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Colleen Cappellucci Obituary

Colleen (nee Coyle) C of Osterville, formerly of Wayland passed away on July 10th, 2021 after a miraculous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, David, and three adoring children, Leah, Paul, and John, as well as her brother, John Coyle, and sister, Kathleen Coyle. Born and raised in Newton, Colleen later settled in Wayland to raise her family. She devoted 14 years to nurturing Kindergarteners as a Teaching Assistant in the Wayland Public Schools before becoming an Orton-Gillingham tutor for struggling readers. She was a woman of deep faith, a runner, a generous friend, and an avid Boston sports fan. Above all, she was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, aunt, and sister. She lived as an example of grace, compassion, and faith. Everyone who met her was better for it. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, July 14 from 4-7PM in the Burke & Blackington Funeral Home 1479 Washington St. West Newton. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 15, at 10AM in the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 53 Cochituate Rd. Wayland. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network www.pancan.org For online guestbook visit BurkeFamilyFuneralHomes.com

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Published by The Wayland Town Crier from Jul. 14 to Jul. 22, 2021.

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Martha Lerman

July 13, 2021

We are so saddened to hear about Colleen. What a devastating loss! We all raised our children together. Colleen loved her family fiercely. She was funny, kind and honest. We send David, the kids and the whole family our love and condolences.

Ginny Rich

July 12, 2021

We are so saddened to hear of Colleen“s passing. I remember her kindness, wit, great laugh, love for her 3 fabulous children, Leah, Paul & John, husband David, sister Kathy, bother John & all extended family. Such a loss. Our hearts & prayers are with you.

Rick Pelletier & Tewksbury Special Education Department

July 12, 2021

Dave,

We are deeply sadden for your loss, and we are thinking of you and your family during these difficult moments.

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Burke & Blackington Funeral Home

1479 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465

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Trinitarian Congregational Church

53 Cochituate Rd., Wayland, MA

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