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Margo Munn
May 23, 2011
Melanie, it's been one year since you left us. One year and I've thought about you every single day. The love you gave, the dignity you showed and the passion you had to keep on pushing is an amazing testament to the person you truly are. Love and miss you much. Margo
Pam & Don Pomeroy
June 7, 2010
Rob - our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. May you find peace, comfort, and strength in your memories together with Melanie that will live on forever.
nikk lessard
May 29, 2010
we loved you so much
Tina Kuzmicki
May 28, 2010
Rosemary & Jack & Kevin, I'm so sorry to here of your loss. Melanie was such a beautiful girl with lots of talent. Her children are just as beautiful! Rosemary my thaughts & prayers are with you always & with the family. She is reating in "GODS" hands now. She is a BEAUTIFUL ANGEL in Heaven! Your cousin Tina Kuzmicki Perry N.Y.
Irene Brugger
May 27, 2010
Rob - You're an amazing husband and father. Mel will always be with you through your children. May you find comfort knowing she is at peace.
Kayla Alvarez & Angie Rivera
May 26, 2010
Cali,
Our sincere condolences to you and the rest of your family at this difficult time. May you feel peace in your hearts and in the memories that you will always have of your mom.
Tim Ouellette
May 26, 2010
Rob- thoughts and prayers to you.
Mary Minor
May 26, 2010
Rose and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of the time spent with you and Melanie at the dance competitions. May your memories bring you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Mary Minor (Katie's Mom)
May 26, 2010
you were truly one of the good ones. you will be missed by all that knew and loved you.
I do hope you were looking down from heaven yesterday while your amazing and brave daughter spoke at mass, she was so strong. However, with the grace and strength you showed over the last few years it should be no surprise how amazing she was and is .
Tracee Giannette
May 26, 2010
So sorry for your loss...my cousins Denise and Dawn knew Mel and I just wanted to express my sympathies...She is in good company..my dad just passed on the 4th, maybe they will comfort each other~
Dave and Wanda Romano
May 26, 2010
Our hearts go out to both families. Melanie had lived an amazing life even though it was rather short. She was a great friend; she was the kind of friend that stood by you when you needed somebody to be there. What is it that we remember when we think of Melanie? It was her sense of humor. She was the kind of person that would make everyone laugh so hard that they’d end up crying. Also her big smile and her wonderful hugs. Melanie was well-loved and she had done so many things on earth and I’m sure she’ll do much more in heaven. I will forever be grateful to have known Melanie. Melanie will forever be missed but I know in the right time, we will meet her again. We will all meet her again and she’ll make us laugh in tears again. We love you Melanie may you rest in peace our sweetest angel.
Gina Fayard Inangelo
May 26, 2010
Dear Rose, Jack, Kevin, Des and Kids,
My deepest sympathy! Melanie was a beautiful person, inside and out. She will be deeply missed by all.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love Gina
Stephanie Morris
May 26, 2010
Melanie,
I didn't get to see you all the time, but you were family to all of us. Your kids will have an everlasting place in my heart. You have affected people lives in so many ways! I miss you alot already!
Nicole Bragg
May 26, 2010
I'm so sad to here about Melanie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Kevin. Mel was a beautiful person inside and out. God Bless!
Rob & Mike Malone
May 25, 2010
Kev and Family,
So sorry for your loss,Mel was everyones lil sister. Sorry we couldn't be there for you but our thoughts and prayers are with you always.Love,Rob and Mike Malone
Kim Lizotte
May 25, 2010
Kevin, I am so sorry to hear about your sister, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
martha lesssard
May 25, 2010
smelani no none can keep you from use today we laid your body to rest but you will be in our lives forever
Meg Brunelle
May 25, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always cherish those great memories of our Greendale--Burncoat High School years. The softball games, sleepover parties, great high school times...I never realized how wonderful those days really were until now. My heart goes out to all of you and I will always keep you in my prayers.
