In short, Monday Edie is about receiving a telephone call on November 16th that has forever changed my life. When I returned home from a mini vacation with my Husband; I received a frantic phone call from my Sister Heidi. She received a telephone call from the Beverly Police Department asking her to pick up my Sister’s Boys from School.
Usually, the boys were picked up around 5:30 p.m. However, Heidi wasn’t sure if my Sister Edie was in an accident; or what happened. As I spoke more to my Sister Heidi on the telephone, my Husband and I headed to Beverly Hospital hoping to get answers. What we saw and learnt was one of the worst days of my life.
Monday Edie
Monday Edie – was brutally attacked by her estranged Husband and is hanging on for her life. Edie’s estranged Husband walked into the Police Department and informed the Police he murdered his Wife. Not only is Edie is my loving Sister, but she is also my Best Friend. To see my Sister lying in ICU hanging on by the threads of her life by a life support machine has me numb. Each day I wake up hoping to hear something positive out of the Medical Professionals. Overall the news has been dire.
Monday Edie will begin and end as one of the worst days of my Life as I witness the demise of a wonderful Sister, Friend and Mother. Edie has been a positive role model in Education, Writing, Inspiration and the lives of others. My Family and I wish we could have done something to prevent this horrific act of violence committed against my Sister. Her estranged husband made vows to honor and protect her and went off the deep end several years ago after being diagnosed with Mental Illness. Monday and Edie has been several days ago but each day I pray for a reversal. All in all, I wish this was a bad dream.
Please keep my Sister and my Family in your thoughts and prayers. Overall, offer us your friendship, love and support not only today, but each day forward. Life is short and looking back, the things we think are so upsetting are mild when dealing with tragedy and health.
In summary, my writing is helping me deal with this horrific act of violence to my beautiful sister.
As always, I welcome your comments. In conclusion, I will continue to blog and update regularly.
I am a friend of Edie’s and wanted to share how devastated I am for Edie, Nick, Jack and all of your family. This act of violence is unimaginable. Pleas know how much Edie is loved. I always said her smile lights up a room. My heart is broken and numb. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers every second.
Thank you for your note of support. The funeral will be on Monday and information will continue to be updated and posted.
Hi Lynne,
This is Tara, an old friend and you are in my thoughts so heavy today. I can not believe what I read and I am so terribly sad and sorry. I am thinking of you and your sister so much…
Hi Tara,
I remember you and it is a hard thing to wrap your brain around – you read about things all the time, but never think it will touch your circle of friends and family. Edie was my Best Friend and Baby Sister. I will continue to update my blog posts and give information on funeral arrangements.
Dear Lynne,
What you are going through is unimaginable. I am still stunned by the terrible news and praying for a miracle. My heart goes out to you and the rest of your family, especially Edie’s boys. There is a whole community of people who love Edie and who are here to support you and help in any way we can. She is such a bright light in the lives of so many. Sending love, strength, and healing to you all.
Donna
Dear Donna, Thank you for your support on the terrible tragedy and your support of my family and Edie’s Boys. The Funeral will be on Monday and I will be providing details.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this extremely difficult time. I can’t get your sister, her children or your family off of my mind. I think and pray for a miracle for her multiple times a day. Although I don’t know you guys, I live very close to Edie’s house and my heart breaks for all of you. I will continue to pray for all of you and hang onto hope.
Lisa, Thank you for your support and thinking of me and my Family during this horrible tragedy. I will continue to post future blog posts on Edie and keep everyone updated on Funeral arrangements.
Will there be a wake as well?
Hi Gina, No wake as we were raised Jewish and usually in the Jewish Faith, there is a funeral, burial and sitting shiver – I will continue to create future blog posts and keep everyone updated as details are firmed up.
