Edna G. (Duggan) Lafarge
April 3, 1931 — October 1, 2020
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Edna G. (Duggan) Lafarge
Edna was born and raised in Somerville where she met and married her high school sweetheart Leo. They moved to Malden and raised their 5 daughters. Over the next 47 years of marriage their family grew, adding 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren to their family tree. After her husbands passing, Edna later moved to Melrose where she would spend her remaining years living independently. She was able to remain independent until a recent fall when her daughters were able to keep her in her home and provide around-the-clock care. They will cherish this time spent with her in her last days.
Edna was employed asa nurses aidfor many years at the former Normandy House Nursing Home. She then went on to become a home health aide with Intercity Homemakers.Towards the end of her career she provided private in-home care for some wonderful people who considered her to be "like family."She truly enjoyed taking care of the elderly and those in need.
Edna loved people.She always greeted anyone she met with a smile and a warm hello.She had good friends that remained close to her through the years.Her closest and most treasured friend, the late Camille Lane, with whom she raised her children in the same neighborhood shared many fun trips, luncheons and memories.Edna loved to travel and loved trips to the casino.But her most favorite time was attending a musical or live concert with her daughters, family or friends.Her love of music, live shows and a pretty wardrobe ensemble will remain a treasured gift she has passed down to her daughters.
After the tragic loss of her eldest daughter Linda in 2014, a high school classmate-the late Dominic Fucile contacted her to offer his condolences of her recent loss.Dominic and her went on to have a loving relationship and shared a brief one-year courtship that brought Edna much joy and happiness in light of her recent loss.She was devastated after his passing just one year after they reconnected.She often talked of Domenic with a smile and sweet memory.
Edna will fondly be remembered by anyone who knew her as someone who saw only the good in people.Her resilient, upbeat and shining attitude is a gift she radiated any time she was near.She was incredibly proud of her daughters and grandkids and was their biggest cheerleader; always offering a sound piece of positive advice and support.May her generous and kind spirit live on in all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Edna was predeceased by her beloved husband Leo C. LaFarge. She is survived by her late sister Marie Sullivan, daughters Judy A. Sinclair and her loving companion James George of Peabody,Carol A. Ciacera and her husband Charles of Middleton,Patricia A. LaFarge of Melrose, Diane M. Alexander and her husband Glenn of Reading, and the late Linda M. LaFarge.Her grandchildren Frank Addonizio, Jason Palani, Kevin Sinclair, Matthew Croucher-Sinclair, Stephanie Sinclair, Angela Gusso, Nicole Ciardi, Felicia DiSalvatore, Anthony Ciacera, Christian Alexander, Elizabeth Alexander, Scott Alexander, the late Victoria Rose Alexander and 6 great grandchildren.
Relatives & friends are invited to gather in honor of Edna's life for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 4-8pm, and again on Wednesday at 8:45am before leaving in procession to St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham for her Funeral Mass at 10am. Interment is private.Gifts in her memory may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 or to Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial St., #19, Malden, MA 02148.For online tribute, or directions visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Robinson Funeral Home
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Starts at 10:00 am
St. Patrick Church
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