Natick: Christine E. Iliff, 42, died on Friday, February 17, 2012 following a period of declining health.
She was born in Boston on June 26, 1969 the daughter of Richard C. Iliff and Barbara C. (Coughlin) Iliff.
Christine is survived by her mother, Barbara C. (Coughlin) Iliff of Natick and her father Richard C. Iliff of Clinton, TN. Sister of Benjamin N. Iliff and his wife Mellissa of Wayland. Aunt of William Iliff of Natick, Kaleigh Galluzzo of Wayland, Aiden Sylvia and David Larson of Natick . Also survived by her step-sons Miguel A. Valentin, Jr. and his wife Kaneko of Wai Pahu, HI and John I Valentin and his wife Holli of Holliston and two step-grandchildren, Paige Valentin and Kai Valentin and her aunts, uncles and cousins and her special friend David Hottleman of Natick. She was pre-deceased by her longtime companion Miguel A. Valentin, Sr. in January 2007.
Christine has been a lifelong resident of Natick and graduated from Natick High School with the Class of 1987. For several years she was a dental assistant with Kane and Tessini DDS of Natick. She enjoyed reading, gardening, spending time at the beach, swimming, sailing and vacationing at the Cape.
At her request there will be no funeral home visitations.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Iliff family lot in Dell Park Cemetery, Pond Street, Natick.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in Christine’s memory may be sent to the Multiple Sclerosis Greater New England Chapter, 101A First Ave, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home of Cochituate Village, Wayland. For online condolences, please visit www.johncbryantfuneralhome.com.