Deb (Perry) Ferranto
May 25, 2010
My heartfelt prayers go to the Ridler family and those beautiful children of Melanie.... may memories of good times spent together offer some comfort in the months ahead. Melanie was quite a girl. Beautiful, STRONG, with always a smile. She is an inspiration to us all, and I am proud to have known her. God bless you all. Rest peacefully, Miss Mel.
Melissa Peters
May 25, 2010
I remember dancing with Melanie and admiring her talent. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Jason Morse
May 25, 2010
I remember Melanie from Greendale School we were classmates from kindergarten through sixth grade, I will always remember her kindness and bright smile. My prayers and thoughts are with her whole family.
Kerry Cancelli
May 25, 2010
My thoughts and Prayers to the family.. May you find comfort in your memories of Melanie.
Denise Kapulka
May 25, 2010
Kevin,
I am so sorry for your families loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Fitzgerald Durham
May 25, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss..my deepest sympathies to the Ridler and Desiata family! RIP Melanie
Jeff Daignault
May 24, 2010
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.......May your memories give you strength..
Susan Bush
May 24, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
John Frisch
May 24, 2010
Kevin,
I'm so sorry for the loss you and your family have suffered. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul Morris
May 24, 2010
You will be missed forever and never forgotten. R.I.P Melanie
Heather Croteau-Fusco
May 24, 2010
May this light shine for you on your way to heaven..You will always be an angel
May 24, 2010
Rob and family,
I was so sad to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Always remember the good times you shared with Melanie. Stay strong for your children. God Bless.
Sue Kuniewich, Berlin, Massachusetts
Tim Doherty
May 24, 2010
I will miss your contagous beautiful smile. You will be missed by everyone . Rest in peace Mel. Love Tim Doherty
Michele & Zahria
May 24, 2010
May the LORD bless you all and keep you in HIS light. May the sadness of your loss eventually turn to happiness for your future, knowing that you had the honor of knowing such a wonderful person. Melanie will never be forgotten and has served as a reminder that life is not to be taken for granted. Find strength and peace in the celebration of her life.
May 24, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about the loss to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carl Lindley & Family.
Bobbi DeBono
May 24, 2010
To Rob Desiata & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing away. I know she went through a lot and now she is at rest and has no more pain but I also know that your pain will still be there. Not being with the company anymore I just found out from someone in the PA office. I would like to have your address so I can send you something. My email is [email protected]. If there is anything we can do, please reach out to us. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Linda & Richard Rinaldi
May 24, 2010
We are so deeply sorry and saddened for your loss. I didn't get to know Mel as well as I wished I had, but I will always remember her smile and positive attitude. She was a very courageous young women who is at peace now and does not have to suffer any longer. May you and your children find comfort in many wonderful memories you all made together. We will keep you all in our prayers and if you and your children need anything, we are just across the street.
Erica O'Leary
May 24, 2010
May you guys be happy and best of wishes 2 you all. Im so sad to hear abotu the death i really am goin to miss her she was always so ncie and had many paients for the rough times. Shell 4ever be filled with our love.
Danielle & Jamie Binienda
May 24, 2010
To the Ridler and Desiata Families,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Melanie. I had so many fun childhood memories with her playing softball and going to Hampton Beach! Our hearts are all a little heavy today. Please stay strong.
Stacey Gianfriddo
May 24, 2010
Rose, Jack, Kevin, Cali, Cameron & Chase,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for keeping up your strength and tremendous will to move forward! We are relieved for Melanie and overwhelmed by her strength and determination. It is with every fiber of our being that our hearts and prayers go out to all of you!!!
Love & Respect.
The Gianfriddo Family
Amy Barrett
May 24, 2010
Melanie will always be an Angel. She will watch over her loved ones, and be by the side of her children with each passing moment. I hope you can find peace in the coming days, months, years.. SHe wil never be forgotten for the beautiful person she was and is up in Heaven. God Bless you all..
May 24, 2010
Dear Rosemary and John,
May God's LOVE tenderly heal your sorrow....
His COMPASSION gently ease your hurting....
And His PEACE quietly replace your heartache with warm and loving memories.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time...Melanie was a very special young woman with a beautiful passion for dance and love for life. She will be forever in my heart.
