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Cheryl McLean Obituary

Cheryl (Tartaglia) McLean age 56 from Trabuco Canyon CA, formerly of Ashland, MA passed away at her home in Trabuco Canyon, CA. Cheryl was a registered nurse with Coastal Communities Hospital for the last 13 years. Cheryl was very active in many humanitarian endeavors which included being a volunteer nurse in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, Mustang Rescue, care packages for deployed troops, Friends of the Sea Lions and many more. Cheryl is survived by her son Joshua Siipola and his wife Tory of McKinleyville, CA. Her mother, Florence Dancause of Ashland, MA. Her brother Richard Tartaglia of Ashland and her sister Marie (Tartaglia) Heenan and her husband Michaelof Yarmouth Port, MA. Her Step-Sisters Diane (Dancause) Fearebay, her husband Stephen of Framingham, MA, Donna (Dancause) Featherstone and her husband Dennis of Uxbridge, MA and Debbie (Dancause) Abate and her husband Steven of Uxbridge, MA. Cheryl's grandchildren Brandon Cox, Kelsey Edwards and Kyle Siipola and many Aunts and Uncles and much loved nieces and nephews. Cheryl also leaves her four beloved dogs Luke, Rascal, Rocky and Pepper. Cheryl is now re-united in Heaven with her son Jeremy Siipola, her brother John Fred Tartaglia Jr, her father John Fred Tartaglia Sr. and her Step-Father, Charles Dancause. In lieu of flowers, please send donations of remembrance to the Greater Ashland Lions Club, an animal shelter of your choice or any of the charities Cheryl was active in. A funeral Mass will be said on Monday, January 13 in St. Cecilia's Church Esty St Ashland at 9:00am with interment to follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. Calling hours will be held from the Matarese Funeral Home 325 Main St. Ashland on Sunday evening from 5-7pm. www.mataresefuneral.com

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Published by MetroWest Daily News from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2014.

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Brian McAdams

January 17, 2014

you were one of a kind. I will forever remember you as the life of the party. love you and your family and will miss our birthday bashing each other rest in peace my friend see you on the other side. Love Brian

Cheryl, with Rascals, Rocky and Luke

Marie Heenan

January 14, 2014

My little sister Cheryl had a special heart. I would hope all who knew her would try to emulate her compassion for animals and love of laughter. Pay it forward in memory of Cheryl. I love you Sista!

January 14, 2014

Cheryl, i will think of you alway's i will never forget you my dear friend,Jane Tucci

January 13, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all today. Rest in peace Cheryl
Suzanne Lock (Wilkinson)

Thomas Kinder

January 12, 2014

Family and friends,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. May fond memories comfort you now and forever.
Tom Kinder

Anne Ferrucci

January 10, 2014

Flo, my deepest sympathy.

Dona Walsh

January 9, 2014

Words can not describe how sorry I am to hear of Cheryl's passing. I have many good memories of her and recent phone conversations we have had. She was a great person. She had a beautiful smile. Rest in Pease my friend.
Dona Walsh

January 9, 2014

Richard please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your sister. It is hard to lose a sibling and it is always too soon. Elaine Yetman

dorothy stewart"dickie

January 9, 2014

dear friends and alumi of ahs we have lost a friend and now a angel in heaven.may she rest in peace

.Lynn mcadams

January 9, 2014

Cheryl we have. So many great memories.you will be missed you had a heart of gold ,now it s time to be a beautiful angel and rest in peace xoxo

dorothy stewart'[dickie

January 9, 2014

Cheryl was out going , funny and dear friend to many. rest in peace dear friend

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