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“Almost two years and I miss you so much, It seems like just yesterday I was looking at your beautiful smile. You were so full of life. It has not...Read More »
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1 of 56 | Posted by: Diane Morrison - Three Rivers , MA
“Every memory I have of Leanne was of her smiling. laughing, telling a joke... I'm sorry for this loss of such a bright spirit and love the memories...Read More »
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2 of 56 | Posted by: Karen - minuteman class of 2003
“im sorry for your loss best of wishes and for your prayers to be answeredd =]
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3 of 56 | Posted by: sophia
“L,..you laying on the beachs of heaven will bay oil on? ....you know its bad for skin!!missing you ...I'm out of gloss xoxo love you peeps....
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4 of 56 | Posted by: tracie
“Leanne its almost a month now i miss you everyday .ZThis is the hardest thing i have ever had to go through there is nothign worse then this i miss...Read More »
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5 of 56 | Posted by: kim
“Leanne, It has been a month. It doesn't get any easier, We all hurt everyday. You have no idea how much you are loved. You have left a big impact on...Read More »
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6 of 56 | Posted by: Diane Morrison
“To Mr. and Mrs. Balch and family, so sorry for your loss. when you came into frankos and told me that your daughter had past i couldn't believe that...Read More »
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7 of 56 | Posted by: Lee Anne (N.A.J)
“Only met you a couple of times, i work in Arlington at "Not Your Average Joe's," and i remember that we both laughed because we are both Leeanne's.(i...Read More »
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8 of 56 | Posted by: LeeAnne(N.A.J, Arlington) - MA
“i love you so much Leanne thinking of you all the time i miss you ,i miss your beautiful smile ,your laugh ,jokes,talks just about everything ..i...Read More »
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9 of 56 | Posted by: kim morrison
“I light this candle for you ,her mother ,when you made her ,you made a beautiful light.May god hold you tight with his love this mothers day.
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10 of 56 | Posted by: tracie from joes
“I miss you so much Leanne. Beautiful Angel. I'll see your beautiful smile and face for the rest of my life. You brought so much happiness, love and...Read More »
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11 of 56 | Posted by: Diane Morrison
“"we miss you so much, Your light, your smile, your way And everything about you. Though you're gone Your still here In our hearts, In our tears. Yeah...Read More »
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12 of 56 | Posted by: Alicia
“We are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the lord be with all of you at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ...Read More »
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13 of 56 | Posted by: Krouskas family(aspasias family) - MA
“Dear Aimee Balch and family,
Aimee i am so sorry for the loss of your sister my freind, if or when you read this just know that she is in a better...Read More »
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14 of 56 | Posted by: Aspasia - MA
“i miss and love you so much leanne
our lives will never be the same without you.
R.I.P
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15 of 56 | Posted by: Shayna Morrison
“i will never forget all of our memories together, you will be in my heart forever and never forgotten.
love always,dj
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16 of 56 | Posted by: dj roddy
“Nancy, I know there is nothing we can say at this time to ease your pain and sorrow, but this poem says a lot and has always helped us through.
I...Read More »
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17 of 56 | Posted by: Joyce Family, Waltham
“I have only met Leanne a couple of times and know what a wonderful perosn she was. I know her parents through Bob and Kath. I wish you all the...Read More »
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18 of 56 | Posted by: Lonnie Toli - waltham, MA
“I went to high school with her and she was always so sweet to everyone. she didnt have a mean bone in her body. my thoughts and prayers go to her...Read More »
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19 of 56 | Posted by: meaghan cote
“Sorry I never told you
All I wanted to say
And now it's too late to hold you
'Cause you've flown away
So far away
Never had I imagined
Living...Read More »
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20 of 56 | Posted by: Juliana Dahmer - Burlington, MA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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21 of 56 | Posted by: Sheryl
“Like the candles on this tribute Leeanne's gorgeous face would light up the darkest of rooms.
"He put his arms around you and lifted you up"
Rest...Read More »
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22 of 56 | Posted by: Debbie
“I never got to meet Leanne, but i worked with her mother Nancy at friendly's not too long ago. I just heard about what happened, i am so sorry for...Read More »
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23 of 56 | Posted by: Tarek Khatib
“My heart goes out to your family and to Brett, work will never be the same, you will surely be missed.
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24 of 56 | Posted by: Amy Perrotti
“Leanne,
It was a privilege to work with you for a little over a year. I had always hoped to get to know you outside of work and we were just...Read More »
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25 of 56 | Posted by: Danielle Butters - Tewksbury, MA
“Leanne it's hard to believe that your never again going to walk into Joe's and make us all laugh! I remember my last conversation with you on Friday,...Read More »
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26 of 56 | Posted by: Emily Kesler - reading , MA
“Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Leanne, I have had the pleasure of teaching her sister Aimee, whom I am sure resembles Leanne in many...Read More »
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27 of 56 | Posted by: Michelle de Ojeda
“Leanne we had so many where do i start remember the food fights,camping,christmas,you were so funny i will miss your smile i love you rest in peace...Read More »
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28 of 56 | Posted by: kimberly morrison - stoughton, MA
“I'll never forget Leanne's smile because it was the first thing you'd see her do if you ran into her. She has certainly left her mark on this world...Read More »
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29 of 56 | Posted by: Joseph Carpenter
“Leanne I will never forget you, and I miss you so much!! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family! I cant wait to see you again!
