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Sharyn Hoban Obituary
Formerly of Billerica; 46
NEWTON, MA -- Sharyn M. (MacDougall) Hoban, age 46, passed away Monday, October 1, 2012. after a long battle with breast cancer. She was the loving mother of two sons, Zachary J. Hoban, age 19, Alexander J. Hoban, age 17, both of Westborough, MA.
Born in Boston, on April 9th, 1966, she is the beloved daughter of Madelyn Capelotti Nawn, the late Melvin A. MacDougall and step father, Stephen Nawn, of Woodstock, NH. A former resident from Billerica, and was a graduate of Billerica High School, Class of 1984, and Salem State College.
She worked for the past nine years as a Paralegal for Timothy R Loff, attorney at Law of Newton.
Sharyn was full of life. She especially enjoyed spending time with her sons and her love, Leo "Frank". She loved music, especially the Rolling Stones, the Holidays, and going to King Richards Fair. Sharyn loved pictures, she loved snapping photos and being in them too. Bright and happy smile. She had many friends.
She will be greatly missed.
She is also survived by her fiancé, Leo Gerwick; a sister, Lynne M. Burke and husband, Steven, both from Westford, MA; a brother, David MacDougall and wife, Debbie of Cape Coral, Florida; one uncle; three aunts; many cousins, a niece, Nicole; two nephews, Ian and Andrew; three godchildren; and lifelong friends and beloved cats, Missy and Mick (Jagger).
HOBAN -- A Mass will be held at St. Andrews Parish, 46 Talbot Ave., North Billerica on October 20th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m Followed by a celebration of life at the Billerica Country Club, 51 Baldwin Rd., Billerica, MA. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco TX 75034 in memory of Sharyn M Hoban.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharyn Hoban
Ronald Lombardi
September 29, 2025
My how the time has passed.
kim ross
September 30, 2013
Miss ya girl!
Steve Burke
October 22, 2012
Its been only a couple days since the mass. Its hard to get back in a normal way. I know that you are looking down. I feel your presence everywhere. Seeing your pics are a great feeling knowing your smile is still glowing even today. Love Burkee
Sandi Rideout
October 15, 2012
Sharon, you were the life of the party! That wonderful smile will always shine brightly.I remember when you came over to the house and drove over our light post and then came in the front door and broke off the door handle! All we could do is laugh.Many good memories Now your at peace. My deepest sympathy to Sharon's family and my thoughts of you Lynn.
Cynthia Hudson
October 14, 2012
Sharyn you had a beautiful sole that will be missed by all! May you fly with the angels with so many others that left us too early. My heart aches for my girlfriend Lynne and all of her family as they deal with this terrible sorrow. Remember her laughter God Bless
Madelyn Nawn
October 11, 2012
Sharyn, my beautiful daughter. You have been so brave and strong. you will FOREVER be in my thoughts. I will LOVE and MISS you always.May you rest in peace. God Bless you. Mom
Madelyn Nawn
October 11, 2012
Sharyn, my beautiful daughter.You have been so brave and strong. I will FOREVER miss you and LOVE you ALWAYS. may you rest in peace. God Bless you. Mom
Ann (Shaw) Smethurst
October 10, 2012
Sharyn we shared so many laughs in school. You really did have a sparkle in your eyes and a terrific smile. I hope your family knows that you will always be with them. Lynne I'm so sorry. May you find comfort with all the wonderful memories that will be in your heart forever.
Jennifer (Peirce) Topping
October 9, 2012
Rest in peace Sharyn. It is unfortunate you lost the battle so young, but you are now at peace. Let your memories live on and comfort those you left behind.
Kristen Maddocks
October 9, 2012
I will miss you my friend, Your inner spirit always amazed me, your strength and passion for life and the people in it. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Rest in Peace. To your family, may God wrap you in his loving arms and help you find peace in this difficult time.
Laini Cormier
October 9, 2012
Although I only knew you a short time your smile and courage will stay with me forever. I will miss you. Your friend, Laini
October 8, 2012
Sharyn, I will never forget you and all the fun we had together. I'm so glad we had a chance to talk. You will always be in my thoughts. Love, Gina
Kim Castelo
October 8, 2012
My unbelievable, courageous cousin Sharyn. You lived as though every day was your last. Your spirit was and always will be something to be in awe of. You blessed so many with your fury for life, your carefree ways were always an inspiration to me. You surely will be missed, however I know I can talk to you everyday until we meet on the other side, then my darling cuz we will hold hands and dance and laugh til we cry. I love and adore you. See you...
October 8, 2012
We, at the VFW Post 9013, send our deepest sympathy to you for your loss. Sharyn will remain in our hearts forever. God Bless
Angela Sargent
October 7, 2012
My sincere sympathies to Sharyn's family and friends. I appreciate how sad her loss must be for you all.
Colleen Coleman
October 7, 2012
An angel has risen high above. Sharyn's pain is gone and the sparkle will return in her eyes to watch over each of you.
