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Julie Weissman
March 20, 2013
To Mike and family: I was shocked and saddened by your wife's passing. I remember her so well, and how beautiful inside and out she was and more. I had the opportunity to work with Mike and his colleagues years ago at Wellesley Office Park, and I remember to this day how she would come into the office and speak to me and was so upbeat and lovely. Although, it was many years ago, still touches us all today, as well as recent deaths in my family. Thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and his family at this time. Julie Evans Weissman, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
January 16, 2013
To the Avratin family
We were saddened to hear of Betsey's passing. We will cherish all the fond memories we have of your family.
Our prayers are with you
Bob & Irene Silva
Stuart, Fl.
January 15, 2013
We loved seeing Betsy at the hospital when she got her treatments.What a lovely person. We are all very sad at bidmc
Paula
January 7, 2013
Paul, Elaine and family,
We are so sad to hear of your mother's passing. Just know that your KW Cleveland family has your family in our prayers.
Steve & Polly Black
Candy DeLorenzo
January 6, 2013
Dear Avratin family,
Our sincere condolences on your loss. Rest in peace.
The Delorenzo family. Tony, Stephen and Candy
Baron, Cyndi, and Josh Carroll
January 6, 2013
Dear Paul and family, we were so saddened to hear the news of your loss. Please know your family is in our hearts and in our prayers. Betsy was a wonderful and courageous woman. We know your family will miss her greatly. Much love.
Mark Farrell
January 6, 2013
Dear Mike,Paul,Gary and Adam. I would like to pass on my heart felt sorrow for the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. Betsy was always such a sweetheart to me and treated me like one of her own sons. I will miss that constant smile on her face, I don't believe I can remember a time that she wasn't smiling and happy. She was truly one of the strongest, classest and sincere people I have ever met and will never forget. Rest in peace Betsy. Love and miss you.
Donna Diliddo
January 6, 2013
Betsy was a beautiful woman inside and out. My thoughts and prayers to the Avertin family.
Frank Lamparelli jr.
January 5, 2013
To Adam, Mr. Avratin, and the rest of your family: It's always tough losing a parent/wife. I recently lost my dad so I know.
What I also know is that life has one direction... Forward. They only put reverse in cars so don't look back. She is resting now so that you all can rest. God bless her and your entire family.
Scott Sommers
January 5, 2013
I will always remember Mrs Avratin with great fondness and love. She always made me feel welcomed and at home at a time in my life when I had first left home after college and was admittedly a little homesick. I am truly grateful to have known her and the entire Avratin family. My deepest condolences.
Tony and Michelle Khouri
January 5, 2013
Dear Gary,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of you beloved mother.
January 5, 2013
Dear Mike and all the children. My heart aches for the loss of such a wonderful woman. Betsy was one of the most gracious and thoughtful women I've known.I've never forgotten. With great sadness and fondness. Ellen Beineke
Donah & Randal
January 5, 2013
Dear Avratin Family...Betsy's love and heartfelt warmth graced your family and many, many others along her journey . Live it every day and carry her memories on as you do. Very sorry for your deep loss.
January 5, 2013
Dear Avratin Family....Betsy's love and heartfelt warmth has graced your entire family and many others along her journey. Live it every day and carry her memory as you do. Very sorry for your deep loss!
Donah & Randal St. Augustine, FL
Kathy Coggeshall
January 4, 2013
Thanks for being my mom's (Joannie) best friend Betsy, she'll miss you and your morning coffee conversations... I Love you and will miss you very much.
January 4, 2013
Dear Adam, Paul, Gary and Michael
A Cherished Mother, a wonderful person
and a most beautiful woman, She loved
you so. Thoughts of sympathy and kindness at this time to you
Carla Gooodwin PhD
Sandy Kamens
January 4, 2013
Dear Mike,
I was saddened to learn about Betsy's passing. Betsy and I spent a lot of fun times "in the old days." My condolences to you and your family.
January 4, 2013
Dear Mike,
I was so sorry to hear of Betsy's passing. She was a great friend "in the old days" and was so much fun to be with. My thoughts are with you.
Sandy Kamens
January 4, 2013
Dear friends,
Linda and I are so sorry to learn of Betsy's death. She was a very elegant lady with great charm ,warmth and beauty. She will be sorely missed by the family and by everyone who knew and loved her.
May God grant you consolation in your bereavement among the mourners for Zion and Jerusalem and may Betsy's memory be for an eternal blessing.
Rabbi David Werb, Delray Beach, Fl.
