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Cynthia Staples Obituary
former longtime resident of Westford
LOWELL -- Cynthia Ann (Duley) Staples, age 73, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. For fifty one years, she was the beloved wife of James F. Staples. Her entire life was dedicated to the love and care of her family.
Born on October 24, 1943, and raised in Maynard, MA she was a daughter of the late Harold and Rose (Colombo) Duley. Cynthia resided in Lowell for the past three years and was formerly a longtime resident of Westford. She was a communicant and active member of St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish where she taught Sunday school. She also volunteered much of her time with VNA Hospice of Greater Lowell for nine years and was a member of the Westford Garden Club.
Besides her husband, James, she is survived by three sons, Michael Staples of Lowell, Mark Staples of Holyoke and Matthew Staples and daughter-in-law, Laura Staples, both of Westford; a brother, Howard Duley and his wife, Evelee of Palm Coast, FL; six grandchildren, Maya, Caleb, Libby, Madison, Samantha, Sophie, and many nieces and nephews.
STAPLES -- Visiting hours will take place at the J. A. HEALY SONS FUNERAL HOME, 57 N.
Main St., WESTFORD, on Thursday, April 7, from 4 until 7pm. Her Funeral mass will be held on Friday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 107 N. Main St., Westford. Interment to follow at St. Catherine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation, 4742 North 24th St., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or at www.wish.org. To share your thoughts and memories of Cynthia, please visit www.healyfuneralhome.com -
978-692-6502 - Funeral Director, Scott Laurin.
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Carol Howells
April 6, 2016
Dear Jim, Mike, Mark and Matt, and all those wonderful grandchildren. We are so sorry for your loss. Cynthia was such a special person, loving and kind. Jim and I are saddened by her passing, but so grateful that she was a part of our lives for so many years. We loved her dearly and will never forget her many kindnesses.
Carol and Jim Howells
Julie (Howells) Sullivan
April 3, 2016
Dear Jim, Michael, Mark and Matthew,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have wonderful memories of Cynthia. She was always so kind and had a way of making everyone around her feel loved. She truly brightened up the neighborhood and she will be truly missed. I will always remember how good she was to my Nana. Her Thursday trip to the grocery store with Cynthia was the highlight of her week. I know she loved her like a daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Julie and Ray Sullivan
August 15, 2016
CYNTHIA, AND ARLENE AND MYSELF WERE KNOWN AS THE 3 MUSKTEERS. WE GREW UP TOGETHER AND WERE THE VERY BEST OF FRIENDS ALL THRU HIGH SCHOOL I AM DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR MY TWO VERY BEST FREINDS ARE NO LONGER HERE. WHICH MAKES LIFE TO BE NEVER TAKEN FOR GRANTED.
BEV WHEELER OGILVIE
Richard Fardy
April 11, 2016
With sincere sympathy and and condolence to Cynthia's family and friends
April 10, 2016
My sincere sympathy to Cynthia's family and friends. Classmate, Bob Taylor.
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