Love & Prayers to all of you.
Ronald Lombardi
October 7, 2012
Madelyn, I am saddened for your loss. Sharyn is indeed in heaven.
Kym Erickson (Clancy)
October 6, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers go out to your family and friends! Sharyn you will be missed by many. God Bless
Dan Pelrine
October 6, 2012
I will never forget the amazing memories we've had and all you have taught me throughout my life Auntie Sharyn. You were a unique person and full of life and that will be truly missed by everyone. They say only the good die young and you proved it. I Love You Rest in Peace.
October 6, 2012
My love goes out to you Madelyn and your family. Hope to see you soon. Love, Dorothy
October 6, 2012
Rest in peace.
Michaela Purnell (Rideout)
October 6, 2012
Your bright smile, contagious laugh, and great humor will be missed. They say that to live in the hearts we leave behind is to truly not die. I will deeply miss our friendship. With bittersweet tears, rest in peace my good friend
tony lombardi
October 6, 2012
i willl miss you big time i love you to rest in peace tony xoxo
Michaela Purnell (Rideout)
October 6, 2012
Your beautiful smile, hearty laugh and warm heart will be beyond missed. They say that to live in the hearts of those left behind is not to truly die. I will greatly miss our friendship. With bittersweet tears, rest in peace dear friend.
Steven Burke
October 5, 2012
Sharyn,I will miss you so much. As much as you drove me crazy, you filled me up with smiles and a laugh only the way you could. Burka as you called me, I will miss the most. Your uncanny way you filled the room with your presence. No more pain ,no more bad days. Its just the begining for you, on your new journey. To Places we only dream of. I know your here ,everywhere,Ill keep an eye to the sky and look for you. Shine down upon your boys .god speed.
Linda Peirce
October 5, 2012
We were all sad to hear about Sharyn. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Love and Prayers - Harold and Linda Peirce and Family
deb spacco
October 5, 2012
may god bless sharyns family,welcome her into heaven and forever heal her pain. ramble on my friend.
deb spacco
October 5, 2012
may god bless sharyn & her family,welcome her into heaven and forever heal her pain. ramble on my friend.
Dee Wood
October 5, 2012
Cancer is limited...it cannot cripple love, it cannot shatter hope, it cannot corrode faith, it cannot destroy peace, it cannot kill friendship, it cannot suppress memories, it cannot silence courage, it cannot invade the soul, it cannot steal eternal life, it cannot conquer the spirit.
Eric Jensen
October 5, 2012
Dearest Sharyn,
You were a beautiful woman. The strongest hurricane in Florida was "Hurricane Sharon"! I will never forget the fun times we had when you visited.
Angela (Perrotta) Bennett
October 5, 2012
So sorry to hear of the loss of Sharyn. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones. May she rest in peace.
Lori Howe
October 5, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to Sharyn's family during this time of such a great loss. May you find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace.
Barbara McCaffrey
October 5, 2012
R.I.P.Loving condolances to the family please know you are in our prayers.
happier days with my little sisters
David MacDougall
October 5, 2012
Sharyn
You lived life with a passion few of us will ever know, and fought until the very end to hold onto it, showing us just how precious our time here really is.
We will all miss you very much.
Rest now Sis', knowing you were loved and will be remembered
Tim Boyle
October 5, 2012
Has anyone ever had a better smile than Doogie? Has anyone ever looked more like they were up to something? Thank god you can see that same look in her boys. What a great thing to get from your mom. I am so proud of my buddy for how she lived and I am so proud of her family and her friends. To Sharyn's "Men", Frank, Alex and Zach, to Lynne and Bob and all her family and all of you great friends back home, thank you for making my buddy's life the best! To my Buddy Sharyn, thank you pal. You always made me smile, laugh, nervous,,, and wonder why I was worrying about anything. I am very proud of you.
Brian Raboin
October 5, 2012
You were always nice to me, from 7th grade on, you will be missed so much by so many. Your pain is gone. God Bless your family during this very trying time.
Debbie MacDougall
October 5, 2012
Rest in peace after your courageous battle. We will see you again when we are all reunited in Heaven.
October 5, 2012
Sharyn was one of a kind. Lots of great memories that I will always cherish. My thoughts and prayers are with Sharyns family and loved ones. Keep all your fond memories close to your heart, memories are eternal.
Patti (O'Boyle) Costos
maria crowley (gauthier)
October 5, 2012
sharyn my oldest friend, rest in peace and know that both zac and alex have so many people who love them, they will be ok. I have so many memories to hold onto, especially that you are now at peace.Frank will forever be your husband and he has tons of people who will help him through this. I never stopped loving you! I will miss your laugh, get the rest you truly deserve love maria
Kelly Fitts
October 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to all of her family and friends at this difficult time. I will cherish all of my funny memories of Sharyn close to me always.
Lynne Burke
October 5, 2012
Sharyn, my only sister I love you and will miss you.
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