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Brenda Risio Obituary

AUGUSTA -- Brenda L. (Fahey) Risio of Augusta passed away May 2, 2011, at the age of 71. She was the wife of the late Donald M. Risio; loving mother of Lisa Quimby of Maine, Mark Risio of Milford, Mass., Amy Risio of East Taunton, Mass., and Lori Lapointe of Southbridge, Mass.; sister of Barbara Meschino of Hull, Mass., Ellen Belmarsh of Hull Mass., Bruce Fahey of Hull, Mass., Brian Fahey of Cohasset, Mass., and the late Robert Fahey; and devoted grandmother of Fae Risio, Jacob Quimby, D.J. and Grace Risio, Andrew and Ryan Moruzzi.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Wendy, Crystal and Bobby-Jo of MaineGeneral Health Reach Hospice for their care and support.

Services are private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Kennebec Journal on May 4, 2011.

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May 11, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother Brenda. We have very fond memories of her in our neighborhood with our children growing up. God Bless. - The Brothers Family

May 9, 2011

so sorry about your mom she was a great lady lots of funny moments . Donna Chianese

Tom & Mary-Jane Chiccarelli

May 8, 2011

Sorry for the loss of your mother...Our thoughts are with you all.
Tom and Mary-Jane Chiccarelli

May 8, 2011

Sorry for the loss of your mother...Our thoughts are with you all.
Tom and Mary-Jane Chiccarelli

Lori Calzaloia Gorbey

May 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Toni Clement

May 5, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. She was my neighbor and friend for many years. I have many fond memories of the times we spent together.

Mike Clement

May 5, 2011

I'm so sorry....your mom was a big part of my childhood...lots of wonderful memories.

May 4, 2011

For Mark, Dee, DJ and Grace, I'm very sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmother. My sympathies. Maureen R.

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