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Amanda Gavin Obituary
WORCESTER - Amanda Leigh Gavin, 33, passed away at the UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family on Thursday October 27, 2016;
She is survived by her longtime companion: Daniel McCollim of Worcester; her father: Paul J. Gavin of Worcester; her sister: Stacie Roccanti, and her husband Joseph of Worcester; her grandfather: Robert Young of Millbury; her niece: Samantha; her nephew: Nicolas; Her Uncle Stephen Young; She also leaves many relatives and friends. Amanda was predeceased by her mother: Patricia Ann (Young) Gavin, and her brother: Jamison Gavin.
Amanda was born in Worcester, MA on August 16, 1983, and has lived in Worcester her entire life; She had a passion for music, especially pop and country, her favorite artist being Carrie Underwood.
Amanda was also a lover of animals, she had many pets that she cared for during her life including, cats, rabbits, turtles, and fish; She greatly enjoyed the time she spent with those she loved, especially her niece and her nephew.
Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Graham, Putnam & Mahoney Funeral Parlors.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
October 31, 2016
Dear Paul and Family, we are sorry to hear about Amanda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Roger and Nancy
October 31, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
October 31, 2016
So sorry for the family's loss. Saw her last when she was a young girl living on Colton St. Condolences to my relatives.
October 30, 2016
Mandy I miss you so much. There is a hole in my heart that will never be filled.I now know how bad it hurts to lose a sibling your brother Jamieson meant the world to me but I saw him in you and Stacie.You have been a sister to me when I had none. I am blessed with two others I hope I know they will share your role . It will take both to fill the hole in my heart.Thank you for the love you gave a sister's love is something I I'm truly blessed with . Love your brother Joe
Paula Pietro-Malmquist
October 30, 2016
Stacie, Joe, Sam, Nick and to the Gavin family. I am so sorry for the passing of Amanda. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you all... Love Mrs. Malmquist
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