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| Katie and Eric Gingras |
(KKGingras@charter.net): |
| Jeff was a wonderful man and friend. He will be greatly missed by our family, including Emma and Ella. |
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| Everett & Gretchen Carr |
(carr_e@email.com): |
| A bit of shock is my only reaction right now. I just minutes ago heard via phone call from another band member. Jeff will be greatly missed in the low-brass section. |
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| Harvey & Barbara Gendreau |
(framinghamchem@aol.com): |
Jeff was always so helpful, a kind word, willing to lend a hand, etc. A fine teacher and a great person, dedicated to his family and his profession. It was an honor to know and work with Jeff and our hearts and prayers go out to Susan, Karen, Chuck and all their family.
He will be missed.... |
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| Patty Quinlan |
(bustaboysmom@comcast.net): |
| Jeff will be greatly missed by Millis COA. His dedication and spirit will be remembered by all that had met him.. My most sincere wishes to his family. |
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| Walt and Sharon Burns |
(time4us2go@yahoo.com): |
| We were shocked to learn of Jeff's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. |
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| Dan Seeley |
(dseeley@framingham.k12.ma.us): |
| When I first came to FHS nine years ago, Jeff made me feel at home as we discussed gardening at lunch time. I'm glad he was at our department picnic recently. I'm sorry the world has lost a gentle farm boy. |
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| Dan & Sue Purvis |
(danandsuepur@tds.net): |
Sue, Karen, & Chuck,
I am so sorry that my loving and gentle
cousin has passed. We sure had some special
times on the family farm. Let peace be in
your heart. Love Sue |
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| Kelly Loughman |
(kelly.loughman@gmail.com): |
It was so shocking and sad to hear of Jeff's passing. As so many before me have said, Jeff was a wonderful mentor to all of us at FHS. When I was new and overwhelmed 13 years ago, he was there to lend an ear or a hand whenever I needed one. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this trying time of their lives. Please know what a caring and thoughtful man he was and how loved and missed he will be by many!
Kelly Loughman |
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| Nancy Lennon |
(sadclown@verizon.net): |
| Sue and family, I just learned of your dear Jeff's passing. I am so very sorry. Please know that you will remain in my heart, thoughts and prayers. My sincere sympathy, Nancy |
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| Barbara & Bill Backoff |
(bmarthabird@aol.com): |
Jeff was a very special loving person, always ready to lend an ear and a helping hand I Will miss him greatly. I loved our every other Wendesday morning chats over breakfast. I have learned so much from Jeff. My love and prayers go out to you Sue, Karen,Ethan, Jeff and Chuck. May Peace be with you.
Much Love, Barbara |
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| Bob Steele |
(rwstransport@q1.net): |
I am very sorry to hear of Jeff's sudden passing. I will always remember all the good times we had growing up on the farm. My deepest sympathy, Bob
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| Melanie Lopez |
(rdhtmom1234@aol.com): |
Aunt Sue - I was so sorry to hear the news. Uncle Jeff will be greatly missed. My love and prayers are with you, Karen and Chuck.
Love Melanie |
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| Caroline Bradbury |
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| Sue, My deepest sympathy on your great loss. He was a wonderful, kind person and so considerate of others. May God Bless You and watch over you and your family. |
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| Rev. Rebecca Black |
(revrebec@aol.com): |
Jeff was an integral part of our parish family. He was a Eucharistic Minister and a Parish Visitor, and loved bringing communion to shut-ins and hospitalized folk. He was Stewardship Chair for many years, and the voice of conscience for us on issues environmental. He played music in the chapel, sang in the choir, and gathered the Men's Group. His backdrops for our Vacation Bible School this year were amazing, especially the special storytelling cave he created. We enjoyed our annual parish picnic with Jeff (and Sue) as our gracious hosts just this past weekend (June 28). We will travel off to see the PawSox at the end of the month - an annual event Jeff organized and spearheaded. He was one of the first parishioners I ever met at St. Paul's, in his service on the Search Committee. The list of things Jeff has done for others, both in the parish and in the town, is endless-- from driving the Senior Van to mentoring confirmands to planning story time for preschoolers, Jeff touched all he knew.
