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2016

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ALEXANDER LAM-PLATTES Obituary

LAM-PLATTES, Alexander Cole Age 4, suddenly, Nov 28, 2016 of Newton Highlands. Alex was the beloved son of Sasha Lam-Plattes and Denise Donovan and brother of Luke Lam-Plattes, all of Newton Highlands and grandson of Carol Davis of Norwich and Michael W. Donovan of Lake Park FL and Peter Plattes and Diana Lam of Milton. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Alex on Fri., Dec 2 at 10:30 AM in Sacred Heart Church, 1321 Centre St., Newton Centre. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours will be in the Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home, 465 Centre St. NEWTON CORNER, on Thurs 5-8 PM. In recognition of Autism Awareness please consider wearing a blue ribbon or article of clothing. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Alex to Autism Speaks, 85 Devonshire St., 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 (autismspeaks.org/donate) would be appreciated. For directions or to share a memory of Alex, please visit www.eatonandmackay.com Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home Newton Corner 617-244-2034

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2016.

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Aunt Nancy G.

November 30, 2017

He was, and is, a loving angel.

December 15, 2016

Nancy, June and I am sorry to hear of your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.you have a wonderful family to lean on and will help ease your loss.
With our love

Karen pishka

Scott Sherman

December 6, 2016

Peter and Diana,

So extremely sorry to hear about his passing. Words cannot begin to communicate our pain at your loss. If there might be anything you need, please let us know.

Carol Lozanov-Miccio

December 6, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Leiza Brock

December 6, 2016

Denise...I'm so sorry for your loss. You are continually in my thoughts and prayers. Leiza

Michael Bacon

December 5, 2016

So sorry to hear of Alex's passing. We have no words to soothe at a time like this. We know you are a caring family and will be able to lean on each other for support. We just wanted to let you all know that you are in our thoughts.
Michael and Tim.

December 2, 2016

Sincerest sympathies to the parents of Alexander and especially to grandparents Diana and Peter. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of tragic loss.
Joe and Connie Link

Martha Polo

December 2, 2016

We are truly sorry for your loss. Loss of a child is heartbreaking. Our heart aches for you and your family.

Lourdes and Kevin Kistler

December 1, 2016

Dear Sasha and Denise,
It is difficult to understand and accept that Alexander is no longer among us but you will always have those special and tender moments shared with him.
Siempre recuerden que lo que se amo con el alma, jamas sera arrancado por el olvido.

We will keep you in our prayers.

A Friend

December 1, 2016

Perhaps they are not stars,
but rather openings in heaven
where the love of our lost ones
pours through and shines down upon us
to let us know they're happy.
~Eskimo Proverb

Tia Beg

December 1, 2016

I cannot even begin to fathom your loss.
Spending time with Alex was a joyful part of the day, his presence and playful antics brightened up the room in an instant.
Watching his interactions with you made it even more special, such a beautiful, close family unit, always up for an adventure. The perfect family for the lovely little boy I got to know.
I pray for you and yours and hope that his strength and light shines through your family forevermore.

Enrique Cruzalegui

December 1, 2016

Kendra and I grieve with you and send our deepest condolences. We are so sorry for your loss and will pray for your little angel in heaven.

Un fuerte abrazo,
Enrique & Kendra Cruzalegui

Emily Randle

December 1, 2016

Precious Alexander,

I pray that you are at peace and safe looking down upon your grieving parents and filling their hearts with all that you are; peace, love, strength, courage, and pureness. Their unwavering love for you will continue for all of eternity as will your love for them. May your spirit live on, boldly and strongly, through all that knew you. You are so very loved dear Alex, so loved.

Lord, with this candle, please wrap this family in your loving arms and bring them all together, in mind, soul, and spirit, and guide them through these extremely dark challenging times. It is with your love that all things happen.

Weekday Nursery

December 1, 2016

We are so very sorry for your unimaginable loss of your son, Alexander.
Sending our heartfelt prayers and hoping that your beautiful memories of Alex, bring you some peace and comfort.

With Sympathy,
Faye Tonkonogy and The Weekday Nursery School Staff.

Danielle Gravel

December 1, 2016

Words can not explain the sadness I feel in my heart. Especially for the sadness I feel for you family at this difficult time. I am so thankful I was able to be part of Alex's journey and it was amazing to see all the progress he made. Having autism, Alex was anything but typical and that is a blessing as he had the most amazing personality for someone at such a young age. The memories I have with Alex will always be with me. From his many requests for tickles, to his strategic playing of tic tac toe and his love for reading. Alex was extremely lucky to have you as a family and you treated him as you would have any child and did not hold back in life because he had autism. This is truly inspiring and this gave him the opportunity to have many adventures in his life. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that time will heal your pain and only leave happy memories of your time with Alex here on earth until you see each other again.

