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“What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left...Read More »
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1 of 32 | Posted by: Troo - RI
“Dear Michael, kids, and family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss, Your mom (Patti), was an amazing person. She was a fighter. I was...Read More »
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2 of 32 | Posted by: Danielle Cherico - ayer, MA
“My thoughts and my heart are with you all. May God Bless you as you remember the happy times with Lee. All the best, Susan
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3 of 32 | Posted by: Susan M. Allen - Charlestown, RI
“To the Duffy-Stewart family, we would like to express our deepest sympathy to all of you, especially to Drs. Pirraglia, for whom Patricia Lee was a...Read More »
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4 of 32 | Posted by: Christine Tierney - Providence, RI
“Duffy and Stewart families, I remember with great fondness Patty's presence in my childhood visits to the Duffy home in Waltham. (Christine was...Read More »
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5 of 32 | Posted by: Rochelle Johnson - Caldwell, ID
“Mike, Emma & Dylan, Our deepest sympathies during these difficult hours. God will provide for all of your needs.
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6 of 32 | Posted by: The Stocki's - Tewksbury, MA
“I am so sorry for your loss.Patty meant so much to our family.She was always so vivacious,funny,and caring.She was such a special person.She will be...Read More »
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7 of 32 | Posted by: Debra Fisher Bezjian - Tewksbury, MA
“We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.
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8 of 32 | Posted by: The Senior/Vernet Family - Natick, MA
“We send our deepest condolences to the Duffy/Stewart families. Carolyn, we were deeply saddened to hear of Lee's passing. Please know that our...Read More »
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9 of 32 | Posted by: Susan Joslin - Framingham, MA
“To all the Duffy family, my heart goes out to you with love and tenderness to a family that I care about deeply and wish only the very best for... ...Read More »
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10 of 32 | Posted by: Amy Lees - Arlington, MA
“Lee was a radiant presence in the world. I'm awed and humbled when I think of her courage and how she lived her life in the face of cancer. Our...Read More »
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11 of 32 | Posted by: Ruth C. Hepp - Natick, MA
“Patty was very kind to me. I feel honored to have known such a loving person. She made me smile and feel welcome as her friend. My heart is sad...Read More »
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12 of 32 | Posted by: Jean Cadigan Guyette - Franklin, ME
“To the Duffy Family, I am so sorry for your loss but hope that the memories of Patty's life will make you smile or even laugh. For me, my strongest...Read More »
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13 of 32 | Posted by: Susan Ohnemus Bonvouloir - Millis, MA
“Pat and Family~ I was so very sorry to hear you lost your beautiful daughter. Our cousins in Waltham were kind enough to write me. Having lost a...Read More »
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14 of 32 | Posted by: Joan Bamforth Konieczny - NH
“Stewart family, So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman. Love, Larry
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15 of 32 | Posted by: Larry Sullivan - Arlington, MA
“Mike, Emma, and Dylan, We can't begin to express how sad we are at this time. We are grieving with you, as you are all like family to us. Lee was...Read More »
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16 of 32 | Posted by: Brett, Janelle, Jake, Sam, & Stella Fereday - SC
“Mike, Emma, and Dylan, We cannot imagine the grief you must feel but offer you our thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time. Lee was a...Read More »
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17 of 32 | Posted by: The Azanow Family - Natick, MA
“Mike, Emma and Dylan: We are so sorry for your loss. Lee's passing is a huge loss for all of us. May you find comfort in each other and in your...Read More »
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18 of 32 | Posted by: Moss/Brodericks - Natick, MA
“Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your children, family, friends and memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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19 of 32 | Posted by: Heidi Taylor Pitard - Berlin, MA
“What can we say about Patty - One word I can think of is "FRIEND". Although I hadn't seen her in a while, I still knew she was there to share...Read More »
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20 of 32 | Posted by: Nancy Fisher Barrett - Holyoke, MA
“A little over a year ago my sister Maura and I visited Patty in Natick. It had been years since I had seen Patty. She had not changed a bit (except...Read More »
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21 of 32 | Posted by: Karen Murphy - New York, NY
“Dear Pat and girls; Words cannot even begin of how sad I am to hear about Patti Lee. I will always remember her wonderful smile, laughter and...Read More »
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22 of 32 | Posted by: Judy Corcoran - Waltham, MA
“My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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23 of 32 | Posted by: Lindy - Clermont, FL
“Michael, Emma and Dylan I wish I had the right words to say that would help you during this sad and painful time, but I dont. Just know that we...Read More »
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24 of 32 | Posted by: Kathy and George Stewart - NC
“We are thinking of you all and send our caring and support. Martha and Roger
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25 of 32 | Posted by: Martha Stanton,Roger Bradford - MA
“Mike, Emma and Dylan, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Patty Lee was such a loving warm person who will be missed by all who knew...Read More »
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26 of 32 | Posted by: Lisa Hyde - Wayland, MA
“Mike, Emma and Dylan: Patty was loved by so many people. And she lives on in all the memories and stories we share. She was a wonderful person...Read More »
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27 of 32 | Posted by: Rich Angevine - Wet Boylston, MA
“Mike, Emma, and Dylan.... Henry James once said, Sorrow comes in great waves… but it rolls over us, and though it may almost smother us, it...Read More »
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28 of 32 | Posted by: Judi Welch - Natick, MA
“Mike, Emma, and Dylan.... Henry James once said, Sorrow comes in great waves… but it rolls over us, and though it may almost smother us, it...Read More »
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29 of 32 | Posted by: Judi Welch - Natick, MA
“I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Patty with a smile on her face and a positive, happy attitude.
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30 of 32 | Posted by: Maura LeClair - West Bridgewater, MA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace in your memories of Patty Lee. I know she will always be close to you in your hearts. ...Read More »
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31 of 32 | Posted by: The Hanson Family - Hampton Falls, NH
“Our deepest condolences to all of you on the passing of Patty Lee. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Love, The...Read More »
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32 of 32 | Posted by: Ben and Lea Haggerty - Mansfield, MA
Natick – Mrs. Patricia Lee Duffy-Stewart, of Natick, formerly of Waltham, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after a courageous ten year battle with breast cancer. She was 46.Born in Boston on January 10, 1963, a daughter of Patricia E. (Haggerty) Duffy of Waltham and the late James F. Duffy, Patricia Lee had lived in Waltham for most of her life before moving to Natick in 1992. She was a 1981 graduate of Waltham High School and a 1985 graduate of Boston College.In addition to her mother, she leaves her beloved husband, Michael J. Stewart and she was the loving mother of Emma V. Stewart and Dylan P. Stewart both of Natick. Patricia Lee also leaves her sisters, Anne-Marie Doherty and her husband, John, of Natick, Carolyn Duffy and her husband, Greg, of Cambridge and Christine M. Duffy, M.D. and her husband, Paul Pirraglia, of Barrington, Rhode Island; her mother-in-law, Patricia Dolan of Winchester; her sister-in-law, Gabrielle Stewart of Framingham; her nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Conor, Raiden, Miya, Matthew, Ruri, and Ian and many loving cousins, aunts, and uncles.Patricia Lee was also a daughter-in-law of the late James Stewart.Family and friends will honor and remember Patricia Lee's life by gathering for calling hours at The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte.20), Waltham on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Church, 311 River Street, Waltham where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be private.Memorial donations may be made to Embrace-A-Family, c/o Rotary Club of Natick, P.O. Box, 16 Natick, MA 01760
