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AMANDA EMMA KERSHAW

1982 - 2016

AMANDA EMMA KERSHAW obituary, 1982-2016, Chelmsford, MA

BORN

1982

DIED

2016

AMANDA KERSHAW Obituary

KERSHAW, Amanda Emma (Allen) 34, originally of Chelmsford died Saturday, December 3, 2016. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Linda Regan and Paul Allen and grew up in Chelmsford. She graduated from Chelmsford High School with the class of 2000, and Bridgewater State University, summa cum laude, in 2004. Amanda moved to San Francisco with her husband in 2008 to pursue her dreams. In addition to working for nonprofit groups she believed in, Amanda loved music, dance and photography, and worked as a portrait and event photographer. She is survived by her husband Andy Kershaw of San Francisco, CA; mother Linda and Richard Regan of Chelmsford; father Paul and Meridel Allen of Wilmington; twin brother Patrick and Kassia Allen of Watertown; brother Christopher and Heather Allen and niece Sophie Allen of Chelmsford; brother Brandon and Rachel Allen, niece Evelyn Allen, and nephew Stephen Allen of Nashua, NH; aunt Sarah Smith and cousins Jamie Bateson Sr. and Jamie Bateson Jr. of Barrington, NH; uncle Roy Allen and cousin Molly Allen of North Andover; and aunt Amber St. John of Tuscon, AZ. Amanda was loved by many friends and extended family on both the East and West coasts. She is preceded in death by her beloved uncle Stephen Smith of Barrington, NH. She was a beautiful, vibrant person who brought her effervescent personality into the lives of everyone she knew. Her many friends describe her as an ever positive light who loved all people. Amanda will be greatly missed by her family and friends but the joy and infectious smile she permanently displayed will forever bring fond memories to our hearts. Visiting Hours: A celebration of Amanda's life will be held on Saturday, December 17th from 1pm – 4pm at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall, 242 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824. Friends are invited to share their photos for a memorial collage by emailing [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Red Cross or the MSPCA.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, 2016.

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katie fleming

December 16, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I knew Amanda from grade school through high school, and remember her as a kind and unique person.

Katie Fleming

Cheryl Sheehan

December 13, 2016

Linda and Paul and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your entire family.

December 13, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jodi Nicolo

December 12, 2016

So sorry for your family's loss. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Linda Hall

December 12, 2016

To Linda, Brandon, Chris, and Patrick:
I was deeply saddened to hear about Amanda's passing. One of my greatest joys in life, was working at the Westlands' School library, where I met some of the most loving and caring students, who brought joy, and laughter to everyone they met.Amanda was one of those remarkable students who helped make me a better educator. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, as you travel this most difficult path in life's journey

Deborah Serverius

December 11, 2016

I send you my deepest condolences during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Brown

December 11, 2016

Linda and Paul, I have many great memories of Amanda and your family throughout the years. My heart breaks for you all. Amanda was a beautiful girl inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Joe & Debby Catania

December 11, 2016

Our deepest sorrow for your tragic loss. May you find comfort in knowing that Amanda is now in Gods loving arms.

Judy O'Connor

December 11, 2016

I didn't know your daughter, but, she is the same age as my Niece, we are also from Chelmsford, so sorry for your loss.

P D

December 10, 2016

Please except my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends for your loss, may God's loving kindness comfort your family and help you through this sad time.words of comfort in Psalms 29;11.

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242 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA

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