TIMOTHY FRANCIS GENS

So sorry to have learned of Tim's passing today - I am not on Facebook much, but I have the utmost affection and admiration for Madeleine and can feel how much Tim's loss must hurt. My deepest sympathies Madeleine...

As Tim's wife and family I always believed in this amazing man. It is so nice to see that others felt the same way. All these stories even from before I knew him have filled my heart. When good people go it is even harder to understand life. He is my life and I will try my best to be what he would have wanted me to be. I will take care of our children and grandchildren and make sure they never forget his DNA runs through them. He was a Sage of a man and I knew it the minute I met him. Not to...

To the family, I worked with Tim for over 30 years . In our interactions, as we worked to make the healthcare system work for everyone, there would be thoughtful analysis , interesting points of view over complicated issues and great humor. I wish I knew of his illness since my wife , who also worked with Tim, also has glioblastoma and Im sure we passed one another in our many trips to Dana Farber. Im very sorry for your loss.

Tim was my cousin. A nice guy always, a smart guy, always had a smile and great attitude. I miss the time apart. I knew he was ill but only heard of his passing today. My feelings go out to his family I never knew.

One guy who did not deserve this.

Dear Gen's Family,
Throughout our years of friendship- watching Kathleen grow up, Dylan arriving in the world, Jammie growing her own family, and Madeleine, bringing a range of shape, and unique color and beauty to it all- I have shared in a few family events and celebrations. I am reminded of Tim's steady presence, a confidence and warmth, and a smiling kindness that was easily felt. An appreciation of others, his pride in his family.
Tim invested, greatly in his life, which seems a,...

Dear Gens Family,

I was deeply saddened to receive the news of Tim's passing. He was my mentor for my year at MHA, but more than that he was and is a cherished friend.

Dear Gens Family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of Tim's passing. He was my mentor for my year at MHA, but more than that he was and is a cherished friend. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Dennis J. Ratliff, Sr. and family

Dear Gens family:

There aren't many people of whom you can honestly and completely say, "he was a great guy," but there was no other way to describe Tim.

When he was around, you were always laughing, and he could take it and give it in equal measure. Although he was incredibly smart and quick-witted, he was also self-effacing, in a sort of "aw shucks" way, which was completely charming.

I knew him both as part of the Dukakis Administration and then later as a...