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CASEY HATHEWAY DUNNE obituary, Wellesley, MA

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CASEY DUNNE Obituary

Dunne, Casey Hatheway Of Wellesley, died unexpectedly on October 9th. Casey, a 16-year-old member of the Nobles class of 2017, was the joyous, generous, and beloved daughter of Matthew W. and Mary Higgins Dunne; the adored sister of Alexandra, Michael, Meghan, and Ryan, all of Wellesley; the treasured granddaughter of Anthony L. Dunne and Helene Reilly Dunne, of Hudson, Ohio, and of Judy Olin Higgins and the late William Waugh Higgins, of Greenwich, Connecticut. Her aunts and uncles from across the country mourn her loss: Barbara and Bill Epifanio, Bill Higgins and Patti Kelley, Tommy Dunne and Rebecca Barry, Rich and Carrie Higgins, David and Kim Dunne, Mike and Carla Higgins, Jim and Diana Higgins, and Molly Dunne and Paul Wernersbach; as do her 16 cousins: Ann, Kate, William, Liam, Dawson, Norah, MacKenzie, Maggie, Caroline, Samantha, Kaitlyn, Andrew, Christopher, Elena, James, and Elizabeth. Casey attended Tenacre Country Day School prior to joining the Nobles community. Her undeniable zest for life inspired her teammates on Wellesley Youth Hockey girls' teams, on town soccer and lacrosse teams, and, most recently, on her Nobles varsity field hockey team. She shared the beauty of her soul as a young ballerina at Boston Ballet School and as a singer, an actress, and a photographer at Tenacre and at Nobles. Her caring, generous spirit touched many lives, locally in Achieve classrooms, during summers as a camper and counselor-in-training at Lochearn Camp for Girls, and further afield in a Romanian orphanage and in the homes and schools of Bolivia's Amazon region. Family, friends, teammates, teachers, coaches, and mentors will gather to celebrate Casey during visiting hours on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., Wellesley, MA. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, Oct. 15, at St. Paul Church in Wellesley, MA. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. Memorial donations may be made to The Achieve Program, c/o Noble and Greenough School, 10 Campus Drive, Dedham, MA, 02026. Achieve is a tuition-free program for low-income area middle school children based at Nobles, for which Casey served as a tutor. For directions and online guestbook, gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781 235 4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 10 to Oct. 13, 2015.

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April 12, 2019

Thinking of you a lot lately case. Love you so much and I miss you every single day. Turning 19 yesterday wasn't the same without you by my side! Hope you're scoring goals up there:)

September 18, 2017

I love you forever Casey, missing you extra tonight

August 16, 2017

Missing you all the time sweet girl. I will never forget the time that we spent together and the memories that we shared. You are so so loved.

May 18, 2017

Casey,
My best friend. Partner in crime. The one who was constantly there for me whenever I needed. Words can not describe how much I miss seeing your bright eyes and glowing smile everyday. I look at your picture on my desk and it brings me peace knowing that smile and eyes are always going to be right next to me wherever I go. We will continue to travel, explore, laugh, cry, and score goals together. I love you so so so much Casey❤

Anna

May 14, 2017

Thinking of you all the time Casey! Missing you a lot bud. If you smile, I smile, that's how it's always been. I love you a lot Case!

February 1, 2017

Thinking of you a lot lately. Love and miss you so much. Keep smiling up there Case!!

November 27, 2016

I miss you my sweet girl. Thank you to all who have written on this site. Thank you . xoMary Dunne the mom

September 10, 2016

It's been 10 months without seeing your face, without hearing your laugh, and without seeing you slay the fhockey field. Never a day goes by without thinking of you. I miss you, your family misses you, Nobles misses you, we all miss you. Hope you quaking it up in heaven. My love for you Case is, #neverDunne

August 20, 2016

Listening to a country station and thinking of you my angel,

July 1, 2016

happy 17th case!! miss you and love you!!

May 8, 2016

I love you Case. I love you I love you I love you. I miss you more everyday. Quack quack! So beautiful in everything you did, everything you are and continue to be. Thanks for being such an amazing person in an extraordinary experience. I will miss and love you forever, my Lochearn lassie, field hockey champion, little ducky, #neverdunne.