Dear Lynne – We worked with Edie here at Mass General Hospital for Children and we all are in complete sadness about Edie. She was a wonderful co-worker and I am glad I kept in touch with her with her book, etc. We send our thoughts, prayers, heart to all of you at this time. I will keep her boys in my thoughts – there are just no words –
Hi Elena, Thank you for you lovely comment about Edie. I will continue to create future blog posts on the status of funeral details, etc.,
Lynne, my thoughts and prayers are will you all. We had the privilege of having Nick and Jack here at the Children’s Enrichment Center from the time they were infants until they went off to Kindergarten. We at the center are all devastated and heartsick. Please know Edie, Nick and Jack’s Y Family is here if you need anything.
Lynne, I am so sorry for what you are all having to deal with! We had the pleasure of having Nick and Jack here at the Children’s Enrichment Center from the time they were infants until they went off to Kindergarten. Please know that Edie, Nick and Jack’s Y Family is grieving with you. If there is anything at all we can do, please let us know.
My heart goes out to you, your family and Jack and Nick. I wish there was something I could do or say to take away the pain you’re all going through. Edie was a great co-worker who became a friend, and I’m so happy and honored to have had her in my life. May she rest peacefully and watch over all of you – as I know she has her wings and is flying high. She will not be forgotten – my best to all of you.
Hi Mark, Thank you for your kind words about Edie. She will be missed by everyone as she was my Best Friend and my Baby Sister. I will keep posting future blog posts regarding Edie and upcoming Funeral arrangements, etc.,
I am stunned how someone could do such a horrible act to the mother of there kids. Lynne my family and I are praying for a miracle for you and your family. Please keep me posted with what’s going on.
Hi Manny, Thanks for your support. Unfortunately there has been no change and I will continue to update my Blog Posting on funeral arrangements and additional information on Edie.
I’m Lynne, Heidi, and Edie’s cousin. Edie was a beautiful young lady whose smile brightened your day. Her life in years was short but in living life to its fullest and making a positive impact on others, it was full and well-lived.
Hi Alan, Thanks for your support and phone calls the last few days as Edie would have appreciated the love being sent. I’m beyond horrified what happened to my Baby Sister. Will keep you posted on funeral arrangements and other details.
Heaven has a beautiful new angel 🙁 I’m am so sorry and can’t even imagine what you and your family are going through. You all will continue to be in my thoughts in prayers. There is a huge hole in my heart. Please if you ever need anything, Edie has an army of friends just waiting to help.
Hi Tricia, Thank you for your support. I will continue to update and post on Edie and funeral arrangements.
Lynne,
I am so sorry and I am so heartbroken. No family should have to endure this. From your comment responses above I can only glean that Edie has passed, though I don’t want to believe it. I’m devastated. There are no words to express how profoundly sorry I am for your family’s loss and for the loss of Edie to all of us who cared deeply for her.
Hi Rima,
Thank you for your supportive comments. No family should never have to endure this – you read about these type of things often but never believe it would happen to anyone you know. I’m beyond horrified to be losing my Best Friend and Baby Sister. I will continue to update my Blog on funeral arrangements and future posts on Edie.
Lynne,
I am so sorry and I am so heartbroken. No family should have to endure this. From your comment responses above I can only glean that Edie has passed, though I don’t want to believe it. I’m devastated. There are no words to express how profoundly sorry I am for your family’s loss and for the loss of Edie to all of us who cared deeply for her.
Dear Lynne,
I don’t even know how to express my sadness, shock and disbelief at all of this. I can’t imagine what your family is going through right now, or in the days to come. I had been friendly with Edie for the last year or so (when I met her through a mutual neighbor, Donna) and she was one of those people that just made me smile and lightened up the day whenever I saw her and her glowing smile. She was an exceptional human being and quite a dyanmic woman that I looked up to and was proud to call my friend. She came to my big birthday bash a few weeks back, didn’t know many people there, but left with several new friends, and as you know, that is the kind of person she was. I just loved her. I am here to assist you, your nephews, and the rest of your family any way I can. I am here. I know you don’t know me, but please consider me a resource for any assistance I can give your family now and in the future,
Dear Lynne,
So very sorry that you and your family have to go through something like this. Please know that I am here if you need anything.
