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Marlene Sheehan Obituary
Born in Medford, the daughter of the late John and Florence (Cahill) Fogarty, she grew up in Burlington and later moved to Nashua, NH where she stayed for approximately 20 years before moving to Dartmouth 3 years ago.
Mrs. Sheehan graduated from Burlington High School in 1973 and then from the Shepard Gill School of Nursing at Mass General in 1977. She most recently worked as a nurse for Nashua Crossing. She was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church.
Marlene will be celebrated and remembered for being a great mother who was very proud of her son and supportive of all his activities.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Matthew of Dartmouth; two sisters, Barbara Leavell of Billerica and Joanne Vigneau of Burlington; three brothers, John Fogarty of Brookline, NH, Kevin Fogarty of Pepperell, and Paul Fogarty of Peterborough, NH; and many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral mass will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 10AM in St. Julie Billiart Church, 494 Slocum Rd., Dartmouth. Interment will be private. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 4900 Hopyard Rd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588. For online tributes and directions: www.waring-sullivan.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Standard-Times (New Bedford, MA).
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Timothy M Sheehan
June 28, 2025
16 Years have passed since that long night and so much has changed over those years. Love has emerged to shine in my life with Annie and Matt's life with his Hannah. I know in that place where you are safe with all our loved ones you will continue to send your Love and protection to us all. Love Tim
Timothy M Sheehan
November 30, 2024
MIMI, For some odd reason Legacy has bounced my last few posts. Thanksgiving was this week and I know that You loved everything about this special time. Your days as a Cheerleader, Sister, then Mom cheering on Matthew
when Nashua played against BG. Well Matt is going to be inducted into the Nashua High Hall of Fame in May, You were present to witness his triumphs in Football and Track when we traveled all over the place to watch him throw the shot put and discus. We had Thanksgiving at Matt and Hannah's house with Hannah's parents it was warm and full of laughter and shared memories. Annie and I have a new puppy in the house his name is Luca he is somewhat Finn like in size and nature. Danny and Dawn are Grandparents with the arrival of a baby girl to Meghan. Kevin and Barbara are adjusting to Kevin being retired quite a transition from all those years on the road. The wonderful season of Christmas is upon us so in that mystical world of Heaven enjoy all our loved ones and keep watch over us all and send your Love and Peace to our world. Love Tim
Timothy Sheehan
November 10, 2020
Tonight 11/10/2020 Matthew will be sworn in as a Sergeant for the Yarmouth Police Department . Watch over him as he continues on his professional and life journey. 41 years ago the journey to his today began with us, never knowing what the future had in store. We have given him the best of who we are, he has blended that with all his life experiences into being the humane, loving man that he is in every aspect of his life.
Love,
Tim
Tim Sheehan
September 21, 2016
Happy Birthday MIMI keep looking over all you love. I woke up this morning wished you a Happy Birthday, and this afternoon I received some great news. Just Sayin.
Love,
Tim
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Tim Sheehan
June 28, 2016
Love is a continuum that can never be broken, you are in the hearts of all who Love you and those that you Love.
Tim
September 18, 2015
Dear Marlene,
Dennis and I think of you often, but especially this week.
As you know, Monday marks the day you would have been 60, and Dennis will be 65. We will say a special prayer for you on this day, and will do an Irish toast to celebrate our memories.
You are missed.
Love, Linda and Dennis xoxo
June 28, 2015
In a week that has seen the most amazing of emotions being Love, come to the forefront it is only fitting that I speak of this wonderful emotion and feeling today. Today six years ago Marlene/MIMI gained a freedom that allows her love to touch all who comprised her life. Love is truly timeless and limitless in it's essence, evolving and transcending the understanding that I can comprehend into a realm that is truly only understood by the heart. Cancer cannot defeat the power of love, hate cannot defeat the power of love, "Where there is Great Love, anything is possible." I never imagined my life path would bring me to moments of darkness, but from all those times there was a light. It was not always visible at first, a few shimmering rays that within time evolved into a brilliance that I could never have imagined. The gifts that have come into my life are many and they continue to grace my life. Matthew, you are the gift that your Mom prayed for, I watched in awe as your eyes met hers in your first moments of life, those same eyes will continue to watch over you every day of your life.
