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Dr. Todd A. Finn
June 2, 2025
For the second straight year, my AP Literature class read and fell in love with "Rebecca", a novel introduced to me as a high school senior by Mrs. Stare. I do my best to emulate the passion and expertise that Mrs. Stare displayed when teaching duMaurier´s masterpiece, and many students have told me that this became their favorite novel. At the end of the unit, I share a tribute to the greatest teacher I ever had, and right then and there, Mrs. Stare gains 28 more seniors as admirers. If I ever become half of the educator and mentor that she was, my life and career will have been a success. I miss her. She was truly the greatest of all time.
Todd Finn
April 22, 2018
Mrs. Stare was the greatest teacher I ever had. Now, as a high school Principal, I look for teachers with the qualities of this amazing, inspiring woman who can motivate learners the way Mrs. Stare motivated me. She is missed, and forever appreciated.
June 15, 2016
Jeanette, sorry to read of your mom's passing. She was so nice to open up her house to the yearbook staff every Saturday morning, and to put up with us over those months. - Jody Whyte HHS '81
kurt carlson
June 14, 2016
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing Jackie...She was a good/fun teacher with (what I now perceive ) a rather mischievous sense of humor..
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June 11, 2016
Jackie, Jeanette and family,
Memories flood my mind- the Sugar Path, dinner (cow) bells, loads of laughs and the lesson " you don't hate...you loathe"! Your Mom was one in a million! Now, all of our parents are playing cards, telling jokes and in peace. Sending my sympathy and love your way.
Love, Patty Marcus
Margaret Innis McGowan
June 11, 2016
I had Mrs. Stare in the sixth grade in Milford and have never forgotten her. A very special teacher !! How blessed you were to have her !
Beverly (Manning) Saccoccio HHS Class of 1979
June 11, 2016
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Stare's family. May you take comfort in knowing how many people's lives she touched in a positive way. She was a wonderful teacher and lovely person.
Rose Keady
June 10, 2016
My condolences to Regina's family. I have had the pleasure of sitting across from her every Wednesday night, at bingo, for the past 10+ years. The one thing that I learned from her over the years was that she loved her family. She talked about you all of the time and was so very proud of each and every one of you.
I am so sad that she will not be back playing the game she loved so much. We will miss her. I'm sure she is up in heaven right now yelling "BINGO".
I'm sorry that I was not able to attend her services. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
COLLEEN IACOVELLI
June 10, 2016
Mrs. Stare was a wonderful teacher and friend. I am lucky to have a lot of good memories of her and her family. She is at peace.
John villani
June 9, 2016
Mrs. Stare told me that you never tell anyone to shut up. You say be quiet. And hell has no fury like a woman scorned. I never forgot what she taught me. My sincere condolences. John villani.
janine farrar
June 9, 2016
mrs stare was my english teacher in high school but also distantly related. She was a fabulous teacher & i have many great memories of her.
The Shuber name should actually be spelled Sciuba. My grandmother eleanor volpe & regina were cousins. I recently found out the true spelling of the family name, my great grandmother was mary sciuba volpe lived on glines ave in Milford.
I am so sorry to hear that Regina has passed & my deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Lorraine Sutton-Genesio
June 9, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Regina's passing. She was a big part of so many of our children's lives in Hopedale. My sincerest condolences to her daughters and their families. She will be in my prayers.
Carol (Cosetta) Donaher
June 9, 2016
Dear Jackie, Jeanette, and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was one of my favorite teachers...loved how she explained Shakespeare to us. Our parents were friends also and I knew her differently for that. She gave me some helpful parenting advise when I was expecting.my first child....the gist of it was.....you will get frustrated at times with a newborn, but that's ok. She gave me permission to feel that way....it was a great relief.
Hope you and your family keep wonderful memoriesof both of your parents and find comfort in one another and how many lives she impacted.
Class of 1973
June 9, 2016
Regina Stare (Miss Shuber) was my sixth grade teacher, and one of my favorites! She was the youngest teacher we had ever known, and she made learning such fun!
My condolences to all her family on your loss. I hope that knowing what a difference she made in so many lives will help comfort you and bring you peace.
Sincerely,
Mary Zocchi
June 9, 2016
Dear Jeanette,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a great teacher. I can actually picture her
sitting behind her desk. She was always so supportive!!!
