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Katherine Jonis Obituary
Having lived her short life on both sides of the world, Katie was known and loved by people on two continents. She was an avid skier, played soccer, was a girl scout, gymnast, and most recently was honing her rock-climbing skills in Malaysia. Katie loved arts and crafts and was always creating a new "masterpiece."
She is survived by her parents, Jonathan and Jodi Jonis and brother, Jacob; grandparents: Lois and Dennis Jonis of Northborough, MA, and Helen Sabia of Olympia, WA; aunts and uncles: Kimberly and Ryan Hudson and their son, Collin, of Glastonbury, CT; Peter Sabia of Melrose; Susan Sabia and Ted Lewis of North Andover; Cinda and Joe LeBus of Corpus Christi, TX; and Dannina Sabia and Claudia Wheatley of Olympia, WA.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, November 15, 2008, at 2:00 p.m, at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 64 West Main Street in Westborough. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Katie's name to UUCS of Westborough, PO Box 544, Westborough, MA 01581. For online condolences, please visit
www.haysfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Katherine Jonis
Johanna Leahy Marstrand
December 15, 2008
Dear Jodi & Jon,
Our deepest, deepest condolences on your loss. We will always remember baby Katie who we knew back in Singapore.
Johanna & Jesper (Oslo)
Leela Keshavan
November 22, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Your daughter was and always will be a lovely person.
My deepest sympathies.
Heidi Rutstein DiLeo
November 16, 2008
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
November 15, 2008
November 15, 2008
November 15, 2008
Howard F. Marcley III & Family
November 15, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Julie Jenks
November 15, 2008
We send our deepest condolences to all of you at this difficult time. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andy and Julie (O'Connor) Jenks
Regina Cranford
November 15, 2008
Jon and family,
My prayers and the prayers of my family are with you.
Gina (Doyle) Cranford
Beth Beringer
November 15, 2008
Dear Jonis Family,
I have heard such wonderful things about your dear Katie through Kim and Ryan. Jason and I are holding you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Beth (Kimball) and family
Patt Popple
November 14, 2008
Lois, How can I ever express the sympathy I have for you and your family. What a tragedy to lose your grandaughter. You are in my thoughts. I plan to attend the services.
Janet and Rich Ghiringhelli
November 14, 2008
Jon, Jody and Jake,
We had the privilege of living next door. We are blest to have known Katie-so beautiful, so smart, so creative, so competitive. A great athelete.
She could have been president of the U.S. with her talent. We will have fond memories of this special girl.
Sending our love and support to you all, and we pray Jake will carry you as he needs you. you are wonderful parents!
Love Jan and Rich
Beth and Bob Branson
November 14, 2008
Dear Lois and Dennis,
May peace and serenity surround you in this difficult time of your healing. We are praying for you and your family.
Sue and Ron Woodcock
November 13, 2008
Dear Jodi, Jon, and Jake,
We will always remember lovely Katie. We were so fortunate to have known her and to have had you as our neighbors.
Fondly, Sue and Ron and girls
Danielle Pazarena
November 13, 2008
My name is Danielle Pazarena I am a friend of Paula Brown's. I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. It is so hard to find words at this time, but, I just wanted you to know that thoughts and prayers are with you; all the way from Ortonville Michigan USA. May god give you strength to get through this one day at a time.
My deepest sympathy,
Danielle Pazarena
Janet Carr
November 13, 2008
Dear Jodi, Jon, and Jake,
I will be with you on Saturday in spirit as you gather with family and friends to remember Katie. It was so wonderful to meet her in person last summer and to remember her now as a little girl sitting in my living room. Your loss is great and we will pray for you on this day and for all the days ahead. With great sympathy and loving concern, Janet Carr
Mark and Linda Greene
November 13, 2008
Lois, Dennis and Family,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Sharon, Mark, Callum and Caitlin Pawley
November 12, 2008
Dear Jodi, Jon and Jake
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this terrible time.
With love, and with deepest sympathy,
Tracy Steiger
November 12, 2008
Dear Dennis and Family,
We worked together my first year teaching in Grafton back in 2005. I am very sorry for the loss of your granddaughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kerrie and Neil Archer
November 12, 2008
Dear Jodi, Jon, Jacob, Lois, Dennis and Helen,
Katie has touched our lives deeply.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you begin your healing.
Valarie Stamoulis
November 12, 2008
We are so saddened by your lost. May God hold you all close during this painful time. May her memory be eternal!
