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Olive MacQuarrie Obituary

Olive E. MacQuarrie of Wilmington Olive E. (Forrest) MacQuarrie, age 84, a Wilmington resident since 1963, member and past co-president of the Wilmington Garden Club, died peacefully at home on July 11, 2008, surrounded by her loving family, after a period of declining health. Born in Boston on October 19, 1923, Olive was the widow of Archie D. MacQuarrie, who passed in July of 1997. She was the devoted mother of Richard A. MacQuarrie, Catherine MacQuarrie, Sheryl Hurley and her husband, David, all of Wilmington. Joanne MacQuarrie of Lebanon, NH, and Patricia Glaser and her husband, Carl of Woburn. Loving grandmother of Richard D. MacQuarrie of Dorchester, Carl A. Glaser of Woburn, and the late Paul Tiberii. Sister of the late Dorothy Day, Edwin and Donald Forrest. Sister-in-law of Lois Forrest of Dacula, GA. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Calling hours Monday, July 14th, 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Funeral service Tuesday, July 15th, at 10 a.m., at the Wilmington Congregational Church, 220 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington. Interment will follow at the Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. For directions and obituary see www.farmeranddee.com
Published by Lowell Sun from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2008.

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Diana Roebuck

August 11, 2008

Olive was truly a dignified and beautiful lady. A kind and gentle spirit she was a wonderful hostess and always welcomed us into her home. I will add that she was an amazing cook. I will miss her dearly whenever I visit the East Coast.
Thank you Olive for giving me my best friend. I know she's the person I love in large part because of her wonderful parents.

Francesca Stracke

August 8, 2008

Dear Cathy and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing others care. I know my father was among the first to greet Olive as she entered heaven!
Sincerely,
Francesca (Roebuck) Stracke and Family

Barbara Stickney

July 23, 2008

Sheryl and Dave, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. love Barb & Larry

L&R Zitoli

July 22, 2008

Cheryl and Dave,
We are so sorry for your loss. We did not know this had happened until today. We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Your Friends Linda and Richard

Melissa Surette

July 19, 2008

To my cousins,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Aunt Olive was the most caring person that I have met in my life .I will be forever grateful to her for standing by my mom through ALL
the years she was ill . I am sure my mother was waiting with open arms!
Take care,
Melissa(Landry)Surette

Jackie & Rob Eldridge

July 15, 2008

Cathy and family,

Rob and I are sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I will always remeber her beautiful smile and gentle way. You are in our prayers.
God Bless You All.
All Our Love,
Rob and Jackie Eldridge

Carole & Gail Fortes

July 14, 2008

Dear Cathy,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You were a loving and devoted daughter.

maria nales

July 14, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Bonnie Hebsch

July 14, 2008

Our thoughts are with you and your family, with deepest sympathy.
Bonnie and Ed

July 14, 2008

Joanne, Catherine, Patricia, Cheryl and Richard: Our condolences to you and your family for the loss of your Mom. May the fond memories of her kindness and love live on. Deb and Murat

Karen and Jack Foley

July 13, 2008

Sheryl and David we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers

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