We will all miss him so much. And celebrate having known such a great person who truly showed God's grace to the world. |
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| The Rev. Dorothy Chatham Hartzog |
(asst_rector@trinityparish.com): |
| I am one of the priests at Karen, Jeff and Ethan's church in Clarksville, TN. We love them and are holding Karen's entire family in our prayers at this difficult time. |
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| Glenn & Maryalice Telford |
(matelf@bellsouth.net): |
Our hearts hurt for your loss. We love you all so very much and you will be in our prayers.
Love, Glenn & MA |
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| Shirley & Ralph King |
(rdkdvm@aol.com): |
| Susan, we are so sad to learn of your loss of Jeff. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a great person and friend. |
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| Gay Medina |
(gmedina08@comcast.net): |
| Dear Sue and family, Layna just called and I am so very sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. He was more like a little brother to me than a cousin and I remember well his sweetness and his beautiful voice. The world is less for his loss. Gay |
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| Bob and Peg MacArthur |
(bob@robert-macarthur.com): |
| Susan,we were shocked to hear the news. May God bless and comfort you and the family in the coming weeks. We will continue to lift you up in prayer. We have lost a good friend. |
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| Ralph and Rhonda Barrett |
(rebsamg@aol.com): |
| We are deeply saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. Our sympathy and thoughts go to Susan and family. We will always treasure our time with Jeff and Sue at NAVC, and our wonderful travel memories. |
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| Marge and Doug McCarter |
(marjorie.mccarter@Verizon.net): |
We will miss Jeff as he was a good friend and neighbor!
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all! |
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| Amy & Randy Durand |
(abanks@mathworks.com): |
| We went to church at St. Pauls with Jeff & Sue and he made an incredibly strong impact on that entire church. He will be missed very much. Also, Sue and the rest of his family wil be in our prayers. My heart aches just thinking about their incredible loss. |
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| Pat Dinwiddie Blascovich |
(pvpineknot@yahoo.com): |
| As a classmate of Jeff's at Pine Village High School, I was saddened to learn of his death. My condolences to his family. The obituary reminded me of his laughter and warm smile. I can see him playing the tuba at high school concerts and I also recall his "acting" parts for our junior and senior plays. He is to be admired and remembered for what he gave to his community. May his memories allow each of you to carry a warm smile. |
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| Kris Hourigan Biel |
(bkbiel@comcast.net): |
Sue, Karen and Chuck:
I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's sudden passing. He was a wonderful man and I know he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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| Derek Wiberg |
(dwiberg@post.harvard.edu): |
Shocked and saddened by this news. Jeff will always hold a place in me for his friendship and devotion to his profession! He was a selfless, giving educator. My love of teaching, science, and the humor of it all were always encouraged by Jeff as he was both mentor and colleague to me. I am a better teacher because of him; I am a better person for knowing him! My deepest prayers go to Sue and family. Sincerely,
Derek |
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| Mark Krumm |
(m.krumm@comcast.net): |
| Sue, I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. I will keep you, Jeff and your family in my thoughts and prayers. |
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| Anne Codman |
(annecodman@verizon.net): |
| I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. We chat regularly at band and our last conversation was of your new puppy. He brought in a picture to show me. He was a wonderful man and a great asset to our band. We will miss him greatly. |
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| Tom and Jani Hobbs |
(jdh4k@yahoo.com): |
Dear Aunt Sue,
Although time and distance kept us apart, we always enjoyed your visits up North. Jeff was always so kind and sincerely interested in the children and would always ask them questions about school and their interests in an effort to get to know them. We are so sorry about your loss and we pray together as a family that you and Karen and Chuck can find some comfort in the arms of the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Love, Tom, Jani, Grace, Thomas and Michael |