May 8, 2016

Thank you for being such an amazing part in an amazing experience in my life Case. Thanks for being by all our sides still. Quack quack quack! Love you forever and ever Lochearn Lassie, #neverdunne.

May 4, 2016

Forever Case. I love you and miss you forever.

Patricia Lovallo

October 12, 2015

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to the Dunne family. God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Pat

March 21, 2016

I miss you endlessly, Casey. But, I know that you are smiling up there. I will love you forever, and I cherish the memories we shared together.

February 17, 2016

You are beautiful and I miss you so much

February 13, 2016

miss you endlessly case, hope heaven is beautiful

February 8, 2016

Casey I miss you so much and while it feels like I have been missing you forever it also feels like just yesterday I saw your smile. You are loved so much, hope you are having fun up there.

January 10, 2016

3 months feels like forever. I miss you so much Case, please keep watching over us. love you always #neverdunne #CHD

January 4, 2016

missing you so so much case, our love for you is #NeverDunne #CHD

WW

December 14, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Dunne family.
I knew Casey through working in the Achieve tutoring program with her. From day one she knew exactly what she was doing and never looked out of place. The Achieve students wanted to sit next to her for breakfast and lunch, and she easily built connections with those whom she worked with. Casey wore onesies for school pajama day and always said what she thought. She was brave, funny, and incredibly well-liked. It has been over two months but I cannot forget Casey, who reveled in the gift of life.

November 26, 2015

Miss you more and more every day my sweet, sweet, angel. it never gets easier, Case. Please continue to watch over all of us. All of your friends at Nobles miss you dearly. It's just not the same. I love you forever and ever.

-Alexis

November 25, 2015

My daughter and I went to Lochearn. I can't help but think about Casey and her family during Thanksgiving. I know she was a bright light at camp and, no doubt, everywhere she went. My best to her parents and siblings during this difficult time.

Rosamaria Derany

October 22, 2015

Condolences from Beaver Country a Day School


Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Judy and Gary Ordway

October 19, 2015

We send our most heartfelt sympathy and love to your family in this terrible tragic loss. We can't imagine how your hearts ache. Casey's Daddy is our granddaughter's history teacher at Thayer Academy; she's Cassie Kearney. May God wrap his arms around you and somehow give you comfort is our prayer.

Nancy Regan

October 18, 2015

Mary and Matthew

Wishing you peace at this time of deep personal sadness. Sincere condolences to you from the summer house next door. I just revisit the quiet solitude of early mornings at the lake as I pray for you to find peace.

The DeAngelis'

October 17, 2015

Love and prayers to all the Dunnes. We are so sorry this tragedy has touched your beautiful family.

October 16, 2015

To all of the Dunne family, we extend our heartfelt sympathy. We are deeply saddened to hear of this devastating loss, and are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Warmly, Crawford & Jessica Del Prete

October 15, 2015

To the Dunne family and Nobles community,

I am so sorry about your devastating loss this past week. Only hearing about Casey this Saturday and only seeing the picture of her with the American flag is not enough to know her, but I do know that from that picture that Casey is a beautiful, spirited girl that anyone would be lucky to even meet just once.
As a member of the Newton Country Day School community, I have experienced a similar experience with a classmate of mine passing suddenly this past winter. I know, to some extent, what you might be feeling, but I will never feel exactly what you all feel. I just hope you know you are in my thoughts and prayers and that Casey is a gorgeous angel who will continue to touch your lives.

With love,
Alessia Hughes, NCDS 2016

October 14, 2015

may her memory be a blessing

LIsser and Frosches

October 14, 2015

Dear Mary and Matt,
We are so terribly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts
All our love,
Amy Lisser, Matthew Frosch and Isabelle Frosch

October 14, 2015

We are so very sorry for your unimaginable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy.





The Levenson Family
Noble and Greenough

Bella Berg

October 14, 2015

Even though I did not know Casey, I am positive that heaven gained an amazing, beautiful angel. Rest In Peace, Casey. My family will be in your prayers.

