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Ann Kirkpatrick Obituary
She leaves her husband of 28 years, Robert M. Kirkpatrick, Sr.; her son, Robert M. Kirkpatrick, Jr. of Sterling; her daughter, Karen Tadry and her husband Matthew of Sterling; her mother, Elvira "Toni" A. (Ciccone) DeVarney of Leominster; a brother, William J. DeVarney of West Boylston; and a niece, Elizabeth DeVarney of Northborough. Ann was born and raised in Leominster, the daughter of the late Norman J. DeVarney, who died in 1993.
Ann graduated from Leominster High School in 1981 and later the Henry School of Hair Design in Fitchburg. She was a driver for Brewer & Lowe Village Transportation Co. in Sterling for 15 years where she drove special education students whom she loved. Previously Ann was an EMT working for the Sterling E.M.S. She was a member of St. Richard of Chichester Church in Sterling and was deeply devoted to her family.
Friends and family are invited to attend calling hours from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 26th, in the Miles-Sterling Funeral Home, 100 Worcester Rd. (Rte. 12), Sterling. Her funeral will be held on Monday, September 27th, from the funeral home with an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Richard of Chichester Church, 4 Bridge St., Sterling. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to the Sterling Firefighters Association, Inc., P.O. Box 1081, Sterling, MA 01564; or the Sterling E.M.S. Association, Inc., P.O. Box 597, Sterling, MA 01564.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ann Kirkpatrick
David Goguen
October 1, 2010
Bobby,
I pray you and your family will find peace after such a great loss. In the days ahead, I hope you find solace with God and your memories of Ann.
Charles Ciccone
September 27, 2010
Dear Robert and Family, Aunt Toni, Billy,
We are very saddened to hear of Ann's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My cousin, Ann,will be dearly missed. God Bless you all.
Charlie and Lydia Ciccone and Family
Sue and John Willen
September 27, 2010
Bob,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
(Mrs.) Kelley Davis
September 26, 2010
Bobby,
While I never met your mom, just from knowing you and the type of person you are, I know she was a very special person, too! I am so sorry and saddened for this awful loss. My thoughts are with you, your dad and your sister.
Thomas Markley
September 26, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Ann's family. Tom + Tricia Markley
September 25, 2010
Dear Bobby and family, we are so saddened to hear of Ann's passing. Just know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Hold your memories close to your hearts and know that she is smiling down on all of you. Love and prayers, Richard (Dickie) and Joan Perry (Brooklyn, CT)
Joey DeVarney
September 25, 2010
Toni and Billy, Our thoughts are with you, there are no words to express the sorrow you are going through again. We will remember the all the good times we had with all the cousins, Ann always smilling! Take care. Joey and Phyllis DeVarney
Anne (Lanza) Sowerbutts
September 25, 2010
My deepest sympathies to your family. May your memories ease your pain; know that she is in a place free from suffering; and will always be smiling down on you. May God comfort you during this very difficult time.
Karen Norsworthy
September 24, 2010
Elizabeth and family,
I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you during this sad time. I know she was very special to you.
Mrs. Norsworthy
Richard Gibbons
September 24, 2010
Bob, Karen and Bobby. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days and weeks to come. Ann and each of you have shown great courage in the past many months.
Your friends and nieghbors, Maia, Owen, Richard and Doreen Gibbons
Vita and Paul Ciccone
September 24, 2010
What words are there to show Ann's smile?
Her laugh, her eyes, her heart so tall?
No words or pictures can recall:
This mother, sister...friend to all.
We'll miss her touch and yes...her charms.
Ann's now with God...she's in his arms.
Lea Caserma
September 24, 2010
Ann was a great friend in high school, Class of 1981. So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to her family.
Rhonda (LaPointe) OBrien
September 24, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember her smile...
Robin (LaPointe) Newton
September 24, 2010
She was my "senior" during Freshman/Senior week back in high school. Couldn't have asked for a better person. My deepest regrets to the family.
September 24, 2010
Bob, Karen, and Bobby I am so sorry for your loss. Ann was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. I hope all the happy memories will help you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With deepest sympathy Joan Krokowski and Dan Bullard
Dawn & Paul Garrigan
September 24, 2010
We are truely sorry for your loss. Ann was a great person. We had lots of laughs at our boys' baseball games and we will never forget. God Bless.
Connie (Lefebvre)Swisher
September 24, 2010
She war a very loving outgoing girl. She will be deeply missed. Enjoyed being around her. Our prayers are out to the family.
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