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Christina Chalfen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2007.

66, of Lexington, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 19th, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Melvin H. Chalfen, M.D., devoted mother of Matthew Webster and Jonathan Webster, sister of Robert Roak and David Roak, and step-mother of Sam Chalfen, Sarah Coyle, and Betsy Chalfen. Funeral Services will be held at Christ Church, Cambridge, on Saturday, June 23rd at 3 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Since Christina devoted much of her time to supporting refugees through the church we are asking that in lieu of flowers donations in her memory be made to Christ Church, Cambridge, Zero Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138 or online at http://r-i-m.net/donors.htm.

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June 22, 2007

Alicia Morris posted to the memorial.

June 22, 2007

Vivian Smith posted to the memorial.

June 22, 2007

Julie Turchin posted to the memorial.

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Alicia Morris

June 22, 2007

Dear Mel,
I was so sorry to learn of the passing of your lovely wife. Please know that my thoughts, condolences and prayers are with you and yours. I pray that the support of friends and family brings you some measure of comfort and peace.

Vivian Smith

June 22, 2007

Dear Dr. Chalfen and Family:

I am so sorry about Chris' death. Remembrance of her will always be in my heart.Just the short time knowing her and seeing her at events were very pleasant moments. She was a nice person to know. My prayers are with you and the family. Dr. Chalfen I hope God blesses you and takes good care of you because you deserve it. Sincerely, Vivian and family.

Julie Turchin

June 22, 2007

Hi Matt and Jonathan (and Mel),
Just wanted to add my sympathies to my Mom's message from our family--I too won't be able to make the trip from California to be with you tomorrow, but my thoughts will be with you!
So many of my childhood memories involve your family and Chris, from camping trips to birthday parties (where she would often pick out a more "girl appropriate" party favor just for me) to barbeques with watermelon-seed spitting contests. I will miss her!

Love, Julie

Christina Zacco

June 22, 2007

Deepest sympathies from Christina's cousins Warren, Charles and Tina. We have wonderful memories from when we were children of sharing Christmas Days in Philadelphia with Christina and the rest of the Roak family. We are comforted to know she now lies in peace.

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Nancy Sinsabaugh

June 21, 2007

Dear Mel,

I was so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family in the coming days.

In sympathy,

Nancy Sinsabaugh

Claire McGuire

June 21, 2007

To Mel, Matt and Jonathan --

I am so saddened by your loss, but cheered by many, many happy memories of the Webster/McGuire children growing up together. I can close my eyes and see Christina peeling carrots at a picnic table at our house in New Hampshire.

I have a long-scheduled trip to California to see Julie this week-end that I cannot postpone. My thoughts and love will be with you. Please, please give us a call later in the summer - perhaps a dinner at our house at which we can look at some of the many pictures (and you can meet Josh's Sam and Andy)?

Much love, Claire, Jim, Josh and Julie

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