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Betty DesMeules Obituary

Of Tewksbury and Falmouth, formerly of Watertown, died Nov. 30, at age 84. WW2 Army Air Force Veteran. Beloved wife of the late William Robert Collins and later George DesMeules; daughter of the late Frederick and the late Gertrude (Grusdat) Wuthrich; loving mother of Alice Burke of Tewksbury; William Robert Collins and his wife Pamela (Porter) of Billerica, and the late Frederick W. Collins; mother-in-law of Mary (Bourbeau) Collins of Belmont, and the late David R. Burke Sr.; sister of Frederick and his wife Gladys Wuthrich of Wisconsin; grandmother of Christine Harrington and her husband John of Tewksbury, Robert Bishop and his wife Jennifer of FL, David Burke Jr. and his wife Ellen of Methuen, Jeffery Burke and his wife Marlene of Nashua, NH, William Collins III and his fiancee Katelin of Billerica, Jason Collins and his wife Jennifer of Gardner, Scott Collins and his wife Lisa of Maine, and Kristen Collins and Bobby of Marlboro; Great grandmother of Brendan, Austin, Molly, Robbie, Lauren, Zachary, Quinn, Devyn, Emily, and Haley. Her Funeral Service will be on Wednesday Dec. 5 at 11:00 a.m. in the Tewksbury Funeral Home corner of Dewey and Main Sts. TEWKSBURY CENTER. Phone (800 or 978) 851-2950. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Lowell General Cancer Center C/O Development/Public Affairs Office, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854, will be appreciated. tewksburyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 3, 2007.

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fred Wuthrich

February 23, 2008

Dear Alice,I know you still miss Betty and so do I. I'm always thinking of things to tell her. It is always hard to loose your parents. You did such a good gob taking care of her the last years and I love you for it. Fred

Alice Burke

February 23, 2008

Mom, you were my rock and the foundation of our family. You were so strong and always there for everyone, especially me when Dave was killed. I don't know what I would have done with out you. You let me grieve but were always there when I didn't know what way to turn next and quietly guided me along the way. I don't know what I'm going to do without you now. I only hope I have the strength that you had to carry me through my life now. I love you mom so very much and will miss you tremendously.

Joseph E. Bucchanio

December 9, 2007

Dear Alice,

Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time. You are in our thoughts and may your memories bring you comfort always.

Love, Joe & Gloria

Sharon Enos / Johnston

December 9, 2007

Alice, I am so sorry for your lose, I remember your mother as such a sweet hearted woman to all who came to the shop, she was loved by all and will be deeply missed. Love sharon

Jennifer Bishop

December 7, 2007

We're so happy that we had such a great visit with Gram this summer. She always made everyone feel so special. We will miss her so much!
Love, Jennifer, Bobby, Robbie & Lauren

James Wuthrich

December 4, 2007

Many years since I have seen my cousin Betty. Love to her family.

Cathie Cripps

December 3, 2007

Dear Alice, Bill & Pam, and Mary;

We are very sorry for your loss. She was like a 2nd Mother to us all growing up. We will always remember her beautiful smile and gentle ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this very difficult time.
Love,
Cathie, Kevin, Judy and Eddie

Beth McDonough

December 3, 2007

Dear Alice and Family: Am so sorry for the loss of a very special and lovely person. Am fortunate I had the opportunity to of known such a fine lady. My prayers are with you.

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