I could never have imagined how my life would evolve from this day six years ago, to the level of love and anticipation that life truly is an amazing journey. I have the gift of three beautiful grandchildren, and Annie's four children who allow me to expand and enrich my life. Let me speak to Annie, you have blended time in a unique and wonderful dance that allows me to experience life and love in a collage of then and now. So, in those quiet moments known only to the heart, in the familiar verse of a cherished song, in the fragrance of a scent of nature, in the memories of a loved photograph, know that those who have left this realm of life are always with us. Love cannot be constrained to a definition of time as we understand it. Love unfathomable and boundless, erases the limits of our understanding, allowing for this amazing gift to be part of who we are and those whom we love, Then, Now and Always. Namaste
November 10, 2014
11/10/79, 35 years ago today on a cloudy/showery day we started a journey that is continuing today. Neither one of us could ever imagine the course of our life journey and what paths we would walk down. All I do do is I am a much better man for having you in my life, and the joy I experience to day all derives from falling in love with a pretty green eyed blonde from Burlington. I have found love again in a beautiful blending of time in Annie. Thank you for opening the door to my past and future. Keep watching over our Matthew and all whose lives you touched.
Love
Tim
June 30, 2014
This Saturday June 28th marks Marlene's five year anniversary of her gaining her wings of freedom. "Where there is great Love there are always miracles." For me life is a continuum, Love's bonds can never be broken, God places special people in our lives, sometimes their stay is far too short, their impact on our lives will ALWAYS be with us. A song, a scent, a warm breeze on a summer evening can bring us back to our loved ones and the memories that will never fade. The physical touch may not be there, however our heart holds those touches then and now always.
The day before she passed Marlene made me promise . "No Wouldas, No Couldas, No Shouldas, live your life the best that you can, one day at a time knowing that you are loved. I will honor her words. My life has been blessed with Love that is enduring and the continuum goes on with Annie, Matthew and the circle of new life that proves cancer can never defeat the power of love.
May 11, 2014
On This Mothers Day, I just want to say THANK YOU for the greatest gift you gave to me in my life, our Matthew.
December 26, 2013
Christmas 2013
Matt and I went to the Fogarty Family Christmas, it was great to see all of Marlene's brothers and her sister Joanne. We also experienced the next generation in Brenna's children, two beautiful gifts. Proof that Life does go on. Anne and Matt both worked on Christmas Day giving their gifts to those they came in contact with enriching those lives. Continue to send your love and gifts to all of us, you will always be part of every Christmas.
Love,
Tim
November 10, 2013
November 10 1979
The beginning of a journey that has lead to today. We didn't know then what roads and paths we would travel, but all throughout this journey of life you have taught me and given me gifts that have continued to endure and have allowed me to grow. Thank You for always being part of my journey.
Love
Tim
September 21, 2013
Happy Birthday MIMI
Donna Quinton Delllanno
September 16, 2013
I just attended our 40th school reunion on 9/14/13 and found out that Marlene had passed away. I am so sorry you and the family. Marlene was a wonderful person and I was lucky to have know her in our high school years.
July 1, 2013
Sunday,June 30, 2012
This trip to MIMI's beach was different, the theme of being thankful was the feeling of those assembled at Lewis Bay. Matt,Emma, Barbara, Morgan and Annie each me each brought together by the happiness of the gifts we are to each other. These emotions and feeling are the direct result of the fulfillment of MIMI's life. So my friend THANK YOU for your love then, now and always.
