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Ann Macauley Obituary

MACAULEY, Ann M. Of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Readville, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2010 surrounded by her devoted family and friends, after a courageous battle with Scleroderma. Beloved life partner of Andrea E. Sewall of Jamaica Plain. Loving daughter of the late Chester R. and Agnes M. (Carroll) Macauley. Loving sister of Anthony F. Macauley of Los Angeles, CA, Lynne Currul and her husband Stephen of Duxbury, Gerard P. Macauley of Cedar Rapids, IA, Catherine M. Dion and her husband Robert of Dunstable. Beloved aunt of Kyle, Jessica, Daniel, Amanda, Gregory, and Caleigh. Loving niece of Teresa Conroy of Norwood. Also survived by many loving cousins and dear friends. Former Nurse Practitioner at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00- 8:00 PM. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Wednesday March 31, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Ignatius Church, Chestnut Hill, at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment in the Lucy Stone Chapel at Forest Hills Crematory, Walk Hill St., Jamaica Plain. In lieu of flowers her family request that memorial contributions be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105 Danvers MA 01923 or online www.scleroderma.org or by calling800-722-hope. The family extends their deepest gratitude for the extraordinary efforts and dedication of the Boston Medical Center Scleroderma Team led by Dr. Robert Simms. We would also like to thank Partners Home Care, Partners Hospice and the Visiting Angels for their exceptional care giving www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2010.

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Katie Dion

May 11, 2010

Missing my big sister so very much.

Love you always, Katie

VIRGINIA SAVAGE

March 29, 2010

Dear cousins, Marie and myself extend our sincere condolences on the loss of our wonderful cousin Ann. She will be missed, but we know she is out of pain and in such good Loving Hands, smiling down on all of us. Ann is a trooper of the nth degree, she suffered so long and remained strong and hopeful and positive throughout, not to mention her great sense of humor which sustained us all. We know we'll all meet again someday, so until that time, we will keep you close to our hearts, we will never forget Ann.
Love, Ginny and Marie

Brenda/Bruce Howard

March 29, 2010

To the Macauley,and Currul families,we wish to send you our most sincere and heartfelt condolences at this time of loss of Ann. We also extend these to Andrea as we will truly miss Anns' loving smile and the gentle nature she always shared with everyone.We will keep you in our hearts and prayers. Love, Brenda & Bruce Howard

Denise Murphy

March 29, 2010

And in my hour of darkness, she is standing right in front of me, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be...
Ann is in her arms, where Ann wanted to be. May you all find comfort in that love,
Love,
Denise & David

March 29, 2010

I have so many memories of Ann's kindness and big heart to me and family members like sister Linda, Dad, and Mom. her wonderful laugh
with Love and prayers Frank/Cran

MARIE T. PRATA

March 29, 2010

TO ANNS FAMILY
i AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF ANN AS A YOUNG GIRL IN READVILLE MY LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY

WITH PRAYERS AND LOVE

MRS MARIE PRATA

March 29, 2010

We will laugh again when we get to where you are. Where we all aspire to be. Love you always. Cousin Johnnie

Patrice Sullivan

March 29, 2010

To the Macauley's, Curruls, Dions and Andrea,
We are so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful person. We are glad that she is not in pain anymore, but her loss will be felt for so long. May God give you comfort in your happier memories. Pat, Gary, Laura and Colin Sullivan

March 29, 2010

Dear Andrea, Anthony, Lynne & Family, Gerard & Family and Katie & Family.
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. We loved Ann very much and will miss her terribly. She will continue to be a blessing & inspiration to all whose lives she touched. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
All our love,
Brian & Kathy

Mary Lou Nichols

March 29, 2010

She who abides in love abides in God and God in her

March 29, 2010

Ann showed us all courage, strengh and love. She was special to us all and will be missed. Her spirit will be with us always. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Linda

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