Richard & Mary Lou Cote

December 1, 2016

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Cecilia Urquijo

December 1, 2016

Dear Family Lam-Plattes,
As I always told you Alexander was a very special and unique boy, a little angel who enlighted our life and made us enjoy it even more!
I have many, many special memories that will always be in my heart, all the fun moments we shared playing and exploring the world with your brother Luke and friends .
You will always have a very, very special place in my son's heart and in mine!
You know how much I love you and you have always been wonderful friend.
No words can describe today's sadness, and neither are there words to describe what a blessing it has been, having Alexander in our lives. Our heart and prayers go out to your family. -

Dear Alexander,
You were always a little ray of sunshine in our lives, and I know you will keep on shinning down on us from Heaven forever.
All our love,

Cecilia, Kuno and Máximo

Cecilia Urquijo

November 30, 2016

Dear Family Lam-Plattes,

As I always told you Alexander was a very special and unique boy, a little angel who enlighted our life and made us enjoy it even more!
I have many, many special memories that will always be in my heart, all the fun moments we shared playing and exploring the world with your brother Luke and friends .
You will always have a very, very special place in my son's heart and in mine!
You know how much I love you and you have always been wonderful friend.
No words can describe today's sadness, and neither are there words to describe what a blessing it has been, having Alexander in our lives. Our heart and prayers go out to your family. -

Dear Alexander,

You were always a little ray of sunshine in our lives, and I know you will keep on shinning down on us from Heaven forever.

All our love,

Cecilia, Kuno and Máximo

Carol Hardy-Fanta

November 30, 2016

My heart weeps for you all.

Donna Landry

November 30, 2016

Dear Denise and Sasha, There are "no words to express how sincerely sorry and devastated we were to hear of the sudden passing of Alex. He was a truly beautiful child. Please know that even though we are not with you at this time, our love and thoughts are with you.

Lindsay Witcher

November 30, 2016

Sahsa and Family, I imagine there is no pain deeper than losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.

November 30, 2016

Remember the joy, his great blessing in so many lives. Graz

Andrew Jarusinsky

November 30, 2016

My deepest sympathy. May you find strength and solace in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

A Friend

November 30, 2016

As a total stranger and parent I offer my deepest condolences on your loss. God's plan is so difficult to understand especially in regard to the loss of a child, one so important to us. May the brief but shining memories carry you forward in the days ahead. As Catholics, we must believe that Our Lord will embrace your beautiful child in his arms and whisper " welcome home good and faithful little one." He now lives in eternal peace. God bless you.

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Hung Mai

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Christopher P. George

November 30, 2016

"A Alex: Me enseñaste a vivir con un corazón puro."
- "To Alex: You taught me to live with a pure heart."

Alex's memory will always embody the pure expression of knowledge and light from his smiles and laughter to everything in between. He never knew it but he taught me, and many people like me, what it means to be a teacher because of his rambunctious energy and persevering drive to learn. He may have passed on, but he very much remains vibrant and silly in our hearts--especially when we remember his love of focaccia chips!

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

-Chris George

November 30, 2016

The Newton Early Childhood Program (NECP) sends our condolences at this difficult time. We are thinking of you all.

November 30, 2016

I want to express to you my most heartfelt sympathy. May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Mary Louise Farden

Kristen B

November 30, 2016

Always has been and always will be one of God's brightest and silliest angels.

Sharon Donovan

November 29, 2016

Alexander Cole was here for a short time to remind us all how special life can be.

Michelle Gemma

November 29, 2016

Denise and family- Thinking of you dear sweet friend, and sending you the deepest of condolences. I am so very sorry, tears and tears.
Love- Michelle

Kellie Codianna

November 29, 2016

Denise and Sasha:
I never had a chance to meet either of your boys. I am so sad to hear this news. I think of you often. You were such a good friend in my times of need and I want you to know if there is anything you need I am there. Please call me anytime. 203 6757155 Same number.

I don't know what happened but I am wondering if you are ok?
Sending love and light:
Kellie

Diana Heinz

November 29, 2016

My family and I had the great pleasure of meeting Alexander this past summer while visiting Tamara and Nate. My twins are close to the same age and the three of them spent the entire evening chasing each other up and down the hallway of the apartment, pretending to be everything from monsters to lions to cowboys. They only paused momentarily to eat some pizza and have grandpa read them a quick book (I have several pictures that I am happy to send along!), then it was back to their games. I will never forget the thundering of their little feet and their shrieks of laughter, and I am so thankful for that moment of friendship between Alexander, Will, and Lyla. They have asked about him many times since then, so I know he made a lasting impression on their little minds and hearts. He was a beautiful soul, full of light and love, and all of the Heinzs are incredibly, deeply sorry for your loss. He will be remembered fondly by all of us! Sending our love.

Mia Bougades

November 29, 2016

Alex was a light...

I truly looked forward to the time I got to spend with him. It was a joy to know him and be uplifted by his sweet voice, energy and snugs.

My thoughts are with all of you.

Warmly,
Mia

November 29, 2016

Denise, no words can express how my heart breaks for you, but knowing the majestic place where Alex is will hopefully bring you peace. My condolences to you and your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Leslie Coyne, GE

Ed and Irene Donovan

November 29, 2016

Our hearts are crushed. He will always be our angel. We love you all.
Uncle Ed and Aunt Irene.

Alina Schwartzman

November 29, 2016

Want you to know that we're all so sorry for your loss Denise and are sending you love and prayers. xoxo

Nancy Fish

November 29, 2016

The Walnut Park Montessori and JWP community send their sincere condolences. We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time.

Karen Plattes

November 29, 2016

I remember when we all were at the Cape together and we brought, Dunkin, the black and white cocker spaniel along. The boys and he ran and ran and ran together. I like to think that Dunkin was there, along with Maureen's mother, my mother et al, to greet Alex and bring him into the hereafter and will watch over him in his new home. We love you Alex, Denise, Sasha and Luke!

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

1321 Centre Street, Newton Centre, MA

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