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for Anna McAllister
Kathleen Powers
April 24, 2022
Such wonderful memories of working with Anna at Kendall Square. Our true Rose of Clare.
Kathleen Powers
April 24, 2021
Loved, loved, loved working with Anna. To this day, if I pass a bottle of Murphy’s oil soap in a store, she immediately comes to mind. She was so supportive of me while my mother was ill, as well as me returning to school in my late forties to be a teacher. I am now ten years in. She would be quite proud to know It all came to fruition after she passed.
mary
April 21, 2009
Mum,
I cant believe its almost a year since you have been gone. I think about you everyday, and it still breaks my heart. I miss our morning drive to work together. We had the best talks. I learned so much from our "chats" I really miss you and wish you were here. You were such an important part of our lives. You were there for all of us no matter what. Keep watch over us, and guide us.
I love and miss you so much,
Mary
Denise Callahan
November 20, 2008
Anna..not that you would have wanted the attention but just to let you know the Berkowitz family had a quite a time in your honor last Sunday..they are now naming the baked scrod after you on the menu..I know you would hate all the fuss...and wait..they are also naming the new annual employee recognition award "the Anna McAllister award" You deserve all this recognition and more...I miss you dearly and love you..I will keep you informed of all forthcoming accolades! I know you love all the fuss!!! Until we see each other again.......
Kelly
May 29, 2008
Nana,
It has been so hard to say goodbye to you. You are always in my thoughts and I miss you so incredibly much! You were an inspiration to us all and I only hope that I made you proud! You were the best grandmother anyone could ever ask for! Thank you for always being there for me!
I love you very much nana and I wish you were here. Give grampa a hug for me and I will see you both someday.
Denise Callahan
May 20, 2008
To my second mother...there hasn't been a day that has gone by that I haven't had you in my thoughts.I still can't believe you are gone from us...I know you are in that big Bingo hall in the sky with the big guy calling the numbers! More importantly you are back with Willy Mac and your parents.....but I am selfish and I still wish you were here with us...being my second mother and my mom 's BEST friend! I have 40 years of the greatest memories...you are forever in my heart...I love You....p.s see ya when I get there! You keep an eye on us from up there and Katie will handle the rest down here! I will make sure I continue to drive Clare and the rest of your (our) family crazy! Your 5th kid....D
anne mcbrine
May 17, 2008
To my dearest mother,
It is so difficult to put into words right now how I feel. I miss you so much. You were an amazing woman. You were couragous, full of life, and so very loving,not just to your family but to everyone you ever met. I am so grateful that you were my mother.
With much love,
Your daughter Anne
Linda
May 15, 2008
I am a frequent visitor to Legal Seafoods in Kendall Square. It was always a pleasure to encounter Anna as I walked in the door. Always pleasant, friendly and full of spirit. I will miss her.
david adams
May 8, 2008
nana i cant believe your gonna...every day gets harder and harder i miss going to your house and seeing you you always put me in a great mood no matter what i had on my plate.....i miss walking in the house and you said what up love..and i really miss telling you that i love you and you telling me back that i know you do and i love you 2......you were the best grandmother any one could have asked for.....i miss you and always love you please tell grandpa the same....nana please help me threw my tuff times right now and the rest of the family......love your grandson david jay.............
David Keogh
May 8, 2008
To The McAllister family; The Keogh family (David, Mary & Eugene) wish to offer their sincere condolences and prayers at this sad time. Our late parents, Eileen and Gerry, son of Anna's late aunt Elizabeth, fondly remembered Anna's visit to Northern Ireland and we share your grief at this time. Please accept our offering of a Mass for Anna.
Tod Machover
May 7, 2008
I am a professor at the MIT Media Lab, right around the corner from Legal Seafoods, which has been our "cafeteria" for so many years now. It was always a special part of the week to go to Legals and to be recognized by Anna, even when there were huge crowds trying to get in. She always had a twinkle in her eye, always wanted to know what was new, always had time to chat about the family, Ireland or other things we had in common. Anna not only brightened up Legals, but also all of Kendall Square and MIT for that matter. She felt like family, she took care of all of us, and she made this serious business-like corner of the world so very much brighter. I will miss Anna very very much, and send my most sincere condolences to her colleagues at Legals - many of whom I know - and to her family - who I wish I did know. Anna made the world a saner, kinder, wittier and more sparkling place.
Rae Simpson
May 6, 2008
I will never enter Legal's without thinking of Anna. She made it a far better place, and we will miss her dearly. My condolences to all of her family.
Lisa
May 6, 2008
It with fondness and appreciation I remember Anna whose kind attention and professionalism ensured that guests from MIT were always cared for hospitably. Thank you.
