Boston, Massachusetts
Age 17
JAMES Gracie, beloved daughter of Chris Bobel, James Lundy and Thomas Hartl, all of Arlington, Massachusetts, died on October 20, 2010 of injuries sustained in a car accident in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah three days earlier. She had just turned 17 years old. Gracie Christine James was born on...
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Gracie. I remember how much fun we had playing Catchphrase and talking music. I will never forget you. You will always be with me. I know you will be there watching over me. You give me strength. I live for you.
Pamela Handel
May 18, 2011 | Encino, CA
Dear Jim:
I just learned of your daughter's passing. There is nothing that I can say that will ease the pain that you are feeling. I remember all of the stories that you use to tell me about your beautiful daughter Gracie and I hope that those memories will get you through this dark period. Gracie is now an angel and she is with you always. My sincerest condolences to you.
Barbara Reinhart-Fitzgerald
January 19, 2011 | Wilmington, MA
I miss her.
Anonymous
January 10, 2011 | Arlington, MA
OMG. Jim I am so so sorry for your loss... I dont know how I just came across this article but my heart is broken for you. Judy Marshall and family..
Judy Marshall
January 06, 2011 | Malden, MA
Gracie, no words can begin to describe what you meant to me. Though we were strangers during the hardest two weeks of my life you were by my side. If it wasn't for you I would've never been discharged from brighton. We were strangers at first but by thr time you left we were great friends. I miss you and you and your family will forever be in my prayers. As for now you will be my beautiful angel.
Meaghan Cunniffe
November 11, 2010 | Hanover, MA
It is unimaginable, from all perspectives. I do not know you, but know one of Gracie's friends. I write because I also know. In my thoughts...
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Lucy Wightman
November 08, 2010 | Hull, MA
I grew up in Somerville so even though I never knew her well I spent a lot of time in Arlington at the Unitarian church. I remember once I was staying with Clara and it was Gracie's birthday and I ended up crashing with them in the ice skating rink. All these flittering memories of the small times we crossed path flood my mind, and I wish I had had the opportunity to get to know her better. She was such a wonderful and it's devastating that she left this earth so early.
Alana Thurston
November 07, 2010 | Somerville, MA
My mind is filled with memories of laughter, beauty, comradery, and whispered confidences between two preteen friends. Was it just a few years ago that Gracie and Sarah played soccer together, made up funny words and dialog, made each other laugh for hours on end? Two lovely girls brimming with the joys of young girlhood with womanhood a near yet shadowy presence. They would tumble downstairs together at supper time, share a tree perch, sneak through a fence to their favorite pastry...
Anne DiZio
November 07, 2010 | Arlington, MA
Dear Chrissy and Thomas: Jill and I want to extend our deepest condolences to you and the family. We know your loss is immeasurable, and the void left in your heart can never be filled. Please know that we wish you peace and comfort from those who loved her and the wonderful memories that were her gift to you all. With love, Jill and Jan Sacks
November 05, 2010