Natalie N. Coble, age 5, passed away at her in home Hull, after a seven month battle with cancer, Feb. 5, 2010. She was a beloved daughter of Brad and Brandy (Coble) Turner; loving granddaughter of Patricia Kendrick of Hull, Virginia Turner and David Zeininger of Rockland; sister of Franklin DeGeorge, Machalah DeGeorge and Steven Coble. Also survived by many aunts and uncles.

Bridget E. Sweeney of Woburn passed away peacefully Thursday morning at her home, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. The cherished daughter of David and Cheryl (Casey) Sweeney, she was eleven years of age. Diagnosed four and a half years ago with medullablastoma, a type of brain tumor, Bridget underwent numerous treatments, including a stem cell transplant a year ago. She was in remission until this past Thanksgiving, when the cancer returned.

Bridget attended preschool at the Shamrock School and completed five years at the Wyman School before entering sixth grade at the Kennedy Middle School this past fall. She made the honor roll last term and was involved in Girl Scouts throughout her elementary school years. She played in Woburn Youth Soccer, attended St. Charles CCD and enjoyed meeting her friends at the Boys and Girls Club.

A positive, sweet, happy child, her bubbly personality would light up a room. She was a big fan of the Food Network on television, and loved to try out new recipes. She and her mother baked multiple batches of cookies on Christmas Eve, and just a few days later Bridget was hospitalized once again. She was able to return home to spend her final weeks with her family.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jack Casey.

Surviving along with her parents, David and Cheryl Sweeney, are two brothers, Daniel and Brian, and a sister, Kate. She was also the beloved granddaughter of Thomas and Margaret Sweeney of Cambridge and Londonderry, New Hampshire, and Irene Casey of Braintree and South Boston, dear niece of Robert and Francis Sweeney, Patty Sweeney and Jen Nelson, Lisa and Chris Cook, Carol and John Costello, Jay and Michelle Casey, Tricia and Eric Hodge, and Jeanne Fahey, and loving cousin of Tracy Cornell, John and Erin Costello, Owen and Lena Cook, Michaela and Olivia Casey, Sam, Cullen, Maura, and Eliza Hodge. Bridget also leaves her best friend, Christina Langone, along with many other friends and classmates.

Our Handsome man, Robert Michael Duffy, Jr, 15, of Pelham, NH formerly of Natick passed away Friday morning, October 9, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Robert was an amazing young man, whose maturity and grace throughout his fight inspired and affected everyone who know him. Robert, you will forever be in our hearts and souls until we meet again. We will miss you so much and love you always.
He is survived by his mother Christine J. (Higgins) Duffy of Pelham, NH and Robert M. Duffy, Sr. and his wife Maggie of Natick; his sister Elizabeth Jean Duffy of Pelham, NH.
Robert is also survived by maternal grandparents Robert and Jean Higgins of Natick; paternal grandparents John F. Duffy and his wife Brenda of Natick and Elizabeth Hennebery and her husband David of Watertown; as well as loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family and friends
Robert was an avid sports fan, in particular, he loved the Red Sox and the Patriots. He also loved snowboarding.

DUFFY - In Pelham, NH, October, 9, 2009, Robert Michael Duffy, Jr. 15 son of Christine J. (Higgins) Duffy of Pelham, NH and Robert M. Duffy, Sr and his wife Maggie of Natick. Friends my call at the PELHAM FUNERAL HOME, 11 NASHUA RD. PELHAM, NH from 3 to 8 P.M. Monday. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. PATRICK CHURCH IN PELHAM, NH on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with a reception in the church hall to follow. A private family burial in St. Patrick Cemetery in Natick on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make contributions in his memory to the Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226.

LANGONE, Matthew Robert Of Bedford, September 22, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Son of Philip M. Langone and Christina A. (Farias) of Bedford. Grandson of Robert and Shirley Farias of Lexington and and Frank and Patricia Langone of Lexington. Brother of Christopher M. Langone and Samantha A. Langone both of Bedford. Matthew leaves behind his aunts and uncles and cousins, Lisa and John Mazerall, Mark Langone, Isabelle and Jack Mazerall, and Caroline and Celia Langone. Funeral from the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd., LEXINGTON, Saturday September 26 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Brigid Church, Lexington at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 3 - 8 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Attn. 6th North, Boston, MA 02215.

Ethan Patrick Fox Hickey, age 10, of Woburn, and formerly of Malden, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2009, at home surrounded by his family.

September 2, 1998 was the day we became blessed with the birth of Ethan; he was the cherished son of Barbara (Lore) Hickey and Mark Hickey. A tiny little miracle, born premature, yet strong and full of fight. From the beginning of his life he was faced with health problems. However, he thrived as a child, enjoying Preschool at Rockland Montessori School in Malden. Ethan then went on to kindergarten at the Ferryway School in Malden. It was then Ethan was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Though the odds of survival were against him, and he had many bumps along the way through treatment, he soared through to recovery and remission, playing baseball for Malden Little League, attending school, and just wanting to be a normal child. In April of 2007 Ethan became ill and was diagnosed with Lymphoma.

