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ALICE PORELL Obituary

PORELL, Alice C. (Reardon) Of Bedford, MA, formerly of Winchester, MA, died peacefully of natural causes. She was 92 years old. Predeceased in 2015 by William J. Porell, M.D., her adoring husband of 57 years. Alice leaves her beloved family: sons, John Porell and his spouse, Leslie Arnott of Jamaica Plain, Robert L. Porell of New York, NY; daughter, Ann McGoldrick and her spouse, Jeff McGoldrick of Reading, MA, Tom Porell and his spouse, Chris of Littleton, MA, and daughter, Sarah Porell and her spouse, Shelley Fried of West Roxbury, MA. She is also survived by six loving grandchildren, Megan, Michael, and Molly McGoldrick and Elizabeth, Caroline, and Thomas Porell; and two adorable great-grandchildren, Serafina and Jackson. She is also survived by two of her five beloved siblings, Paul Reardon of New York City, and Kathleen (Reardon) Madden of Dartmouth; as well as a number of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her sister, Elinor Reardon and her brothers, Thomas and Barry Reardon. Visitation will be held at the Bedford Funeral Home, 167 Great Rd., BEDFORD, on Sunday, March 26, from 4:00-7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 27, at St. Michael Church, 90 Concord Rd., Bedford, at 10:00 AM. my.gather.app/remember/alice-c-porell In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic TV at PO Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02471, or www.catholictv.org. For obituary visit www.bedfordfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2023.

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Irene Mondello

April 22, 2023

I am really sorry for the passing of your beautiful mother Alice . Alice was one of a kind she was always there for me and alot of others I will never forget Alice she left her mark on this earth I will truly miss her all my love to her family I wish I had known I would have been there just found out

Jack Litwinsky

March 27, 2023

Only meet her once but her charm and Grace was felt immediately .

Winnie Mejia

March 27, 2023

As a care giver, and an owner of a team that takes care of the elderly with a personal touch, Sarah Porell found my profile on care.com. She needed overnight help for Alice Porell. she arranged a meeting with her. For some reason Alice loved me at first sight. I could sense she loved fashion . I do too . She loved my bag my sweater we hit it on. Each time I came in to be with her , I brought my tablet because Sarah Porell had strict Written instructions about the care of her Mom. Tv had to play Catholic TV..I played Psalms for her on my tablet. she loved the clam chowder soup...as she progressed in her illness I bought her Popsicles..I remember the first time I put a cherry one in her mouth....She was so appreciative, she said Winnie you are my friend. The decline came quick I never got to say goodbye. Fare well Alice Porell...U were so loved.. The family made sure you had family member daily..Like I remember Sarah saying ..Mom I promise you will never be alone. ROB?? You told me at the viewing that you would love Vivian and I to take care of u if you reached that stage. What an honor to be with a caring, loving, Thankful Family...Rest in Peace Alice Porell.
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Gary B McNeill

March 26, 2023

Tom and Porell Family,

My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all - I am confident she is looking down Fondly and Proudly on you ALL !.........Rightfully so !!!

I did not know here well - but knowing the Porell Family - she must have been AWESOME !

God Bless

Gary

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Catherine Reardon

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Matt Beisner

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Molly Reardon

March 23, 2023

You were my beloved Aunt and so much more. I am so grateful I had you as an Aunt

Suzanne O'Neil

March 23, 2023

Alice was a role model for so many of us on the 'broad highway.' She was wise, curious, compassionate, humble, funny, generous, and encouraging, and loved her life and family. She was well-loved and she will be missed and remembered....and quoted!

Jeanne Costello

March 23, 2023

I can’t imagine life without you Alice. You were like a mother to me and such a beautiful friend. Love you forever

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Bedford Funeral Home - Bedford

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St. Michael Church

90 Concord Rd., Bedford, MA

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