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Estelle Stearns Obituary

STEARNS, Estelle O. "Nellie" (Goodwin) Of Charlestown, Sept. 29. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Stearns. Devoted mother of Margaret R. Stearns of Playa Del Rey, Calif. and Jude Stearns of Rockport. Loving grandmother of Gus Stearns Johnson of Rockport. Sister of the late Gloria, Ruth and Sonny Goodwin. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours in the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN, Friday morning 8:30-9:3OAM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Francis de Sales Church at 10 o'clock. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Parking area opposite Funeral Home.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 1, 2009.

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October 3, 2009

dearest jude,

I'm so sorry about your mom. I'm holding you and your family in my heart, with light and love. you're such a good person, jude, and a wonderful daughter.

Jennifer

Kris Kleeberg

October 3, 2009

My condolences on the sad loss of your mom, Jude. My memories will always be of happier times. Love, your friend, Kris.

Michael Stearns

October 1, 2009

Judy & Margaret
I am sorry about your mom.this has not been a good month for the Stearns family with the loss of my dad also.stay strong.

Sharlene McLean

October 1, 2009

Judy:

I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I'm thinking about you and Gus and am sending you both a big hug.

Sheila Murray-Kupchaunis

October 1, 2009

Judy,
John & I are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. It was always a pleaure to talk with her on the few occassions that we had together. We are away and are so sorry we can not be with you at this time. We are thinking of you with sympathy and love. Memories will sustain you & Gus.

Tom Dow

October 1, 2009

Aunt Nellie was an amazing, strong woman who loved her family very much. She will be greatly missed. Judy and Margaret, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Guess

October 1, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cindy Guess - Niece of Margie and Walter Stearns

Kathy Murray Locke

October 1, 2009

We're gonna miss Stell! Lots of good memories. Remember she got discharged from the Mass General on the morning of my wedding so that she could attend? She looked like a million bucks! Stay strong, Judy and Margaret. No one was better to their mother than you girls!

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