DeGiacomo family

October 14, 2015

The DeGiacomo family from Thayer sends our condolences and deepest sympathy.
We met Casey only once but she was so obviously a wonderful special young lady.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Frank,Teresa, Frankie, and Christopher

October 14, 2015

Casey shared her bright light so beautifully. It shines on in everyone she has touched with her spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with her entire family.
the Mahoneys

The Gooding Family

October 14, 2015

To Mr. Dunne and family,
We're so very sorry for your unimaginable loss. We're thinking of you and praying for you at this very sad time in your lives.

Sara Littlefield

October 14, 2015

My son Jack Henry Littlefield is a loyal Kingswood camper for the past 5 years and we wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this trying time. Certainly, Casey is gone to soon ... though her imprint and her life achievements will live on and those are more than many achieve given 100 years. God Bless Casey and her family, most especially her parents and 4 siblings.

Kirsten D

October 14, 2015

I am a member of the Kingswood Camp and Lake Fairlee summer communities and I have just heard of the tragic loss of your daughter and sister. Like me, there are thousands of people whom she never met, but who have been touched by her story. I hope that as you face the loss of your sweet girl, you are buoyed up by people near and far who grieve her loss with you and send you prayers of comfort and peace at this terrible time.

October 13, 2015

I am so sorry to read of the death of your wonderful daughter.During this sad time ,remember that God can lift His face toward you and grant peace to all of you family and friends. Numbers 6:26

CDC

October 13, 2015

The kindest, sweetest, happiest girl I know. You lit up every room with your smile and positively infectious laugh. Your talent had no limit. I was so blessed to know you your time on this earth, and to call you a friend. Rest easy sweet girl.

Julia McKay

October 13, 2015

I was a Counselor in Training at Lochearn Camp for Girls with Casey. Even though we only spent four weeks together, I loved every second of it. Four weeks may not seem like much, but the bond created in that time is everlasting. My favorite memory with Casey was going on a hike with her. I was in a hiking group with her and a couple other of our friends and it was one of the best experiences of my life. When going up the mountain we shared laughs, made jokes, and got to know one another better. On the way back down the mountain we did the same until it started to rain. We walked in a comfortable silence, helping one another climb over rocks, avoid puddles, and dodge roots. In that moment we were all connected and one. We all knew that we could depend on each other no matter what obstacle we were faced with. Casey Dunne will forever be missed and never forgotten.

October 13, 2015

So sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter, Casey. She appeared to be an amazing young woman.

October 13, 2015

"Grief is the price we pay for love." The depth of your sorrow speaks to the immense love the Dunne family held for Casey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.

George Lyons

October 13, 2015

Deepest Condolences To Casey's Family and Friends At This Saddest Of Times.

October 12, 2015

Dunne Family- you are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss, and I hope you can find comfort in your memories of Casey. I hope you know how loved, respected, and appreciated she was by all who knew her. Casey- you were sweet, joyful, talented, energetic, beautiful, and so much fun. I miss you already, but I am so thankful to call you my friend. Rest peacefully. With love, a Nobles classmate

Nancy Lachance

October 12, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to your family for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I had a brain hemorrhage which caused a seizure 2 years ago and by God's grace, I survived. Casey was a special lady and leaves behind precious memories for her family and friends to recall. I am thinking of you all during this difficult time and sending love and prayers your way.

October 12, 2015

I meet Casey my second year at Lochearn. She helped teach me how to water ski. I got really nervous and she told me to believe in myself and that I could do it and I did. I will always remember her positive,supportive and cheerful attitude. RIP Casey.

Victoria Hawk
Chatham, NJ

Venetia Marshall

October 12, 2015

Matt and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. My deepest condolences during your time of grief.

Don and Margaret Allard

October 12, 2015

We are holding you in the light. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

October 12, 2015

Sending my love and good thoughts to the Dunne/Higgins family. Casey, thank you for being such an inspiring and happy girl. I can't remember you frowning or complaining that entire 4 weeks last summer (even when we walked down Mt. Moosilauke in the rain). You truly are the definition of a Lochearn lassie. Love you always.

