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Geraldine Miele Obituary
METHUEN — Mrs. Geraldine Anne (Gagnon) Miele, 68, beloved wife of 47 years to Dennis Miele, died Sunday morning, Jan. 24, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Born and raised in Haverhill, she was the daughter of Natalie (Emerson) Gagnon of Plaistow, N.H. and the late Phillip Gagnon. She received her education in the Haverhill school system and graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1959 majoring in the culinary arts program.
A resident of the City of Methuen for the past 47 years, Mrs. Miele dedicated her life to her husband and family. She had a passion for cooking and baking and she also enjoyed knitting. She was a parishioner of St. Lucy's Church in Methuen. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by her children, Sherry Marsden, Sharon Nimmo and her husband Jeffrey, Benjamin Miele and his wife Bonnie and Shellene Florio and her husband Salvatore; five grandchildren, Vanessa Marsden, Courtney Nimmo, Salvatore Florio Jr., Anthony Florio and Briana Miele; nine siblings, Phillip Gagnon Jr. and his wife Sharon, Maralla Blake and her husband Raymond, Cynthia DeRoche and her husband Daniel, Twila Gagnon, Rachel Lanseigne and her husband Armand, Eleanor Clarke and her husband Kenneth, Izora Valihura and her husband Paul, William Gagnon and his wife Constance and Jeremiah Gagnon and his wife Mary; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends may call on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. Her funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. Lucy's Church, 254 Merrimack St., Methuen. Her burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Geraldine's memory to Mass. General Hospital, Cancer Center, Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. For directions and condolences, please visit our website and online guestbook at www.cataudellafh.com.
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Eileen Hayes
January 30, 2010
Dear Dennis and Family,
Sorry to read of the passing of your wife and mother. She was a caring and wonderful parent. I recall seeing her at the Festival of Trees with a grandchildren. She was so proud of them and all of you.
Sincerely,
Eileen Hayes
M/M Jack Crawford
January 30, 2010
Dennis and Family,
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Gerry was definitely sunshine in all your lives. She will be sorely missed and remembered for all the good and loving things she did for all she knew, and most especially for the love of family that everyone that knew her saw.
Sincerely,
Jack and Nancy Crawford
January 27, 2010
Dennis and family
Iam so sorry for your loss.Gerry was a sweet,kind,and wonderful person. She will be sadly missed.
God bless all of you
Ann Vaughan
Mesa az
January 27, 2010
Dear Dennis: My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Remember all the good times and cherish the wonderful memories you shared together. I will keep you all in my prayers. Deepest Sympathy, Annette Autiello
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January 26, 2010
Dear Dennis, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Geraldine was so kind and loving and will be missed by all who knew her. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Sandra Martini (Portland, ME)
Angelo & Mary Cubelli
January 26, 2010
Dennis:
We are sorry we are unable to be with you at your time of sorrow. May God be with you and your family at this time.
January 26, 2010
To The Miele Family: Gerry was indeed one of a kind, generous, caring, and so very loving. She has left a lasting impression in my heart and I will sorely miss her. If there was ever an angel on earth, it had to be her. She is surely resting in heaven. My prayers are with you. Kay Gigliotti
Salem, New Hampshire
Linda Showacre
January 26, 2010
Dennis,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your wife Geraldine. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. The loss of a loved one is very hard. May the lord help you and your family get through this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Linda Showacre (AmTote)
Mary @ Joe Faro
January 26, 2010
Dear Dennis, Mary and I are so sorry for your great loss. We are so sorry for not being with you at this time of heartache and grief. We are on route to Fla. Will see you on our return home. Please extend our sympothy to the family. Mary and Joe Faro
January 26, 2010
Dear Dennis,
I am so sorry to hear about Geraldine. I know you will miss her very, very much. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Most sincerely,
Deb Page (AmTote)
Rita and Edward Collins
January 26, 2010
Dennis and family,
We feel your profound loss in Gerry. She was a very special lady who will always be remembered for her kindness and thoughtfulness to all who entered her life. You had a true gem in Gerry. May all your memories of her never fade.
Love, Rita and Ed
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