Christine E. (Symonds) Tavares of Dedham, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022 at the age of 71. Christine fought a long battle with cancer. She was the beloved and best friend to her husband Antonio Tavares. Christine is survived by her sisters Regena Fitchett of Bristol, NH, Sandra Symonds of Natick, her cousin Patricia and her husband Paul Powell of Framingham, her cousin by marriage Maria Gomes of Arlington; step-children Michael and his wife Carolyn Tavares of Dedham, Lisa and her husband William Bartiet of Cheshire, CT, and Jennifer and her husband Shawn O’Brien of Millis, grandchildren David and his wife Katharine Tavares, Michael and his wife Bridget Tavares, Kevin Tavares and his fiance Hailey Guarnieri , Steven and Brian Tavares, Kayla and Julia Bartiet and Benjamin O’Brien; great-grandchildren Derek, Nicole, Joseph and Grace Tavares; nephew William Symonds and many wonderful friends.
Christine found much joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nana Chris always welcomed them and their friends into her home ready to “whip up some food” for them. She was the best halloween costume maker, cookie maker and was their biggest fan at their sporting events. Her love will always remain in their hearts.
A note from Christine
It's not hard to leave this world,
Knowing I've tried my best.
Whats hardest is to leave the love~
That is the ultimate test.
I want it known, I'm not giving up.
I've put up a hell of a fight.
I feel that I am surrendering,
Surrendering to the night.
For all the help you've given me,
I truly thank you much.
I'd be happy to know, in some small way,
Each of your lives, I have touched.
I face my death with peace and calm,
And sunshine in my heart.
For we will surely meet again,
After some time apart.
A visitation will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham on Friday, July 22 from 10:30am-12:00pm followed by a funeral service beginning 12:00pm. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham.
Donations in Christine’ s memory may be made to https://mastcellhope.kindful.com/?campaign=1206394.