Love, Evan, Valarie, Louis, James, Mark and Katherine Stamoulis (K-Proctor)
Ben Simonds
November 12, 2008
Dear Jonis Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Katie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Love,
Ben and Nicole Simonds
Diane Emig
November 12, 2008
Lois,
I am so sorry for the loss of Katy. I remember her coming to visit you in Guidance. God bless you and your family.
Love,
Diane Emig
Peter and Shirley Batcheller
November 12, 2008
Lois and Dennis,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
George Knightly
November 12, 2008
Dear Jonis' All,
We grieve at your loss of your dear Katie and we keep you in our prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Mary and George Kinghtly
Emily Kennedy
November 12, 2008
My heart is heavy for you and your entire family. So sorry for your loss.
Linda (Delaney) Angus
November 12, 2008
Lois, My deepest sympathy on the passing of your granddaughter.
Alex (Simonds) & Reg Berry
November 11, 2008
Jon,Jodi and Jake- We never got to meet Katie, but we feel as if we knew her from stories told to us by Kim and Ryan. We know Katie brought so much joy to so many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve.
Gail (Jonis) LaVoie
November 11, 2008
Jodi, Jon & Jacob,
So very, very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jocelyn Sharp
November 11, 2008
Jon and family,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Kim Kalen
November 11, 2008
Jodi, John, and Jake-
Words cannot express how we feel about what you are going through. It is obvious how much Katie was and will always be loved by her family and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and may knowing that so many people are thinking of you and Katie bring some sort of comfort to you.
Love,
Kim and Mark Kalen (from the UU of Wetsborough)
Bethany Woodcock
November 11, 2008
I will love Katie forever.
Love, Bethany
(Katie's BFF in Westborough)
Kathy Andrews
November 11, 2008
Even though your family moved away Maggie and I still talk about Katie. We remember (and always will) what a beautiful smile she had and bright personality. We will never forget her and hold you and your family in our prayers.
Heather Hudson
November 11, 2008
May the memories of Katie live on through all that knew and loved her. And, may her very, short life be a reminder to all of us to love each other each and every day. Jon, Jodi, Jake and the Jonis family, you are all in my thoughts.
Michelle Blair
November 11, 2008
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Katie's passing. Although her time at Proctor was short, she made a lasting impression on all of her friends and classmates. We have some great memories from that kindergarten year! You and your family truly are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michelle, Dan, Kelsea, Kaylin, and Jack Blair
Rich Inman
November 11, 2008
Jon and Family,
I am sad to hear this news. My deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Suzanne Gale
November 11, 2008
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear daughter...Though I never met her, I had heard many wonderful things about her through the years from her loving Aunt Kim. I hope that the love and support of your family and friends help you get through this very difficult time.
Love-Suzanne (Thibodeau), Tom, Ivan and Ronan Gale
Danica (Beaulac) Copp
November 11, 2008
Jon and Family,
So sorry to hear of the death of your beautiful daughter. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly, Danica
cynthia(Cindy) Jokinen
November 11, 2008
My deepest sympahy of all of you in the loss of Kaherine.
Gail McGrail
November 11, 2008
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your
granddaughter. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Gail McGrail, Grafton
Kim Hudson
November 11, 2008
Her creativity, avid imagination and zest for life will live in all of us. She will be dearly missed.
Mary Mahoney
November 11, 2008
Dear Jon, Jodi and Jake,
The love of your family and friends will help absorb some of your grief.
Love,
Mary
Eileen and Wayne Dahmen
November 11, 2008
Our hearts go out to Katie's family. Our fondest memories of Katie are watching her run and skip across Grandpa's back yard, with Jake close behind her. And, of course, riding the tractor with Grandpa. What a great kid!
MariAnne Vondenstein
November 11, 2008
Jodi, John, and Jacob,
Although you have a long journey ahead of you, soon you will be home. The service tonight at MKIS was beautiful. How we all want all of you to know that we are all praying for you and are always here for you. In all your journey's know that you beautiful daughter has touched so many lives. I will always remember what you and John told me tonight, "Always remember to hug the boys one extra time"! Those words will always be remembered. Thank you for sharing your life with us tonight. You are loved and thought of often.
Love,
Marcus, MariAnne, Tristen, Trey, Bugg and Ya Ya Vondenstein
Cheryl (passerby)
November 11, 2008
So very sorry for your loss....
Paula Brown
November 11, 2008
Dear all who loved Katie,
We are all so saddened by Katie's short stay with all of us, I love and will always cherish the memories we have shared in Singapore and visits in Connecticut. J & J you know how much you mean to my family, our hearts are with you as you walk this path. Love, Paula, Wes Cooper and Keifer
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