Love,
Tim
June 28, 2013
To my Ma,
4 years ago I knelt next to you with my head in my hands thinking the world was over. Dad and I were heartbroken and did not think anything good could ever possibly come our way after what we had just gone through. 4 years later on the same day that my world came crashing down I can look around at how far I have come since the day I lost you. Your plan is comiing full circle, you didnt call me home to Yarmouth just to pursue the career you always knew I was born to do. You brought me here knowing I would find the one person on this earth that would change my life. I listened to you ma and I found her, I didnt think it was possible for two people who have never met to be able to have such an impact on each other, but its true. Emma has shown me what I never thought I would ever get to experience. 4 years ago I thought my life was over, I realize 4 years later that it is just beginning. Sheehan men have experienced so much loss and pain, but now ma I know you can see that the pattern has changed, at your direction. Dad is happy and it makes my heart so happy that he is in good hands. When I would ask you and dad what it felt like when you guys met and knew that you guys were meant to be you would always tell me "you'll know..." i didnt understand then but now I do. I love you ma, keep riding shotgun with me in my cruiser, give finn a belly rub for me and keep sending me signs from over the rainbow that Im on the right track. where there is 1 there is 3 now and forever.
Love Matt.
mike normile
December 27, 2012
Marlene your men are doing well..please watch over all of us and ask God to give me answers....merry Christmas, Happy New year and a safe 2013 to all!
December 25, 2012
Christmas 2012
Merry Christmas MIMI, your presence was felt through out the holiday time.
We had a wonderful family celebration at 139 finally Christmas has come home.
Thank you for all the wonderful memories of all the gifts you gave to us. You still manage to send your gifts to your loved ones. None more special than the gift of love to my life in Anne and Matt. The joy of watching him grow as a man with the gifts you instilled in him is truly
special.
Love,
Tim
November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving 2012
Today, I volunteered at the local shelter and helped to feed the elderly and the homeless. I then spent time with Matthew at Yarmouth PD and ate Thanksgiving dinner with him and some of his fellow officers. Matt and I then went down to MIMI's Beach, the sun was setting over a beautiful Lewis Bay. Matt and I were taking in the sunset when we heard a saxaphone playing from down the beach, after a few beautiful tunes the beautiful sounds of MIMI's favorite song flowed out over the gentle waves of Lewis Bay.
Somewhere Over The Rainbow was softly played by this unknown musician proving once again that MIMI's spirit is a vibrant force in our life. I held Matt's hand in mine and we shared this special gift on this special day of giving thanks.
Love your boys,
Tim and Matt
November 10, 2012
33 Years of MIMI in my life, she is now witness to the experience of my finding love in the gift of Anne. I never could imagine all that has transpired in these past 33 years but I am so grateful for all the gifts and lessons learned. Thank you Marlene for being who you are, because without you I would not have all the wonderful gifts that make up my life now.
Love.
Tim
September 21, 2012
Marlene, today as you know is Den's birthday too. We thought of you and sent a prayer your way. Miss you. Love, Dennis and Linda
September 21, 2012
September 21,1955
Happy Birthday MIMI, I believe the candle number would be 57 but then again you never allowed the number on the cake. Keep sending your love and guidance, and just know my life, Matts
and all your loved ones lives were enriched because of this special day.
Love,
Your Boys, Tim and Matt
June 28, 2012
June 28, 2012
Three years have passed and in the quiet of those years MIMI'S love and spirit is evident. The freedom she now enjoys has been spread to her loved ones, life surely goes on but to feel and embrace life as I and Matt do now is a gift from her enduring spirit. I don't know what lies beyond life as we know and understand it, but I do know that love truly carries on.
Dreams and memories allow us to travel back to embrace the wonder of love and life. Our today's allow the dreams and the memories to come true.
MIMI,thank you for watching, guiding loving all your loved ones. In our quiet moments we will see your smile and those green eyes will sparkle, and we will feel your loving embrace.
Love,
Your Boys, Tim and Matt
May 13, 2012
May 13, 2012
Happy Mother's Day MIMI. Matt was down at your beach in his cruiser and his words were. " Exactly what MA wanted."
You have your son with you at all times, keep him safe as he deals with all that life throws at him. He was the greatest gift you gave to me and to anyone who will come into his life.
