Search by Name

Search by Name

Maria Amaral Obituary

September 1, 2002. Beloved Daughter of Manuel F. and Mary Elizabeth (Shea) Amaral of Arlington. Loving Sister of Jason and Andrew Amaral of Arlington. Granddaughter of Gerald Shea of R.I. and Vida Shea of Charlestown & and the late Manuel S. and Doris Amaral. Great Granddaughter of Mary Flaherty. Niece of Gloria Pimental, Odilia Proulx Antonio, and Joseph Amaral, Jackie Maciel, Gerald, John, Irene, Diane, and David Shea, and Janine Kerr. Also survived by many cousins. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (RT 60, Adjacent to St. Agnes' Church), ARLINGTON on Friday at 11AM. Funeral Mass in St. Agnes' Church at 12 noon. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting Hours Wed. & Thurs. 5-8 PM.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Maria Amaral

Sponsored by Maria's Mom & Dad.

Not sure what to say?





mary shea

May 7, 2016

Hi Dolly, it's Momma and Mother's Day is coming around again - I just want to THANK YOU and to let you know how much I LOVE YOU - for you are the one who makes me part of this day - I promise never to take OUR LOVE for granted and just wanted to say I LOVE YOU!!!! ALWAYS THEN, NOW and until GOD BLESSES ME AGAIN!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SMILE AND SWEET LITTLE HANDS THAT I ALWAYS FEEL ON MY FACE - I LOVE YOU DOLLY!

krislynn

March 21, 2015

Always in my heart love you♡

krislynn

November 22, 2014

Always in my heart <3

June 30, 2013

I am always here and love you yesterday, today and always you are the reason i am good and you keep me alive saying i love you will never be enough but always know mygoalis to be with you and hold you in my arms for eternity

Maria Shea Amaral always loved and in our hearts & soul

January 21, 2012

Mary Shea Amaral

January 21, 2012

Hi Dolly, I miss you, Daddy and your brothers, I only hope they know that they are always in my heart - we are family through good and bat times - I've made mistakes and so haven't we all but we should never lose touch of those we love - and YOU have taught us love and may we never lose that - for we did not lose you - You have made us better and blessed our lives. I love you Dolly, big hugs & kisses to you and DAddy. Love momma

Becky Sharpe

January 9, 2011

Too young to go... but now that you have earned your wings I know what greatness you bring to others as the silent messenger... always keep in touch with your momma who misses you dearly but thinks of you every day... you will always be found in her heart... love is greater than one knows!

Caroline Barlow

January 9, 2011

I pinkie promise you Maria that I will ALWAYS be here for your mommy. But, you already know that or you wouldn't have moved her around the coner from me after all these years:) So please, for me, while you're helping her climb up the ladder to be with you again, could you make it a very very long climb up to the top? If you can continue keeping her stong and loving life "down" here, until she reaches that top step to hold you in her arms again, I too, will continue to do my part till then as well. Give Uncle Jerry a huge hug and kiss from me and my brother Gary. You are both loved and missed very very much!

Momma Shea-Amaral

January 6, 2011

Hi My Love, that's what Daddy always said or he was always calling us his M&Ms. He loved us all and now he finally found peace when you build his ladder to enter heaven, I know you Daddy and Joanne are all together - and I know that Joanne helped you pull Daddy up to heaven - pls watch over Jason & Andrew because I cannot do it alone - Auntie Beth cares for them the best and they love her, so you need to keep Auntie Beth safe so she can continue to watch over your brothers - May you all teach us that love does not die - only we can allow that to happen - so I hope and pray with God's love and support that we shall all hold you dear and learn from the love you have all given to us - because that is the truest give - the gift of love- giving love and knowing you are always with us, especially when we feel alone - May we honor you all in knowing you are always with us as we let you know you will never be forgotten but alway LOVED. I love you Dolly, momma

Nicole Reynolds

February 25, 2009

Hi Maria,
you dont no me but i have learned so much about you. I Love your family as if they were mine! Your dad has a glow about him when ever your name is mentioned you will always be his little girl.Your, your brothers angel and with out you i dont no were they would be. i wish i could have met you and seen your beutiful smile but i no one day i will meet you on the yellow brick road with your red shiny shoes that you watch us from! love you hunny

Momma Shea Amaral

October 4, 2007

Hi Dolly,

Of course you already know I googled myself and you were the first name that came up - because with out you there is no me - Love you always Baby, My Dolly, my truest and greatest love - my Daughter Maria

Love Momma!!!!!

