my old Pia!

Janella Juliano

October 8, 2007

Anne was the nicest ladies I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. My deepest sympathies. She will be greatly missed.

Jeanne Seaquist

October 8, 2007

A bright light has left us. Ann was always a good friend and co-worker here at Foster-Miller. I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dick, and your sons and family whom she loved more than life itself.

Diann Cusano

October 8, 2007

My heart goes out to you all. I still can hear Ann's laugh. Her love for all of you will help you through this time of grief.

Jeanne Trombley

October 8, 2007

Dick, Steven and Jimmy
My sincerest condolences in the loss of your beautiful Mom. Annie was a great lady and we sure did have a lot of laughs together. I will always have such fond memories or our times together. Right now she is probably enjoying a glass of wine with my mom.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts at this most difficult time.

October 8, 2007

Auntie Ann,
We love you and will miss you so much!
Joan, David, Daniel and Rebecca Tedesco

Rosemarie Colella (Tedesco)

October 8, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to you Dick, Jimmy and Stephan. I have known your wife/mother almost all my life. We had many many good times together. I will surely miss her. Sadly with love, Rosemarie

Libby Forbes

October 8, 2007

Dear Dick and family;
Just wanted to let you know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there with you, but Charlie's health won't allow us to travel that far.
We love you. Libby & Charlie

Shirley Hough

October 8, 2007

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

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