Love,
Your Boys, Tim and Matt
December 26, 2011
Christmas 2011
MIMI your stocking was hung and your favorite holiday was celebrated with old and new loves sharing stories and laughter. My old friend Louise has joined you in Heaven, embrace her and guide her in this new journey of her life.
Love,
Your Boys, Tim and Matt
December 3, 2011
December 2,2011
Matthew Fogarty Sheehan graduated from the 53rd Municipal Police Officers Academy. He will be working in Yarmouth, a place close to his heart and memories. Marlene will be keeping watch over her son, keeping him safe as she has him home close to her and the memories of Lewis Bay.
Officer Matthew Fogarty Sheehan will carry with him the lessons taught from his life and the knowledge that sometimes in life things do happen for a reason.
November 14, 2011
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November 10, 2011
32 years ago today on another rainy day, Marlene walked down the aisle arm and arm with her dad and walked back up with me. I don't know how they count years in Heaven, but I do know her spirit is with me and all her loved ones. I have the gift of a new love and it is amazing somehow, someway, Marlene had a part in his new chapter in my life with Anne. Thank you my friend for all you have given to my life.
Love
Tim
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October 27, 2011
Hi Matt, Tim- I think about Mimi all the time. I think about all the great talks we had and all that was going on in both of our lives. She always made me feel like I was a great parent, father and brother. I miss her. I'm glad your keeping her memory alive. Love, Paul
September 21, 2011
September 21st, a Birthday Cake with a question mark candle rather than a number was the order of the day. Marlene loved birthdays especially hers. This day marks the begining of Fall which was Marlene's favorite season; football, hot chocolate and her favorite sweaters.
Special gifts are part of birthdays, and Marlene continues to send gifts to her loved ones. She was and is a gift to the lives of the many who came into her life.
Happy Birthday MIMI.
Love, Your Boys
Tim and Matt
Mike Normile
June 30, 2011
Wow Tim and Matt, I was just thinking about all of you as we plan for this years relay... hard to believe that incredible lady has been watching over you for 2 years! Hold onto the memories... take care and I miss you guys..love and peace
June 28, 2011
Dear Marlene, you are always on our mind. We feel your presence always. Thank you. Love you, Dennis and Linda
June 28, 2011
June 28, 2011
Two years have come and gone, Marlene's spirit is so evident in the lives of her loved ones. She has brought happiness and peace to me and Matthew. Her gifts continue to become evident as time goes on, I have happiness and love and Matt is starting his new life in Yarmouth, a place steeped in great memories, and where Marlene's spirit watches over Lewis Bay and now her most precious gift Matthew. Finn joined Marlene this past Spring he was a loyal and loving guard for Marlene, with her throughout her final journey. Matt said it best " she is free like a beautiful bird on the wing, free to be whatever she wants to be." So my friend continue to send your gifts and your love to us, and know you are always in the hearts of all whose lives you touched.
Love, Your Boys
Tim and Matt
December 26, 2010
Christmas 2010
Merry Christmas MIMI, the tree went up and the stockings too, the spirit of Christmas filled the house once again.
Your spirit was evident, we know how much you loved this special day and all the wonderful feelings the season brings.
Love, Your Boys
Tim and Matt
November 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving MIMI, from the sidelines of Burlington to Nashua she was cheering and urging the teams to victory. Especially when Matt was playing for Nashua High or her brothers for Burlington. MIMI loved football on Turkey Day. We want to say THANK YOU for all the gifts she gave us and will continue to send our way.
Love, Your Boys
Tim and Matt
November 10, 2010
November 10th
This days marks 31 years of Marlene being in my life. She has given me so many gifts to be thankful for, the most loving being our Matthew. She continues to send her love and her gifts to me, to Matt and to all who she loved and cared for in her life.
Thank you MIMI for the gift of love you gave to me 31 years ago and still give to me every day.
