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Barbara Maxwell Obituary
LEOMINSTER Barbara L. (DeAmicis) Maxwell, 73 years old, of Leominster, died Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at the Highlands in Fitchburg.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Richard C. Maxwell; her 2 sons, Jeffrey G. Maxwell and his
significant other, Diane Massa of Westborough, and Eric C. Maxwell and his wife, Sharon of Pelham, NH, her brother, Salvatore DeAmicis and his wife, Anna of Catonsville, MD; and four grandchildren, Jonathan Maxwell and Emily Maxwell, both of Westminster, and Zoe Maxwell and Ryan Maxwell, both of Pelham, NH.
Mrs. Maxwell was born in Leominster on April 11, 1936, daughter of Albert and Ida (Giangiuli) DeAmicis and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from
Leominster High School in 1954, and had worked as an executive secretary at Ray Plastics Co. in Winchendon for several years.
She was a member and longtime volunteer of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Leominster. She was a
former member of the Red Hat Society in Leominster.
MAXWELL A funeral service will be held on
Saturday, September 26, 2009 from the Silas F.
Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West St.,
Leominster with a mass at 10 am in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St., Leominster. Burial will be in St. Leo's Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009 from
4-8 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American
Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA. 02210. www.richardsonfuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Maxwell
Jim Thibault
September 30, 2009
So sorry for your loss of a great women who always made people feel welcome in her home, I will miss Barbara greatly.
Jim Thibault and Family
Sunny & Eva Pollastri
September 28, 2009
Our deepest sympathy on your great loss. Barbara was a very special person. God bless.
Stephanie Beauregard
September 27, 2009
Rick, Jeff & Diane, Eric & Sharon, Uncle Sunny & Aunt Anna, John, Emily, Zoe & Ryan,
We are so sorry for your loss. Barbara was an amazing person. She was such a great friend. We will
miss her so much.
Stephanie, Craig, Andrew & Michael Beauregard
Joanne DiPrima
September 26, 2009
Barbara Lucia, Cara Comare, that's what I always called her, my dear, dear, longtime friend, from the early fifties, right up until 2009. We had the best of the best times together, you and I, as well as, with our dear families. I will cherish them forever. Now, you are a "free spirit" once again, "not a prisoner in your body", at home, in "Your Heavenly Father's World". Peace my dearest friend, I love you, Tua Amica, Joanne - Salute! All my love, comfort, and deepest sympathy to you dear Rick, My godson, Jeffrey, Eric, Sharon, and Barbara's "precious gifts", Jonathan, Emily, Zoe, and Ryan.
Dianne Mitchell
September 26, 2009
Barbara always had that special laugh, that's what I remember as I write this. She was full of love and giving. I know she is happier now and knows that all her family has each other for support knowing she has done the best she could for everyone. I will always remember Barbara, God Bless all of you.
Dianne and Kids
September 25, 2009
To all who loved Barbara I offer my love and sympathy. When I think of her the word irrepressible comes to mind. She was so very genuine and warm that she always had to say what was on her mind. Sometimes it was just so funny because she would say it even if the moment called for quiet. Then the rest of us would start to laugh and she would look innocent. She saw humor in everything.
Remember her like that, not the way she has been lately as her health really failed her. She loved life and tried to help the rest of us love it as well.
Make sure her grandchildren are reminded of her love for them. It was unconditional. She was always so proud when she spoke of any of them. If there is a way for her to continue to watch their lives and share special moments, I just know she will find it.
Katie Boudreau
Andrea Arsenault
September 24, 2009
Dear Maxwell Family,
I am so sorry on the loss of my Godmother Barbara. She was an amazing person, always full of life. She had a heart full of gold, always so thoughtfull and generous. She always wanted to feed you or give you something every time you went to her house. I have known Barbara all of my life and everytime I went to visit her with my mom Joanne DiPrima she would always feed me oreo cookies and chocolate covered graham crackers. Still to this day those two cookies are mine and my three childrens favorite cookies. When I used to go visit her and her mother as I got older her mother always used to make me the white pie pizza, so yummy.... Then I became an adult and moved into my house with nothing and her and Rick helped my husband and I out so much with all there old furniture when they moved from Rhode Island. They could not do enough for us and gave us such a wonderful start. WHO DOES THAT ANYMORE? Barbara would give you her shirt of her own back if she had to. She was an angel sent from heaven and she will be missed by all. I will never forget her, she will always have a special part in my heart and the memories I have of her will last forever. I love you Barbara and I thank you for everything, you will never be forgotten. When I look up to the sky at night and find that lucky star I know you are there, you are my Guardian Angel watching over me. Say hi to my dad and remember your spirit lives on in all of us. Love and Hugs and Peace, Andrea DiPrima Arsenault and family
September 24, 2009
To the Maxwell Family,
Barbara was a very special person, with an exciting spirit.
We are all very sad for your loss.
Love
Becky and Dan Walsh
Bob Cook
September 24, 2009
Dear Rick, Jeff and Diane, Eric and Sharon and all Barbara's grand-kids and family:
Know of my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time-- I know that it has been hard. When my Mom died, I found great comfort in a quote from St. Therese. I share it with you now in the hope that it brings you some comfort too: "The bonds of love continue unbroken from this life into the next."
God bless you,
Bob Cook
Terry & Gus Perron
September 24, 2009
Jeff and Diane,
Jeff, We are both very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. This is a hard time for all...she will be in our prayers.
Blessings to you and your family,
Terry & Gus
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