Condolence & Memory Journal
To the family of Grace
For the first 15 years following my dad's death My mother and I would attend the 4:30 Saturday mass at MBS .Grace would sit in front of us or sometimes in the same pew but where ever she sat her smile would always brighten my mother's mood .I am sure their shared Italian heritage had something to do with the connection but I think It really was the fact that they were both widows. I was amazed that in her 90s Grace could still drive .In June of 2019 I lost my mother Josephine but have still kept up the Saturday mass schedule .As I walk down the aisle to my "usual seat" and see the familiar faces I also remember the faces that are no longer with us.
God bless
Dante C Crescenzi
Posted by DANTE CRESCENZI - MELROSE, MA - Acquaintance May 17, 2020
I met Grace a year ago , she and my mom shared a room at a rehab in woburn. It was easy to see that Grace was a fun and loving lady, who had a beautiful family and many friends. I am so happy that my path in life crossed with Grace . My Mom Pauline Pepe asked me to send her condolences to you all. Pauline has wonderful memories of there friendship. A shout out to Teresa who would bring Grace special treats and always brought enough to share with Pauline . Bless you all xo
Posted by Brenda Cordeau - Melrose - Acquaintance May 16, 2020
Lorraine, we are so sorry to hear about your Mother. The few times we met her were always enjoyable. She had such a great smile and outlook on life. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Nancy and Drew
Posted by Nancy MacLeod - Lake Havasu City, AZ - Friend May 15, 2020
To Grace's family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers st this most difficult time
Posted by Kevin & Maria Doherty - Wilmington, MA - Friend May 13, 2020
Dear Lorraine and family-
Our sincere condolences-
Mark And Tammie DeCroteau
Posted by Mark DeCroteau - Melrose, MA - Neighbor May 13, 2020
Gracie You where the best mother in law a guy could ever ask for. Sorry I can not be there to tell you good bye That I loved you and I will miss you
Posted by Kevin Hickey - Melrose, MA - Family May 13, 2020
Dear Therese, Lorraine, and Joe,
Your Mother was a lovely woman who raised a beautiful family. I have so many memories of Grace (Mrs. Pavoni) when I was a child growing up in the neighborhood. The famous block party and all the delicious food. Your mother and father sitting on our front porch talking to my parents about the old days in the "village". Sneaking up to Cedar rock and your mother telling us to get down before we fall. Watching your mother looking so smart in her police woman's uniform walking to work everyday. But most of all her beautiful smile and friendly greeting everytime she passed us kids playing on the street. Mrs. Pavoni is the last Of her generation on our street and she will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Joan(Santilli) Forrest
Posted by Joan (Santilli) Forrest - Groveland, MA - Neighbor May 12, 2020
We are so sorry for your lose. May we all live as long as Grace did.
Posted by Donald & Phyllis Elias - Boca Raton, FL - Friend May 12, 2020
Dear Therese,
You have our deepest condolences for the loss of your mom. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Don & Lauren Elias
Posted by Don & Lauren Elias - Pelham, NH - Family Friend May 11, 2020
Sending you all lots of Love. We have many, many fond memories of Gracie. She was a legend!!
Xoxo
Posted by Anne Manna - Reading, MA - Friend May 11, 2020
So sorry for your loss. She was an amazing women. Sending hugs and prayers
Posted by Cheryl Riley - Friend May 11, 2020
The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime as we are always available to you.
Posted by John W. Gately, John H. Gately & Fred Sprague - Melrose, MA May 11, 2020