Love
Tim
September 23, 2010
Happy Heavenly Birthday Marlene! We love and miss you so much. Our Kim and Erik also celebrate their day on the 20th and 22nd. September is filled with joyful memories of you, Burlington and days gone by.
Love, Jan (Fredrikson) Robinson and family
Mike Normile
September 21, 2010
Happy Birthday, Marlene! Tim and Matt, she is looking down on you with love, I know you can feel it. Sounds like you made it a great day. Lots of fond Memories. Take care Bro! Mike Normile
September 21, 2010
September 21, 2010
Today is Marlene's 55th birthday. The number 55 is special, it is the number Matt wore on his Football jersey throughout his high school and college career. So, on this day we wish her Happy Birthday. Her day signaled the start of the Fall season which was her favorite, pumpkins, leaves the crisp air. So, look around at the changes nature brings to us and you will find her in all this season's splendor.
Love.
Your boys, Tim and Matt
James Horne
August 25, 2010
Dear Barbara, Joanne, John, Kevin, Paul, Tim & Matt:
I was lucky enough to grow up across the street from the Fogarty family in Burlington from the '60s through the 1970s. Playing sports with the Forgery’s was an almost every-day event. Marlene was a year ahead of me at BHS, and she was the coolest person in the neighborhood. I called her after her mother's passing & we had a pleasant conversation, when she revealed how sick she was. I'm glad I had a chance to speak with her before her untimely end. You have my deepest condolences regarding your wonderful sister, wife & mother.
Sincerely:
Jim Horne
June 28, 2010
June 28, 2010
Today is the one year mark, Marlene left the pain of cancer behind and began the next chapter in her journey. She is free and surrounds all her loved ones with her love. A lot has happened in the past year and MiMi's imprints are evident in the changes.
Matt and I will place her favorite yellow roses in the waters of Lewis Bay tonight with the knowledge that she is with us in every wonderful memory. In those quiet moments of life stop and you will feel her presence, the dance goes on in a wonderful continuum of life.
So always remember her challenge to all of us, live life one day at a time to it's fullest, for it's all too short for regrets.
Love now and forever, your boys.
Tim and Matt
Bob & Jan Robinson
May 11, 2010
Dear Tim & Matt
Marlene is in the hearts of all those she touched. Mothers Day holds memories for you of happy days past. She has left her loving legacy to guide and comfort you always as you travel thru life's new chapters. As you already know, she is with you every step of the way.
Much love,
Bob & Jan Robinson
May 10, 2010
May 09,2010
Mothers Day, a day to remember all the loving and special things mothers do everyday for their families. This is our first year without Marlene being with us but, then again she is; her spirit is reflected in Matthew everyday of his life. She is surrounded by all the Moms of her life,
and they are embracing her with their love. Thank you can't come close to expressing the gratitude Matt and I have for all Marlene gave to both of us and all those whose lives she touched. Her tulips have bloomed, her cardinals have returned to her feeder and signs of MiMi are all around.
Happy Mothers Day
Love Your Boys
Tim and Matt
April 4, 2010
Easter
Easter Mornings were always filled with anticipation, Marlene would be busy hiding plastic Easter eggs stuffed with clues that Matt would have to solve to find the hidden surprise. This Easter her flowers are starting to bloom in her flower bed, and the warmth of the sun is shining all over, and her cardinals have returned to the feeders. Easter like Spring is a time of renewal and joy, I am sure she is smiling in her freedom and basking in the warmth of love with all her loved ones. I smile when I hear the songs of her birds returning to their familiar trees and bushes that surround our house, they remind me that MiMi is free and soaring as she is meant to be. Matt when he was little would say, " the Eastern Bunny "
was here so in that same vein we say Happy Eastern Day Mom.
Love Your Boys
Tim and Matt
December 25, 2009
Christmas
This Christmas Marlene is experiencing
how they celebrate this wonderous season in Heaven with all her loved ones. For us it is different, however we have all those great memories of the Christmas Days we spent with MiMi.
