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Judith Lenihan Obituary
PITTSFIELD -- Judith A. Lenihan, 66, of 28 Congress St. died Saturday morning at Berkshire Medical Center.
Born in Pittsfield on April 14, 1939, daughter of Wallace H. and Anna Senyk Dill, she was a 1957 graduate of Pittsfield High School.
Mrs. Lenihan and her husband, John F. Lenihan, owned Lenco Services Inc.
She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Rotary Club. She enjoyed bowling and ceramics.
She and her husband were married Sept. 18, 1971, in St. Mary's Church.
Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Daniel R. Lenihan and Jon E. Lenihan, both of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a daughter, Donna M. Bravo of Pittsfield; two brothers, Robert Dill of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Richard Dill of Schwenksville, Pa., and a granddaughter.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- Judith A. Lenihan died in Pittsfield on Saturday, July 2. Beloved grandmother to Courtney Bravo. The funeral will be Wednesday, July 6, at 10 a.m. from DWYER FUNERAL HOME, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church celebrated by the Rev. James K. Joyce, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday, July 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in care of the funeral home, 776 North St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Donna Bravo
August 2, 2005
Mom ... I miss you so much. I can't convince myself that you are gone and not here with us anymore. I have such an urge to talk to you - the first thing I would say is ... I LOVE YOU MOM and I would love to hear ... I LOVE YOU TOO HONEY. Just to hear your voice ...
I'm so scared of what the future holds for me and the family. I know you are up there - watching over us. We just wish you were down here with us.
Help us make the best choices for our future and help me, Brian, Courtney and Dad to get with Jonny, Nikki and Danny very soon. We need family around more than ever.
Mom you will ALWAYS be in heart and I will ALWAYS remember our good times often.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MOM and you are the BEST Mom in the ENTIRE World!! Thank you for everything ... EVERYTHING!!
I Love You!!
JON LENIHAN
July 26, 2005
MOM I STILL MISS YOU SO MUCH IT JUST DOESNT SEEM REAL ITS LIKE WERE ALL WAITING FOR YOU TO COME HOME FROM A TRIP.I REALLY DONT KNOW IF ILL EVER GET OVER THIS.THEY SAY TIME HEALS ALL WOUNDS BUT MOM IT CUT MY HEART WIDE OPEN WHEN YOU LEFT I JUST DONT THIMK ILL EVER BE THE SAME PERSON YOU MEAN SO MUCH TO ME ATLEAST I HAVE DAD AND DONNA AND DAN HERE TO HELP ME TAKE CARE MOM YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY MIND EVERYDAY.I LOVE YOU SO MUCH BYE
Judy Bob Rick Ron
July 8, 2005
Jeffrey Dill
July 8, 2005
Aunt Judy-
You were one of my favorite relatives. You were so good at sending me cards, phone calls and notes out of the blue. So many of my happy memories growing up were at your house. Your straight-forwardness taught me to say more of what I mean. Your compassion made me feel like I always had a welcome place to go.
With all the changes in our family, you were always a corner-stone. It is so unfair for you to be taken, when your life had so much promise.
There really arent words to say how much you will be missed.
I love you with all my heart, and I miss you.
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Jo Wheeler-Coltrara
July 6, 2005
Dear John,
So very sad to read of Judy's passing. Although we lost touch with each other after I moved to California, I often recalled times of much fun and laughter with her at Chemex. She was a special person and I will always remember her fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Amy Waldron
July 6, 2005
Donna and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of you mother, mother in law, grandmother, wife and friend. May great memories heal you pain and she will be smiling down on all of you as you all are great people!!
Dawn Bravo
July 5, 2005
Donna, Brian Courtney, John and Family,
It it with sincere simpathy that we think of you all during your time of sorrow. A lot of people truly thought a lot of Judy and will surely miss her. We will certainly miss her gentle caring way. May GOD bless you and give healing to you all.
Love...Dawn and Ron Bravo
Brian Bravo
July 5, 2005
Judy,,,,
Wow, where to start. Not only were you my mother-in law, you were my friend. You have from day one made me feel so welcome into your family,house and life. You have helped me realize alot about what true kindness can really be like. You with no questions must be the nicest person I have ever had the fortune to run across in my life. I know I told you thanks quick little times as I may have been running out the door and such,but You'll really never know how much you meant to me personally. We had are quirks but i'd trade them 10 times over if you would just be able to come Home. I'll miss your phone calls everyday even if somedays there were 8 or 9. i'm sorry i never got to say goodbye the way I would have liked you to hear. Life wont ever be the same,,but i know god just recieved one of his best angels and I know you'll be here with us all.
Good bye my friend ,,mother-in law and business buddy,,,I'm going to miss you dearly.
Brian
Barbara DeMers
July 5, 2005
To my dear friend Donna and family, I'm deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Judith. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
July 5, 2005
Dear John and Family, Just want to tell you how sorry I am to hear about your loss.Judy was such a good person, and a joy to work with, she will be missed by everyone who knew her. God bless you all.
Esther Knappe
July 5, 2005
John and kids am so sorry for your loss We all lost someone speical If your knew Judy you know how much she loved everyone She was like a mother & best friend to all she came in touch with she will be deeply missed our team will never be the same
John Lenihan
July 4, 2005
Judy was the best wife, mother and friend anyone copuld ask for.It has only been a few days and i miss her more than i could ever express. Thank god i have Danny, Donna and Jon to help me through this time, I couldn't ask for greater kids. Judy ,I love and miss you so much, please help me get through this. Your loving husband, John
Michael Casella
July 4, 2005
Judy Lenihan was a wonderful and loving person.She will be deeply missed.God bless her and her family.
Karen Avalle
July 4, 2005
Dear John and family, Judy was a wonderful lady who was good to all of us. Please know that she was a special lady who touched all our lives with kindness and laughter. I am really sorry for your loss. Karen
JON LENIHAN
July 4, 2005
SHE WAS THE MOST LOVING MOM AND ANYONE WHO KNEW HER KNEW SHE WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR ANYBODY TO HELP THEM.I WILL REMEMBER HER AS AN ANGEL ON EARTH.MOM I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY MEMORIES.SOMEDAY WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN.LOVE JON
Johanna (Cabana) Beaudry
July 4, 2005
John and family you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. May there be comfort in knowing you are in the heart of ones who care.
Donna Bravo
July 4, 2005
My Mom was the most wonderful person I've ever known. She was gentle, kind, generous and caring. My Mom taught me MANY things ... but most important was how to be a Wonderful Mother to Courtney. I don't know what I'm going to do without my Mom and I don't know what the future holds ... but I do know that my Mom will be watching over Dad, me, Courtney, Brian, Jon, Nikki and Danny all the time. I LOVE YOU MOM WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOLE. YOU ARE MY BEST FRIEND AND I'M GOING TO MISS YOU MORE THAN I CAN IMAGINE. GOD BLESS YOU MOMMY!!
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