Kimberlee T. O’Neill
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Kimberlee T. O’Neill

  • August 9, 1972 - May 5, 2011
  • Melrose, Massachusetts
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“I met Kim while teaching alongside with Kim in South Korea. What an inspiring and wonderful woman she was. Kim exudes compassion and empathy in the...Read More » ”
1 of 40 | Posted by: Jessica Christensen

“Dear O'Neill family & friends of Kim, I had the sincere pleasure of working with Kim in Seoul, South Korea, for 6 months in 2008-2009. She was an...Read More » ”
2 of 40 | Posted by: Ryan Foster - Rochester, NY

“Dear O'Neill family and friends, I taught alongside Kim in South Korea for a year, and remained in touch with Kim through Facebook in the last...Read More » ”
3 of 40 | Posted by: Jennifer Long

“Dear O'Neill family, I taught with Kim in Korea for a year in Korea, and here classroom was right next to mine. She was a very warm and kind person...Read More » ”
4 of 40 | Posted by: Thomas Boyle - NY

“John and Linda. I am soi sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter Kimberlee. From what I read she had a remarkable and giving life. God Bless...Read More » ”
5 of 40 | Posted by: Frank Modrak - FL

“Dear O'Neill family, My family and I were saddened to hear of Kim's passing. She was a wonderful person who I remember fondly from my childhood. ...Read More » ”
6 of 40 | Posted by: Patrick Daly - Melrose, MA

“I remember Kim from the days when Pat and I hung out and played baseball together. Sorry for your loss. ”
7 of 40 | Posted by: Steve Murphy - Saugus, MA

“I was very sorry to learn of Kin's passing. She was a kind person and an eager learner who overcame her shyness to let us see her creative and...Read More » ”
8 of 40 | Posted by: Judy Robbins - Boston, MA

“John and Family My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this most difficult time. Gloria Kanka ”
9 of 40 | Posted by: Gloria Kanka - Houston, TX

“Dear Mr and Mrs O'Neill and family, Kim and I were friends at Winsor, where we were in the same class (1990). I was in attendance today at the...Read More » ”
10 of 40 | Posted by: Jenn Lewin

“I was so shocked to hear of Kim's passing. It was just so sudden and unexpected. I think I'm still in shock. Kim was always one you could count...Read More » ”
11 of 40 | Posted by: Famin Ahmed - Germantown, MD

“Dear Mr. and Mrs. O'Neil, I was so, so saddened to hear about the passing of your daughter. She was a wonderful person who always had a smile for...Read More » ”
12 of 40 | Posted by: Abby Drescher Meyer - ny, NY

“Kim, we already miss you so much. Love, Sara ”
13 of 40 | Posted by: Sara Cherkerzian

“Rest In Peace, Kim- We Will Miss YOU!!! XOXO ”
14 of 40 | Posted by: Amalia Daskalakis

“John, Linda and family, We are so sorry for your loss. I remember when Jenny and Kim met for the first time at Pine Banks, they were both 4. Kim's...Read More » ”
15 of 40 | Posted by: Christine White - Melrose, MA

“I had the pleasure to work with kim for 3 years at boston medical center, Neurology Dept. Kim was always so sweet and kind. Everytime I had a bad day...Read More » ”
16 of 40 | Posted by: Jackie Baptista - Boston, MA

“I couldn't have had better neighbors to grow up with. I remember Kim as a fun loving person who always had a smile on her face. She always seemed so...Read More » ”
17 of 40 | Posted by: Alex May - Melrose, MA

“Dear Mr. and Mrs. O'Neill, I am so sorry for your loss. I reconnected with Kim through facebook a few years ago, and have enjoyed and admired her...Read More » ”
18 of 40 | Posted by: Janet Feldstein McKillop

“To the Oneill family, I am saddened by the news of kimberlee's death. She was a good freind, and one of the kindest and most unselfish people I...Read More » ”
19 of 40 | Posted by: shawna kelley - holbrook, MA

“I am stunned and saddened by the news of Kim's passing. She was an advisee and friend of mine here at Beloit and we maintained contact after her...Read More » ”
20 of 40 | Posted by: Bill Flanagan, dean of students--Beloit College - WI

“I am so sorry to hear of your daughters passing. Even though I never was able to meet her she sounds like she was an amazing lady. Can't imagine...Read More » ”
21 of 40 | Posted by: Patti Shega - Cleveland, OH

“John, Linda, Patrick and Matt, I am so saddened to hear of Kim's passing. She was a sweet, funny, kind and loving woman who will always hold a...Read More » ”
22 of 40 | Posted by: Michael Young - Easley, SC

“To all the O'Neills- May your love for your family and memories of Kim's positive influence in the world comfort you in this time of unbearable...Read More » ”
23 of 40 | Posted by: Laurie Isaacson - friend

