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Christine Cavanaugh Obituary

Of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Waltham, April 30th, 2008. Beloved wife of William Cavanaugh. Devoted mother of Stacy Gray of Boston and Courtney Louie and her husband Joseph of FL. Loving daughter of William and Eileen (Poirier) Creonte of Waltham. Dear sister of William Creonte, Jr. and his wife Laurel (Doucette) of Waltham, Thomas Creonte and his wife the late Cheryl (Trainor) of Waltham, and Karen Cameron and her husband William of FL. Cherished grandmother of Tanisha Gray, Jahkwon Bowie, and Emma Louie. Also survived by 9 nieces and nephews and many cousins. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of her life will be held at St. Mary's Church, 145 School St., Waltham Saturday, May 10 at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. The Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels assisted the family with arrangements. brascofuneralhome.comWaltham 781-893-6260

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Published by Boston Globe from May 7 to May 8, 2008.

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March 3, 2010

Dear creonte family: Chris and i were very close for many years. She was a loving friend, mother and a gentle spirit, her laughter was contagious to everyone around her. Our familys spent many good times togeather. She will be greatly missed and we are soooo sorry for your loss but we never really lose those we give to god. much love janice and sandra Purcell My prayers are with both courtney and stacy be strong girls

March 3, 2010

Dear creonte family: Chris and i were very close for many years. She was a loving friend, mother and a gentle spirit, her laughter was contagious to everyone around her. Our familys spent many good times togeather. She will be greatly missed and we are soooo sorry for your loss but we never really lose those we give to god. much love janice and sandra Purcell My prayers are with both courtney and stacy be strong girls

Debbi Eisner

June 4, 2008

Dear Bill & Courtney,

I knew Christie for many years, especially when you lived in Delray Oaks. I was one of your neighbors. She was an extremely remarkable and "bubbly" lady who could put a smile on anyone's face. She touched many, many lives and will be missed by everyone who knew her. My heartfelt condolences to your entire family.

She was so very proud.

Courtney Louie

June 1, 2008

To all of mom's Friends and Family,
I have signed up for the guest book to be published online for the next year. You may now leave your thoughts and Messages at anytime.
Thank you to all. Your continued support, Thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.
Courtney Louie
Daughter

JOHN CIVETTI

May 16, 2008

DEAR EILEEN &BILL, BILLY ,TOMMY & KAREN I was shocked to to hear of christine passing. Ihave fond memories of her on charles st & a picture i will always remember her by of me & her on my first day of kindergarten.

JOHN CIVETTI

May 16, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Anthony De Vito

May 16, 2008

It is the ultimate sacrifice for parents to endure when one of their children is called to heaven before them. God help the entire William & Eileen Creonte Family during these sorrowful times.

Sandra Grierson

May 15, 2008

Dear Bill, Stacy and Courtney,
I am so saddened to hear of Chris' passing. This is a terrible loss of such a remarkable woman, who made everyone around her feel happy. My heart goes out to all of you. She will never be forgotten. Love, Sandra Grierson

Lyn Sturtevant

May 13, 2008

Dear Creonte Family,
I have very fond memories of being in classes with Chris at WHS. She was always a lot of fun to be around. We weren't close friends but always had a nice friendship. I thought very highly of Chris and got to know her better when she lived in the Highlands as a single mom before she remarried. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and you have my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Lyn Trombley Sturtevant

Jackie Ebert

May 11, 2008

Courtney and the Creonte family,
We want you to know how sorry we are for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that Chris is watching over all of you!! She will be the brightest star in the sky. Jackie and Mike Ebert and Muriel Bolio

Deb

May 10, 2008

Court,Stace,Bill,Nonie,Papa,Billy,
Tommy & Karen:
I dont have to say much about your Mom,Daughter & Sister, you know how I feel about her. My children loved her as much as her own grandchildren do and always will.
Todays service was beautiful, your Mom must of been smiling watching down on all of you. Court, she would of been very proud of you! You are so much like her!
She will be forever in my families hearts as well as all of Waltham!
We love you all
Deb,Jackie, JJ and Paul

Kelli Rosenthal (Roche)

May 10, 2008

To all of the Creonte's - I am so sorry for the loss of Chrissy - She was an amazing person and brought out the best in everyone. I will miss her terribly. Stacey and Courtney I am so sorry for your loss - she loved you girls so much.