Lynne I don’t even know what to say it’s horrible any way you look at it my heart goes out to your sister her children and the family if there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to ask my love and prayers to all of you and still hoping for a miracle love you Lena
Lynne I don’t even know what to say it’s horrible any way you look at it my heart goes out to your sister her children and the family if there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to ask my love and prayers to all of you and still hoping for a miracle love you Lena
Lynne, I can’t even imagine what you and your family are going through my heart goes out to you and your family I can’t help but want think about Edie and her children. My love to you and your family and still thinking positive and know that miracles still happen. I pray that your sister is one of those miracles
Love to you and joe and your family
If you need anything I mean anything please do not hesitate to ask even if it’s a shoulder to cry on
Thank you to my Wife for putting this article about her sister on her blog, It really gets me upset that a love one could take a person’s life just like that I will surely miss my wonderful sister in-law.
Thank you to my wonderful Husband for being there for me and being present at the Hospital. You’ve been wonderful as I’m beyond sickened by this and cannot even comprehend what happened and am hoping this was a bad dream. Your love, support and strength mean everything to me.
Love always,
Your Wife
Thank you Honey for your beautiful note to me. You’ve been a wonderful gift in my life and I thank god I have you in my life as your love, support and strength mean everything to me.
Love always,
Your Wife
Dear Lynne,
We are truly saddened to hear of this news. It is heartbreaking. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathy,
Lizanne and Joe
Hi Lizanne and Joe, Thank you for your support. I will continue to update my Blog regarding Edie and upcoming funeral arrangements.
Sincerely,
Lynne
Lynne I can’t even imagine what you and your family are going through my heart goes out to all of especially those precious children that your sister loves so much,I’m a big believer of positive thinking and miracles and sending it for Edie recovery. Since I’ve hear about this horrible tragedy I have been praying for Edie . If there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to ask even if it’s just a shoulder to cry on my love goes out to you Joe and the rest of the family
Hi Lena, Thanks for nice comments and support as it means a lot during this difficult time. I will continue to post on Edie and update on Funeral arrangements.
Lynne and Family,
My heart is broken for Edie, her boys and your family. Edie and I were friends from our Glover School days and recently spent time together at our last high school reunion. Edie’s smile and love for her boys and life will continue to bring peace to me. My thoughts, love and deepest sympathy is being sent your way.
Heidi (Mugnano) Ferrante
Hi Heidi, Thank you for your lovely and supportive comment. I know your Husband, Mark as he was always one of my/my Husband’s favorite Bartender. I will continue to update my blog post regarding Edie and upcoming funeral arrangements.
Lynne
Lynne, thank you so much for sharing this. I am a friend of Edie’s and my boys are friends of Nick and Jack. I am so devasted for you and your family. Edie is one of the kindest, most trusting people I know. I can still here her laugh, and all week I’ve stared out my window expecting to see her pass by and wave on her daily walk. Your sister is such a special person that touched so many of our lives. I am praying for you and your family.
Hi Danika, Thank you for your support and response. I’m numb with what happened to my Sister and still cannot believe something so horrible happened. I will continue to post and update with upcoming arrangements.
Hi Danika, Thank you for reading my post and your support. I will continue to update my Blog regarding Edie and upcoming funeral arrangements.
So sorry this has happened to your beautiful sister. Edie- a very sweet and kind person.
I do not have words to explain my sorrow.
Thank you for your support and beautiful comment regarding Edie. I will keep you posted on funeral arrangements.
I am horrified to hear the news about Edie and my heart goes out to you and the rest of your family. I will always remember Edie from Marblehead High School as a kind , sweet, loving friend. One thing in particular that I remember about her in high school was how strong her love for her family was –her parents and her sisters.
I am horrified to hear the news about Edie and my heart goes out to you and the rest of your family. I will always remember Edie from Marblehead High School as a kind , sweet, loving friend. One thing in particular that I remember about her in high school was how strong her love for her family was –her parents and her sisters. The world was a better place with Edie in it and we will all miss her greatly.
Thank you for your kind words about Edie, myself and my Parents and Sister. We will all miss Edie as this was a horrific tragedy.
