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Mabel Steed Obituary

Late of Boston, MA. widow of James H. Steed, daughter of the late Leroy & Florence (Logwood) Patterson, cherished mother of Pamela Godding-Vassar & Beverly Steed of Boston, MA, sister of Norma Williams and Leroy Patterson of Bangor, ME & Catherine Bernard late of Brooklyn, NY. Services Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 in William E. Reed Auditorium, MW Prince Hall Masonic Temple, 24 Washington St. (Grove Hall) DORCHESTER, MA, 02121 Wake: 2-4 & 5-7 PM, Fraternal Services 7-8 PM. Funeral 8-9 PM.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 14 to Dec. 16, 2007.

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The Family

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With Dorothy White & grandson Bobby

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Mabel and her baby

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The Patterson Girls

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The Star

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The future grammy Pammy

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Mr & Mrs James Steed

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Junior Prom

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High School Mabel

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Little Mabel

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Introducing Mabel Beatrice Patterson

October 23, 2008

Mabel, Nusring School Graduation

January 16, 2008

John & Verna Ricker

December 28, 2007

Pam my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Mabel was the
sweetist, nicest person I've ever known, she will be sorely missed. May God bless you and keep you during this time of berievement.

We loved her but God loved her best.

Fred Ellis jr

December 27, 2007

Pam my love Im so sorry to hear about your mom you know I loved her like my own and you know when we were growing up how good she made us feel when we were all hanging out in your room at the house it seemed like we all lived there sometime we would be there when you got home man what fun we all had miss you call me when you can Fred

Latoya Wilson / Mathis Family

December 26, 2007

Dear Auntie Pam,
I wish I could have been there, I was out of town and truley sorry. You have my deepest concern and sympathy. You and your family are in my prays. May the joy of the Lord be your strength and he will get you through. God Bless! (Boston, MA)

Rachel Jones

December 23, 2007

Pamela and Beverly, you do not know me, but I knew you mother from Eliot Church. She was dear sweet woman and promised to visit my home the next time she was in Alabama. I know she will be missed around Eliot. I will pray your strength in the Lord as you mourn her death and rejoice in her life.

Bettye Spencer

December 20, 2007

Hi Pamela,
I am so sorry to hear of your special loss. Oue Mom, was awonderful woman and very Motherly to all who knew her and knew her well. I know is her very soft way she always gave mr the best advice, just as a mom would.
Hold on to all those wonderful memories and I know they will get you through anything. My heart will be with you dueong this difficult time.

Shonya Newkirk

December 19, 2007

Pam ann Beverly Mabel will always be remembered for her love ,grace and quiet wisdom.

Much Love and Respect Always,

Shonya and Shaylahna Newkirk

Frances W. Simkins

December 18, 2007

Pamela,
It with a heavy heart that I send you my deepest sympathy. Mabel was a blessing to those who knew. May the love and grace be with you and your family. Mourn the loss, but always remember the good times to make life a little easier.

Your friend in Christ.

Gail Bates

December 18, 2007

Dear Pam & Family
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family .

Gail Bates&Family

Katherine Butler

December 17, 2007

Pam:
You are in my prayers for the strength that you will need in this
time of your lost. Ms. Mabel will
be surely missed by all. God loved her best.

Shirley Story

December 17, 2007

To: Pamela and family.
Mabel will be sorely missed by all who loved her so dearly.

2nd Corinthians: 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Amie Owens

December 17, 2007

Pam And Bev
Our deepest sympathy to your family, our thouhts and prays in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort
Amie Owens & Family

Brenda Tarr

December 17, 2007

Dear Pam & Bev,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May the memories you shared help you through this trying time.
Brenda (McCarty) Tarr,
Jeanne McCarty
James McCarty

December 17, 2007

Dear Pam,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Sis. Marion Amis

Luciana Reed

December 17, 2007

Our Deepest Condolences Go Out To Your Family During Your Time Of Grievance. Love always the Reed-Coward's

Heavenly and Catherine Mitchell

December 17, 2007

To the family of Mabel Steed:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kimaada Shelton

December 17, 2007

Mabel will always be remembered for her sweet smile and encouraging disposition. Mable was an active member of our Eliot Congregational Church Of Roxbury. My prayer is for blessings, comfort and fond memories of Mabel by her family, her many friends, and her church family.

