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1952
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2018
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Odette Duran Obituary
Grafton/Shrewsbury - Odette A. Duran, 66, passed away at home June 18, 2018 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Odette leaves her four children, Maria Odette Duran of Shrewsbury, Julia Tomaiolo and husband Michael of Shrewsbury, Natalie Maigarie and husband Andrew of Millbury and Ricky Duran of Shrewsbury; her three beloved grandchildren, Michael, Colton and Christian; her sister Dunia Tobar de Leal of Guatemala; her brother Angel Tobar of Guatemala; and countless nieces and nephews, family and friends whom she adored. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Ricardo; and her brothers, Estuardo and Mario Tobar.
Odette was born in Guatemala City on May 3, 1952. She met the love of her life as a teenager and at the age of twenty-one, moved to the United States together to build a life and family. They made their beautiful home in Grafton, MA where she and Ricardo raised their four children. Odette's passion was her family and she decided to run a daycare out of her home in order to be home with her children. This ended up being one of her most gratifying experiences as she was able to become a "second mother" to numerous children whom she adored and remained close with into their adulthood. After about 15 years of taking care of children, Odette began a successful career in the financial industry at Fidelity and later BYN Melon Bank, where she made lasting friendships that she cherished. In most recent years, Odette devoted herself to her young grandchildren who were the joys of her life.
Odette will be greatly missed but her love and gracious spirit will live on forever. As Odette was going through treatment she expressed her gratitude for getting this disease so late in life and sadness for those who had to endure it so early. Therefore, in lieu of flowers her family requests memorial donations be made to www.jimmyfund.org/gift.
All are welcome to gather with Odette's family Sunday June 24th from 2pm to 5pm at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton, MA 01536. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Odette Monday June 25th at 11:00am at St. Philip's Church 12 West St. Grafton, MA 01519. All attending the Mass are politely requested to go directly to church. She will then be laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton. A Book of Memories to share a favorite story or message of sympathy is available online at:
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Matt Bonina
June 14, 2025
Always a special lady and a fond friend of mine
Mark Uliana
June 14, 2024
Can´t believe it´s has been four years. I was Odette´s cube mate at Fidelity Investments. Those were great years and I have many fond memories of those days. Hope all are doing well. Our thoughts are going out to you.
Matt Bonina
June 17, 2020
A wonderful person full of kindness and laughter. A mutual Fidelity friend and I were cube mates with Odette in Marlborough back in the early 2000s and we still talk about her. She has a lasting impression on us.
Matt Bonina
July 9, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you. I worked with your mom at Fidelity in the mid-2000's. Such a beautiful and kind woman, always smiling and full of love even at work. I am privileged to have known her and spent that time with her. All my best
Mark Uliana
July 8, 2018
So sorry to learn about your mother's passing. I worked with Odette at Fidelity in Marlboro for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kathy Shaughnessy
June 27, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We became friends when we worked together at BNY Mellon. She was a wonderful person and always had a smile on her face. She always spoke very highly of her children. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Rodolfo and Liliana ILLESCAS
June 22, 2018
We are sorry to hear about your mom's passing. God Bless you all and give you confort
Peter & Lisa OSBORN
June 21, 2018
We are very sorry to hear of Odette's passing. Her warm smile will always be remembered.
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