Beth, Thank you for your lovely comments about Edie, myself, Sister and Parents.
Hi Lynne
I very sorry to hear about Edi that’s just terrible news hang in there my beautiful sister in law if you and my brother joe need anything let me know. Give here boys a huge for me. Take care..
Hi Liz, Thanks for your support. It is a difficult time for me and my Family. I will continue to update my posts on Edie and funeral arrangements.
So sorry Lynne. I know many will offer help but please let me know if there is anything my family can do for the boys. Edie was an amazing woman and I would be honored to help her children with all I have. Much love Rob
Hi Rob, Thank you for your kind words on Edie. I appreciate your offer to help with the Boys. I will continue to update my posts and provide future posts on Edie and upcoming funeral arrangements.
Sincerely,
Lynne
My daughter in Beverly asked for prayer for Edie and her sons and family, and now we here in Vermont are spreading the word through our CBS Bible study group in New York and in our church family here in Vermont. Our hearts are breaking with you and we are holding you all in our hearts and in our prayers.
Hi Josephine, Thank you for your kind note and that you and your Family are spreading the word through your CBS Bible Study Group. Please continue to read my blog as I update on Edie and upcoming Funeral arrangements and pertinent information.
Dear Lynne,
I was just thinking how much Edie would smile at your grace in the face of this horrific tragedy. How lovely of you to write such thoughtful notes to people when your grief must be so great. I thought of Edie’s beautiful smile many times when I read your responses.
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you again for your writing to me. I will keep everyone posted and plan to work on another blog post and update on Edie.
I am so sorry to hear about this terrible tragedy. I am truly sorry for your loss. I graduated high school with Edie, and remember the sweet, kind girl she was. My thoughts and positive energy is with the family at this time.
Thank you for having fond memories of Edie. I will continue to post blog updates on Edie and keep everyone in the loop.
Lynne–My name is Ann E. Warner-Harvey and I was in Edie’s MHS ’89 class. We enjoyed seeing each other at our recent reunion and hearing about her new book. I’m deeply sorry for you and your family’s loss, which is unimaginable. Please know many of Edie’s classmates are thinking of her and we would like to support you all if we can moving forward. With my deepest condolences to you all, Ann
Hi Anne, Thank you for sharing with me that you saw Edie at your recent High School Reunion. I’m grateful to all the lovely comments written on my Beautiful Sister and have received many notes from former classmates both from High School and College. I plan to post a Blog update on Edie.
Kind regards,
Lynne
I am so sorry to hear of this awful tragedy. I cared for both Nicky and Jack at the ymca enrichment center. Please take comfort in knowing there are many Y families willing to help in any way.
Thank you for reaching out to me and letting me know that many are willing to help in the future as there is a long road ahead for both Nick and Jack.
Hi auntie Lynne,
I have continued with my prayers and my candle burning for her. My heart goes out to u auntie Lynne and uncle Joe. If there is anything u need someone to talk to, an ear to listen a shoulder to cry on or just a hug I’m here. Nothing can take the pain your feeling away but know this you have your family and friends here to lean on during those difficult times. Love u auntie Lynne.
Love your niece Chrissy
Hi Chrissy, Thank you for your graciousness and support in this time of need for myself and family. I’m waiting to wake up from this bad nightmare and cannot believe this horrific act of violence was committed against my beautiful Sister.
Love
Lynne
Lynne thank you for sharing on your blog. I knew Edie from Student Government at Northeastern University and we had only been in touch via Facebook lately but I remember her beautiful spirit and lovely smile from college. I have been praying for her , the boys and you and your family ever since I heard the news. I will continue to pray for you all for the strength to make it through this and to raise those boys with the memory of what an amazing person their mother is and how she lived life to the fullest and touched the lives of so many people .
Hi Liseli, Thank you for your support and remembering Edie with a beautiful smile. I will continue to update my blog posts on Edie.
