Michell D. Webber
Michell D. Webber of P.I community, Quincy, Massachusetts passed on March 3, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. Born on November 8, 1959 she was the daughter of both the late Diane M. and John Webber. She is survived by her husband, William Bowen, her dog Zeta and her many friends and students.
Michell attended Ursuline Academy in Dedham, MA and taught figure skating for more than 35 years in Lake Placid, NY and in the Boston suburbs. She was a lifelong member of the Skating Club of Boston, the PSG Counsel and the USFSA Figure Skate and Skating Society. She was a competitive skater in her childhood, and was a triple gold medalist, a student under Gustave Lussi, Howard Nicholson and Carlo Fassi. As a coach, many of her students went on to compete in national figure skating events. More recently, she was also actively involved with the Junior Bruins Program, teaching advanced skating skills to the next generation of hockey players. Her students were her passion. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.
In the short time at the BIDMC, she touched many of the staff. During her time in the hospital, she never lost her sense of humor and woke up each day with a Michell smile we all knew and loved. Her family and friends are most appreciative of the amazing care and love shown by the BIDMC physicians, nurses, staff and religious support team.
Michell enjoyed living near the ocean, her beach and being a part of the P.I community. She was a lady of grace and elegance. She loved the finer things in life, but was also a very humble person.
Funeral service at Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Saturday March 11, 2017 at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Michell’s visiting hours at the funeral home on Friday from 4-7 PM. Internment will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford, MA.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to: https://www.gofundme.com/webberswonders01
Guestbook Entries
our dear friend, we are so saddened by your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes to Bill who has lost you so soon. We will always remember you for your spunk, style, grace and courage. I’m sure these wonderful qualities of yours helped you face your sudden illness as well. We’ll always remember that New Year’s Day on the beach with our Christmas Tree and bathing suits! You were so much fun! We’ll treasure the good memories.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Mimi and Sal Balsamo
We were very sad to hear the news about Michell It was a joy to see her working with my son Ryan and she was just as glad to help him. I loved receiving her weekly text messages just so positive…even when you did not have time to meet Michell was always interested in Ryan’s progress.
The Skating community lost a gem.. RIP
John and Ryan Haswell
Bill, needless to say I was saddened to learn of Michell’s passing. She was obviously a wonderful woman to whom you committed yourself during the time that she needed you most. I hope you can take comfort in the knowledge that you did all that you could for her at a time when the need was greatest.
Love, Mom
I found out today that Michell passed away, and I wanted to extend my deepest condolences. Michell was an amazing coach and was incredibly kind and patient, with a great sense of humor. She helped me get back on the ice after injuries and I will always be grateful for her help, support, and kindness. She had so much joy and fun in her, and I was privileged to know her for a little bit.
Michell now I know why I have not heard from you. I went to wish you a happy birthday but you were long gone. I will always miss your quirky sense of humor and your desire to always do better. Wow I’m going to miss you.
I am deeply saddened to learn of Michell’s passing. She was a wonderful person, a passionate athlete and dear friend. I know she touched many people in her life and that she will be missed by everyone who knew her. I hope her last days were happy and spent with family and friends.