She loved to tell the story of having to wait until Jack and FLorence woke up before she and her brothers and sisters could rush to the tree to open presents. When Matt came into our life it was helping me put together the toys and just loving the expression on his face when he came down the stairs to see what Santa had left under the tree.
MiMi loved the spirit of this season, the truth in bringing happiness to life. Her presence is all around us,
in those special memories of this season. Feel them and know that she is with us as we celebrate during this special season. Smile and remember what a gift she was and still is to all who love her.
Love, Your Boys
Tim and Matt
November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving
Marlene loved Thanksgiving especially when she didn't have to cook. Football was the main course. From her cheering days to watching her brothers Paul and Kevin and our son Matt she was the ultimate fan. Thanksgiving is a time to say Thank You, I say Thank You every day as she continues to send her love to us. She is there to guide and support us. All we have to do is feel her presence. As I write this a small bird is singing loudly in the big bush outside our house. It's not the big things in life rather those small sometimes unnoticed moments that bring life to our hearts.
For these moments and all our memories. Thank you MIMI.
Love,Your Boys
Tim and Matt
November 10, 2009
Today is our 30th Wedding Anniversary,
A day not unlike today back in 1979, cloudy, warm for this time of the year with rain showers. Marlene gave me so many gifts, our son Matthew, humor, serenity, but most of all her love.
Love not just for me, for life. Her courage and strength are examples that life will go on, everyday she gives me examples that she is smiling and free.
She has given me the inspiration to live life as she would have, " no woulda, coulda, shouldas, just live life one day at a time enjoying and doing the best you can with that day"
For all that you have given me and will continue to give to me and to those you love.
Thank you
Love
Tim
September 22, 2009
Dear Marlene,
Happy Birthday to you in Heaven. I am sure you are celebrating with your Mom and Dad and my Brenda and all those who are with you in that glorious place. We miss and love you. Kim and Erik celebrate their birthdays also on either side of you Sept 20 and Sept 21. They send their wishes to you as well.
We miss and love you, Jan Robinson
September 21, 2009
Happy Birthday Mimi. I think back to all those happy days when the birthday boy or girl would blow out the candles on the home baked cake in Mom's cozy kitchen. I love birthdays because its the one day we get to celebrate the very "being" of each other. Today is no different...we celebrate your being and are thankful that we had the pleasure of your company, breif as it was. I hope you are celebrating with Mom and Dad and enjoying that cake and ice cream. Love always, Barb
September 21, 2009
Today,September 21 2009 is Marlene's 54th birthday. We want to wish her Happy Birthday. She loved Birthdays, so we will celebrate her today and know that our world was a much better place for the gift of having Marlene as a Soulmate, Mom and Friend.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!
LOVE
TIM AND MATT
YOUR BOYS.
August 30, 2009
On August 18, 2009 Badge Number 97 entered the ranks of the Nashua Police Dept. Matt will have the best guardian angel any police officer has in Marlene/Mom. He begins his Police Academy training on Monday August 31, 2009, my birthday. Matt will carry on Marlene's gifts of fairness and strength of character. She gave him these gifts and many more that will make him a caring and great Police Officer.
This is my first Birthday without MIMI and I know she is enjoying lighting all 56 of those candles.
Love
Tim
Tim & Matt Sheehan
July 28, 2009
To all who have written in Marlene's Guest Book, Matt and I want to thank you for sharing your memories with us and all will visit this Guest Book. It has been a month today and it still seems surreal. The knowledge and the faith that she is truly free keeps Matt and I strong. Matt and I scattered her ashes at Lewis Bay in West Yarmouth last Thursday July 23rd.
The tide was in, the water smooth as glass and the sky was filled with stars. Marlene loved the Cape and this was her chosen spot, where we spent so many very special times. As recently as the Wednesday trip with Linda and Dennis. That was a week before she passed. She once again stood on my feet and we danced in the sand. The last three weeks of her life were filled with so much love from family and friends, she smiled and laughed. She knew and felt the love from all who cared for her and visited/called her.