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| Mary Morrow |
(marymorrow@hotmail.com): |
| Sue, I am so sorry to hear about Jeff's sudden passing. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. You, Karen, Jeff, Ethan and Chuck are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Mary |
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| Quentin & Joann Sewell |
(quentinsewell@comcast.net): |
| We were saddened to read in today's news that Jeff had died suddenly on Sunday. We were colleagues at Walsh Middle School. He was a dedicated teacher and a joy with whom to work. |
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| Arlene Blessing |
(mablessing@ymail.com): |
| Sue, Marv and I met you and Jeff for dinner at Bruno's a few years ago, remember? You invited us to MA, and we always thought we would make the trip when time permitted. This just goes to show that we need to MAKE time for those who mean so much to us. Jeff was a great guy and a loyal friend. Both Marv and I are deeply saddened to learn of his death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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| Rose Ametti |
(rrametti29@aol.com): |
| As a secretary at Framingham North High School my contact with Jeff was always a pleasure. A great teacher and human being. My sympathy to all the family. |
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| Joan McLellan |
(jonimcl@netscape.net): |
| My thoughts and prayers are with you Sue and your entire family. You are such a wonderful person so I know Jeff was too. God will hold you all in the palm of his hand I pray, Sincerely, Joan McLellan |
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| Joe Cullen |
(nbcjbc@comcast.net): |
| I taught with Jeff at Barberi School. He was a soft spoken, patient and understanding teacher. I wish to extend my sympathy to Jeff's family. |
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| Lisa Smoller |
(lsmoller1@aol.com): |
Karen,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was my Earth Science teacher freshman year, and I will always remember enjoying his class. My sympathy to you and your family. |
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| Michelle Stewart |
(michelle.stewart@vcamail.com): |
| Dr. Steele we were all so saddened to hear of Mr. Steele's passing. He was always a pleasure to see and talk to. We will always remember your visits to the clinic with Hannah, Lark and now little Molly. We all wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. |
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| Ben Paolillo |
(bjpaolillo@purdue.edu): |
| Jeff was a true Boilermaker. We'll miss his enthusiasm and spirit. Always quick to lend a helping hand. Rest in peace. |
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| Jerry Chambers |
(chambers-jerry@sbcglobal.net): |
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Jeff's sudden passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Your Indiana cousins, Jerry Chambers & family and Marian Jordan & Family. |
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| Dave Parker |
(dparker@txevent.com): |
| Mr. Steele was a great man and a great teacher. He was a driving force in my decision to pursue a career in the science industry. My heart felt condolences to his family. |
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| Max & Joyce Michel |
(maxmicheldvm@hotmail.com): |
Sue, Joyce and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were shocked and sadden, as everyone, to learn about Jeff.
He truly loved life, his family, community, and people. We will miss him! I will miss the times we spent together sitting around the dinning table in the hospitality suite, at the conference, talking about times at Purdue, his new adventures that he was pursuing after retirement, and his commentary on the trips that both of you had taken over the last year. I liked to listen to his comments on various events and happenings, because I thought he had remarkable insight on these matters. Plus he always had a great sense of humor backed up by a big smile.
Joyce and I especially enjoyed the time that we were able to spend with you and Jeff on our trips. One of our fondest memories was our last trip to Key West and the seaplane ride to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortogas. We will always hold these times close to our hearts and regret that we cannot have more.
It's times like this that we are reminded how precious life is and the importance of family and friends. We are truly blessed to have known Jeff.
