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2019

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NORA WAYSTACK Obituary

WAYSTACK, Nora (Quinlan) Of Newburyport, MA and New Harbor, ME, August 27, 2019. Cherished wife of F. Peter Waystack with whom she shared 33 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Paul A. Cavicchio and his wife Craig Anne Lake of Boston, Sarah Jackson and her husband Ryan of N. Hampton, NH, and the late Brian P. Cavicchio and his surviving wife Victoria Theroux of Exeter, NH. Caring sister of Claire Quinlan of Salem, OR, Katherine Ward of Andover, NH, and the late Patrick Quinlan. Loving grandmother of Lila and Dorian. Family & friends are invited to gather in honor of Nora's life during Visiting Hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE, on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 4-8pm, and for her Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, 42 Green St., Newburyport celebrated on Friday, Sept. 6 at 10:30am. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Newburyport. Gifts in Nora's memory may be made to Lahey Clinic, Liver Cancer Research, c/o Dr. Keith Stuart, 41 Mall Rd., Burlington MA 01805. For online tribute or directions visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com Life Celebration by Robinson Funeral Home

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 28 to Aug. 30, 2019.

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Roxanne Jones

September 15, 2019

I want to express my deepest sympathy to all of Nora's family. She will be sorely missed. In Sunapee we had the most wonderful school experience staying together as a class through all 12 years. I have so many fond memories of Nora during those years and long after as our class came together because Nora and Patty did all the contacting and set up so we could have class reunions and reminisce about old times, good times. My heart goes out to all of you in your time of grief. God Bless. I only found out about her passing today and would have attended had I known.

Glenda Muzzey

September 10, 2019

I want to offer my condolences to Nora's family. We have been close friends for most of our lives. We graduated together, water skied together and just hung around together. Our kids played together. Nora will be deeply missed. I would have been to service but just found out today. May you find peace in knowing how many lives she has changed for the better. I know how much she loved her family and especially the babies.

Mark & Linda Dustin

September 6, 2019

Peter: Mark and I are so very sorry for the loss of your wife. Our deepest sympathy and condolences are with you and your family at this difficult time of sorrow.

Chas and Andrea Dewey and Williams

September 6, 2019

Peter,

We were so sorry to learn of Nora's passing from the wonderful tribute to her in this week's Lincoln County News. No words can reflect your loss, but please know you have our heartfelt sympathy.

Beau and Walter Villecco

September 6, 2019

Peter: Nora was such a bright light in this world. Just her presence would light up a room. The world must seem very dark to you today. I am hopeful that a bit of her light, and maybe her fashion sense, spread to each of those who knew and loved her. Together we can carry her light and make the world a brighter place. God bless you and give you strength.

Cecilia Colucci

September 5, 2019

Peter, Paul. and all of Noras family. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I had an wonderful, but rare opportunity at Rays birthday party to sit and talk to her about life and Tennis! Something we both loved and shared. She was full of life and looking as beautiful as ever ! The pictures posted are so nice to see. My sincerest heartfelt prayers to you. She was truely a courageous woman. God Bless Nora and may she rest in peace.

Jim Cortese

September 5, 2019

Peter and the Waystack Family; I am so very sorry for your loss, I never had the pleasure of knowing Nora but reading about her, I can see you had a beautiful Lady as your wife. Please accept my deepest condolences or prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Kris Gardner

September 3, 2019

Peter,
Thanks for posting all these photos -- Nora, her radiant smile would light up a room! Wishing you peace in your heart at this very tough time. You are both in my prayers.

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Ellen Gillette

September 3, 2019

Nora was one of those rare people who made all those who were blessed to know her feel like they became better people after spending time with her. She lived her life with grace, courage, positivity, compassion and a joie de vivre. Her faith in God, family and friends was inspirational! She will be terribly missed.

Carlene Sproul

September 3, 2019

So sorry to hear of Nora's passing. I was one of Nora's tennis friends. She was a truly inspiring person. She will be missed. Sending prayers for you and your family.

Ray Blanchard

August 31, 2019

Peter my condolences to you and your family.

