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Our sympathy goes out to the family. My mother and Olivia were cousins.
Jim and Liz Marsella
James Marsella
February 15, 2009 | Norristown, PA


Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
CRAVEN, Olivia M. (Bartels) Of Jamaica Plain, Racing Beach Woods Hole, Milton and Oelwein, Iowa. Loving wife of the late Honorable James J. Craven, Jr. State Representative, Boston. Devoted mother of the Honorable Terry M. Craven and her husband Christopher Aylward of Milton and Sheila R. Doyle...
Read MoreOur sympathy goes out to the family. My mother and Olivia were cousins.
Jim and Liz Marsella
James Marsella
February 15, 2009 | Norristown, PA
What a sad day it was when I went to write out my cards for Christmas, and to check Olivia's address only to see she was not listed and a feeling came over me that she may have passed away. I was in France at the time and want to express my Deepest Sympathy to Theresa, Sheila and all the Craven Family. The picture in the obituary is wonderful. I was very fond of Olivia and have many good memories of our relationship with her and Jimmy.
Rona Cronin and Family
December 14, 2008 | West Roxbury, MA
I Hope the History of Jimmy, and Olivia live on, as they were such a great part of my early memories of Jamaica Plain. My first taste of politics came from visiting St John Street with my Mother Kay! Another member of the greatest generation has left us better than they found us!My sympathies to the Craven Family!
Billy Brown
September 26, 2008 | North Weymouth, MA
Mrs. Craven,
Maam, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Mike Casey
September 25, 2008 | El Paso(former MA Resident), TX
May I offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Olivia in this time of great sadness.May the Lord hold you all close to his heart.I also Know in my heart that Mrs. C. is back in the arms of two great guys,James & James Michael. When I think of the way J.P.was back in the day,Its hard not too remember the impact the Craven's had at that time in J.P. and beyond.Hey,I hear they are looking for seasoned dock masters at the Pond,so Terry or Sheila give me a call if interested.
Stephen Jordan & family
September 24, 2008 | Jamaica Plain, MA
Dear Terry, Sheila and families, I am very sorry for the loss of your mom. Hold close all the happy memories she left you with. I think back to the times visiting my nana and grandpa on St. John Street, and the Craven family is such a fond memory. Find peace to think that there is a happy reunion in Heaven with all of these special people! With Love , Marybeth and Paul Khoury
Marybeth Adams-Khoury
September 24, 2008 | Brockton, MA
Terry,
My deepest condolence on the loss of your Mom. I read her brief biography and was greatly impressed by her accomplishments and how "fine" she looked in her WAAC uniform. I will see you tomorrow.
Mike Lombardi
Mike Lombardi
September 24, 2008 | Boston, MA
Dennis and I are deeply saddened at the passing of such an extrodinary woman, wife, mother, grandmother and gr.grandmother....the world is a lovlier place since Mrs. Craven graced it.....our love and prayers
Diane Nolan
September 24, 2008 | Smyrna, GA
Terry,
I have fond memories of your Mom from our years at OLOL. My sympathies to you and your family.
Gerri Dowd Moses
Gerri Moses
September 24, 2008 | Dedham, MA