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Madeline Lafreniere Obituary

Madeline C. Lafreniere longtime resident of Tewksbury; 59 TEWKSBURY Madeline C. (Adams) Lafreniere, age 59, a Tewksbury resident for 48 years, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 1, 2008 at her home. Born in Boston, on December 12, 1948, she was the daughter of Helfried (Ernst) Adams, who survives her, of Tewksbury and the late Louis A. Adams. In 1960, she moved from Boston to Tewksbury. She attended Tewksbury schools and graduated with honors from Tewksbury Memorial High School in 1966. Madeline dedicated her life to her beloved children. She enjoyed gardening, music, reading, and visits to the beach. In addition, she loved socializing with her family and friends. Besides her mother, she is survived by her beloved children, Christien M. (Lafreniere) Orlando and Michael A. Lafreniere, both of Tewksbury; her grandson, Nicholas P. Orlando of Tewksbury; her former husband, Roger F. Lafreniere, Jr. of Tewksbury; her former son-in-law, Peter M. Orlando of Tewksbury; her dear friend, William Messinger of Nashua, NH; also many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. LAFRENIERE Madeline C. (Adams). Calling hours Friday, Dec. 5th, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Funeral Saturday, Dec. 6th, at 9 a.m., from the funeral home, followed by her Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., at St. William's Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Interment at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Saints Foundation, 155 Merrimack St., P.O. Box 7075, Lowell, MA 01852, www.saintsmedicalcenter.com are requested. www.farmeranddee.com

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Published by Lowell Sun on Dec. 4, 2008.

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christine and stanley folta

December 14, 2008

Dear Mike, Thinking of you,

Bob LeBoeuf

December 10, 2008

Mike and Chrissy,
She was a true friend of mine who welcomed me into the family a long time ago. Sometimes this life is hard on the kind and gentle ones. Be glad you were good to her. This is not the end... Bob

kristine daley

December 4, 2008

my prayers are with you and your family


love kristine daley

DEBBIE MACLEAN OLSON

December 4, 2008

I WAS SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF MADELINE'S PASSING. I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH HER AND I REMEBER WITH FONDESS ALL THE HAPPY MEMORIES. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HER CHILDREN AND FAMILY.

DEBBIE (MACLEAN) OLSON

Brian and Jenafer McLeod

December 4, 2008

Mike,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

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