Olivia Creonte

May 9, 2008

Auntie! I love and miss you so much! You were the funniest person I knew dont stop laughing! i miss you soo muchh!! I LOVE YOU

Margie Lombardi

May 9, 2008

To All of Us Who Know Life is Too Short

I am so very sorry you have to go through the loss of your daughter/sister/wife/mother
Sorry is not enough to say how I feel about your loss; there are no words to express my sympothy.

Love Margie

Celeste Poirier Noren

May 9, 2008

To the entire Creonte Family,
Our love and prayers are with you all. Christie's love of life and family were so evident. Her smile and laughter filled any room! How blessed were we all to be able to share time with her.

All our love,
Celeste, Brian & Nick Noren

Michelle Wilson

May 8, 2008

Aunt Eileen, Uncle Billy, Billy, Tommy and Karen: Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all. I will always remember Christie's contagious laugh even when she was laughing because I got caught when we were both up to no good. There are so many wonderful memories of vacations in Waltham (the city) and Littleton (the country) that we were able to share as cousins and "friends". Christie, give big hugs to Memere, Pepere, Cheryl and Dad. Lots of Love:
Michelle

Louie &Patty DiPietro

May 8, 2008

The Creonte Family
Our hearts go out to you for your loss. God Bless .

Deborah (Sauro) Bolio

May 7, 2008

Billy and Laurel, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Christine. My prayers go out to you and your family. My God be with you at this time and help to keep you all strong.
Deborah (Sauro) Bolio

christine pelletier

May 7, 2008

for tom & your entire family,
we are so sorry for your loss, you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
peace be with you!
sincerely,
michael, jessica, laura, christine and ron pelletier

anne craig

May 7, 2008

To all the Creontes:
We will always remember the vivacious Chris. I remember how my dad, Dr. Craig, used to get such a kick out of her. You are all in our thoughts. With kindest regards, Anne and the whole Craig family

Kelly (Norton) Thoms

May 7, 2008

To the Creonte Family:
I was saddened to hear of Christie's passing. She was a kind and fun loving person who cared deeply for those around her. I have fond memories of spending time with all of the Creonte family during my teenage years as their babysitter. With love and sympathy -

May 7, 2008

To the Cavanaugh and Creonte Family,

I was so sorry to hear the passing of Christine. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

God Bless,

Rosalie Weber (Cuttone)
Omaha, NE
(Neighbor of the Creonte's on James St in Waltham)

Andrea (DiDuca) Forsythe

May 7, 2008

Courtney and family-

I wish I could think of something clever or helpful to say right now but I'm honestly too shocked and saddened to be cute. Court, your mom was the ultimate "mother" to so many people- selfless in every sense of the word. She was a protector and sincerely cared for all those she loved. This loss is devistating and I will think about her always.

Helene Tassone

May 7, 2008

Dear Creonte Family,
How saddened I am with the passing of Christie. She was such a wonderful, caring and fun person. Her laugh was always contageous. I will always remember our time at Lake Winnepesaukee. May you all know how loved she was and how fondly she will be remembered.
Sharing your grief at this most difficult time.
Love Helene Marie

Mary Gullotti

May 7, 2008

Bill, Eileen, Billy, Karen and Tommy,

Christy's courage and strength is an inspiration to all. She will be rememered by everyone with love and admiration. Our hearts go out to all of you. We're so very sorry that she was taken from this life so long before she should have been.
With our love and prayers.
Mary, Bill, Nikki and Billy

Courtney Louie

May 7, 2008

Mom,
You are my everything and I will cary on your legacy each day. I promise to teach Emma all of the wonderful things that you taught me as well as inflict your love, sincerity and thoughtful ways in her. I will live each day with the promise of trying to be everything and more that you wanted. I Love You Two Loves.
XO
Keep on shining baby girl
Courtney

Cynthia D'Auria-Flanagan

May 7, 2008

Bill, Eileen and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences...May Christine's many memories always give you peace ...I am so sorry for all of you...

