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MADELYN TAWA Obituary

TAWA, Madelyn (Ahto) Of West Roxbury, January 24, 2022. She exuded love for 93 years. Dear and devoted wife of the late Joseph M. Tawa. Loving mother of Sandra Johnson and her husband Alan of Hyannis, Robert Tawa, Linda, Denise Destito and her husband Frank of Plymouth, and Andrea Venuti and her husband Philip of Marshfield. Cherished grandmother, "Tete," of 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. John of Damascus, 300 West St., DEDHAM. Visitation in the church beginning at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Due to Covid restrictions, masks must be worn in the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Madelyn's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org). Interment Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park. Guestbook at www.KfouryFuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
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Father Michael, Nora, Elaine, and Sandra Abdelahad

January 30, 2022

To Our Dear Family, We have such wonderful memories of our time spent with your family when we visited West Roxbury. Your mom was always a warm and welcoming part of our visits. May your memories bring you great joy and lasting peace. Memory Eternal!

Bri Gorton

January 30, 2022

Maddi was an amazing resident at the PX. We loved her so much and always will. Thinking of you all

Donna, George & Jessica Jensen

January 26, 2022

We were truly blessed to have this amazingly compassionate woman in our lives.
She was always devoted to her family and friends and
courageously battled whatever challenges came her way
while aging gracefully. Being in her presence just made you
" feel better", especially when she smiled.
We will truly miss you. XO

Nancy ILL

January 26, 2022

We are truly sorry for your loss, you will all be in our hearts and prayers.
Love and hugs

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Tony and Sheila Elua

Sent Flowers

Elizabeth Regan

January 26, 2022

Sorry for the loss of your Mom Prayers to you and the family xo

Stephen & Gary Venuti-Vergon

January 25, 2022

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was a special lady to many of us. She will certainly be missed.

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Memorial Events
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Jan

27

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Church of St. John of Damascus

300 West St., DEDHAM, MA

Jan

27

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Church of St. John of Damascus

300 West St., DEDHAM, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home

8 Spring Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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