“To the entire O'Neill Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you all after the sudden passing of Kim. I have heard many stories about her and...Read More » ”
24 of 40 | Posted by: Karen Henaghen Pechulis - MA

“Dear Linda & John, I am so very sorry to hear of your huge loss. Love & Prayers surround you both during this most difficult time. Sincerely, ...Read More » ”
25 of 40 | Posted by: Colleen Pyper Naughton - VA

“To Linda and Family - My heart is with you as you mourn the loss of your beloved Kim. I always remember Linda speaking with such pride about Kim's...Read More » ”
26 of 40 | Posted by: Nancy Goodman - Rockport, MA

“To the O"Neill Family, I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Joy - 811 ”
27 of 40 | Posted by: Joy Van Ornum - Friend

“To the O'neill family, I was so saddened to hear of Kim's passing. We went to the Winthrop school together and were friends for many years. My...Read More » ”
28 of 40 | Posted by: Gina stuffle - childhood friend

“Our sympathy is with all of your family. We were so saddened to hear of Kim's passing and we have fond memories of her as a little girl. She was in...Read More » ”
29 of 40 | Posted by: Pat and Gus Fish and family - MA

“Mr & Mrs. O'neill and Family, Kim was a very special person and a good friend I will miss all the fun times we have had. Our last dinner was about...Read More » ”
30 of 40 | Posted by: Maria Murray - Good Friend

“John and family - We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
31 of 40 | Posted by: Jim & Susan O'Brien - Houston, TX

“Kim~I will always remember you as a person with a positive, sincere, and kind spirit and a very loving heart....especially when it came to your...Read More » ”
32 of 40 | Posted by: Amy kujawa

“We were so shocked to hear the news. She was such a special person who touched many lives with her kindness and joy. Please accept our most ...Read More » ”
33 of 40 | Posted by: Mr. & Mrs. Donald Faber & Anne Elizabeth

“Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
34 of 40 | Posted by: Katy Folan Lovasco

“Kim you will be missed very much. I will miss our talks in the car. Kim you were a great friend, always there for me and my boys. You were a very...Read More » ”
35 of 40 | Posted by: Gina Bauer - Malden , MA

“Kim you will be missed very much. ”
36 of 40 | Posted by: Gina Bauer - Good Friend

“I am so sorry to hear of Kim's passing. you are all in my thoughts and prayers. ”
37 of 40 | Posted by: Kelly (MacKinnon) Manuel

“Wanted to leave a candle, I'm praying for your family. ”
38 of 40 | Posted by: Karen - Friend

“I am so sorry to hear of Kim's passing, you have my deepest sympathies at this time. ”
39 of 40 | Posted by: Karen - Penacook, NH - Friend

“With Deepest Sympathies to Kim's Family and Friends, Kim was a gentle, kind, sweet and courteous young woman and she will be missed terribly. ...Read More » ”
40 of 40 | Posted by: Dianna - Boston, MA - colleague


Kimberlee T. O’Neill, a resident of Melrose, died suddenly on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Kimberlee was born in Melrose on August 9, 1972, one of three children of John E. O’Neill and Linda M. (Fidalgo) O’Neill. Kim was raised in Melrose with her two brothers and graduated from the Winsor School in Boston with the Class of 1990. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Beloit College in Wisconsin, majoring in French and Psychology. Kim obtained her Master’s degree in Education from Simmons College and began her teaching journey which would bring her around the world.

An independent and strong person, Kim traveled alone to many parts of the world. She taught English to students in South Korea for 4 years, studied in France, and toured across Asia and Europe by herself.

Kim was a gifted writer, and every year enjoyed entering the National Novel Writing Month challenge to compose a novel in less than 30 days. She will be forever remembered and admired for her talents with languages and as a writer.

Kim was the loving and cherished daughter of John E. O’Neill and Linda M. (Fidalgo) O’Neill of Melrose. Loving sister of Patrick D. O’Neill and his wife Rebecca of W. Hartford, CT and Matthew J. O’Neill of Stillwater, OK. Beloved niece of Lorraine A. Jones of Somerville, Lawrence F. Fidalgo of Winchester, Leslie J. Fidalgo of Quincy, and Mary A. O’Neill of Somerville. Devoted aunt of John P. “Jack” O’Neill, Quinn L. O’Neill and Colin J. O’Neill all of W. Hartford, CT.

Funeral from the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE on Tuesday, May 10 at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in Kim’s honor at the Church of the Incarnation, 425 Upham St., Melrose at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours on Monday from 4-8 PM. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Kim’s memory may be made to the Turner Syndrome Society of the U.S., 11250 W. Road #G, Houston, TX 77065, or visit www.turnersyndrome.org.