Cecile Furlong

Cecile Ann Furlong, 62, of Framingham, MA passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024 after many years of physical and neurological decline inflicted on her by early-onset dementia. Born on April 21, 1962 in Boston, Ceil was the daughter of the late Ann (Desmond) and James Furlong. Ceil attended nursing school at Framingham Union and later received her BSN from UNH. Shortly after beginning her life as a nurse and loving mother, Ceil moved to Bradford, VT to raise her daughter surrounded by the Green Mountains that she loved. Despite the physical distance during these years, Ceil prioritized maintaining close and loving relationships with her family members. She enjoyed creating connections with people and was known for her kind, generous and open spirit. Ceil was an avid outdoors person and loved spending time in nature, camping, hiking, canoeing, skiing and biking. Ceil was a dedicated nurse. She cared deeply for her patients and provided them with genuine warmth and care. She spent many years of her nursing career working with the Good Neighbor Health Clinic in WRJ providing invaluable resources and compassion to the community. In 2012, Ceil was the recipient of the Schweitzer Leadership Award for her commitment to providing accessible healthcare to the medically underserved and uninsured of the Upper Valley.

Ceil is survived by her daughter Michelle Santos, father James Furlong, sister Suzanne Mueller, brother Jim Furlong and wife Kate, sister Michelle Luz and husband John and her many nieces and nephews-Michael, Jack, Stephen, Jillian, Timothy, Gregory, Catherine and Sean-who remained by her side providing loving care and comfort in recent years. She was also predeceased by many beloved pets over the years and was known for being a lover of all living creatures.

A celebration of life service will be held at the St. Patricks Manor Holy Family Chapel in Framingham, MA at 10:00am on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Good Neighbor Health Clinic, 70 North Main St., White River Junction, VT, 05001 or St. Patrick's Manor, 863 Central St., Framingham, MA 01701.