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for Meg Owen
Katherine Craven Kryzanski
July 7, 2010
Dear Berte and Owen Families,
I am so sorry to hear of Meg's passing. I was an undergraduate classmate of hers and I remember Meg on the women's soccer team, always so vivacious. I also read about her triumph over cancer in the book "More than 85 Broads." It seems truly unbelievable that this happened, particularly so shortly after her wedding. Meg was amazing in that she was such a leader to others facing the same challenges, even in the face of the worst possible news anybody can get. May God bless you all during these difficult times.
Keven Shanahan
January 7, 2010
The Berte Family,
I am so sorry for your loss; my heart goes out to you all. Meg was such an amazing person with an unbelievably bright spirit. Her zest for life, leadership and character were all traits that I have greatly admired since I first met her. I also always admired what a close family you all are, with a lot of love for each other. I know that you will deeply miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Keven Shanahan
Herman Safin
November 29, 2009
What a tragedy to have such a radiant, warm and kind candle blown out by fate. She was loved by her classmates and colleagues. Herman Safin (Moscow, Russia, HBS classmate and CSFB colleague)
Paul Lafkowitz
November 4, 2009
I had the honor of volunteering with Meg at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for patients going through autologous stem cell transplants. Her upbeat personality and charm brightened my day and that of the patients. She will be terribly missed.
Patty Goldman
November 4, 2009
Meg was an incredible person, so warm and sunny and energetic and positive, so bright, so talented. I am so sorry to hear of her loss, of your loss. May her memory be a blessing to you.
Love,
Patty Kornfield Goldman (soccer teammate)
Sheri Monk
November 2, 2009
The Berte Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Meg's passing. Although I never had Meg as a student I always loved to hear of all her wonderful accomplishments. You are a very special family. May you get strength from your family and friends to get through this very diffuclt time.
Sheri Monk
Martin School
October 31, 2009
The Berte and Lacey Families have been entwined for a lifetime and it has been a heart-warming relationship. Sadness fills our hearts and spirits as we acknowledge the passing of Meg but experience has proven that all of you will be gifted and stronger souls for having suffered Meg's physical passing.
Love all of you, The Laceys
October 28, 2009
We have no words to express our sympathy. Please know Meg will live in our prayers. Frank & Royann Kinel
Phil Penna
October 27, 2009
Tom,
Our Prayers are with you and your Family during this time of loss.
Phil and Pat Penna
Terri & Jack Weston
October 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sue, Paul Wes and families. TO KNOW HER WAS TO LOVE HER. She was ALWAYS smiling! She was a special gift in our lives during our son's recent battle with Leukemia. Without her influence, our son probably would not have been admitted to Sloan Kettering and given the opportunity to have the best doctors and support system ever! We were especially blessed by her presence. She couldn't do enough for us and provided Jack and me with places to live while staying in NYC to be with our son, Tom. Just knowing we needed a place to stay, she offered us her home and the homes of her friends while she or they were out of town. We have never encountered a person as giving as she was. We all now have a special angel in heaven. Love,
Heather Nelson & family
October 23, 2009
Meg inspired and touched so many people in her life, and will continue to do so for many years ahead. We send thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace to her entire family.
October 23, 2009
To the Berte and Owen families:
Eliza and I are so saddened by the news of your families' loss. We were all classmates together in college, and Jake K. was kind enough to keep me in touch with Meg over the years. Just recently, she and I exchanged e-mails regarding the loss of my mom to pancreatic cancer just a little over a year ago. Meg was such an incredibly comforting and empathetic voice who clearly understood my grief and loss. It is my dear hope that she's now sharing a laugh with my mom somewhere, showing Mom why Eliza and I respected and appreciated Meg so much.
With our deepest condolences, and warmest thoughts,
Matthew M. Briones, Eliza Parker, & Family
October 23, 2009
Dear Sue, Paul and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Meg was an angel here on earth doing God's work-- touching so many lives.
Please know, our deepest sympathy is with you all.
Frank and Elaine Sampson
West Harwich, MA.
October 23, 2009
Berte Family,
We are thinking of you, and you are in our prayers during this time.
God Bless.
Patrick and Aldina McCauley
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October 23, 2009
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JJ Gorman
October 23, 2009
Dear Berte and Owen Families,
I wanted to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of Meg. It's very clear reading the many posts both here and on Caringbridge the impact that Meg had on so many people. Her legacy will be carried in the hearts of everyone who knew her.
God Bless,
The Gormans
Keven Bourke
October 23, 2009
To The Family,
I was very sorry to read about your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words found at Isa. 33:24 which say that soon no one will say 'I am sick.' You have my deepest sympathies.
The Bourke Family
Beth Sampson
October 22, 2009
I am so very sorry to hear of Meg's passing. Tom was a good friend to me in high school. I knew of Meg as someone to look up to; she was a natural leader and genuinely good person. Just learning about her illness and reading about what she accomplished has only reinforced her amazing gifts. She lived her life and used those gifts for good.
I wish you peace in this very difficult time.
