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VERA HANDWERK Obituary

HANDWERK, Vera Mae (Francis) In Newton, formerly of Boston, May 31, 2014, at age 88. Beloved mother of Francina Mason of Teaneck, NJ, Jana D. Handwerk of S. Orange, NJ and Maya Handwerk of New York, NY. Grandmother of Austin and Ariana Mason, Zelina and Sophia Williams, Alia and Marshall Richardson. Dear sister of Sylvia Garnett of Brookline. She leaves nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Memorial service Friday at 10:30 AM at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 525 River St., Mattapan. Arrangements Davis Funeral Home of BOSTON. To post a sympathy message visit www.DavisOfBoston.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4, 2014.

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Mummy at my age 57

Maya Handwerk

May 30, 2020

Missing you mummy . It's been six years now ❤

June 9, 2014

To beautiful Maya and Jana and Francine,
Condolences and much peace during this time.
Love,
Sherri Odusanya

June 8, 2014

Maya, very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. thinking of you
Jane mccarthy

Lita & Ron Wells

June 5, 2014

Our Deepest Condolences on the loss of your mom Maya and family we love you and we are here for you

June 5, 2014

My condolences to Francena Handwerk Mason and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Alissa Isaacson

June 5, 2014

Sending our love and prayers to the whole family on the loss of your beloved Vera...special hugs to Maya, Alia , and Marshall

Jessica Garnett Carrion

June 5, 2014

Rest in paradise Aunt Vera

Dr.Donald Brown

June 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayer are with you Maya, and with your family. GOD will give you the strength to deal with the pain that you're experiencing. Trust HIM!

James Destin

June 4, 2014

Maya and family please accept my condolences on the loss of Vera. she was an absolute delight. Thank God for sending her this way

Maya Handwerk

June 4, 2014

Love you always mummy. Forever in my heart
Maya

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