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Jean E. "Bonnie" Byette

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Jean E. "Bonnie" Byette of Merrimack, NH, formerly of Tewksbury, MA; 84 MERRIMACK, NH Jean E. "Bonnie" Byette, 84, of Merrimack, NH, formerly of Tewksbury, MA passed away at home in the arms of her children on July 31, 2009 after a lengthy decline in health. She was the wife and best friend of John F. "Bud" Byette who pre-deceased her in November of 1990 after 41 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Verne S. & Helen C. (Nimmo) Bonnell and the sister of the late Robert "Bob" Bonnell. She was born in Cambridge, MA on March 29, 1925 and raised in Belmont, MA having graduated from Belmont High she attended Babson School of Business. She and her husband moved to Tewksbury in 1951 to raise their family and co-founded the John F. Byette Insurance Agency in 1965. She enjoyed the social life and travel that was involved with the agency and with the Tewksbury Lions Club in which Bud was a member. She loved her faith, the beach, music, dancing, laughter and her summer residence in Wells, ME. She will be remembered most for her heart of gold, her love of life and people. Her positive attitude and for being young at heart. For her generosity, whether it be volunteering at the voting polls, cooking casseroles for the church suppers, or helping a friend in need. She was a beautiful woman, both inside and out and will be forever loved and missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is survived by her three loving children, John F. "Jack" Byette, Jr. and his wife, Janet of Dracut, MA. Nancy E. Kelly of Merrimack, NH with whom she resided and Carol A. Nikin and her husband, Joe of Salem, NH Four grandchildren, Jacy Amenkowicz, and her husband Mark of Milford, NH. John J. "JJ" Kelly, Jr. of Nashua, NH., Keith and Katie Byette of Dracut, MA Two great-grandchildren, Elias and Abigail Amenkowicz. She was also the mother in law of the late Jack Kelly with whom she shared a special bond. BYETTE of Tewksbury, July 31, Jean E. "Bonnie" Byette, age 84. Her funeral will be held Thursday, August 6, at 9:30 A.M. in the TEWKSBURY FUNERAL HOME, corner of Dewey and Main Sts. (Rte 38) followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. in St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Merrimack St., Downtown Lowell. Burial will follow in Tewksbury Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday 3 to 8 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that you count your own blessings, tell a friend or family member that you love them, make a donation to your favorite charity or perform a random act of kindness in her memory. tewksburyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lowell Sun on Aug. 4, 2009.

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Linda Giffin

August 13, 2009

Dear Jack, Nancy and Carol,
Your Mom and Dad were the dearest people! I remember how kind they always were to me even from my childhood!!
We are all blessed to have known Bonnie. Her spirit will live on in us.

Love, Linda

Harry, Cyndy and Andrew Curtis

August 8, 2009

Keith and Family
We just came back and heard about your grandmother. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy..Harry, Cyndy and Curty

August 7, 2009

Dear Byett Family, So sorry to hear about your mom, your mom and dad were the nicest people I have ever met!
Papaleo Family

June Urquhart

August 6, 2009

Nancy, Jack and family,
In your time of grief I wish to extend my sincerest condolences.

Sharon Bonnell-Bradley

August 5, 2009

Nancy,Carol and Jack, I am so sorry to hear about your mom's death. She always had a beautiful smile and a twinkle in her eye. She passed on that "delightful" Bonnell spirit to you all. She will certainly be missed. Maybe she and my Dad are in heaven laughing about all their escapades as kids. I hope so.Thinking of you. My love to you all. Sharon Bonnell-Bradley.

Patricia (Kerber) Karas

August 5, 2009

Nancy, Jack and Carol, it's been so many years since I worked at Byette Insurance, but Bonnie was always such an inspiration to me, and I have wonderful memories of her funny stories, her love of Bud, her kids and grandkids, trips to Wells Beach, camping and more. She was a special, warm, amazing woman and I feel so truly blessed to have known her.

Henry & Edna Caisse

August 5, 2009

Nancy and Family, Henry and I are thinking of you and yours in this time of great sorrow. We always had nice chats with your Mom. Know that she is resting with the Angels.

Karen Collupy

August 5, 2009

Nancy/Carol and Jack,
So sorry for your loss. Your sweet mother will be missed by many. My heart aches for you. I love you all...
Love,
Karen Collupy

bob damico

August 5, 2009

Dear Nancy, Carol, and Jackie, My deepest sympathy, Mom was a great lady, I can still hear her voice from when we were kids" Don't sit on the fence" It has to be comforting to know she is with dad now.
Bob D'Amico

Tina marie Alton

August 5, 2009

My Heartfelt sympathy to the family during your time of loss. May your hearts be filled with the Joy, Love,Happiness and fond memories you shared with Mrs Byette. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless

Diane Parsons

August 5, 2009

Nancy, Jack and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy and Joe Harris

August 4, 2009

A beautiful woman, a beautiful soul. It was a pleasure getting to know her, and we have fond memories of her and my Dad's time with us. She was a special lady, and you were very blessed to have had her in your life.

Elaine Calef

August 4, 2009

Dear Carol, Joe and Family-
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy is with you all during this time.

Carol Bernard

August 4, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 4, 2009

Nancy, Jack and family, my sincerest condolences. Scott Rancourt

Jean Godlewski

August 4, 2009

To the Byette family, you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go though this very difficult time. May Jean lay in peace with the love of GOD surrounding her. To Jacy, I am sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. We love you...
God Bless,
Dave, Jean, DJ and Alyssa Godlewski

Denise Dolan

August 4, 2009

Carol, Joe and the Byette family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. It has been way to long to have been out of touch with you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Tom and Denise Dolan

August 4, 2009

Nancy and family

My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Mother. I know she will be sadly missed by all of you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time.

Love
Sandy Keller

August 4, 2009

Jack, Nancy & the Byette family,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Your mother & father were the cream of the crop. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Fondly,
Jerry McCormack & Meredith Cohen

Dave O'Brien

August 4, 2009

We will all miss Bonnie. She was sweet and always had the big smile ready to deliver. Thank you Bonnie for all the wonderful years of friendship and fun.

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