October 22, 2009
Dear Berte family,
Our deepest condolences to your family in this sad and difficult period
Carinos from Chile (Santiago Adventures Team)
October 22, 2009
My deepest condolences to you all, the Berte Family and specially Brian Pearson, Whom I´ve worked with. Ít´s hard times but you must be certain that she is in a better place...
Pedro Oliva (Panquehue, Chile)
October 22, 2009
My deepest condolences to you all, the Berte Family and specially Brian Pearson, Whom I´ve worked with. Ít´s hard times but you must be certain that she is in a better place...
Pedro Oliva (Panquehue, Chile)
October 22, 2009
Dear Paul and family,
My apologies for the error in my earlier message. I was deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter, Meg.
Wendy Thompson
October 22, 2009
Dear Paul and family,
My apologies for the error in my last message. I was deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter, Meg.
Wendy Thompson
Robert Stockton
October 22, 2009
Meg was a shining personality and a smiling face to all who knew her. She was an inspiration and a joy to be with in and out of the workplace. Meg loved life and lived it to the fullest every day. My deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathies to her family. May God Bless you all.
Michelle (Kinel) Liggett
October 22, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the Berte family and all of Meg's loved ones. I know you'll find strength in each other, please know you are all in my thoughts.
Wendy Thompson
October 21, 2009
Dear Paul and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your niece Meg. Please know that we are thinking of you here at the College and that our hearts go out to you.
Regards,
Wendy Thompson, Brunswick Maine
Katie Higgins Hood
October 21, 2009
My condolences to you all...while I knew Meg's brother Tom at Duke, I only met Meg about 6 years ago through 85 Broads in NYC. While we've been out of touch, I really enjoyed knowing her and the time we spent together. I am so sorry to hear that this bright, shining, strong woman is no longer here to brighten the world...but her legacy lives on with the many whom she touched.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bonnie Van Steen
October 21, 2009
Wes, I'm so sorry to hear about Meg, my heart hurts so bad for you and both families. May God be with all of you during this time of grief.I didn't know her but her story is remarkable.
#9 Division I soccer..Harvard Co-captain
October 21, 2009
30th B-Day..In NYC with Siblings, Ben Meg,Sira Tom
October 20, 2009
Barbados with Kissmanns in Sugarcane mines
October 20, 2009
Tour of Hope 2005- on stage at end of race...classic Meg
October 20, 2009
Speaking at Manchester Cancer Center
October 20, 2009
DEFENSE crew and Number #14
October 20, 2009
Tour of Hope 2005
October 20, 2009
Gale Billingsley
October 20, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Berte and to the OwenFamily. What a remarkable individual Meg was. Though I did not know Meg,rer committment and support of others battling cancer is inspiring.
As a cancer survivor, I am humbled by her selfless efforts to reach out to others in their time of need and be a beacon of light and hope. What a remarkable woman.
May her caring and deeds be an inspiration for all of us.
Shana Hopperstead
October 20, 2009
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Berte, Sira and family,
How saddened I was to learn from my mother today 10/20/09 that Meg had passed away. Although I graduated from MHS many years ahead of Meg (1983), we shared a common passion...soccer...at MHS and beyond. I have not seen the Berte family in years, but my memories are full of welcoming arms and bright, cheery faces and attitudes. My deepest sympathies go out to all of you, including the Owen family. May you focus on the fond memories of Meg and the joy she brought to so many lives!
With love and sympathy, Shana Hopperstead
Wendy Bertrand
October 20, 2009
My condolences to both the Owen and Berte families. I went to MHS with Meg and even 20 years ago you just knew she would go places and change the world. And that she did. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michele Callahan
October 20, 2009
Dear Berte' & Owen Families,
I was so sorry to hear of Meg's passing. She always had a smile on her face. I will always remember the good ole' days playing travel and high school soccer. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Our loved ones live on in the vivid things they taught us.
With Love,
Michele
Linda Segall
October 20, 2009
Susan, Paul and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your families at this time. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort and help you with your grief.
Sincerely, Linda and Bob Segall
Marwan Moubachir
October 20, 2009
It was really a shock when i learned that Meg passed away. I was a colleague of her. I was working in London, but each time i would go to NY or she would visit the London office, we would have a coffee or a lunch together. She really was an open person, always encouraging you. One of the best person i ever met in my life.
Christine Nielsen Watrous
October 20, 2009
Berte and Owen Families,
My deepest sympathies to you at this extremely difficult time. I knew Meg as someone special at Bennet JHS and MHS. I will always remember her big smile and warm generous spirit.
Kristen Forde-Tinney
October 20, 2009
I am very sorry to hear of Meg's passing. The last time I spoke to Meg was when she was first diagnosed with Hodgkin's. This was our "common bond". Over the years, I followed Meg's inspirational work and positive impact she had in this field of medicine. The number of lives she touched are endless. My thoughts and prayers are with the Berte and Owen families at this most difficult time.
Kristen Towne (Evans)
October 19, 2009
I knew the Berte family in high school and have never forgotten what amazing beauty, energy and light they would bring into a room. My deepest sympathies to the Berte and Owen family on the loss of one of those lights. Meg certainly made a difference in so many people's lives. I pray that the pain of her loss my one day be turned into the joy of knowing what an amazing impact she had on all the lives she touched, the brightness she brought into the world, and love of all that knew her well. We should all be inspired by the accomplishments that she made through adversity.
