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Cheryl Abrahamson-O'Gassian Obituary
She leaves her husband, Mark O'Gassian; two sons, Gary L. Abrahamson of Natick and Scott R. Abrahamson of Shrewsbury; a brother, Richard L. Tracy of Holden; a sister, Deborah L. Henderson of West Boylston; two nephews, Matthew Tracy and Keith Savoy; and a niece, Kristy Cygielnik. She also leaves her beloved dog, "Gabrial".
She was born in Old Town, Maine, daughter of Virginia L. (St. Louis) Tracy, was raised in Carmel, Maine and lived many years in Sudbury and 6 years in Holden. Cheryl was a 1966 graduate of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough. She worked 33 years for the 99 Restaurant chain and was a Senior General Managing Partner at the time of her death. She was a volunteer and fundraiser for the Pine Street Inn in Boston.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 20th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Evergreen Cemetery, Marlborough.
www.milesfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Cheryl Abrahamson-O'Gassian
SARAH
December 15, 2008
CHERYL WAS MY BOSS FOR ONLY A SHORT TIME BUT SHE WAS A WONDERFUL WOMAN SHE WAS SO SWEET SHE LOVED TO SHOP! AS I LEARNED ONE DAY LEAVING THE GREENDALE MALL AND SHE SHOWED ME HER VERY PRICY NEW EYE WEAR AND SHOES SHE JUST HAD TO GET! SHE WILL BE MISSED SHE WAS AND WILL REMAIN FOREVER IN MY HEART AS AN ANGEL!
dawn mclaughlin
December 8, 2008
I'm am so sorry to hear of her passing we loved her dearly. She will be truly missed.
JANET LAPERLE
November 28, 2008
dear cheryls family
sorry to hear about your loss. Cheryl was one of those people when you walked into pub 99 you were family.she has done so much for people including my best friends Mary and Arthur Goulet.Mary was hit by a car june 26, 2007 and she did a yard sale to help raise funds for a ramp and other renovations for Mary to be able to come home.we could never thank her enough for what she did she is a guardian angel and will be sadly missed by all who knew her JANET LAPERLE a PUB 99 Customer
Mark O'Gassian
November 26, 2008
To all of you wonderful friends of Cheryl, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all of your condolences... As most if not all of know… Cheryl was a Very Special Lady and Wife... We were each others Best Friend... Together we made each others lives better; happier and more fulfilling then is imaginable or possible to describe. To say that she will be missed would truly be the understatement of this young century… Cheryl and I shall be together again… and then we’ll both be as happy as we were.
Irene Perry
November 23, 2008
Dear Mark, Scott And Gary,
I am so at a loss for words. Cheryl has had an impact on so many lives that I don't think she ever realized how truly wonderful she was. My only regret is that I didn't let her know how much she alone had taught me. Like you, my heart is deeply saddened and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always remember the brightness of her eyes and the smile she always shared so easily. Heaven definetly recieved an angel.
Barbara&James"Jay" Cross
November 21, 2008
Mark,Gary,Scott & family
Words can not express our shock and sorrow about your loss.We have known Cheryl for many years when we lived in Worcester. Our hearts are sad for the loss of this special "Lady", and our friend, we will never forget her.Mark,thank you for for calling us.
Roger and Jeanette Sylvester
November 20, 2008
Sympathy to Mark Scott and Gary
Uncle Roger and Aunt Jeanette
Chris and Melissa Johnson (Friend of Kristy's)
November 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. It is strength of being together as a family that get you through these difficult times.
Andrea Rotolo
November 20, 2008
Mark,
Words can not express the loss of Cheryl, We will greatly miss her. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Remember what i said, "he only takes the most beautiful flowers for his garden..." Stay strong.
With love and Sympathy. Andrea Rotolo( 99er)
John Cussen
November 20, 2008
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Cheryl. I have had the great pleasure of knowing her for many years through our mutual employment with the 99 Restaurants. She was truly a wonderful, compassionate human being. Living 2000 away in Colorado is preventing me from paying my respects in person. My condolances to her husdand Mark, her 2 boys Gary and Scott and her entire family.
