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Cecile M. Vincent of Tewksbury, active at Lowell church; 87 TEWKSBURY Cecile M. (Bedard) Vincent, 87, died peacefully, Monday evening, October 1, 2007, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Edward A. Vincent, who died Feb. 4, 1962. Cecile was born in Lowell, on Dec. 13, 1919, a daughter of the late Arthur and Marie Laure (Nolet) Bedard. She was educated in Lowell schools. A former Lowell, resident, Mrs. Vincent and her family moved to Tewksbury in 1952. For 21 years, Mrs. Vincent worked as a Senior Aide for Tewksbury Elder Services. She was a parishioner of Ste. Marie's Church in South Lowell, now Holy Family Parish, where she was an active member of the Prayer Line Ministry. Surviving Mrs. Vincent are a son, Charles Vincent and his companion, Elissa Lundin of Abington; three daughters, Charmaine Vincent-Haan and her husband, Hillar Hann of Medway, MA, Charlene Vincent of Brewster, MA, and Charlotte Vincent and her companion Al Hasapis of Plum Island, MA; seven grandchildren, Erik Haan of Allston, MA, Monique Haan of San Diego, CA, Ian Haan of Medway, MA, Phillip Jones and his wife Tara of Jacksonville, FL, Sarah Southwick of Brewster, MA, Charles A. Vincent of Lowell, Cierra Vincent of Abington, MA; three great grandchildren, Anna Jones and twins, David and Laura Jones all of Florida; two brothers, Raymond Bedard and his wife Nicole of Arizona and Alfred Bedard and his wife Mary Jane of Lowell; one sister, Rita Geoffroy of Lowell; two sisters-in-law, Irene Bedard of Lowell and Bella Smith of Ayer. Mrs. Vincent was the mother of the late Karl Vincent who died August 31, 2002 and sister of the late Oliver Bedard, Henri Bedard, Yvonne Huestis, Rolande Gilman, Rose Corradino and Alice Burns. Mrs. Vincent was also the sister-in-law of the late Jerry Corradino, James Arthur Huestis, William Burns, Armand Gilman, Roland Geoffroy, and Theresa Bedard. VINCENT In Tewksbury, October 1, 2007, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Cecile M. Vincent, 87, former Lowell and longtime Tewksbury resident. At her request, there will be no calling hours. Cecile's family will be present at the entrance of HOLY FAMILY PARISH STE. MARIE'S CHURCH, corner of Chamberlain and Grafton Sts. Lowell at 9:30 A.M. SATURDAY morning to welcome you before her Funeral Mass at 10 o'clock. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Cecile's memory may be made to the Greater Lowell VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 1965, Lowell, MA 01853 in lieu of flowers. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL. FUNERAL DIRECTORS EDWARD I. McCABE & SON, 978-459-9222.
Published by Lowell Sun on Oct. 4, 2007.

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Hillar Haan

October 5, 2007

Ma:

I've never thought of you as solely my mother-in-law, but rather a second mother who always found time to sit down and listen to my thoughts about my family, personal matters and concerns.
You always inspired me after our talks; you lifted my spirits and gave me hope and strength to move forward through life's everlasting challenges.
Thanks ma! I will always keep you in my heart and each time I pass your house to and from work; I'll say a small prayer for you.
May the angels lift you gently on their wings to your final place with God to be with your son and husband.

Hillar

Normand Bedard

October 5, 2007

We all have favorite Aunt's & Uncle's and you were certainly one of mine.

You had many challenges in your life and you always handled them with class and a quite serenety.

May God welcome you into heaven and may you enjoy everlasting peace you so richly deserve

Erik Haan

October 4, 2007

Memere,

Your life was an inspiration to me. God gives each of us tests, and your test of raising five children, in tough times, and by yourself, was more than most could take.

But, as with seemingly everything, you handled it with grace and class, ever the matriarch of your family, even to the last moments of your earthly life. You were always revered by all of your grandchildren for that.

Though our relationship should have been closer, your lasting impression on me is that of handling all troubles in life with dignity, of going first-class all the way, and of being a good Catholic.

You never drew attention to yourself. Even in your suffering you always diverted attention given about how you were feeling to questions about me and my life. That lesson will never be lost on me. Your humility inspired me.

And I will never forget the memories of your husband you shared with me. Though it took all of these years, I felt I finally started to know the grandfather I never knew. And I've included him in my prayers ever since.

My memories of you will forever be the sense of family and love I felt in your home during the holidays. It was more than pork pies and Easter hams (though those were some of my favorite memories!)...It was family, and you were always seated in the right spot, at the head of the table.

I take great peace in knowing your passing was peaceful, in the presence of your daughters.

I know where you are now, and you probably know I am praying for you every day.

But I also know you are or will be reunited with Edward, a long-overdue reunion with your life partner, and with Karl.

I'm happy your earthly suffering has come to a close, and will pray for you always.

Love,
Erik

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