August 31, 2019

Peter,

I was so very sorry to hear about Nora's passing. Please know that I am thinking of you at this very sad and difficult. Keeping your family in my prayers.

Lorraine Donovan

Trudy Searle

August 30, 2019

Our sweet friend Nora will be missed terribly.
Trudy and Ryan Searle

Karen Parsells

August 30, 2019

These words are such a tribute to Nora's life. Our prayers and love are with her entire family.

Joan Chandler

August 30, 2019

Nora's positive attitude and life's philosophy were amazing as she battled through various cancers and other trials. We can best pay tribute to her shining light by adopting that same life philosophy. She made an impression on everyone, and will be missed by family, friends, and all those others whose lives she touched. Joan Chandler

Dennis & Marty Hebert

August 30, 2019

To lose your mom is to lose a very close and loyal friend who has known and loved you your entire life. Thoughts and prayers flowing your way.

August 30, 2019

Peter,

So sorry to hear of Nora's passing. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Frank Garvey, Melrose

Meg Hanifey Siegal

August 30, 2019

Nora will always hold a special place in our hearts. Her nearly 55 year friendship to my mom was an incredible example of how two kindred spirits can cultivate lasting support of one another. Nora was benevolent and warm, and we are all better for knowing her.

Pat Fitzmaurice

August 30, 2019

Peter and family, please accept my sincere condolences on Nora's passing. May God bring comfort to all who loved her.

Frank and Jeanne Zarba

August 30, 2019

So sorry for your loss Paul..and family. We have many wonderful memories of Nora celebrating mother's day and Bama's birthdays. A beautiful lady that will brighten heaven with her radiant smile..

Connie Towne

August 30, 2019

Peter,
I was so sad to hear of Nora's passing. She was so welcoming when we joined The Long Cove Point Assoc. and loved playing tennis with her. She was gracious,kind and always smiling and never gave up-a true fighter! Wishing you strength and peace during this very difficult time.

Judith Lamb

August 29, 2019

Peter I am so sorry for your loss . Nora was a fantastic woman

Barbara E Sargent Scott

August 29, 2019

My most heartfelt condolences to the family of Nora. I will miss her incredible beauty, grace and kindness. I have very fond memories of many Thanksgiving dinners at Woodbine in Sunapee. Her whole family joined mine for my grandparents incredible spread. Ellie and Fa4rell were good friends of my grandparents, Bob and Eleanor Hill. After dinner, the younger set would spend time blowing off steam by running from one end of the Ben Mere Hotel porch to the other and back again until we were called back inside for making too much noise. We share a birthday, she and I. She never failed to greet me on that day. It was always very special.
I can't believe she'gone. She is so, so missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. May your love for each other and your faith sustain you.
Blessed be.

Joyce Tassinari

August 29, 2019

Dear Nora. To paraphrase Dickens we shared the best of times and the worst of times. Since those early days at Sunapee our lives have been intertwined in so many ways. Your strength, kindness, and courage have been a true inspiration. Thank you for your friendship. Joyce Tassinari

August 29, 2019

Peter, I was so sad to hear about Nora's passing. She was an amazing woman and such a fighter. Think of you and the office often. Wishing you strength and peace in this very difficult time. Kathy Milley

Vincent Kratz

August 29, 2019

Nora is not only my beloved 1st cousin, but more like a sister to me. She and I used to reminicse about being locked in a closet together when she was about 6 and I was 4+. My oldest sister and middle brother were the culprits. I miss her terribly and will til I expire.

Tim Peele

August 28, 2019

Peter, Tracey and I share your loss of this wonderful women. Nora was responsible for welcoming us into Long Cove tennis and our many new friends. She was the beautiful, smiling ray of sunshine. She will be remembered and be an example to live by. Our prayers are with you both. Tim Peele & Tracey Shuttleworth

Mark Jones

August 28, 2019

Peter, Cathy and I would like to express our deepest sympathies. Nora was an incredible person, full of life, beauty, and grace. She will be deeply missed. You and the family are in our prayers and thoughts. God be with you. Mark and Cathy Jones

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