Kind regards,
Lynne
Lynne, Joe, Heidi, Paul, Mr. Black – and of course the boys – I give you my heart and all my prayers and love. Edie and your family (and all Edie’s high school friends) have been such an amazing part of my life. Meeting at Northeastern and continuing our friendship to present day has been a gift. These past few days have been utterly surreal, I cannot imagine how the family is able to cope. Please know that my continuous love and support is here. Edie has always been a beautiful friend to me and I have learned to be a better person from her. A pillar of grace, strength and kindness, always, I cannot imagine not hearing “hey Peach” from her. Whatever the family needs, at any time, please consider me. I don’t know how to move forward, and cannot imagine the days as bright without Edie’s continuous shining light. I love her like a sister and am wishing love and strength to the entire family. Maria
Hi Maria, Thank you for your support of Edie as I appreciated your getting the word out to other friends in College. I will continue to post updates on Edie on my Blog. You may not hear Edie verbally call you “Peach” but you may hear it in spirt. Thank you for your love and support.
Sincerely,
Lynne
Lynne – I am an old friend of Edie’s from Northeastern. My heart feels heavy after hearing this news. To you and your and Edie’s family I ofer support and well wishes from Japan. I hope you and yours can remember the best of times with Edie and her infectious smile and optimism! Be well.
Bruce
Hi Bruce,
Thank you for your support on this horrific act of violence committed. I will keep posting on my Blog on Edie to keep everyone in the loop.
Kind regards,
Lynne
Again Lynne, No words can express how aweful I feel for Edie, the kids and you and your family.
She’s been a beautiful sweet person, and we were all fortunate to know her. I’m here for you guys ,with love Sharon
Sharon, Thank you for being a great friend and your support of me and my Family.
Love Lynne
Lynne,
Thank you for dedicating this post to Edie. She was beautiful in and out, a trusted friend, and an amazing mentor to me. I feel truly blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know her and her beautiful family. I cannot even begin to comprehend this loss. Like all of her well wishers, I was really hoping for a miracle. I cannot help but constantly think of so many unfinished conversations. This is leaving a massive whole in my life and in my heart. I am sending you all my love and keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that I am always here for support if you need it.
Hi Arti, Thank you for your note. I will continue to dedicate future posts regarding Edie and update everyone. Edie was my Best Friend and Baby Sister and I know you had a very close relationship with Edie. She mentioned you quite a bit to me and I know she considered you a friend.
Sincerely,
Lynne
Lynne,
We are so sorry to hear what happened to Edie this was truly a horrible tragedy. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you Denise for your support.
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Edie at BU. She was a lovely person inside and out. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Thank you Mindy for your support and lovely comments about Edie. I will continue to dedicate future posts to her and keep everyone updated.
Why do bad things happen to good people? That’s a question that has been pondered over many times…Edie had a beautiful spirit always loving, kind and respectful to her family as well as her friends. She was intelligent and classy someone you admired. All of us are now left with an empty feeling and grief on how she could have suffered in an unimaginable way. How is the void going to be filled-how do you let go. For know just forget about the heinous crime and immerse yourself in all the memories with Edie- the joys, the laughter and the tears. All the times that she made your life special and memorable. No one can ever take away all the goodness that Edie was. So bad things unfortunately do happen in life but know is the time to use your faith to get through this. Prayers for Edie and her family and friends will help all through this difficult time. My love to you Lynne, Joe and your family. Let me know what we can do to help you.
Rose, Thank you for your beautiful note and being strong and there for me this entire week. Your support, love and friendship are greatly appreciated. This is a very sad time in my/my families life and hoping to wake up from this bad dream.
Love
Lynne
So sorry for your families loss. Edie was an amazing person. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers, especially Little Nick and Jack.
Amanda, Thank you for your support on Edie. I will continue to dedicate blog posts and keep everyone updated.
Kind regards,
Lynne
Dear Lynne, I’m thinking of Edie, the boys and your family and praying for a miracle. God bless her and the boys. May you all find the strength and courage to continue life as Edie would want. My son played baseball with Nick this year. It was a special close knit team. I’m sure we all feel that we want to support the boys so please reach out if you would ever like to get the boys together. I feel the love that surrounds Edie and your family and hope that comforts you all during this terrible time.
