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Maura Willis Obituary

On August 26, at 36, unexpectedly, in Saugus, formerly of Orient Heights, East Boston. Devoted mother of Nina C. Matos & loving companion of Gilbert A. Matos both of Saugus. Dear sister of Raymond A. Lowe of Newport, TN, & Janne Helen Al-Hamden of Saudi Arabia. Beloved aunt of Elisha Lowe, Michelle Clark, Cody & Jody Lowe all of Newport, TN. Daughter of the late James J. & June C. (Raymond) Willis. Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway, (Rte. 107) REVERE, on Saturday, August 30, at 6 p.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 7 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Parking is available in the lot left of the Funeral Home. Interment is private. Late employee of the Bane Insurance Agency of Boston.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2003.

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Thomas Tomasello

January 30, 2021

Dear Gill & Nina ,Maura was probably my oldest & dearest friend. We had an amazing friendship for more than fifteen years. I never have seen so much love like she had for Gill and Nina as a small child. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for her and both of you as well. Thomas Tomasello

Michael Matos

August 31, 2003

We will all miss you you were a good mother to my sister and a good companion for my father

Jennifer Silva & Allen Matos

August 30, 2003

With deepest condolences, and much love.

Kim Imbruglia

August 30, 2003

I remember her as a child and what a very nice person she was ,This is the first I have heard of this and am so sorry to hear it , ny deapest sympathy to all of her family

Rhonda Mercier

August 30, 2003

With our deepest sympathy, we offer our prayers.

Maura was an outstanding, comical and intellegent person. She was a great friend growing up in the projects. I will always remember her and all the fun we had. Her smile and humorus ways kept all of us laughing and smiling and will always remain in our memories.



With much love and prayer,

Rhonda Mercier

From (171 Faywood Ave, East Boston)

Rhonda Mercier

August 30, 2003

I am very sorry to hear about Maura. She was a wonderful person and great friend. We grew up in the Orient Heights Projects together.

I will always remember Maura making us all laugh with her comical ways and her beautiful smile. She and her family will always be in our prayers.



God Bless,

Rhonda Mercier

tom copeland

August 29, 2003

I was saddened to hear of maura passing. sometime it is just ones time to go home to gods arms. death is not the end, it is just the start of the journey. she is at peace now.

Kim DeSantis

August 29, 2003

I was so very shocked and saddened to read of Maura's passing. We attended the Saugus schools together. We were in each other's homeroom for a few years. I remember her as a very nice, warm, and friendly person. She's the second one this year to pass away from our class. Too young - it's so very sad.



I offer my deepest sympathy to her family.



Kim (Warbin) DeSantis

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