Please add your thoughts and pictures to this Guest Book, memories are meant to be shared. This coming weekend, August 2nd is Matt's birthday he is truly her greatest gift not only to me but to all who will experience her legacy in him.
Thank you to all who came to her services and for loving our girl now and always.
All Our Love
Tim and Matt "Your Boys"
Marlene and Matt
July 17, 2009
Matt, Marlene and Tim
July 17, 2009
Marlene with Brothers and Sisters
July 17, 2009
Lauren Fredrikson Gentz
July 16, 2009
Dear Tim, Matt and Fogarty Family,
So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Marlene.
I remember the long hot summers in Burlngton when we were children-swimming in our pool on Lexington Street and the shortcut to Shady Lane thru the neighbors back yard. I was the annoying tag-a-long little sister of Brenda and Kim!
I hadn't seen Marlene for years until she showed up at Bren's for a graduation party--so good to see her and know how happy she was with her life, so proud of her Husband and Son.
What I will remember most about Marlene is her courage, "chutzpah" and those gorgeous piercing irish eyes.
I just know she is soaring now watching over all of you, filled with light and love.
With Love, Lauren
July 16, 2009
Tim & Matt,
So sorry to hear of Marlene's death. She was such a brave & inspirational lady. I'm so glad that her wish to see Matthew graduate was granted. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Take Care.
Majella
Aleta Piantedosi Devaney
July 7, 2009
Dear Barbara, Joanne and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Marlene. Reading the tributes brings back warm memories of your family and your "little sister" Marlene when you lived on Shady Lane Drive. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Aleta
Jackie Hayes
July 3, 2009
Dear Barbara and family. Thank you so much for the opportunity to meet Marlene at the beach. We all had a great time creating memories for her and you. I will cherish the earrings she made and gave to all of us. Please know that my thoughts are with you in this difficult time, I know how close you were. All my love, Jackie Hayes
Ken Furtado
July 2, 2009
Tim and Matt
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of Marlene bring you comfort. Although we havn't known each other long, we feel that we will surely miss Marlene and we will remember times we spent with you and her from the first time we met. We could only hope for more time. But one thing is sure, there is a better place for all of us to go, Marlene will be there waiting, and we will all be together again at Gods side.
Ken and Brenda Furtado
Vino Valle
July 2, 2009
Dear Tim and Family:
You have my condolences. Unfourtanetly, the only time we met was at Gay's wake. I truly know what you are dealing with.
Vino
Val @ Wally
July 2, 2009
Dear Tim and Matt,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 1, 2009
Tim, Matt, and The Fogarty family, Our hearts go out to you for the loss of Marlene. I haven't seen Marlene in many years, but have wonderful memories of our time together in school and being roomates down the cape. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Donna and Andy Smith
Marlene & Kim, 60 Lexington St, Mid-60's
July 1, 2009
Brenda, Kim, Marlene, Joanne-Summer 1967
July 1, 2009
Brenda & Marlene, 1969
July 1, 2009
Joanne & Marlene, Bus Party, 1969
July 1, 2009
Sandy Thompson
July 1, 2009
Barbara and all of the family,
It was inspiring to meet Marlene at the beach last summer! Thank you for bringing her. Her inner strentgh, her compassion for others, her positive attitude, and her love of the family was evident as she talked about her illness. I'm truly sorry for your loss, however, she will always be with you all in spirit.
Love,
Sandy Thompson
John Souza
July 1, 2009
Captain Sheehan and Matthew,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Marlene; my sincere condolences to you. All of us knew how much you both loved her. I am sure that Marlene will live in your hearts forever and that the special thoughts and wishes that she shared with you during her difficult journey will stay with you both and keep you strong...
God bless you...
John Souza
Ron O'Dwyer
July 1, 2009
It's too bad that it took such a sad occasion to re-kindle our relationship.But as the expression goes "yer man" works in mysterious ways
. As we say at home, sorry for your trouble.
