TEWKSBURY: Madeline C. (Adams) Lafreniere, age 59, a Tewksbury resident for 48 years, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 1, 2008 at her home.
Born in Boston on December 12, 1948, she was the daughter of Helfried (Ernst) Adams, who survives her, of Tewksbury and the late Louis A. Adams.
In 1960, she moved from Boston to Tewksbury.
She attended Tewksbury schools and graduated with honors from Tewksbury Memorial High School in 1966.
Madeline dedicated her life to her beloved children.
She enjoyed gardening, music, reading and visits to the beach. In addition, she loved socializing with her family and friends.
Besides her mother, she is survived by her beloved children, Christien M. (Lafreniere) Orlando and Michael A. Lafreniere both of Tewksbury; her grandson, Nicholas P. Orlando of Tewksbury; her former husband Roger F. Lafreniere, Jr. of Tewksbury; her former son-in-law, Peter M. Orlando of Tewksbury; her dear friend, William Messinger of Nashua, NH; also many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Calling hours Friday, Dec. 5th, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Funeral Saturday, Dec. 6th, at 9 a.m., from the funeral home, followed by her Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., at St. William’s Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Interment at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Saints Foundation, 155 Merrimack St., P.O. Box 7075, Lowell, MA 01852, www.saintsmedicalcenter.com are requested.