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30 of 56 | Posted by: Michael Dawe
“lEANNE, My heart will never stop aching for you i will miss you so much not only my beautiful cousin but like my little sister the tears wont stop...Read More »
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31 of 56 | Posted by: kimberly morrison
“Leanne, i dont even know what to say, you were my best friend and even more than that you were my sister. i love you so much and i feel so blessed...Read More »
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32 of 56 | Posted by: Ashley DeWolfe
“To the family with deepest sorrow and heartfelt sympothy, I am so sorry for your loss.
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33 of 56 | Posted by: Amy
“Leanne,
You were a wonderful friend to our daughter Ashley, you are in our prayers.
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34 of 56 | Posted by: Tom & Estelle DeWolfe
“You were like a sister to me for many years, and your family was my family. I love you and Miss you so much. We have so many memories, i will hold n...Read More »
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35 of 56 | Posted by: Nicole Vaiani
“I am truly sorry for your loss. I was one of many to have had the fortunate experience of Leanne's warm smile and sense of humor to brighten my day....Read More »
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36 of 56 | Posted by: Justin Vigeant - Dracut, MA
“leanne was a beautiful girl with an amazing soul. she can never be replaced and my thought and prayers are with her family
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37 of 56 | Posted by: ashley
“We are truly sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to ask. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May Leanne...Read More »
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38 of 56 | Posted by: Russo Family - Watertown, MA
“I will never forget when I first started working at Joes and there was the menu test you had to take and you "helped" me out. If it wasn't for you I...Read More »
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39 of 56 | Posted by: Kerry Corbett
“Love,laughter,lipgloss..working with was beyond a pleasure...im blessed to have had a chance to hang and laugh with you saturday.Most of all hugging...Read More »
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40 of 56 | Posted by: traciw whalen
“my thoughts and prayers go out to Leannes family. I am so sorry for your loss. Leanne was a wonderful person. I have no seen her in a few years, but...Read More »
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41 of 56 | Posted by: jenna giromini
“I am so sorry for your loss. Leanne was such a great person and always a good friend. She will be missed greatly.
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42 of 56 | Posted by: Angela Scordamalgia
“RIP Leanne...you will truly be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time.
xoxo
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43 of 56 | Posted by: Jillian P. Ayers - Boston, MA
“We are so sorry for your loss.
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44 of 56 | Posted by: Donna and Matt Hunter
“just wanted to say i am very sorry for your loss! i just remembered that we always laughed and had happy times. i watched her grow up and was proud...Read More »
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45 of 56 | Posted by: daniel gullo - manchester, NH
“Rest in Peace Leanne, although we knew her for a brief period of time, the very idea that our close friend Brett was in love with her only proves...Read More »
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46 of 56 | Posted by: Trevor & Chantal
“I havent talked to Leanne since probably middle school because we went to seperate high schools. But I will never forget her! RIP Leanne! You will be...Read More »
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47 of 56 | Posted by: Kristen Schwalm-Hutton
“We will miss you Leanne.....Rest In Peace...my prayers go out to the family and I'm sorry for your loss, it truly was a tragedy
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48 of 56 | Posted by: Jessica Antonelli
“Leanne.. I don't even know what to say.. you were amazing.. funny, smart, beautiful.. everything.. i enjoyed so much working with you every day.....Read More »
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49 of 56 | Posted by: gina donato
“Leanne was a great person. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family during this time of grief.
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50 of 56 | Posted by: Katie Tobey
“I am so sorry for your loss, i cant say that me and leanne hung out a lot but i knew her from school and she was always so sweet and caring with a...Read More »
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51 of 56 | Posted by: Jenn Moscardini
“I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how bad I felt when I heard of Leanne being taken from us so early. May she rest in peace.
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52 of 56 | Posted by: DJ Dabenigno
“I am so sorry for your lost...She was truly an angel to everyone she knew...She will be missed alot....r.i.p Leanne Marie Balch...my prayers go out...Read More »
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53 of 56 | Posted by: Amie Beggan
“Dear Nancy and Bobby, and Brad, Melissa, and
Aimee, I am so sorry to hear of the death
of your dear Leanne.
Uncle Bobby
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54 of 56 | Posted by: Uncle Bobby - Damascus, MD
“R.I.P leanne i will always love yuu!! <333 ly xoxoxoxo
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55 of 56 | Posted by: aimee balch
“We will miss your beautiful smiling face, bright and bubbly personality, and your presence in our day to day lives, but not in our hearts. We love...Read More »
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56 of 56 | Posted by: Auntie Patty
Leanne M. Balch of Wilmington, formerly of Watertown passed away on April 27, 2009 as the result of an auto accident. She was 23 years old.
Born in Waltham, Massachusetts on September 1, 1985, she was the beloved daughter of Robert O. Jr. & Nancy (Bowen) Balch of Watertown. She was the devoted sister of Brad M. Balch & his wife Melissa of Salem, NH; and Aimee Balch of Watertown; Loving granddaughter of Robert & Nancy Bowen of Port St. Lucie, FL; and the late Robert & Eileen Balch. Fiancée of Brett Jackson of Wilmington. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles & cousins.
Her funeral will be held from the STANTON FUNERAL HOME, 786 Mt. Auburn St. (Rt. 16) Watertown on Friday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick Church, 212 Main St. Watertown at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery.
Leanne was a graduate of Minuteman Regional Vocational High School Class of 2003. She worked as a waitress for Not Your Average Joe’s Restaurant in Burlington; and as a bartender at Jillian’s in Boston.
