Mom's life centered around her children. Family meant everything to her.

Mom had 8 children: Theresa, Mary (deceased) Michael, Patrick, Cheryl, Paul (deceased), John and Mary Ellen - she saved the best until last :) 

In addition to being an amazing mother, she was also our friend and confidant. We girls especially enjoyed her friendship and her boys always remained her babies in spite of their age. 

The void left by her passing will never be filled and the pain felt by her children is only comforted by the many loving memories we have of her.