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Ann Edwards Obituary
She was the beloved wife of Ralph G. Edwards, Sr. for 59 years. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Patrick and Mary (Day) Fleming. She was predeceased by brothers, Edward, John, Joseph, Father Richard Maurus of Newport Abby, sisters Jane, Frances and Elizabeth Fleming.
Pat was graduate of Notre Dame Academy of Boston and was a medical secretary for doctors in Wellesley and Natick. She and her husband Ralph were snow birds, spending time in Florida in winters for many years after their retirement. They were avid fans of the Red Sox and Patriots Her greatest joy was spending time with her 6 children, 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
She leaves sons Robert of Framingham, Ralph Jr. and wife Elizabeth (Nealon) of Hopkinton, Patricia and husband Frederick Daly of Dunnellon, Florida, Mary and husband Michael Noonan of Ashland, Marcia and husband David Mackin of Upton, Nancy and her husband Keith Begnoche of Enfield, CT, nieces Gail Garrison and Lee Cadieux, sister-in-law Norma Maclellan of Nova Scotia.
She also leaves grandchildren Melissa Palermo and husband Al of Bellingham, Jennifer Direnzo and husband Chet of Northbridge, Peter Edwards of Ashland, Stephen Edwards of Hopkinton, Colleen Daly of Dunnellon, FL, Michael Daly of Tampa, Fl, Christine Lucier and husband Derek, Lianne Mackin and Bryan Mackin of Upton.
The funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 AM from the Callanan-Cronin F.H., 34 Church St. followed by a funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10 AM.
Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery Hopkinton. Calling hours are Fri. Dec. 5 at the funeral home from 3 to 7 PM. Donations: Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St., Hopkinton, MA
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Memories and Condolences
for Ann Edwards
Tammy Seely-Dafiotis
December 29, 2008
THANK YOU ALL FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE A PART OF YOUR FAMILY GROWING UP. YOUR MOM WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY,AND MY SECOND MOM. I WILL MISS HER. I'M GLAD I GOT A CHANCE TO PEEK IN ON HER AT THE HOSPITAL. SHE HELPED ME IN SO MANY WAYS, WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND WHEN I GREW UP AND HAD MY OWN CHILDREN. SHE TREATED ALL OF US AS IF WE WERE HER OWN. SHE TAUGHT ME WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A MOM. I LOVED HER. LOVE ,TAMMY SEELY
Patty
December 6, 2008
"To my mom, to my friend"
How do you say goodbye to the closest person in your life. You have given us the most wonderful gift of "love" mom. You gave us the foundation and watched us grow with pride and joy. God planted the seed and gave you so much joy until he decided to pick your flower. I know where you are because of the person you were. I have faith that the angels came to bring you to God who has taken your hand and welcomed you home. We will miss you so much. We promised to take care of Dad and you know we will. Just meeting your close friends here, I know they will keep an eye on him.
Your spirit lives on in all of us.
Love ya mumsy
Patty
liz edwards
December 6, 2008
Nana,
Your grace and courage will be our inspiration to live our lives each day filled with love and gratitude for our blessings. We love you.
Ralph & Liz
Marcia McGee
December 5, 2008
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ran and Marcia
Roberta Nelson
December 5, 2008
Your Nana was a wonderful woman and loved by all who knew her. She was very much like a Nana to me growing up, such a kind, gentle person. She will be missed. Take comfort in the many memories you have of your special times together.
Sarah Vaughan
December 5, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Nana's passing. She was, and always will be, a very special woman with a very kind heart. As a child and teenager I spent many days and nights at the Mackin house with Nana there. I'll never forget how sweet she was and how much she loved her family. Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you? Love you all!
JAN SCHWERZEL
December 5, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of the family members, Pat. Rick and I only saw Mom a couple of times, but
she stole my heart. Please know that there are so many wonderful memories that will stay in your heart forever, and one day we will all be joined with our loved ones.
Frederick Daly
December 5, 2008
There is so little one can say, so little one can do, but it may help someone to know that loving thoughts are there with you. May the love of friends and a loving family bring you comfort. May God's love give you peace.
Marie & Howard
December 5, 2008
Our acquaintance with "Pat" was too short but long enough to value her friendship and realize that she was a "class act" and great company during chorus rehearsals. Peace in eternal sleep, dear lady.
Marie & Howie
Becky
December 5, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss in your family. I know that no one can offer any words that will make it more bearable. Be grateful for the large family that you have to help each other through this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.
Mike
December 5, 2008
When I think of my Nana I always think of two words, Respect and Love. I will always respect you Nana for having a part in bringing me into this world. I will always respect you for mentoring me throughout my life and I will always love you for loving me unconditionally your entire life. So here is to the Respect you have earned and Love you have shown to so many. I love you Nana, God bless and wish I was there with all of you.
marybeth noonan
December 4, 2008
my loving mom
i love you so much and i am missing you already. you and dad brought us all to love everyone and that is why we have such a close family. you are the best mom in the whole wild world. mom i will see you in heaven when my time comes and i can kiss and hug you all over again. i will everyday give you a kiss and a hug
Richard Lamontagne
December 4, 2008
Ralph so sorry to hear about your loss. Great sympathy to you and your family. My parents live with me here in Palm Bay, Fl. now. We have a new home that is fairly large. Don't miss Douglas at all. I've been here for some 20 yrs already. Time sure flies. If you ever come this way, please stop in to see us. Your old friend Richard Lamontagne.
Bryan
December 4, 2008
Im going to miss you Nana. it will never really be the same without you but we will try and move on the best we can. I will think about you everyday and remember all the great times we had from when you watched me as a baby till you took your last breathe. I love you very much and will never lose that love! Miss you!!
Alissa & Chris Hill
December 4, 2008
We are so sorry for the family's loss. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed.
Dina & Kendall Oehley
December 4, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and loved you all very much. Comfort each other with lots of hugs.
MIKE & TERRY Morelli
December 4, 2008
As a young boy I remember spending my summers next door to the Edwards. Mrs. Edwards was always smiling and nice to all of us. Our sympathy to the entire Edwards family.
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