Love,
Joan Sheary
doug and dianne oakes
May 24, 2010
so sorry jack and family for your loss i know how hard it is when you love someone so very very much. i just loss my brother. god bless you all.
May 24, 2010
I;m so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope God gives you the strength and guidance to get through this difficult time.
Pam Brayton
(former college classmate)
DOUG AND DIANNE OAKES
May 24, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kristin Paradis
May 24, 2010
Dear Kevin,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can not imagine what you are going through, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time, may you find peace in the special memories that you made with Melanie over the years.
Erica O'Leary
May 24, 2010
best of wishes to you all and may you still be happy. i am very sorry to hear what happen and i will miss her .
~ Erica O'Leary
Eileen Dagostino
May 24, 2010
Melanie was such a beautiful person, inside and out. I had the wonderful priveledge of working with her and will never forget her smile or her great sense of humor. Melanie's personality was contagious, she made this world a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time. RIP Mel. <3
Ann Marie (Mahoney) Quinn
May 24, 2010
To Kevin and Mrs. Ridler,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I always remember Melanie with a smile on her face and a spring in her step. I hope you find comfort in her children and know together you will keep her memory alive. May you rest in peace, Melanie.
Dave Washisko
May 24, 2010
Rob and family,
So very saddened to hear of your loss ... our hearts are w/ you during this time ... be strong for your children.
Sincerely,
Kim and Dave Washisko
Tara Houlihan
May 24, 2010
Kevin & Family, I am so sorry to hear about melanie, my thoughts and prayers are you and your family.
Christy Donahue
May 24, 2010
How lucky God is to have such a beautiful angel at his side! She was such a fighter and her positive attitude through her battle with cancer was an example to all of how we should live our lives! She always had a smile on her face and always thinking of others before herself! If only we could all live like that! My prayers go out to the Ridlers and to Rob and the kids.
Randee Lucia
May 24, 2010
Dear Kevin and family,
I was very sorry to hear about your sister's death. I know you were very close to her. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need
Flip & Kara Ciccone
May 24, 2010
Our hearts go out to your entire family. With love, peace, and our prayers.
Dareth Watts (Moran)
May 24, 2010
To Melanie's family, may you find comfort in the fact that she will no longer hurt. May her children find comfort in the unimaginable love she felt for them. She was a wonderful, courageous woman who should always be remembered for her spark and fire for life. Her smile despite everything was always shining and will be missed a great deal.
Nathalie Landry
May 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Chris
May 24, 2010
Rob, My heart hurts for your loss and the kids, I never met Mel, but working with you I know she had to be a fantastic person. You are in my prayers.
Christine Sante
May 24, 2010
Dear Rob, I was very sorry to hear of your wife's passing. May God grant you comfort and strength to get through this terrible loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will remember your wife in my prayers.
ALICIA VICTORIA
May 24, 2010
Mel, you were always a great friend, teacher && person. You will never be forgotten. You will always be a dcw family member && loved by many. Thank you for everything. KEEP DANCING!
Jennifer (Jolly) Jalbert
May 24, 2010
My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I don't ever remember a time through school (K-12) that Mel did not have a smile on her face. May your memories bring you peace and comfort. Hold close the three babies she has blessed your family with and know that she will be watching over you from heaven - resting peacefully.
Yanira DePuy
May 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
scott Trotta
May 24, 2010
I have fond memories of Melanie and Kevin from Fairhaven Road. Kevin was the cool and tuff and his little sister was pretty and full of moxie. As we all walked up the hill of Fairhaven after another day at Greendale school, which seemed so big back then, all the kids would peel off to their respective houses. I can see Mrs. Riddler awaiting Melanie to arrive at the front door as she did day after day. I think my younger brother Matthew, closer to her age had a crush on her, for her beautiful face and smile makes that seem natural in retrospect. In the present tense, may her children carry-on the spirit of their Mom with both the inner and outer beauty that Melanie has passed on to them. Mrs. Riddler awaited for her Melanie, now her grandchildren in the same fashion of youth and innocence at the front door. I will know, with resolve that Mrs. Riddler and family with keep Melanie alive in her childrens mind with stories of her life that touched all of us at different times. I myself, belief that with Melanie not with us on the earth, will continue to be with her family and above all children as the materal engery and love will be with them in the way only a mother, like Mrs.Riddler at the front door on Fairhaven, awaiting her little girl, can and will have. Melanie has already and will continue to watch over and touch her three children as they procede on the paths in life on earth with the rest of us=their family of many.
