Family Friendly Bridge Club
St Camillus Church, 1175 Concord Turnpike
(Route 2, Exit 132 (Formerly 57)), Arlington
MEMORIAL WALL OF BRIDGE PLAYERS
In Memoriam
Our lives go on without you
But nothing is the same
We have to hide our heartache
When someone speaks your name
Sad are the hearts that loved you
Silent are the tears that fall
Living without you is the hardest part of all
Author Unknown
Players on Our Memorial Wall.
Frank Gages 10/01/2022
Neil Dugan 6/10/2022
Constance Brown 4/30/2022
Don Goldberg 2/24/21
Paula Craven 12/13/20
Walt Tetschner 12/15/20
Sue Kuder 7/22/20
Clara Tubby 6/8/20
Janet Greehan 5/7/20
Mort Speck 4/21/20
Danny Wang 8/29/20
Dorothy French 3/22/18
Hugh Shine
Blanche Dellarciprete, our dear friend and Lifemaster bridge player has passed away. It was 2005 that Blanche was a student in the very first bridge class that I taught.
I don’t have the words to describe what a “special” woman she was. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. If you were fortunate enough to know her, you will miss her as I do.
Memorial Sad News
Neil Dugan
There are a number of bridge players at FFBC who knew Neil, so I wanted them to have access to his obituary.
He was a remarkable person, so kind and even-tempered. He loved Boston and
all the culture the city offers. I will miss him as a partner and a dear friend. Carol Rubin
AGES, Frank V. Jr. "Frankie" Of Cambridge and Arlington, died suddenly on October 1, 2022. He was the son of the late Frank V., Sr. and Marjorie (Hemenway) Gages. Loving brother of Marcia O'Brien and her husband, Lawrence of Somerville. Loving and devoted uncle of Lawrence F. and Alan J. O'Brien of Somerville. Also survived by his aunt, Alice Gibson of Colorado; and many cousins in NY, CO, and CA.
Lifelong friend of Dave and Bev Griffiths. Friend of Natalie O'Brien, Donald York, and Jackie Miller. Also leaves his "nephews," Chris and Mike Piscopo.
Retired from the Cambridge Public Library after 40+ years. Frank's favorite pastime was playing cards with family and friends.
Sad News: Constance Brown passed away on April 30. A dear bridge friend to all of us, who brightened the lives of everyone who knew her.
Message from Merry Ray: Connie had been in failing health for a few years, but certainly persevered as was her character through and through. We will all miss her, especially her dear husband, Fred.
It was such fun beginning the Belmont Bridge Club (6/30/10). Connie was one of the founders, along with myself and Ethel Hamann. How I wish we could turn the clock back.
The Wednesday game was an integral part of our lives, offering companionship as well as a fun morning of bridge for Belmont residents and others.
It is with great sadness that I send you the news that Sue Kuder passed away on Wednesday, 7/22.
She died from cancer that was only detected at a very late stage. Her globe obituary and a picture are attached above.
It is with great sadness that I tell you that Don Goldberg has passed away at age 92.
He was the beloved husband of Maxine Goldberg and wonderful bridge friend to all of us.
Don played with us on Thursday mornings (mostly), and we will fondly remember his kind and pleasant manner.
Everyone enjoyed playing bridge with him and I will miss him.
If you wish to send a sympathy card:
Maxine Goldberg
57 E Concord St
Boston, MA 02118-1996
Sue played with us on Thursday mornings (mostly), and we will fondly remember her kind and pleasant manner.
Everyone enjoyed playing bridge with her. Sue was a wonderful person and I will miss her so.
From Nicole Gardner: Sue and I worked together a lot in Watertown on social justice issues. She was the President of World in Watertown, which does so much to build this community. She invited me to serve as treasurer and be on the board, so we got to know each other pretty well. All of us are all a little shell shocked at how quickly her illness progressed.
From Susan Flint: After her diagnosis in the spring, she was in and out of the hospital, but did manage to play on-line at least once several weeks ago. The end came much more quickly than anyone expected, but she was able to visit with close friends and family shortly before she died peacefully.
She will forever be in our memories…
It is with great sadness I found out from Dorothy French's daughter that Dorothy passed away last Thursday from a fall she took in the hospital. She was 93.
Paula Craven was a wonderful bridge player and person, who was known and admired by so many.
Paula had recent surgery and died on December 13.
I am so grateful that she came and joined our bridge club. I will miss her dearly.
Sad News: Our stay at home player, Danny Wang, passed away on Saturday, Aug 29.
May his memory be a blessing.
(Jewish Blessing)
Sad news. My mother died peacefully last night at MeadowGreen Nursing Home in Waltham after just recently celebrating her 94th birthday. I was able to talk to her daily and my sister and I FaceTimed with her a number of times. She asked that all of her friends say a prayer for her and take care of themselves during these challenging times.
She told me that she really cherished her memories of playing bridge at the Belmont Bridge Club “with all of the nice people”. Thanks for running all of those great games and celebrating her bridge achievements with that wonderful cake with her picture on it!
Bob, thanks again for everything!
It is with great sadness that I send you the news that Walt Tetschner (husband of Carolyn) has passed away.
Walt was “positive” for Covid-19 but suffered a stroke. Walt played at St Camillus occasionally, but Carolyn played often.
Cards can be sent to Carolyn Tetschner, 27 Grasshopper Lane, Acton, MA 01720
Sad News
Mort Speck passed on Tuesday (4/21). He had had a stroke the previous Wednesday. He died peacefully at home.”
Our lives go on without you
But nothing is the same
We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name
Sad are the hearts that loved you
Silent are the tears that fall
Living without you is the hardest part of all
Author Unknown