NATICK: Bonita “Bonnie” L. Legassie died at Newton Wellesley Hospital in Wellesley, Massachusetts on December 19, 2018. She was aware, courageous and inspirational to the very end. She went peacefully in the presence of loving family and friends gathered there.
Bonita was born on July 3, 1954 in Ashland, Maine. She spent much of her childhood growing up in rural south-central Connecticut. Bonita, an avid collector of curious objects, was very mechanically inclined, liked animals, especially dogs, camping and cars. She lived in Natick, MA and worked for the Town of Wellesley as Parking Clerk for many years.
She was predeceased by her father, Norman W. Sr. and mother, Mary Frances. Bonita is survived by her siblings Norman, Steven, Todd, Sherry and their families.
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Denis Church, 23 Manchaug Street, Douglas, MA. Charitable donations can be made to the New England Organ Recovery Center.