Scott Trotta
Lori LaPointe
May 24, 2010
Dear Kevin and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Lori LaPointe and Dick Foley
Kristin Bergeron
May 23, 2010
Melanie was a great person, always smiling, I had the wonderful priveledge of going to school with Melanie, and then later on working with RoseMary who was very proud of her daughter and her family. Melanie will be greatly missed but NEVER forgotten.
Donna Carpenter
May 23, 2010
I am heart broken. Our lovely Melanie..I never saw this young lady without a gorgeous smile, a twinkle in her eye or spreading joyous laughter. She personified love and a deep joy of living. Don't think of her as gone. She is the twinkle in Cali's eyes, Cameron's gorgeous smile and the sound of Chase's joyous laughter. Embrace them and you hold Melanie. I love you deeply Mel and will think of you often. Rose, Jack and Kevin-memories will heal and family will keep you strong. AML Donna
tracey gerardi
May 23, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss-our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely Tracey,Tony and Mikey Gerardi
Jennifer (Evans) Laurence
May 23, 2010
Sleep with the Angels sweet Mel. I know how much you wanted to give your children the moon and the stars. Now it is time for you to show them a piece of heaven. Rest in peace.
May 23, 2010
Dear Rose and Family,
My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beautiful and beloved daughter Mel.
Sincerely,
Jan Phillips
Missy Mclaughlin
May 23, 2010
Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you! Mel was truly an amazing daughter sister mother and friend! She was so beautiful inside and out and I feel so blessed to have known her! That smile will never be forgotten!!! All my love.....
Missy Barton Mclaughlin
Michelle Sordillo
May 23, 2010
Rob & Family,
Melanie will forever be remembered by all who knew her! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
~Billy Howes & Michelle Sordillo (RN)~
Christine Eressy Bratchell
May 23, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl..My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathi MacLeod
May 23, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. Melanie was a very special person who brought joy to all. I had the pleasure of working with Melanie for too short of a time. May she rest in heaven and find peace.
May 23, 2010
Our hearts go out to Rob, the children, and the family...losing Mel is heartbreaking. She is Loved and Missed by Everyone and we are all thinking of you during this extremely difficult time.
Love,
Cousins Joey & Brenda & Sofia Bibbo
Cathi Gonzalez (Tilleman)
May 23, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Melanie was a beautiful girl inside and out. I am sorry that we won't be able to make it to the services. My prayers are with you all.
Chad Gustafson
May 23, 2010
Kevin-
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Amy Gleason-Braun
May 23, 2010
Kevin, Rose and Family:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm so upset to hear about this. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you.
MARY DI MARIA-OTERO
May 23, 2010
THERE ARE SHORT CUTS TO HEAVEN, AND DANCING IS ONE OF THEM!! RIP MY FELLOW DEAN DANCER!!!!!
Jen (Franciosa) Flagg
May 23, 2010
There are so many qualities that Melanie had, they are far too numerous to recount. Her compassion, kindness, and gentle being will be sadly missed. She will remain in our hearts forever.