Dean & Kate Parsneau
November 20, 2008
Dear Family,
Cheryl always made us feel very special when we went to the 99. Cheryl would go out of her way to sit and chat with us no matter how busy she was. She genuinely cared about us and we will be forever grateful for her friendship.
Dorothy Hultquist
November 20, 2008
We had an earth bound Angel
always there to help and guide
We had an earth bound Angel
A friend, always on your side
We had an earth bound Angel
but we had to set her free
now she's a Heavenly Angel, watching over you watching over me
Dot H [034]
Cheryl
November 20, 2008
Drew Pitcher
November 20, 2008
Hi Mark;
You don't know me but I was probably the last person that Cheryl dated before meeting you. We had lunch at the 99 and struck up a friendship upon meeting. Unfortunately she lived and worked a long ways from Me and it never went further. You were a very lucky person to have met and loved her and I know she cared and loved you so very much. I know that she would want you to continue with your life as she will be watching over you and not to grieve for her too long because that was the way she looked at live and to remember the great times and love that you had for each other. As long as she is in your heart and mind she will be with you. I'm here for you if you need to talk. Take care of yourself. God Bless You.
Brian & Linda Hallihan
November 20, 2008
We've know Cheryl for many, many years. She always made us feel like family and included us in her cook-outs and get togethers. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Our condolences go out to all the family. She was a very special lady.
Kathy Henderson-Poe
November 19, 2008
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends of Cheryl.
I had met Cheryl about 7 years ago when I visited the 99 restaurant with my family. We went there frequently. Cheryl had introduced herself to us and we instantly enjoyed being there. She was an instant hit with us. She was a very cheerful, funny, yet she was very professional. We would joke around with her, she'd come sit at our table when we would come in to see how we were and how things were going.
Cheryl will always be in our thoughts.
Cheryl, please know that we will all miss your presence in our lives.
God Bless.
teresa pekins
November 19, 2008
family of cheryl,
Cheryl so very long ago was my inspiration!! cheryl and i and the 99 went hand and hand for several years.
i sorry for her passing and my best prayers to all in her family and in her 99 family
Alyssa Coffey
November 19, 2008
Mark,
I have only know you and Cheryl for little under a year... but I can not begin to tell you what an impact you both have had on my life.
To be able to experience the love you two had for each other and your friendship... it was amazing to be a part of that.
After reading all of the other notes to you...they say it all... Cheryl was a wonderful, loving, caring, supportive woman. She really did make everyone that she met feel like family. I had the privilege of knowing Cheryl both on a professional and personal level. She will always be in my heart and prayers...and to the person that said "God must have needed her Home..." how right you are... but for us back here... she will be forever missed, loved and prayed for.
Mark, you are a strong wonderful man...be strong my friend. My love and prayers will be with you always...
November 19, 2008
Cheryl was always nice to me. She will be deeply missed. Cheryl gave me a tour of the kitchen and let me make my own dessert. It was a pleasure to know her and dine in her restaurant.
From a 9 year old patron.
Joyce Saliga
November 19, 2008
I will cherish the life well lived by Cheyrl, she loved, she laughed, she was always there a true friend indeed. She will be greatly missed. Our condolences go out to her family. I am blessed to have known her and worked with her in years past. Her memories will live on within my heart.
Linda Basinsky
November 19, 2008
My heart truly goes out to Cheryl's family and the family that she left behind at the 99. As a former employee of Cheryl she truly showed me what it was like to belong to a work family, because that is how she made us all feel, like family. I will never ever forget her, she has been my inspiration for many years. God Bless, Mark and the rest of the family and the wonderful people at the Ninety-Nine restaurant, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dick & Donna St. Louis
November 19, 2008
We send our sincere condolences to your family. We haven't seen Cheryl for quite a few years but we remember her as a very loving, beautiful person.
