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Bonnie Bigelow Obituary
Bonnie is survived by her husband of 33 years, James R. Bigelow, Jr.; two daughters, Karen Peltier of Marlborough and Cheryl Allain of Worcester; eight grandchildren; her mother, Barbara A. Amadei and stepfather, Albert Amadei of Northborough; a brother, David Amadei of Brimfield; as well as nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Robbie Barlow, who died in 1973.
Born in Boston, Bonnie was a lifelong resident of Northborough. Bonnie was a former EMT for the Berlin Rescue Squad and an Assistant Instructor for MECTA. She loved vacationing at her home in Maine. Bonnie enjoyed arts and crafts, but her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 27 Main Street, Southborough. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main street (Rte. 20) Northborough. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Critical Care Systems, 246 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. For online condolences or directions please visit:
www.haysfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Bonnie Bigelow
Mary Lou HEDGE
October 30, 2008
Jimmy & family -
So very sorry for your loss..my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours ..
Mary Lou Hedge
Ernie & Mich Coulson
October 30, 2008
Jimmy,
Very sorry to hear of your loss,we are here when ever you need us. Your loss is our loss. If you need to talk we are here,Anytime and all of the time.
Ernie & Mich
Norman Schneider
October 29, 2008
We are sorry to hear about Bonnie.
We want you to know that we are thinking of you. We wish you comfort in your memories.
Norman and Barbara Schneider
Cindy Bosselait (Flanders)
October 29, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tim Bigelow
October 29, 2008
Jimmy, Karen and Cheryl,
I'm so sorry for your loss :( Just try to get through it by remembering all the good times. My heart goes out to you guys.
Love Tim
Claire & Kevin Pond
October 29, 2008
Jim, Karen and Cheryl:
We are very sorry to hear about Bonnie. We enjoyed working with her, and we had some good laughs along the way. Our hearts are with your family during this difficult time!
Karen and Jeff Weller
October 29, 2008
Karen and Cheryl -
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a wonderful, sweet women. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Ed and Jayne Troy
October 28, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti Hutchins
October 28, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to Bonnies family and friends. I had the pleasure of knowing Bonnie at MECTA. We always shared a laugh, and I have so many wonderful memories of her. May God hold you in his heart during this sad time.
Martha (Soucy) Bertsimas
October 28, 2008
Dear Karen & Cheryl,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a nice woman, and I remember her well from when I used to play over at your house. My mother sends her condolences from FL and remembers she was a very talented and nice woman. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
sue jusseaume
October 28, 2008
Jimmy, Karen, Cheryl, Barabara, David and Al.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve & Sue (Clemmer) Jusseaume
Jane Brecken
October 28, 2008
Dear Karen and Jim,
I am sorry to hear of Bonnies passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David Cobb
October 28, 2008
To Karen Jim and the rest of the Bigelow family. Please accept my condolences and God bless to you all.
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