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DONNA CASS Obituary

CASS, Donna M. (Sheehan) Of Medford, unexpectedly, June 21st. Devoted wife of George R. Cass. Beloved mother of Jennifer Ann Cass of Medford. Cherished grandmother of Charlie Cass. Lovingly survived by her aunt Margaret Coty of Manchester, NH, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral from the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill Street, CHARLESTOWN on Thursday, June 26th at 9:10 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Francis de Sales Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting Hours Wednesday 3-7 PM. Parking area opposite Funeral Home. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Expressions of sympathy in Donna's name may be made to Make a Wish Foundation, One Bullfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2014.

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Diane Costello

June 17, 2025

Donna......miss you so much. Some day we will be together again.......are you & Rosie playing cards without Sandy & me.........Love Diane

Diane Costello

June 17, 2024

Donna, Donna, Donna........ I see Nana in her chair at the dinning room table, she is folding the Kleenex into squares. Saying your name over and over. You were so loving to her, as you were to so many other people. I know your in Heaven with Rose just waiting for the rest of us. Your in my thoughts always. Diane

Diane Costello

June 17, 2023

Wish all the Club girls could go again on one of their trips. I have so many happy memories .. the Hawaii trip was so special. Miss you so much ... Lady Di

cheryl grant

June 17, 2019

Donna was a wonderful next door neighbor for many years. Taken away too young.

Charlie Cass

October 13, 2014

We miss you! We love you!

Kimberly Scanlon

July 2, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Cass family at this difficult time. Donna is truly an angel who will watch over all of you.

Shannon Beals-Radac

July 1, 2014

Donna,
You will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. My thoughts are with George, Jen, Charlie, and the rest of your friends and family.

Brian O'Meara

June 30, 2014

My deepest condolences to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure she was a great grandmother to Charlie.

Jackie

June 28, 2014

Donna you will be missed by many, especially me.. keep on smiling sunshine!!!

June 26, 2014

George,
I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She always put a smile on my face, and always made me feel welcome when I came into Pappa's. I will miss seeing her. Take care, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl O'Callahan
Charlestown/

Ed Arbuckle

June 25, 2014

George,My deepest sympathy to you and your family for your sudden loss.Donna will be surely missed.She's at rest now with Auntie Rose. God Bless, Ed Arbuckle

Linda Avola

June 25, 2014

George and Family:
So sorry to hear of Donna's passing.
She always had a smile to give when seeing her
at Papas. God Bless and cherish the memories!

Diane Sullivan

June 25, 2014

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

Donna's LMH Retirement Party

Nancy Mahoney

June 25, 2014

Nancy Mahoney

June 25, 2014

George, Jen and Charlie,

I thought the worse thing Donna did was retire and leave our coffee break group but now this...She brought a lot of laughter and love to our group. Now we have the memories. Take comfort in the love of friends and family at this time.

Nancy Mahoney

Demeter Family

June 24, 2014

The neighborhood is just a bit less bright. Thanks Donna for making the old street a better place. Prayers to all.
The Demeter Family

Jen St. Germain

June 24, 2014

George and Jen,

Thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I will always picture her and Giggy laughing at your kitchen table or sitting out by the pool together. May she rest in peace...

Bob Gillis

June 24, 2014

Sorry for the loss of a loved one will be missed

Annette Gaetani

June 24, 2014

Donna, you touched us all with your laughter and kind heart. Papa's has lost one of the "pretty girls". You will be missed by all and never forgotten - Rest in Peace my friend.

Tim Melle

June 24, 2014

George I am so very sorry to hear about Donna's passing. I will always remember her laugh and smile.

Cheryl Grant

June 24, 2014

George I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing---she will be missed by all who knew her

June 24, 2014

George,we are so very sorry to hear about Donna.You and your family will be in our everyday thoughts and prayers.

Love,Ken and Leslie Coye

Jack Monahan

June 24, 2014

George words cannot express my deepest sympathy RIP Donna

Carol Powers

June 24, 2014

George and family - we are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Carol and Richie

Jen Scioli (Carpenito)

June 24, 2014

Jen
I am deeply sorry to hear about your mom...She was a wonderful woman and will be missed. Please know that I am thinking and praying for you, your son and your dad... xoxo

June 23, 2014

George you and the family in our thoughts and prayers Here if you need anything
Stephen and Stephanie Liston

Susan Moralez

June 23, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Donna, I worked with her at the hospital and she was always happy and smiling. She touched so many lives and she will never be forgotten! May your memories give you peace and comfort.

William subdued Patrice Manchester

June 23, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences

June 23, 2014

We will miss our dear friend and neighbor.
The Carroll Family

TOM ,KATHY ELLS

June 23, 2014

WHAT CAN WE SAY, SHE WILL BE REMBERED AN MISSED BY ALL, GOD REST HER SOUL

June 23, 2014

DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL

LOVE LEAVES A MEMORY NO ONE CAN STEAL.

DONNA WILL BE MISSED RICH GRAY

Diane & Roy Costello

June 23, 2014

We will always remember you . Your with Rose now. Love you. Watch over George,
Jennifer, and Charlies.
Roy & Diane

Charlie McGonagle

June 23, 2014

George,

My search for the proper words is so difficult. I can only tell you that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most trying of times.

KAREN K

June 23, 2014

REST IN PEACE GOD BLESS YOU

BARBARA & JACK DOHERTY

June 23, 2014

DEAR GEORGE AND FAMILY...I WAS VERY SAD TO HEAR ABOUT DONNA...MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..

June 23, 2014

Donna, you will always be remembered as the smiling, happy go lucky women of papa. RIP my friend, Lisa Van

Deb Scanlon

June 23, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot describe the pain you must be feeling. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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