Aunt & Uncle
Donna & Dick St. Louis
Brewer, ME
John Grady
November 19, 2008
Mark, Gary & Scott
I was priviledged to have known and worked with Cheryl for twenty-eight years. She truly lived our mission of treating people right and made everywhere she worked a better place. She had the devotion to her staff that made them feel like family. She has left an indelible mark and will be deeply missed.
Ron Stewart
November 19, 2008
Our sincere condolences to your family. We are friends of Debby and her family. Ron & Bette Stewart
Pete and Margie Devoll
November 19, 2008
Dear Scott and Gary,
Pete and I send our greatest sympathy at this very sad time. Your Mom was a wonderful person and a great friend, all who knew her will miss her.
Christine Hurd
November 19, 2008
Cheryl will live on in our hearts and prayers. She was a wonderful lady. Mark, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to you and to the rest of the family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Daniel Barry
November 19, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Ina Jarvis
November 19, 2008
Dear Family,
It is with sad hearts that we send our condolences from her family in Maine. Cheryl was a vibrant and caring person who always seemed to see the positive side. She was a wonderful Mom, daughter, wife and treasured friend that will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Our hearts and love go out to you all. Robert & Ina Jarvis
Gary Williams Jr
November 19, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
amy spasaro
November 19, 2008
Words can not express the shock and sadness we all feel. Cheryl was such a compassionate person and always had a smile for those she met. She was and always will be an angel.
Amy & James Spasaro
Colleen Babineau
November 19, 2008
I am a friend of Kristy, Sorry for your loss.
Robert Ryan
November 19, 2008
Mark, Gary and Scott,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Those no longer with us still echo within our thoughts and words,
and what Cheryl demonstrated every day has become woven into what we are. We cherish that special place in our hearts
that will forever be reserved for Cheryl and we thank her for the gift her life brought to each of us.
Bob and Michaelanne Ryan / Ninety-Nine
Jim Houley
November 19, 2008
To Mark and all of Cheryl's family and friends:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to all who where touched by this wonderful woman. Cheryl helped me and countless others at THE Worcester Ninety Nine develop personally and professionally. We are all fortunate to have known her and will miss her greatly.
Diane Travers
November 19, 2008
mama bear, you will forever be in my heart!!!! Thank you for making me a part of your life!! you are deeply missed!!!
Diane Travers
(99 cub)
Erin Holt
November 19, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family; Cheryl was an amazing person. Please let us know if you need anything.
With love,
Travis, Erin and Liam
Midge Helms
November 19, 2008
My sincere condolences to her family. Cheryl was such a beautiful person and will be sorely missed by anyone whose life she touched. We were all better for having had her as a part of our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Midge
Frances Cheney
November 19, 2008
For all the times we had together either in person or on the phone.....I will remember.....how wonderful my friend was. She goes with God who must have needed her more. How sad we are to loose her but will see her again when we all meet in heaven. All my love to you Mark, my dear friend. I think of you often and miss you so much. Take good care and I'll be here if you need me.
Your dear friend always,
Sister Frances Mary
Adam Jones
November 19, 2008
Words can not express how sad I was to hear this news. Cheryl and my mother, CJ, have been friends for what seems like forever. Cheryl was a very special lady who held a place within our family. She was there for my mom when she lost her father last year and her mother just 2 months ago. I had the honor of working with Cheryl as well and was lucky enough to know her both personally and professionally.
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and I wish you the strength and will to get through this. Heaven has truly gained an angel.
Rick Brault
November 19, 2008
My condolences to Mark and the family.
Greg Babineau
November 19, 2008
The threads of your passion and compassion created deep patterns within the culture of our Company and on the hearts of your co-workers. Few if any will be missed more. God bless you!
Milissa Gomez
November 19, 2008
Scott & Gary our thoughts and prayers are all with you.
Love always, Kayla, Michael & Milissa
Betsy Martin
November 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Cheryl's family. She was and will always be a great mentor to all women in the restaurant field. She was professional yet compassionate and was a leader who all wanted to follow. She will be greatly missed!
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