Arthur and Marcelle BenDavid
January 4, 2013
Dear Mike, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Rene Ben David
January 4, 2013
Dear Michael & family, We are so sorry for your loss of your wife, mom,grandmother & friend. Although we didn't see all of you everyday,each time we met on the Vineyard, Betsy always made us feel like a close friend. I know you have known me longer than I have known you growing up on the harbor in Oak Bluffs. Your island ties go back since I was a little child.Looking back at the fun times we all had, the laughs,conversations, arguements,LOL (not betsy though) will all be missed. Betsy was one of the strongest persons we have ever met. Her passion for horses was tremendous.Betsy will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Rene & Mel,Krista & Alex.
stephanie cohen
January 4, 2013
so sorry to hear the news my sympathy to all of your family...michael... i remember you from winthrop days and betsy from camp pembroke...
stephaniekatz cohen
Juanita Gomes
January 3, 2013
Dearest Michael, Paul and Gary, I extend to you my deepest & heartfelt
sympathy on the passing of your wife & mother. May it comfort you to
know that I will keep all of you in my thoughts & prayers. Sincerely, Juanita
Rhonda & Michael Myers
January 3, 2013
Sunshine followed her wherever she went; she lit up a room and warmed your heart with her smile; always welcoming and inclusive. She was gracious, stoic, honest, courageous, regal. Her words of wisdom and support that she could so lovingly give, even while in the midst of her own battle, made her someone special. We will never forget her presence. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Rhonda and Michael Myers
January 3, 2013
Dear Mike, Paul,Elaine and the entire Avratin Family--We are so sorry for your loss....Betsy was a beautiful,courageous woman. You are in our thoughts and our hearts...Love Mark,Lucie,Adam,Jason Solomon
Alice Cohen
January 3, 2013
Dear Avratin Family,
Major let me know of Betsy's passing. I was so sorry to hear the news. She was always, always a source of warmth, comfort, and good cheer for me no matter what was happening. My thoughts are with you.
Love,
Alice Cohen
January 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this saddest of times. much love to all--Carol Adams and family
Louise and Sheldon Weinstein
January 3, 2013
AVRATIN FAMILY, SHELDON AND I SEND OUR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED BETSY.... SHE SHALL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER...
Marie, George and Kelly Castellon
January 3, 2013
Dear Paul, Elaine, Amanda, Jacob, Alyssa, Mike and the entire Avratin family. We were saddened to hear the news but blessed to have known such an amazing woman. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
Scott & Laura Fisher
January 3, 2013
Mike: The news of your wife passing has reached us in Florida. Over the miles, Laura and I extend our sympathies and support to you and your family.
jeff gilbert
January 3, 2013
What a great to loss to all of us, her smile was what we all enjoyed. Our deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Jeff & Charlotte Gilbert (Marco Island, FL & Wareham, MA)
susan cain
January 3, 2013
dear family, Betsy was with out a doubt the most beautiful human...not just
on the outside, but on the inside where it counted the most. She was kind
sweet, caring,funny, fun to be with, and very brave...i cant think of anyone
braver...no matter that she had this horrible illness, she went forward without ever missing a beat.she never complained and she was strong for everyone.I will miss having her in my life, but i know she is up there, sitting
on a cloud, smiling down on us. Thanks Betsy for sharing many wonderful times with us..the pleasure was ours. you are LOVED. Susan
January 2, 2013
Dear Elaine, Paul & family,
I'm so sorry for your mother's passing, but glad you were able to be with her near the end. Please know we are sending prayers and thoughts of peace and comfort to all of you.
Much love,
Jeff & Marie Callaway Kellner
Annita
January 2, 2013
Paul and Elaine and the whole Family, we send are condolences to you all, may God be with you all at this difficult time, just always remember that Betsy will be with you forever in your hearts.. Just call she will be there.
Love to you all,
Annita and Scott Baker
Abby Buckwald(Baker)
January 2, 2013
My prayers go out to all of you at this time of sadness. She is now in a better place with no pain or suffering. A woman that made the room smile. She will be missed.
xoxo
Abby

Betsy you will be greatly missed.
Sue Barrett
January 2, 2013
Rita and Ernie Pizzo
January 2, 2013
Dear Paul, Elaine, children and entire Avratin family...please accept our heartfelt condolences. We are so sorry! Betsy was a wonderful courageous woman, never a complaint always a beautiful smile. With prayers and love always, Rita,Ernie and Mason Pizzo.
Charlie & Sue Barrett
January 2, 2013
So glad we were able to meet Betsy. What a beautiful picture of such a courageous lady. Please accept our heartfelt condolence to you Michael and all of your family.
January 2, 2013
Dear Mike and family- So sad to hear the news. We are praying for Betsy and know she is at peace. Much love, Scot, Meaghan, Kelly, and Cameron Peterson. We will always miss her in Oak Bluffs.
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