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Alice Stack Obituary

STACK, Alice L. (Murphy) 91 years old formerly of Arlington, died peacefully on March 21, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Frederick J. Stack. Devoted mother of Catherine McGilvray and her husband Joseph of Woburn, Mary Ann Tocio and her husband Douglas of Concord, and Frederick J. Stack, Jr. of Boston. Loving Nana to her grandchildren Jennifer Driscoll, Douglas Tocio, Jay McGilvray and Carrie Butera. Proud great-grandmother to Jack, Benjamin, Abby, Andrew, Matthew, Lily and Teddy. Also survived by her loving sister Mary V. Murphy of Arlington. Funeral from the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd., LEXINGTON, on Friday, March 26 at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlington at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Donations in her memory may be made to Project Linus, c/o Kathie Interess, 58 Salisbury St., Winchester, MA 01890. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800 www.douglassfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2010.

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March 29, 2010

Mary Ann and family,
Words are hard to come by at a time like this. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich and Linda Mahoney

March 25, 2010

Dear Cathy,Mary Ann and Freddie - our deepest sympathy goes out to you.Aunt Alice was my Favorite Aunt I still have the notes/letters she sent me over the yrs.She is in Heaven now with Uncle Freddie and our Mom & Dad having a few laughs and watching over all of us.All our Love ,
Sam and Sheila

Mary Ann Tocio

March 25, 2010

Mom,
These past twenty years without Dad by your side have been so hard for you. Despite the overwhelming grief and loneliness you have felt since his passing, you always carried on and were there for all of us. It is comforting to know that you are finally reunited with him for all of eternity. We will miss you, but will carry you in our hearts forever. You were truly am incredible mother.
Love always,
Mary Ann

Ann Marie Wilson Crockett

March 24, 2010

Mary Ann and family,

Sending my deepest sympathies. May you find strength in the days ahead as you remember and celebrate your mom and nana's life.

Love, Ann Marie and family

March 24, 2010

Dear Cathy, Maryann and Freddie,
Your Mom was always special to us, in our early years. We always loved her for her sense of humor and caring spirit. Although years have passed, we want you to know how sad we are for you. Love, Kenny,Susan and Brendan Murphy

Mary Kay McIntyre

March 24, 2010

Dear Kathy, Mary Ann, Freddy and families, I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Alice's passing. She was such a beautiful woman. I am sure she is in heaven joining the party with Uncle Freddy, my parents and all of our Aunts and Uncles. It was always comforting to know she was around and she will sorely be missed. It is the end of a fabulous generation. Love May Kay McIntyre and family.

March 24, 2010

Cathi & Mary Ann - So sorry to read about your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Jean Murray (Concord, MA)

Millie Bille

March 24, 2010

Cathy and Family: I was sadded to read of your mother's passing. She is free as a bird and now she does not suffer any more. I know that she will be remembered Fondly by all who came in contact with her. Enjoy the next generation, that's what she would want for you all. My prayers are with you in the coming days.

Nana and her great-grandson Teddy who was born on her 90th birthday and named after her beloved husband.

Carrie Butera

March 24, 2010

My buddy & scrabble partner. You will be missed more than words could ever express. Thank you for always being there to listen and to cut the crusts off of my tuna fish sandwiches. I know you are up there w/ Boppa and I am so lucky to have two of the most special angels in Heaven watching over me and my family. I love you, Nana!! Love Always, Carrie

Carrie Butera

March 24, 2010

My buddy & scrabble partner. You will be missed more than words could ever express. Thank you for always being there to listen and to cut the crusts off of my tuna fish sandwiches. I know you are up there w/ Boppa and I am so lucky to have two of the most special angels in Heaven watching over me and my family. I love you, Nana!! Love Always, Carrie

March 24, 2010

Alice was a devoted "blanketeer" for the Greater Boston Chapter of Project Linus, and lovingly created hundreds of afghans to comfort and cheer children in area hospitals. We will miss her.

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