Joyce Clark McElwee
May 5, 2008
I too remember the good days of Legal Seafood in Inman Square. Anna's family lived right above the original fish store and small take out restaurant. Mary and I would go downstairs and get fish and chips while her mother was working. She was the ORIGINAL FIRST waitress of Legal Seafood. She was full of life and always found the good in people. May all your memories keep her love in your heart. Love, Joyce
Kathleen Hennessy
May 3, 2008
Dear Anna,
I didn't have a chance to say good-bye. You were much too proud for that! I was 18 when I first saw you at the original Inman Sq. "legal". I am now 56!!!! Little did I know (in those days of plastic silverware and paper napkins) that you would hire me on to the "new" legal (they had real silverware) in Inman sq. and see me through college! You were always making promises to abolish me for taking time off to travel - but always took me back - because your heart was too big and I was from (not as directly as you) the old sod!!. When graduate school in another city became too much I came to you for work. You offered to take me back "for a while but back to school you go" after six months and a time to sort things out. I will never forget you. (Who among those who met you ever could!!!!). Anna Mcalister, you are one of a kind. May you enjoy your much deserved peace with many a blueberry muffin to start your days.
Lots of Love,
Kathleen (Mc Vorneen) Hennessy (the "Dr." who owes much of this to you and Katie.
Heather Bailey (Sheppard)
May 3, 2008
Anna will be truly missed by me and my family. She was a trusted friend to my mother, a partner in crime, and someone she could share her secrets with. Over the past couple of years, we shared some great trips to Foxwoods and Vegas. When neither one of them drove, they would hop a bus to Atlantic City, or Foxwoods. Then my mother was 53 and got her license, they began to take trips on their own to Foxwoods. Scary times for the Sheehan and McAllister kids!! We always got a few stories out of them... but whether it was Vegas, Foxwoods, Atlantic City, or Bingo in Somerville.. "What happened there stayed there!" Anna is someone who will forever be in our hearts. God Bless her family and friends. May her many warm memories be a comfort to all.
John Trofimow
May 2, 2008
To the Mcallisters, please accept our deepest sympathies. I always remember Anna to have a smile on her face whenever I saw her at the Kendall square Legal Sea Foods. May god bless you.
David Feeley
May 1, 2008
To Bill and Sisters, I will always remember your Mother as a kind caring Lady. Many remember her and your Aunt at Inman Sq with the plastic fork's and knives. May she rest in the Enternal Peace.
Joanne Sheehan
May 1, 2008
Anna : My dear friend who always made me smile even when times were rough.I will always remember your beautiful blue eyes and the wonderful times we shared.Your loyalty and friendship I will always treasure.You will be deeply missed. Anna,I know you will keep things "Legal" up in Heaven.
Robert Bunn
May 1, 2008
Anna,
You have touched the lives of so many. We all miss you and love you dearly. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 1, 2008
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm on your face. May the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
May 1, 2008
Ma,
My heart is broken, not only have I lost my mum but I have lost my best friend. I know you are with Dad in Heaven and that you will look after all of us. Even though I am only half the woman you are, I will do my best to look after the family as you would want. I will love you always and keep you close to my heart until we are all together again.
Mary
Kathleen Powers
May 1, 2008
Dear Anna,
Kahlil Gibran once wrote "Out of suffering emerges the strongest souls. The most massive characters are seared with scars." (And a character you were Anna.) As little as you were, you could fill a room like no one else ever could. You lost your husband much too early. But you carried on with strength, an example of grace to all who knew you. When I took on my mother's care with Alzheimer's, you always had a supportive word. As well as keeping a very keen eye on my daughter Erin when she worked with you. Knowing you and working with you eight years at Kendall was a privilege I will always be grateful for. May you rest in peace with Willy and God forever. And in heaven may you have an endless supply of apple pie for yourself as well as plenty of Murphy's oil soap to keep the angels busy at all times.
Love you Anna
katie callahan
April 30, 2008
anna i will miss youalways thank you for being my best friend be happy in heaven
Debby Jennings
April 30, 2008
Anna,
You will always be an inspiration and light to follow with your jaunty brogue and smiling eyes. You have been a wonderful nana to my neices and warm,kind and loving to my sister, Heidi and Billy is the living example of the person you are. I have always admired you,even if it has mostly been from afar. You are at last at peace but know that you will be heartfully missed.
Love Debby
Colleen McBrine
April 30, 2008
Nana,
Knowing that you are with grampa brings happiness to my heart. You have touched so many people and I am so honored to be your granddaughter. I love you and miss you more then words can say. May you watch over all of us, and guide us on the right paths.
All my love,
Colleen
Jim & Cathy Fanning
April 30, 2008
Anna's mere presence in a room or at a function would bring great delight to all. We should be able to harness her energy, zeal, passion and most of all her loyalty to family and friends. Anna will be missed deeply. She is, not was, one of a kind. We are better people just by knowing Anna.
Donal Cahill
April 30, 2008
May her soul fly swiftly to heaven accompanied by angels.
You Godson,
Donal Cahill
Bobby Adams
April 30, 2008
God Bless you!
Jeannie Devereaux
April 30, 2008
Dear Anna, I just wanted to tell you how much you were loved and how much you will be missed. We will always be there for Clare and your two Grandsons Michael and Mac. Rest in peace Anna. Love Jeannie Devereaux
Lisa (d'Amaral) Pino
April 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Anna was someone that I knew all my life, whenever I would see her in the neighborhood she would always bring a smile to your face, I'll always remember her greeting of hello "love" May Anna rest in peace as she is reunited with Willie Mac and may your happy memories of her lighten the pain you are feeling.
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