May 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kerry Breed
May 23, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Melanie- from school to our children sharing the same daycare she was always a warm,kind person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Kerry(Lapensee)and Julia Breed
JORGE MEDINA
May 23, 2010
ALOHA KEVIN AND FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, AS I KNOW NOTHING COULD EVER REPLACE A SISTER. BUT THINK SHE IS NOT IN PAIN NO MORE,AND SHE IS WITH OUR FATHER LOOKING DOWN AT US AND SMILEING . BECAUSE ALL THE LOVE SHE HAS IN THIS WORLD AND THE IMPACT SHE LEFT. ALOHA NUI HOI TO THE DESITA ( RIDLER) ohana...SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MY BRAH , GOD ONLY TAKE'S ANGELS....AND A ANGEL SHE WAS...TAKE IT EASY KEVIN...GOGI
Robin & Rachael Markarian
May 23, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
May 23, 2010
Rosemarie,Jack,Kevin,and Family. There are no words to describe the loss of Melanie. She is the wind beneath our wings now and will follow us where ever we go. GODSPEED MELANIE. AML,AML, Cousins DINO,DENISE&FAMILY
Julie Girard (Cantwell)
May 23, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you!
Lori Whitney Kondratowicz
May 23, 2010
Rose and Family ~ I am so sorry to hear of Melanie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
May 23, 2010
There are no words that will take away your pain but her pain is no longer. Just knowing her was a pleasure. Kevin, you were her protector and now she will be yours. She loved and was loved deeply. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you now.
Jim and Roberta Bouvier
Tanya Johnson
May 23, 2010
You were taken from us to soon, you were a beautiful courages person,you have touched so many lives and will be dancing in our hearts forvever. Many thoughts and prayers to your family, may they have comfort knowing you are thier angel from above.
May 23, 2010
Beautiful inside and out. One of THE strongest women I have ever been blessed to know.
Angela Pietro Govoni
Tina Servideo
May 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, Im sure Aunt Rita and Uncle Henry will take good care of Melanie, she is in good hands no more pain or suffering, Her spirit will live on forever. God Bless you all.
Tina Servideo(Bonneau)
Tim & Cathy Robidoux
May 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Melanie was truly an inspiration and will never be forgotten.
Christy (Pelosi) Latorre and Rich Pelosi
kelly/shane powers
May 23, 2010
We are so sorry that your family has to go through this. Some things in life are not fair and this is definitely one of them. Melanie was such a beautiful person. I dont think there was one person in the world who did not like or respect her. Our thoughts are with you today and always. God bless her three beautiful children. Kev- we are always here for you. We Love you. Shane & kelly Powers
Karen Nordstrom
May 23, 2010
Rose and Jack - there are no words sufficient enough to express the sorrow we all feel. Please know that we will be keeping you and Mel in our thoughts.
Kevin - she loved and adored you as much as you loved and adored her. You were always her guardian and now she will be your guardian angel.
We love you all and are so sorry for your loss.
Tiffani Evers
May 23, 2010
Melanie has been one of my oldest and dearest friends since kindergarten. I'm just torn to pieces and my heart breaks for the whole family especially those beautiful kids. She was such a wonderful person inside and out. Always so nice to everyone. I have so many wonderful memories of us, laughing so hard that we'd cry. I will love you forever Mel, think of you always and pray for your precious kids. Keep an eye on us from heaven...love you xoxo
Kathleen Charpentier
May 23, 2010
My heart goes out to all the family. Melanie was a joy, a delight a beautiful, sweet person and a loving warm mother. We all loved her very much. She always brought sunshine whenever you saw her with that wonderful smile of hers. She will be sadly missed. We will be there for Rob and those beautiful children always. God bless them all. Mel, rest in peace, we love you. Aunt Kathy and Uncle Joe xoxo
Helen & Chris Hemenway
May 23, 2010
MELANIE = FIGHTER!! No more suffering may you spread your wings and fly with the angels!May your family find comfort in the hero that you are
rest in peace mel :(
Anthony & Kelly Petrone & Family
May 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Selma Richardson
May 23, 2010
May god give you the strength to go on in this sad time my deepest sympathy
Andy Sharry
May 23, 2010
She was a very nice, kind and loving person. I have always been proud to say that I know Melanie Ridler, all the way back to Greendale School. I pray that her entire family is able to move forward through this horrible loss, with the memory and spirit of a truly special person.
Love,
Andy, Ana, Madeline, Nicholas & Elizabeth Sharry
Butterfields
May 23, 2010
Forever in our hearts...
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