Robin Fleming (King)
Peter Murray
June 9, 2016
Ms. Stare (Shuber) was my 6th grade English teacher at Stacy Jr. High in `57`58. I remember her as a caring, challenging young teacher, who always helped us out in the learning process. Back then, teachers NEVER married; I was always taught by old-maid Irish spinsters, 1st-5th grades. We were all shocked..SHOCKED..when our beloved Miss Shuber became Mrs. Stare...LOL!!! May God comfort her family in their loss.
June 9, 2016
Rest in Peace, Reg. I love you, honey!!
Mags
Tim Cox
June 8, 2016
To Regina's daughters: Your mom was the bomb! One of my favorite teachers in Hopedale. I had the opportunity to speak with her phone when I organized a class reunion about 10-12 years ago. She was great and beloved.
Meganne (MacLeod) Duckworth HHS '89
June 8, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Stare. She was a special teacher who kept her students on their toes and made them think! As an adult now, I truly value the lessons she taught! She joked in her class that if her students were to remember one thing from her, she hoped it would be that a lot is always written with a space between the a and the l. Well Mrs. Stare, this student hasn't forgotten and wants you to know you will be missed a lot. Thank you Mrs. Stare and may you rest in peace.
Kathie D'Aniello
June 8, 2016
I am so sad to hear of Mrs. Stare's passing. She was such an amazing teacher and had such charisma about her. I've been out of HS for 23 years now and she was always one I remembered fondly. God bless her and her family. Forever missed, never forgotten.
Kathie (Hanson) D'Aniello
June 8, 2016
A vey sad day when we lose someone as amazing as Mrs. Stare. She was such a wonderful presence in the classroom, leaving me with many happy memories. I feel very fortunate to have had such a wonderful soul mold a young part of my life. She will truly be missed.
-Palina (Chrivniz)Frazier - HHS 1980.
June 8, 2016
So very sad to hear such a wonderful soul is gone. She was a truly wonderful and memorable teacher Her humor was contagious. Very saddened by her passing.. She will be missed.
HHS Class of '71
June 8, 2016
Mrs. Stare,
Thank you for insisting on proper punctuation, good grammar and complete sentences. The discipline paid off.
Sue (Miller) Pastorini
June 8, 2016
Mrs. Stare was one of most favorite teachers during high school.She never failed to take time away from her"preplanned" curriculum to listen to and help solve problems bothering the class. We learned so many life lessons from her. She and her husband were also friends of my parents and it would make us giggle when Jean would refer to her as "the Colonel". I truly loved Mrs. Stare and know she made a huge impact on my life. RIP dear teacher, dance with the angels!
Kelley Butler
June 8, 2016
Jack and I send our deepest sympathy at the loss of Regina. She truly was an inspiration to all and will be remembered fondly. May you find solace in your wonderful memories. I just wish I were in Massachusetts so I could pay my respects to her and to all of you. Sincerely, Jack and Kelley Butler
Jennifer (Barrows) O'Donnal
June 8, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Stare's passing! She is still teaching, so many of the lessons I received from her, I am passing along to my own kids. A wonderful woman!
Patricia Parker
June 8, 2016
To her family, I remember having your mother as a teacher when she was just starting her career in Milford. She was my favorite teacher and so sweet and compassionate. Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Karen Villani
June 8, 2016
Such a bright, passionate and motivating educator. I am fortunate to have been in her classroom in the 80's. I will never forget one of the stories she shared, of another class that was known to have a few students who were shall we say, a bit boisterous. She said that four boys had come in late for an exam and all told her they were in a car that ended up getting a flat tire. Well, being the wise lady she was, she told each to sit on a different corner of the classroom and face the wall, then handed them a piece of paper and a pencil and told them to write diwn which tire was flat. Ha Ha! What a bright and sometimes sassy gal. Hopedale alumni that took her classes were fortunate to have known her.
Personally, she used to tell me the Aqua Net hairspray was going to kill me as I was always spiffing up my hair during the school day.
What a gem. Rest in peace dear lady and thank you for influencing my life.
Janice Allegrezza
June 8, 2016
Jackie and family, So very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a super lady and touched so many lives in a forever memorable way. I can still see her at HHS and at various school events for our children as the very proud gram. Sending prayers.
Janice (Caracino) Allegrezza HHS '77
Mary Greene
June 8, 2016
Jeannette and Jackie, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time. May you cherish the time you had together. Sincerely, Mary Greene
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