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Joanne Metro Obituary
Loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend
CHELMSFORD/LOWELL -- Joanne C. Metro, a Chelmsford resident, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the Lowell General Hospital - Saints Campus.
She was born on September 20, 1950 in Cambridge, MA, and was a daughter of the late Margaret A. Chalk and the late Al Metro. Joanne was educated throughout the Lexington schools.
She was a devoted mother who showed unconditional love and support to all of her children and grandchildren.
Joanne enjoyed spending time at the beach collecting seashells. She also collected wind chimes, lighthouses, snowmen, and butterflies. Joanne also enjoyed fudge and salt water taffy, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Cheryl Alaoui, Laurie Gleason, Tracy Leonardo, Kelly Eno, and Raymond Ferguson; and a sister, Barbara Lake. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Steven, Sarah, Jacinta, Joseph, Zakariya, Jordan, Aaron, Jaylina, Brianna, Alexis, Katilia, Bryant (honey boy), Shayla, Adam and the late Eric Gleason; and her family friends, Amy Diaz, Danny St. Cyr, and friends at the Chelmsford Housing.
Mom, you will always be missed but we know you will be in all our of hearts. We love you always.
You are welcome to attend her visitation from 8:30 until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Mahoney Funeral Home, 187 Nesmith St., Lowell, MA. Following her visitation, her Funeral Mass will be offered at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, at 11:00 a.m. followed by burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to http://www.gofundme.com/ss89cw
Arrangements by the Mahoney Funeral Home, 978-452-6361, www.mahoneyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Jaylina Marie
September 20, 2024
Nana, it’s been almost 10 years since you’ve gone to Heaven. I miss you all of the time but i am so grateful you were my safe space as a kid. when things weren’t right at home, you distracted me with coloring books and crayons and Bambi and baking blueberry pies with cool whip on top. i will always miss your sweet little voice and the funny things you’d say. i love you forever and a day, my sweeeeet nana Joanne
May 3, 2015
Joanne I want you to know I loved you like the mother I lost. I loved going to lunch and specially going to Chinese food. Hope you remember me as a nice guy who did the best he could. Hope you meet my dad up there it will be good for laughs. Love always Rick
christine
May 1, 2015
Joanne you are a wonderful women, With a great big heart. God Bless You & RIP!
Laurie Gleason
May 1, 2015
Mom. Ur my. World. I miss you so much. God bless you. And rip. give my son Eric kisses. I love you both. Life is not the same. With out you. My heart aches. Every day. With out you. You was the best mother a daughter could. Ever ask for. And my best friend. I love you mom. Xoxo. Until we meet again.
lisa g
May 1, 2015
Rest easy joanne+ i remember our little chats at ya kitchen table+ we didn't see eye to eye all the time but u always took me in like a long lost daughter + u had a heart of gold+ the stress n pain ia gone now fly high and protect your angels down here
Xoxxo ma
Lisa*
Laurice Achin
April 28, 2015
My Deepest sympathy to Joanne's family.
We shared a lot of laughs when she worked at Hess. The funniest being when she told a would be robber "What are you nuts? Get the hell out of here!" and he complied. Joanne, you just acted like it was another day.
Thanks for the laughs Joanne.
God Bless.
Laurice
BARBARA LAKE
April 27, 2015
Joanne I'm glad we were together even if it was only for a few days. I felt great being there at the hospital for you and my nieces and nephew. You are now up there with "MOM" and not unhappy, or hurting. I'm sure she's taking care of you as always. We know that you are more than likely up there dancing with Mom and Aunt Annie, and everyone else you love. I love you and you will very much be missed.
I will always be there if Cheryl, Laurie, Traci, Kelly or Ray need someone to talk to.
Love Your Sister Barbara
Nana, Honey Boy, and Boobalu
Chad Eno
April 27, 2015
Sorry for your loss. "Ma" was a great person and especially a great nana. From the time I met her, she was always so nice to me. She trusted me with her daughter and had confidence in me that I would be a good father to her grandchildren. There was nothing she wouldn't do for my princess and buddy. They loved her just as much as she loved them. Love you "Ma"! XOXO
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