James Auld

May 7, 2008

Dear Creonte Family,
We are all so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. She was always very much a character in the best sense of the word, and definitely full of life. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all. Love, the Auld Family

Ronnie & Susan Poirier

May 7, 2008

We are so saddened by Christie's passing. We have so many happy memories of her. She was like a ray of sunshine with her boundless energy and sense of humor. She was always smiling, energetic, friendly and caring. She loved her family and they are left with her special legacy of love. Heaven has a new angel in Christie.

Goodbye and we love you.

Maureen Poirier

May 6, 2008

I am sadden at the loss. I have fond memories of you babysitting my brother and me, Easter in Waltham, and just chatting from time to time. God Bless you, please give a hug to Memere, Pepere & Cheryl.

Alberta Sullivan

May 5, 2008

Courtney and family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Love, Alberta & family

Jennifer Sullivan

May 5, 2008

Courtney and family,

I am deeply saddened by the new's of Chris' passing. Chris was truly a wonderful woman, loved by many. She always treated me like another child all the times that I had sleepovers with Courtney. She taught me many things growing up that I will keep close to my heart.
Chris always took time to ask about me and this truly made me feel special.

Courtney, I see SO MUCH of your mom in you, and I've told you over and over how proud I am of you. Draw on all that your mom has taught you, as I know she was your best friend and be that same mom to Emma. In that way, Emma truly will know her Nonnie, through you.

Please know that I am here for you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Your mom will always remain in our hearts and memories.

In loving memory,
Jennifer Sullivan

Vera Braithwaite

May 4, 2008

May the love we have for chrissy give us peace on earth. Like the famous "Footprints in the sand" She will be with us. Her sincerity will live on with us, may we keep her alive.
We Love You oh so much

Courtney Louie

May 2, 2008

I Love You Mom.
Court

Robyn Lawler

May 2, 2008

What can I say except thank you for all you have done and for all that you have shared. Your laughter and your honesty has guided me and helped me so much over the years. I will carry your love, your laughter and your stories within my heart forever. I have comfort knowing another true Angel is watching over us. I love you and miss you so much!

Heather (Larkin) Palizzolo

May 2, 2008

Courtney and Family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know how your feeling at this very difficult time, just lossing my mother too! My heart feels for you all. Your mother was a wonderful woman and she gave everyone great memories.

Susan Shaffer

May 2, 2008

Chrissy, I've known you for more than half my life - you've always brought joy and laughter to my family and me - we have so many great memories and funny stories that we will share with the newest little star in your family - Emma - she will always know how wonderful and generous your were to all the lives you've ever touched. There's a new angel up in heaven watching over all of us now..... I miss you so much....

Nancy & Barry Gregory

May 1, 2008

Chrissy - You will be so missed. We will always remember the fun and laughter on our cruise together. The wonderful cakes you baked and the joy you had preparing for Emma's birth. The love you had for your home and how much you loved to bake and cook, oh your wonderful recipes. Yum! You were a wonderful friend. We miss you now and will always remember your warm and wonderful laughter and warm smiles you had for your framily and friends. You are missed my friend.

Billy Lawler

May 1, 2008

Chrissy, I can't formalize the words that would describe the impact that you have had on me and my family over the last 20 years. You are truly one of the greats that I have encountered in my life time and can't image how many lives that you have touched over yours. I can only thank god for allowing me to know such a wonderful person that I can call family and of course my dear friend. I love you and miss you.

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