Ron and Kathie
Michelle Nataly
June 30, 2009
Captain & Matt,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your wife and your mom. She's definitely in a better place now where there is no pain. You have lost someone whom you both loved very much but you have gained a guardian angel to watch over you always. Matt, no bond is stronger than between a mother and her child and may you have comfort in knowing that she will always be with you. Take care of each other.
Love,
Michelle
Costa Family
June 30, 2009
Tim and Matt,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time. Marlene was a wonderful person who touched the lives of those who had the chance to meet her. Her warm smile and positive attitude throughout her battle is an inspiration to many. Remember the good times and know that she is in a better place and is keeping a watchful eye on you both as you enter this new phase in your lives.
All our love,
Derek, Kristin, Tyler and Meghan
June 30, 2009
Barbara and the Fogarty - Sheehan Families.
I am so sorry for the loss of Marlene. I know she was a great wife, mother, sister and friend to all that knew her. I will never forget the Burlington years that we spent together at your house on Eugene Road and the laughter and fun we shared.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and hopefully she is at peace now.
Love,
Linda (Canty)
June 30, 2009
Dear Barb and family,
What a courageous and long battle Marlene fought. I wish she had been able to join us at the beach this year.May you find some comfort in knowing she is in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love , Betsy Riley
John Normile
June 30, 2009
Tim and Matt. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Sincerely, with love, Muriel and Jack Normile
Mary Hutchinson
June 30, 2009
Barbara, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know all feel very empty and sad. Just remember she isn't suffering anymore and Mom and Dad may have needed her with them.
Good Bless all of you
Mary Hutchinson
Linda and Dennis Doherty
June 30, 2009
Dear Tim and Matt
Dennis and I will forever treasure our memories with Marlene from our younger days right up to just recently.
Most especially of our field trip to the Cape less than 2 weeks ago. My Cuffy’s visits will never be quite the same.
Our walk along the beach was so beautiful. We can’t thank you enough for sharing that special time with us.
Marlene showed us how to be strong and straightforward. She taught us about life and death, for which we’ll always treasure.
Her strength right to the bitter end was something to marvel.
Marlene was so proud of you both; her supportive Irish husband and her strong well mannered son.
She always spoke so highly of you both and loved you with all her heart.
May the memory of her smile, laughter, wit, and big heart carry you through.
Love, Dennis and Linda Doherty
Manny Alves
June 30, 2009
Captain Sheehan & Matt
We are sorry about the passing of your beloved wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you. God Bless you both.
Manny, Adriana and Brianna
pinedale girls
June 30, 2009
Captain Sheehan & Matt
We are very sorry about the passing of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
Theresa Sullivan
June 30, 2009
The Sullivan family of Burlington recalls memories of years gone by when the Fogarty's and the Sullivan's were sharing the high school corridors in Burlington. It is with sorrow that I hear of Marlene's death. I know, from my daughter Judy, that you have had many sad occasions in the past months and we are very sorry that you have had so many losses. From what I hear, Marlene was a warrior to the end. My sympathy goes out to Tim and Matt and all of the Fogarty family.
Judy Sullivan
June 29, 2009
Tim, Matt and Barbara, Joanne and all the Fogartys,
Marlene's candle burned brighter than most. She lived her life fully, holding nothing back, and wringing joy and meaning from every moment. I'm so sorry for your loss. Until you meet again, may God hold her in the palm of His hand.
Kyle Leavell
June 29, 2009
Dear Tim and Matt,
We are all deeply saddend by the loss of such a wonderful person. Mimi is at peace now, but she has enriched all of our lives along the way.
Love: Corey, Kyle, and Chris
Leo Monteiro
June 29, 2009
Tim, Matt and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, Marlene was a wonderful person, strong and tenacious to the end. Your visits to the clinic were inspiring and it was a privelage to get know you over the years. I was so proud that Marlene was able to see Matt graduate and also make a trip in last week to visit with all of us. You are in my thoughts and prayers today, be strong Tim and Matt, you were amazingly supportive and Marlene was blessed to have such good caregivers.
God Bless.
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