Auntie Dianne

August 18, 2005

Hello Maria,



Another b-day for you and your mom, another August is almost behind us. I know you are watching over us and especially your mother, father and brothers. I miss you every day and I know your with Uncle Jerry, give him a kiss for me and keep him smiling like you keep all of us smiling!!!!

xoxoxo

Irene Shea

August 1, 2005

Happy Birthday to our favorite cousin Maria. You make us laugh and smile every time we think of you which is everyday. So what better gift is that...someone who can make us smile daily for at least a moment. It takes a special kind of person to be able to do that and that special gift to us is you. So, you see how special you really are...you're giving presents everyday, even on your Birthday. We love you so much, we feel you in our hearts and we need you to take care of that uncle of yours up there...yes, Uncle Jerry. Make sure he's behaving and keep him laughing like only you can do.



All our love and thank you for being in our lives. You make us happy:)



Kisses and Hugs forever oxoxoxoxox



Auntie Irene, Cousin Megan And Uncle Jimbo

momma amaral

January 12, 2005

Hi my Dolly, My beautiful Dolly, I just got Auntie Irene, Uncle Jim' and your cousin Megan's message to you. It's so wonderful knowing how loved you are by everyone. Just remember - just like you said "Your my Momma, nobody elses" I will always treasure those and so many other words we share together. But my favorite especialy now is "Momma, don't cry - I will always love you" Oh, Dolly - Always, always remember and know Momma loves you more than all the stars, the moon and the sun - put together - From infinite and beyond!!! I love you baby, my baby, my one and only Baby! Love you!!! Hugs, kisses and Lollipops!

Irene Shea

December 23, 2004

Maria Our Angel,



The greatest gift I'll ever have in my life is knowing you're there watching over Megan...her own special angel...someone she can always count on! Who could ask for more than that...it's certainly the best Christmas present we could ever ask for.



I love you so very much! xoxoxoxo



Auntie Irene, Uncle Jimbo & Cousin Megan

Momma Amaral

October 21, 2004

Hi Dolly,



It's October- our favorite spooky month and most of all our favorite holiday! Oh, Baby I long to hold you in my arms. maria, always, always know you are my heart and soul. you and uncle jerry have fun trick or treating - Makesure you get all the treats and you give Uncle Jerry all the tricks - oh and don't forget to stick your tongue out at him and please do it twice - once for me.

I love you BOth and may you both know you have taught me eternal love, as painful as it is - the pain will never be stronger than the love I have for you.



Momma

Beth Evans

August 31, 2004

Mary,

I think of Maria often, and how beautiful she was. She was a very special little girl and I know how very proud you were of her. Just remember she looking down watching over you, Manny and the boys now.



love,

Beth

Auntie Irene Shea

February 25, 2004

Hi Maria,



I love you today, tomorrow, always. Kiss Uncle Jerry for me...I miss you guys but I feel you in my heart every day.

Auntie Irene Shea

November 3, 2003

I love you girlfriend!!

Ja-Vivi-Co Shea

November 2, 2003

Hi Cousin Maria-



I know you were out there scarin' everybody on Halloween night. I bet you got everyone good...'cause we all know how much you and Momma LOOOOVED Halloween (Momma is pretty scary in her own right...)



Love you-

Jack, Vivien and Cole

Momma Shea Amaral

November 1, 2003

Hi Dolly, Daddy and I are almost finished with your bench, I wish it were more, but please know you are always, always, always with us! You helped Momma, Cathy, Nathan and Caitlyn scare everybody last nite on Halloween!!! The best was when you helped us scare Auntie Dianne and Auntie Jackie, that was a riot - I hope you laughed as hard as I did!! I love you Dolly, my Maria, my True Love, My Angel, My Daughter, I Love you always and I can't wait to come home to you as you came home to me!!



Thanks Dolly, for all the smiles, laughter and Happiness, for it is you that makes me who I am, and I am better because of you!!!



Love you, Momma

Irene Shea

August 1, 2003

Our Maria,

Happy Birthday to the most beautiful girl in the world. I'm so lucky to have had you in my life because you alone are the special angel that gives me peace. I love you soooo much! Hugs & Kisses always.



Auntie Irene and Uncle Jimbo

Karen Wilson

July 22, 2003

I know this has been a long hard year for you all. Your all in my prayers



Auntie Karen

momma shea-amaral

July 20, 2003

Dolly, I don't know what to say, all I can think of in words, is that I love you, I miss you, but you will always, always be my heart and soul. For you, Dolly is what made me a true person and I can never thank you enough, I can only hope and pray that I was able to share those same feeling and thoughts with you, the love, happiness and joy you brought to me will never disappear it will only grow day to day - thank you, Maria, my Dolly, and i hope and pray that i have taught you or at least showed you and returned to you the love you gave to all of us that you knew and touched, for knowing you is love, and there is nothing greater than a true love in one's love and Dolly, you are my true love and happiness and I pray that I too can come home to you as you once came home to me, but please remember you are my heart and soul and I will never be with out you today, tomorrow, yesterday or anyday then or in the present, for you Maria, my Dolly are my life and I will continue for you and I, and we will always be one - nothing can separate us - for we are love! I love you, Baby, my daughter, my soul, my life, my strength, we are one. I love you!!!!!

