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Leda Aylward Obituary

AYLWARD, Leda F. "Lee" (Roffo) Of Milton, Nov. 9. Beloved wife of the late L. Michael "Mike". Devoted mother of Michael & his wife Debra of Hanover, James & his wife Susie of Rockland, Joan of Watertown, Glen & his wife Robyn of E. Bridgewater & the late Kevin Aylward. Loving grandmother of Stephen Melchin, Michael, Kerri, Richard, Colin, Samantha, Kevin & Kalan Aylward. Sister of Vilma Rufo of Brighton, Daniel of Quincy, & the late Onelio & Angelo Roffo. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton Sat. morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at The Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Fri. 4 to 8pm. President of the Milton Merchants. Late Eucharistic Minister & longtime parishioner of St. Agatha Church. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Agatha Church, 432 Adams St., Milton. 02186. www.alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12, 2010.

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mike hollien

December 29, 2010

my deepest sympathy to the Aylward family.Lee was a wonderful,warm-hearted woman who raised a great family. She will be missed.

ROSE AND FRANK BRUNETTO

November 16, 2010

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL WE WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE EARLY YEARS IN RIDGEWOOD AND MORE RECENTLY THE GREAT TIMES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA LEE AND MIKE WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES

Karen Aylward

November 16, 2010

Michael,Jimmy,Joan,Glen:Life is too unfair sometimes and your family has had more than its share of sorrow these past 7 months.I'm glad I got to visit Aunt Lee on one of her good days.I only wish I'd known then Leda was her full name as I would have teased her about still being a beautiful swan!
Sincerest condolences

November 15, 2010

To the Aylward Family,

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a pleasant and fun person. I always enjoyed getting to fill in for tennis and your mother always made me feel welcome. She's in good company with "Pretty Mary" and Dr.Bob.

Peace,
Deirdre Michalski

November 14, 2010

So sorry to learn of Leda's passing. My sincere condolences. Fond memories of her abound and go back to the great times we had in the 50's. She will be so missed. Doris (Salvucci) Bertocchi

Jim Gunning

November 14, 2010

To The Aylward Family,

Your mom was a wonderful fun-loving classy lady! All the Gunnings' have great memories of Lee over the years! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. She and Mike are with my Dad Jim Sr. having a meeting of the Milton Merchants as we speak.

Peace and Love,

Jim Gunning

November 13, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of Lee's death and extend our deepest sympathy to the Aylward family.

Dick and Virginia Wells

November 12, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to the Alyward family on this very sad occasion.
Frank and Dorothy McDermott

karen lambert

November 12, 2010

I'm so happy to have known her - she was a special woman and will be missed. My deepest sympathies to her family and many friends.

Nina Joseph

November 12, 2010

i'm so sorry about your loss. she was like my nana too, now she's happy up in heaven. your family is in my thoughts and prayers. love you! xoxo, love Nina <3

Maria Joseph

November 12, 2010

Our hearts go out to all of you during this difficult time. We know she is up in heaven watching over you now. God Bless your Nana!

Love, Ed, Maria, Austin, Nina & Spencer Joseph

Nicole Clary

November 12, 2010

Sam - I am so sorry about your Nana. Love Nicole Clary xo

Scott Stephens

November 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers to the Aylward family. God Bless Leda, may God be with you!

Eileen Fallon

November 12, 2010

Your Mom and Dad were two of the kindest and most generous people that I have met in my life. I know they will be truely missed. Our deepest sympathies. Eileen and Bob Fallon, Milton Ma

November 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Aylwards at this sad time. Lee was like a second mother to me. I remember going down to Scituate riding in Lee's mustang convertible, spending time with Vilma & the boys at Hampton beach, remember our days on the boat with all us Brewer's...I will never forget - love you guys..Lee will be forever in my heart...Felicia O'Connor

Stephen and Colleen Faherty

November 11, 2010

Our deepest sympathies.

Andrew

November 11, 2010

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Aylward family.

alice falconi

November 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. She was a wonderful person and will be missed, but be consoled that she is now at peace with Mike in heaven.

Barbara O'Neil

November 11, 2010

To the Aylward Family,
Your mother was a lovely lady with a zest for life and I admired her so. She truly will be missed by everyone who's life she touched. She was so sweet to always remember my birthday every year; it meant so much to me. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Love, Barbara O'Neil

November 11, 2010

Deepest Symapathies, Chris Brolin..

November 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Former neighbor and friend, Marilyn Johnson

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