Hi Irene, Thank you for your lovely note of support and offering to support the boys and get them together. I will continue to dedicate blog posts about Edie and keep everyone updated.
Kind regards,
Lynne
Lynne,
I met Edie when I was an undergrad at BU and she sponsored the BU Dean’s Hosts. I remember her just loving life and that sparkle in her eye. I remember how she still enabled me to continue on in that role even after I had transferred schools within the University.
I am so sorry for your loss and know that there are so many people in the world who were touched by your beautiful, talented, loving sister.
Thank you for sharing your story and for keeping us all informed. I send love and warmest condolences as you navigate this seemingly impossible time.
Most sincerely,
Alison
Hi Alison, Thank you for you kind note about Edie and remembering her role in being helpful. I’m still waiting to wake up from this nightmare. I will continue to dedicate blog posts to Edie and keep everyone updated should things change.
Kind regards,
Lynne
Lynne and Joe and Family, It horrifies me to think of your family going through this terrible tragedy. No one should. I met your sisters and what a lovely family. She was a bubbly person and very likable. With the love you and Joe have for each other, it will give you the strength to get through this!! May God Bless you all. Praying and thinking of you.
Hi Judy, Thank you for your note of support for myself, Joe and my Family – we great appreciate the kind words.
Lynne
Hi Lynne.
I went to school with Edie from Glover to highschool and we graduated together. She was the kindest girl and always had a big smile on her face I wish that this was all a bad dream and that we would all wake up and it would be just one horrible horrible dream god bless you and your family during this time
Hi Stephanie, Thank you for reaching out to me and I’ve said everyday I wish I would wake up from this bad nightmare. It is horrific thing that happened and each day we’re praying for a miracle. I will continue to dedicate future posts to Edie and keep everyone updated.
Kind regards,
Lynne
Dear Lynne,
I could not and still cannot believe this horrific news. I am so, so sorry. I cannot even imagine how much pain and anger you and Heidi are going through, and those two little boys losing their mom.
There are just no words to express my grief and sadness.
Cousin Adele
Hi Cousin Adele, Thank you for reaching out to me. Each day I wake up and pray for a miracle and a reversal of this horrific act of violence that occurred against my Sister Edie. She is fight for her life and I will continue to dedicate my blog post and keep everyone updated.
Sincerely,
Lynne
This is the worst day in my life. It is unimaginable, incomprehensible, inexcusable.
And Edie is unforgettable.
This tragedy causes so much pain!
I feel with you!
Thomas
Hi Thomas, Thank you as I feel every day since this has happened has been the worst day of my life and cannot believe this horrific act of violence was committed against my beautiful sister. Edie will forever be in my Heart and I’m writing an eulogy for the funeral – Tuesday.
Kind regards,
Lynne
Lynne, I am beyond sorry for this senseless tragedy. I had the pleasure of going to school with Edie and most recently spent time with her at our MHS Class of 1989 reunion. Edie always had a smile on her face and was a beautiful person inside and out. I have been sickened ever since hearing of this and continue to be at a loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Again, I am so sorry.
Mark
Hi Mark, Thank you for your note and reaching out to me. Edie will be missed by everyone and this is horrific tragedy committed against my baby Sister – I’m devastated and trying to put the pieces back together and keep hoping to wake up from this nightmare. The funeral will be on Tuesday in Swampscott and I believe information will be posted on Stanetsky Funeral Home.
Lynne
Dear Lynne,
words can not express how we are feeling. Our thoughts and emotions are with Edie, the boys and your family the whole time.
It is terrible and incomprehensible.
Our hearts are broken,
Brigitte and Alisa
Dear Brigette and Alisa, Thank you for your support and expressing your feelings. My Family is devastated and tomorrow is going to be one of the hardest days of my life as we say goodbye to Edie. I just finished my Eulogy and will be posting again on Wednesday. Please visit my blog again.
Kind regards,
Lynne