Alyssa Jean Amidon

Alyssa Jean Amidon, 24 of Templeton, passed away Friday morning July 6th in Boston Medical Center, Boston after being stricken ill.   Alyssa was born in Gardner January 1, 1988, a daughter of Ron and Rena (Matusewicz) Amidon, and has lived in Templeton most of her life until moving to Boston 2 years ago.  Alyssa was a 2006 graduate of Narraganset High School in Templeton..     Alyssa attended both Worcester State College and Mount Wachusett Community College, where she majored in nursing.  Alyssa was a licensed CNA where she enjoyed lasting friendships with several patients and developed a great respect for the elderly. She has been working for Panera Bread of Commonwealth Ave in Boston, and recently received a promotion to Catering Coordinator.  Alyssa was a member of the National Honor Society and received an honor for Academic Excellence in High School. Alyssa was a gifted athlete during High School where she played field hockey, softball, and basketball. Also during high school she played for the "Futures" field hockey team which traveled around the state.  Alyssa loved swimming, music, reading, and enjoyed playing the piano. Alyssa enjoyed camping throughout New England with her family. One of Alyssa's favorite pastimes was caring for her two youngest cousins Sam & Julian since they were infants. She loved shopping for shoes and pocketbooks.  She enjoyed traveling to Florida, California, & Germany. Alyssa was also a member of the Memorial Congregational Church, of Baldwinville.   Besides her parents Alyssa will be sadly missed by her brother; Kyle W. Amidon of Gardner, two sisters; April L. Amidon of Athol and Chelsey J. Amidon of Templeton, her paternal grandfather; Richard Amidon of Winchendon, maternal grandparents; William and Annette Matusewicz of Templeton, her god parents; Lori Huhtala and Paul LaRoche, one maternal uncle; Wayne Matusewicz, 9 paternal aunts and uncles; James and Rhea Amidon, Lori and Peter Huhtala, Lynn and Gordon Davis, and Nancy Amidon, 1 niece; MaisyGrace Amidon, 7 cousins; Matthew, Christopher, Michael, Samantha, Rachel, Samuel, and Julian,  and step cousins Nathan and Angela, and many other friends and loved ones.  Alyssa was predeceased by her paternal grandmother, Betty E. Amidon in 2008.   Relatives and friends are planning to honor and celebrate Alyssa's life by gathering for calling hours in the Community Chapel of Lamoureux Fletcher and Smith Funeral Home, 105 Central Gardner, on Thursday July 12, 2012 from 5-8PM.  Her funeral service will be held privately.  Memorial Contributions may be made to the Templeton Rescue Squad.   To sign the online guestbook for Alyssa, please visit our website at www.fletchercares.com.  The Lamoureux Fletcher and Smith Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with the arrangements.