May God be with you and bless you and your family |
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| Sue,Karen & Charles; |
(annie257@comcast.net): |
| John and I extend our deepest sympathy over the loss of your precious Jeff to you and your family. God be with you during this sad time of your life. |
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| Jan Gitzendanner |
(jgitz@q.com): |
| I was so very sad to hear about Jeff. I am keeping Sue and her family in my prayers daily. |
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| Frank Gubala |
(fgubala@comcast.net): |
So sad to hear about Jeff via an email from Julius Rosen. I recall the much needed help he offered us with the upstart of the Millis Cable Studio and hours he contributed to our wonderful music program that the Millis Public Schools had to offer. God be with him and all this family.
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| Jana Henderson |
(janahenderson@gmail.com): |
Tears run down my face every time I think about this wonderful man's passing. Although I didn't know him THAT well, I found Jeff to be a very gentle, caring, talented, intelligent man; loved by many. Sue, Karen, Jeff, Ethan, and Chuck--you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. We love you...
Jana, Matt, and Isaac. |
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| Lloyd & Gretchen Chambers |
(gchambers@iquest.net): |
Sue. So sad to read in the paper about Jeff"s passing. Pray for you and the family.
Cousin Lloyd & Gretchen |
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| Stephanie Sue Haley |
(bhaley68@comcast.net): |
| Jeff was a wonderful teacher, mentor, friend, and person. I will miss his stories about his childhood, teaching, family, and travels. I am honored to have had such a wonderful man as a friend. My thoughts are with Sue and their family. |
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| Suzanne Savage |
(ssavage@tnavc.org): |
Dear Dr. Steele,
My thoughts are prayers are with you this day and in the days and weeks to come. Mr. Steele was a great man, and I always liked seeing and working with him at NAVC. He will be greatly missed.
Suzanne |
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| Lynne Johnson |
(lynne.johnson56@gmail.com): |
Susan,I was so saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. I did not get the chance to spend too much time with you both outside of the conference, however just with those interactions, I felt he was a warm, generous and giving man. He will be missed. Lynne
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| Karen Russo and family |
(kdr6449@comcast.net): |
It's still so hard to believe that Jeff is no longer with us. He has made such an impact on many of us and forever will remain in our hearts. We loved Jeff dearly. He was a perfect gentleman and will never forget him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sue and her family. We love you.
Joe, Karen, Sarah and Christine |
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| nancy murray |
(anselpicasso@comcast.net): |
| To Jeff's family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Steele was always so friendly to my husband Jonathan and my family , especially when we were new people to the church., He was one of the first to welcome us. I thought he and Jonathan had a certain communication with each other, they both admired education and music. I remember Jeff as a gentle man, who always wanted to make sure I had my cup of tea afterwards. He will be sadly missed. My prayers will be said for your family everyday. His wonderful smile , and way of talking gently to people will always be remembered. Susan, I wish you the best , and hope that you can be strong, and hold all your precious memories close to your heart forever. Respectfully, Nancy Murray and Boys |
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| Kim Morrow |
(kim@ashmontfarm.comcastbiz.net): |
| Sue, I just recently heard of Jeffs passing. My sympathies and prayers to you and your family. |
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| Sue WIllumsen |
(willcare@comcast.net): |
Sue, I am so sorry to learn of Jeff's passing. My heart goes out to you, Karen , and Chuck. He was truly a wonderful and kind person. He will always be a pleasant memory to me. Be well,
Sue |
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| Lois Munch |
(lois@classictours.com): |
| I treasure, Jeff, the circumstances that brought me into a great friendship with you and Sue. Thank you for the times of sampling local cuisine (including your pickle relish) and sights. And thank you for your witty personality, exemplary character, love of learning, spirituality, sincerity, musical talent, empathy for animals and for being an all around good guy. I know you're smiling down on all of us. My heart goes out to your family and friends. We all miss you very much. |
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| Pete Havel |
(havel@sbcglobal.net): |
| Thank you for 'loaning' Mr. Steele to the Framingham schools every day for so many years. He was my home room teacher and was one of those people that always stood out as being in a great mood, no matter what the students were doing. I am just learning of his passing now, but God bless all of you. We were certainly blessed in knowing Mr. Steele. |
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