Lochearn

October 12, 2015

Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the Dunne family in this difficult time. Casey's kind and caring spirit will be remembered forever on the shores of Lake Fairlee and within the Lochearn community.

October 12, 2015

I read your beautiful daughter's obituary last night, now I just saw her story on the news...I was moved by all her accomplishments in her short, yet meaningful life...I will pray for peace to fill your broken hearts...Heaven has welcomed a perfect Angel...

October 12, 2015

I feel lucky to have known someone as amazing as Casey. I hope to one day be half as good of a person that she is. A Lochearn lassie

George & Karen Velbeck

October 12, 2015

Dearest Matthew & Mary,

Although we remember watching you, Matthew
and your brothers and sister grow up in Hudson,
we did not have the joy of knowing your beloved daughter, Casey. Although frequently we listened to your father and mother tell us with great pride and joy of your family's activities in Connecticut.
There are no words profound enough to lighten the heavy load of grief that you, your wife, Mary, your parents- and so many others have been struck with; Karen and I can only send our most profound condolences and prayers for God to give all of you the strength to persevere through this sorrow. A Mass will be offered up for
the soul of Casey Hatheway Dunne at The Sacred Heart Church in Punta Gorda this
month.
God be with you,
Karen & George Velbeck

The Carden Family

October 12, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to your family and prayers during this difficult time.

Cashman Family

October 12, 2015

Praying for your family at this difficult time, May the peace of the lord that transcends all understanding be with you and your family!

October 12, 2015

Praying for your family at this difficult time, may the peace of God which transcends all understanding be with you all.

Ralph Cummins

October 12, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Dunne and Higgins family for this tragic loss. Peace be with each of you. Ralph S. Cummins

AL

October 12, 2015

I love you Casey. Your smile lit up the entire world. There was never a dull moment around you. I know you are shining a light through heaven right now. Rest easy angel. I will love you forever. <3

Michelle Molchen

October 12, 2015

Matthew~there are no words to describe what my heart feels for your family. I am deeply saddened by the loss of your daughter Casey. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

October 12, 2015

My heart breaks for Casey's family and friends, sending my deepest sympathy from Farmington.

Alison Monteiro Swain

Abby Nelson, Thayer Academy

October 12, 2015

My heart goes out to Mr. Dunne and his family. Supportive thoughts are with you all.

The Schiciano Family

October 12, 2015

Sending love to all the Dunne family. We will remember Casey so fondly.

Chuck and Gail Berth

October 12, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May our Lord, Jesus Christ be your comfort at this very difficult time. Blessings to you all.

Sarah Horton

October 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter Casey. Words cannot express my sympathy for your entire lovely and special family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Annie Kenney

October 12, 2015

Mary,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful child Casey. Staring at this picture of her, I can't help but be reminded of you, as she has the look of you when we knew each other as children. Oh my heart aches for you so much. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Annie McMillan Kenney

tammy m

October 12, 2015

May GOD BLESS your family and give them strength especially your parents and siblings .....sweet angel SIP

Lochearn Lassie

October 11, 2015

Lochearn spirit never dead, Casey. I will remember you forever.

brooke reid roberts

October 11, 2015

Mary,
I am so sorry for your loss. She looks like a Higgins through and through. I wish you and your entire family peace and prayers during this difficult time.
SIncerely,
your old neighbor

October 11, 2015

I was one of Casey's classmates when we were both freshmen at Noble and Greenough School. I remember that year on Halloween I went onstage to play the piano in front of the entire Nobles community.

I never had much confidence in myself, so that morning I didn't like how my performance sounded. I thought that everyone only liked to hear more talented, more professional-sounding pianists perform onstage. I felt that no one would want to listen to an amateur who quit taking lessons years ago.

When I walked into English class that afternoon my classmates, including Casey, said that I gave an amazing performance and that I was a great pianist. I remember that Casey walked up to me and asked if I was going to play piano for the community again anytime soon. I was so touched by her words that every time I saw Casey I always remembered her positivity and kindness.

I will never forget Casey and her kind words. Today I recorded myself playing a new piece on the piano and dedicated it to her. I will play for the Nobles community again someday.