Stephen La Rosa
October 19, 2009
Meg,
You had a way of just making people feel better by just being you and smiling! You have touched more lives than you can even imagine. I thank you for being "officemates at Moore". I would like to offer your family and husband my heartfelt feelings in this time of extreme loss. God bless you!!
Love,
Rosemary Aiello
October 19, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Berte & family,
On behalf of my parents, Peter and Imma, words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your enormous loss. Meg was such a special daughter, sister, aunt to you all. In the few times I met her she made me feel like a good friend -- I'm sure she had that effect on people. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, as is Meg. Much love and faith during this difficult time.
Ray Leone
October 19, 2009
I did not know Meg but I am just now hearing about her amazing journey and life story. She certainly has made her mark. I am the present Harvard soccer coach and I will share with our present team how much of a difference Meg, a former Harvard captain, made in the lives of others and the incredible and consistent dedication she demonstrated throughout her life. My deepest sympathies to her entire extended family and friends.
Ray Leone
Lauren Silva
October 19, 2009
To Wes,
As the wife to a wonderful man, I can only imagine the saddness that has fallen upon you. My deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
Lauren Silva (MA)
Heather Burgess
October 19, 2009
My heart goes out to the Berte' and Owen family's as well as the so many friends of Meg Berte'. Meg set great examples for her peer's. She set high goals,though everyone that knew Meg expected greatness from her,she definately exceeded them all.Many prayer'sto Meg and her entire family.
Wesley Morton
October 19, 2009
I haven't seen Meg in nearly 20 years, and we were never close, but we went to school together for a long time, and even then it was easy to tell that she was a remarkable person. My thoughts are with the Berte and Owen families, and I offer my deepest condolences. May your tears make way for fond memories.
October 19, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Berte family and all those in Meg's life. You are in my thoughts and in my heart. With love, Kristin Armstrong
Anthony Milano
October 18, 2009
I was sadden to read about Meg's death, she was such a joy to have her in class. She was always eager to learn and apply that knowledge to her projects. I extend deepest sympathy to her family. May she rest in peace.
October 18, 2009
It seems like yesterday I see that beautiful little girl walking down the hall at Bennet Jr. High with her ever present smile. A never ending bundle of energy, always willing to help, eternally optimistic and full of life.
You must be so very proud of her strength and success.
I am sad beyond words ... may wonderful memories comfort you all as you travel through these difficult days.
Chris (Mooney) Connelly
October 18, 2009
Lonny and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to you and your extended family on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Paul. Lonny and Tom Bowler
October 18, 2009
My deepest sympathies to Meg's family and friends! I didn't have the opportunity to know Meg but after reading about her life I know that she was special. God puts some special people in this world and we are all blessed by their lives. I think Meg must have been one of those individuals! Jan Osborn(BSM Draggin Dragons)
Jennifer Musto
October 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Meg was a great person who made an positive impression on everyone she came in contact with. My memories of her will always be on the soccer field. My mom had Meg in her CCD class and remembers her listening intently then saying "that was profound".
She was a bright light that left a long trail of light where ever she went.
Meg McCarthy/Goodstein
October 18, 2009
I am deeply sadden to hear of Meg's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 18, 2009
Our family had the wonderful good fortune to meet and get to know Meg many years ago when she took care of the kids when they were youngsters. Knowing this magnificent person was an inspiration to all of us - with her easy and infectious smile and ready laugh, zest for life and deep generosity. We have always held Meg and her family in a very special place and as a beacon to guide the way.
Our deepest sympathies to the family and all who mourn the loss of this exceptionally spectacular woman.
With deep respect - Amy, Will, Leah and Xan Nelson
October 18, 2009
Paul, Susan, Sira, Tom and Ben,
We are so deeply saddened to read of Meg's passing. She was such a wonderful young woman who lived her life to fullest. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you as you deal with her loss.
Sharon, Patrick and Tom Kelley
Kristin Rohrbach Chadha
October 18, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the Berte family as well as to Meg's friends and loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 18, 2009
I had the honor of working with Meg by coleading the monthly orientations to Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for the past few years. She made us laugh, she gave us hope and she made a tremendous impact on so many patients' and staff's lives. We will not be the same without her and yet we will use her words of strength and courage,and the beautiful energy she shared with us, to go forward. With love and deep sympathy for her family and friends, Erica
Kristen Cool
October 18, 2009
Some people come into our lives and quietly go while others leave footprints on our hearts that last a lifetime...Meg has touched so many hearts with her footprints. My hearfelt condolences to the Berte and Owen families as well as to all those who knew and loved her. May Meg serve as our example as we search for HOPE and value life for all its gifts.
October 18, 2009
We were deeply saddened to learn about Meg's passing. She was an extraordinary young woman who accomplished and contributed more in her 37 years than most do in a lifetime. May you find comfort in all of your beautiful memories. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. With our heartfelt sympathies, Margi and Rich Bialeck
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