Shortly after this, on Ethan’s birthday September 2, 2007, we moved to Woburn. Ethan began school at the Altavesta Elementary School and on a regular basis attended the Boys and Girls Club of Woburn, where Ethan and his four brothers Cory, Shane, Nick and Markie were embraced and supported. Ethan played baseball for Woburn Little League. No matter where Ethan went he always touched the lives of those he met along the way.

Ethan received all his treatment at the Mass General Pediatric HEME oncology Clinic with the support and love of all the staff. In October of 2008 Ethan’s Lymphoma relapsed with the only hope for a cure being a bone marrow transplant. Although we moved as quickly as we could to plan the procedure, Ethan developed a brain tumor in January of 2009. Further testing revealed that he had yet a third cancer, Adenocarcinoma. We were faced with the knowledge that there were no options for further treatment.

Ethan’s last wish was to go to Fenway Park and see a Red Sox game. Thanks to our wonderful friends at Mass General and Walsh Construction Company, this wish come true on April 8, 2009. We enjoyed our last family outing, and a beautiful one at that. What can a Mother say, when she loses her son? What words, what thoughts, what memories are most important at a time like this? How does a Mother sum up her son’s short life?

When I look at Ethan, when I think of Ethan, I realize what a special gift he was from Heaven. He taught life lessons  to all of us around him and displayed courage and strength to rise above the obstacles in his life. He did all this with style, grace and dignity. Even in Ethan’s last days he had his amazing smile, his manners and the ability to make us laugh. Ethan will be forever in all our hearts and will be remembered for the love and passion he had for life and wanting to just be a kid, despite it all. His smile brightened the day and lifted our hearts. We are so proud of him and are blessed to be touched by this little angel. I am so proud to be Ethan’s mom, it is an honor and he is my hero.

Ethan is survived by his beloved parents Barbara (Lore) Hickey of Woburn and Mark Hickey of Mansfield. He was the step-son of Shawn Daly and Theresa Hickey, loving brother of Cory, Shane, Nickolas, Markie, J. C., Matthew, Eric, and the late Devin, dear grandson of Barbara & Leo Lore of Canton, Robert & the late Catherine “Kay” Hickey of Charlestown, George & Mary Iannuzzo of Tewksbury, and Gary & Wendy Hennessey, special godson of Lisa Marie (Lore) Lambert & Robert Hickey. Ethan is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, good friends, & his loving and supportive community of Woburn.

Family & Friends will gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington on Saturday, April 25^th at 8:45 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony’s Church, 80 Elm St. (Rte. 38) Woburn. Interment Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Visiting hours Friday, April 24^th from 2-4 & 6-9 p.m.

Ashley Jean Levesque, aged 14 years, of Middleboro, died on April 5, 2009, at Floating Hospital for Children Tufts Medical Center, of complications related to leukemia . She was a freshman at Middleboro High School. She enjoyed her family, reading and camping. She had two younger brothers Jeremy Jr. and Logan and a little sister, Draven. She was a very special young girl who brought much joy to her family.

Born in Taunton; the daughter of Jeremy E Levesque Sr. and Suzanne Stonis. Survivors include her father; Jeremy E Levesque Sr. of Middleboro, her mother; Suzanne Stonis of Taunton, her step-mother; Megan Tanguay Levesque, two brothers; Jeremy E Levesque Jr. and Logan E Levesque, one sister; Draven C Levesque, all of Middleboro, paternal grandparents; Raymond Levesque and Barbara Levine of Taunton, maternal grandparents; William and Deborah Tanguay of Middleboro, great-grandmother; Kay Dunham of Taunton, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Richard Papa III died yesterday due to complications of leukemia.
He was 21.

Papa’s story was told by his mother, Lisa, in a story for the Somerville Journal.

“Richard is brave and strong and at times still a boy. He endures all kinds of anxiety and has the most amazing strength,” she wrote. “He has a smile for everyone and wants to know how they are. He does not wallow in this diagnosis right now but he is scarred of his disease and it shows a lot at home.”

Papa was a lifelong resident of Somerville and graduated from Somerville High School. He leaves many friends who supported him through his years-long cancer fight. Also survived by grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Callings hours will be held at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Square) Somerville, Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the charity of your choice.

To our dear family and friends it is with deep deep sorrow that we let you know Maddie passed away in the hospital today. She passed peacefully in the arms of her mother surrounded by family and some of the wonderful doctors, nurses and friends who have been by our side throughout these past two years. There are no definitive plans as yet but most likely Maddie will be waked on Sunday at Ross Funeral home in Wrentham. The funeral will be Monday at Trinity church in Wrentham. While we will miss Maddie deeply we are grateful her struggle has ended and she is at peace with God and her friends in heaven. We love you all and thank you for being by her and our side throughout these past 2+ years.

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