Mom Amaral

April 25, 2003

Hi Dolly,

I long to hold you and love, kiss, hug and play, dance and laugh together. I know you are always with me and I with you, but each day is a difficult task without you by my side. I love you Maria and I never knew love until you entered into my life. I know I am blessed because my love for you will always grow with each day, morning, noon and night. Thank you, Dolly for always making me smile and for the love you taught and gave to me.



My heart and soul belong to you, my daughter, my life.



Love Momma

AUNTIE

January 29, 2003

MARIA,



I THINK OF YOU DAILY AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!!



XOXO

Auntie Irene & Jimbo Shea/McKenna

January 27, 2003

Manny,Mary,Jason & Andrew



We talk about Maria all the time. Her strength & courage are an inspiration to us all! We think of her yesterday, today & tomorrow. She gives us incredible comfort knowing that when we need to look to her, there she is smiling down at us.

We love you all!!

ryan/joey/nick shea/maciel

October 26, 2002

We loved Maria very much and want her to know, Joey sends Maria all the kisses in the world, Ryan is happy that Maria is no longer suffering and sends her hugs and kisses and Nick wishes her peace and happines.

xoxo

Ryan,Joey and Nick

Charlotte and Bob Prentice

October 25, 2002

Though our daughters never knew each other in life, they are close to each other in death. Jill always wanted to have children, but time did not allow. Now she will be able to take care of your Maria until the end of time. Our two angels will be alright together.

Love Now and Forever,

October 18, 2002

I am so sorry to here this news, Maria was a sweet and beautiful little girl. She is in my heart and prayers, and I know that she is also with God, always.

auntie em

October 2, 2002

Maria,Maria eyes of blue, remember the rainbow will always follow you.



Auntie Em

Nanny/Aunty Dianne

October 2, 2002

Mary,Manny,Jason,Andrew

Your are forever in my thoughts and prayers. Although it may seem that Maria is no longer here, remember that a bright light from the heavens will continue to shine down upon you and you will know she is near. Maria is a star in the sky where all of gods' chosen angels fly.

dianne

October 1, 2002

Jason/Andrew,



I know how much you loved your little sister Maria and how much she loved the two of you. Just remember she will always be with you in spirit and you will always have your memories of her and that is something you will have forever.

Much Love, Dianne

auntie dianne/jackie

October 1, 2002

Mary and Manny,

Words cannot describe the void we feel without our "pap" portuguese american princess. Thank you for bringing Maria into this world and allowing us to experience the joy and happiness she brought to all of us.

Jack, Vivien and Cole Shea

September 9, 2002

Your star will shine brightly in our hearts. As you go over the rainbow your light will shine on us as we follow in your glow.

Karen Wilson

September 9, 2002

Manny, Mary, Jason and Andrew,

I am so sorry for your loss. We all need to be strong for one another.

Love Auntie Karen & Uncle Rick

JOANNE & ROB TLASEK

September 5, 2002

Manny,Mary,Jason and Andrew



You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Maria was a special little girl, and we are blessed to have been able to share time with her and all of you.



Love

Robin, Joanne, Stephanie & Rob

Ellen (Lynch) Calcagno

September 5, 2002

Mary, Our most sincere condolences go to you and your family. We will keep you and your beautiful daughter in our prayers.



The Lynch Family

Sharon Fonseca

September 5, 2002

Manny and Mary, I will miss Maria very much. She was a sweet little girl, and I enjoyed taking care of her. I will never forget her, and the red shoes. She had a way of brightening the day!

Steve Whitmore

September 4, 2002

Manny and Mary,



My deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter, Maria. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.



Sincerely,

Steve Whitmore

IT Consultant for The Amaral Group

Christine Roberts

September 4, 2002

Mary, Manny, Jason & Andrew,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Maria was lucky to have you, as you were her.

All our love,

Chris, Robb & family

Lou and Gerry Ross

September 4, 2002

Manny and Mary,

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful child, Maria. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.



Love,

Lou and Gerry Ross

Bob Millar

September 4, 2002

Deepest sympathy in a time of great loss.

Hilary Ferreira

September 4, 2002

Manny, Mary, Jason and Andrew,



Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Love,



Hilary, Judy and family

Britney and Karen Deyesso

September 4, 2002

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Ida Adams

September 3, 2002

My thoughts and prayers are with you for the loss of your loved one. Ida Adams

michele lefevre

September 3, 2002

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Michele and family

Marianne Horan/Crowley

September 3, 2002

Manny and Mary Jason and Andrew!!!

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

God bless!!

Marianne,Dave, and Joe Crowley

Danine Brown

September 3, 2002

My heart goes out to Mary and her family for the loss of beautiful Maria.....You are all in my thoughts and prayers

Showing 1 - 50 of 50 results

Make a Donation
in Maria Amaral's name

Memorial Events
for Maria Amaral

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Maria's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Maria Amaral's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more