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Elizabeth Politch Obituary

POLITCH, Elizabeth "Libby" M. 32, of Southborough, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013. Born in Boston MA, she was the daughter of Joseph Politch of Jamaica Plain, MA and Lucinda Hanks of Weston, MA. Libby was a graduate of Brookline High School. Survivors include her parents, her brother Justin, her cousin/best friend/caregiver Vanessa Bono and family, her step-father Norbert Hanks and many aunts/uncles/cousins, in both the Boston, MA and Scranton, PA areas. Special thanks to Adele Gillis of MA Dept of Developmental Services for her kindness and support of Libby and her family over the years. Thanks also to the Emergency Room staff at Marlboro Hospital for their fine work and kindness. If you wish to make a gift in Libbys memory, please do so to Make-A-Wish (MA & RI) at massri.wish.org. Services will be private.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2013.

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Donatella Furgiuele

April 25, 2021

I thought of you tonight Libby. I don’t know why, but you just popped into my head. I googled your name. I’m so sorry to read and know this. May you rest easy and be at peace. Deepest condolences to the family.

Louise Whitehouse

October 15, 2013

I am so very sorry for this sad news. Libby was blessed to have such a loving family and so much support. My sincere condolences. Please know that you all are in my prayers.
Louise Whitehouse/Brigham & Women's Hospital

Dorothy Reid

October 3, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. All my prayers for you and your family.

October 1, 2013

Ann Spaulding

October 1, 2013

I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts during this sad time.

Kelly lewis

October 1, 2013

Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We are all here for you and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Lewis

Kelly Cortesi

October 1, 2013

I'm so very sorry, Cindy.

Kate Salmon-Robinson

October 1, 2013

Cindy, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Kate & Jeff

Paula Duncan Doherty

October 1, 2013

Dear Cindy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you know that Libby will always be with you in your memories.

Marilou and all at Whitney Place

October 1, 2013

Our thoughts are with you.

Matthew Avery

September 30, 2013

All the staff at NuPath,Inc in Woburn fondly remember Libby and send our deepest condolances to her family.

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