Casey made a huge impression at Nobles and we are all devastated. For now, this is all I can say: "Thank you, Casey, for all the bright smiles, joy, and unforgettable memories you gave to me and to the Nobles community as a whole." We will always love and miss you dearly.

Sincerely,
L.
Noble and Greenough School
Class of 2017

October 11, 2015

I was Casey's classmate when we both freshmen at Noble and Greenough School. I remember that on Halloween that year I went onstage to play the piano in front of the Nobles community.

I was never confident in myself and didn't like how my performance sounded that morning. I felt that everyone would only like to hear more talented, more professional-sounding pianists onstage. I quit taking lessons a few years ago so I thought no one would want to listen to an amateur like me.

When I came into English class that afternoon all my classmates, including Casey, said that I gave an amazing performance and that I was a great pianist. I remember that Casey walked up to me and asked whether I was going to play the piano again for everyone. I was so touched by her kind words that I didn't know how to react.

I'll never forget Casey, her kindness, and bright smile at Nobles. She made such an unforgettable impact on our community and we are all devastated. I recorded myself playing a new piece on the piano and dedicated it to Casey. I promise that I will perform again at Nobles.

Thank you, Casey, for the confidence, joy, and memories you've given to me and to Nobles as a whole. We will always love and miss you dearly.

Sincerely,
L.
Noble and Greenough School
Class of 2017

A Lochearn Girl

October 11, 2015

Casey, you are so loved at Lochearn, we all miss you so much. You lit up my world and were the kindest sweetest girl in the world. I love forever. Rest easy

October 11, 2015

We are so very, very sorry for your loss. Our very, very deepest sympathies.

October 11, 2015

Rest Easy Beautiful. You were loved, respected and admired by everyone. Your life will never be forgotten, heaven gained another angel this week. I just wish you could see the love coming from friends and family. We love you so much.

October 11, 2015

Rest easy, beautiful. I didn't know you a lot but you were one of the nicest girls I met at Nobles. My heart and my prayers are with you ♥

Chris Parsons

October 11, 2015

I am thinking of you all during this difficult time and send lots of love your way.

Lauren Hawk

October 11, 2015

Hi I'm dearly sorry for your lose Casey was a fun loving gentle girl! We became friends at Lochearn Camp for girls she was my green team captain! Casey's and I's memories will live on forever in my heart!

- Lauren H

Mike Hirschfeld

October 11, 2015

Love and prayers from St.Paul's School.

Karen Moffitt

October 11, 2015

My heart and my prayers are with you. Thinking of you all and sending much love.

Jim Wolf

October 11, 2015

Matt and Mary -- our hearts go out to you both, and your extended families. Please know you have the strength and support of all the communities you've touched over the years.

From the Wolf family.

October 11, 2015

Rest easy beautiful, we will always love and miss you and your joy you brought to this world.

October 11, 2015

Mary, Matt, and siblings of Casey,
Your friends in Charlottesville are sending love and our deepest sympathies during this time of unspeakable grief. We are heartbroken to hear this news.
Julia and Bob Jones

Grayson Cheek

October 11, 2015

Stay strong and my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this hard time.

October 11, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Falcons Soccer Team

October 11, 2015

Casey was a joyful girl, always smiling and always making everybody else smile. The Falcons soccer team would not have been the same without her. The whole team will cherish how vibrant she was, and how she never let her spirits down even after a tough loss. Much love to the entire Dunne family.

Nancy Murdock

October 11, 2015

Dear Mary, Matt, Alex, Meghan, Michael and Christopher,

I am heartbroken for all of you. I still remember "Duckie" doing her mime impression for me at the Fourth Grade overnight. Casey was an absolute sweetheart. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Nancy Murdock

October 10, 2015

May the many memories of her bring some comfort during this difficult time.

Robin Kenny

October 10, 2015

Dear Dunne Family, words can not express my sadness in your loss. Casey was a wonderful girl, you should be very proud of her and hold all your memories close to the heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this most difficult time. Robin Kenny

Surrounded by friends. This is how we will always think of Casey. xxoo

Annie & Eric Cohen

October 10, 2015

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