Jannette, Terry & Family Reed

December 17, 2007

Pam,Bev & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We know Auntie is at peace, but we will miss her smile and her sweet spirit.
Love you, Terry, Jannette & Family

Sarah Ann Taylor

December 17, 2007

Pam and Beverly,

You have my heartfelt sympathy. Mabel was more than a friend, she was my sister.

Valerie Dawkins

December 17, 2007

We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.
We send you thoughts of comfort.
The Dawkins Family

Betty C. V. Reed

December 17, 2007

Dear Pamela,
Your mother's gentle, loving spirit will be missed by many. Her outstanding, stellar Masonic achievements will be forged in the annals of history forever. We are so blessed to have known her. You and your family are in our prayers.
Betty and William Reed

sheila& David Jackson& Smalls

December 17, 2007

Hi Pam,
So Sorry about your loss. She is a lost to all of us. Be strong and continue the faith and all will be well in time.

Davina & Jemal Maddox

December 17, 2007

We'll always have Christmas!! We love you guys. Let us know if you need anything.

Susanne Johnson

December 17, 2007

Pam,
I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

GLORIA MOSLEY

December 17, 2007

HOME SWEET HOME

WE LOOK FORWARD TO A PROMISED LAND, WHEN LIFE'S HIGHWAYS WE NO LONGER ROAM.
TO HEAR THE HEAVENLY FATHER SAY
"MY CHILD, COME IN YOU'RE HOME"

FAREWELL MABEL, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

Andy & Teresa Simmons

December 17, 2007

Dear Cousins Pam, Beverly and Family. Our heart felt prayers go out to all in this time of sorrow and need. We will always remember Mabel as the caring and loving person she was. God Bless you and your family.

Viola Smalls

December 16, 2007

Pam,and family, you have my deepest sympathy and I ask our heavenly father to give you and your family and many friends the comfort you need at this time.

Lynnette Tyler - Sumpter

December 16, 2007

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

Gloria Houtman Hill

December 16, 2007

Dear Pam,
I'll always remember Mabel sitting @ the Arts and Craft table when the OES session was @ Prince Hall. I truely will miss her. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Love

BETTY & JIMMY MORRIS

December 16, 2007

Hello! cousin, Pam..we were so sorry,about the passing of you mother.our prayers. and thoughts are with you all. GOD BLESS AND STAY STRONG. we will all miss Aunt Mabel.. from. THE MORRIS FAMILY

Maye Burgess

December 16, 2007

To the Steed & Vasser family, your mom gave of her very self and she unselfishly did labor to see that situations were done right, she will be missed by many, my deepest sympathy. May God send his love and blessings to you and your family.

CAROLE COYNE

December 16, 2007

Pam I know how hard you worked to keep your Mother well. I will keep you in my prayers. You have my deepest condolences.

Fannie E. Wiley

December 16, 2007

My prayers and thoughts are with you. God never makes mistakes. He loved Mabel, and has taken her to be with him in Heaven. We here in New York love her dearly too. We will truly miss her.May God keep you in his care. Lovingly PRGPM Submitted.

Nancy Green

December 16, 2007

Pam & Family
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to you on the loss of your mother. May the peace of God which
passeth all understanding be with you and yours now and always.
Love you all,
PRGC Nancy Zanders Green

Paulette Tillery

December 16, 2007

Pam my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. I always remember Mabel's smile.

Tillie

John and Elaine Maddox

December 16, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Susan Burke

December 14, 2007

Pam, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Shirley O'Bryant

December 14, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Steed family on the lost of your mother she will surely be missed at Prince Hall and by all of her family and friends. Sis Shirley O'Bryant

Henry Jr. & Jennie FUDGE

December 14, 2007

Pam & Beverly we was so sorry to hear
about your mother.she was a nice person.
the thoughts of many are with you
all at this time or sorrew

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