Two friends of mine knew her. My former roommate grew up with her in North Reading, and a friend from my hometown was friends with her. Her last Instagram pic was of her sitting in Columbus Park on Friday enjoying an iced coffee and commenting on how it felt like it was -5 out with the wind. Both said that she was truly a sweet person, and of course they were shocked by her passing. I read about this before I knew of either of their connections and thought she reminded me a bit of a few people I know, including our mutual friend. The fickle finger of fate is cruel.
She was a roommate's cousin. I saw the last name and send him a text to ask. The last name I don't find very common around here (another variation yes, but this one no) so I asked. Sadly it was his cousin.
The family is in shock, it was all so sudden. My heart is with my ex roommate and his family right now.
I also wonder how that happened. I've heard that sometimes extreme cold can make people sleepy, and they think "I'll just rest here a moment"—I wonder if that's what happened. :-/
Being tired and having alcohol in your system can make also make you succumb.
I’ve read you can have hallucinations. Sometimes pleasant, sometimes not.
As a way to die, it has always seemed cleaner and possibly less painful than other ways.
This woman seemed like a lovely kind person from the article in the Globe. Being so, I hope she did not suffer and maybe felt the pleasurable sensations I’ve read about from survivors. Same for any unknown unhoused that may have died that night or any night.
"After the show, he said she went to meet up with friends in the Financial District and likely started heading home to her North End apartment after midnight."
Employers who require their employees to come into work in genuinely dangerous conditions should be held responsible for the consequences of those decisions.
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It’s a peaceful spot to rest.
You never know when your last day will be.
What is wrong with you?
This is a tragedy. She was in her 40s, not some 100 year old who had lived a full life. Your smugness is disgusting.
What is wrong with YOU?
Not everyone lives to be 100. I know that only too well.
My comment is not smug. Your mind is twisted.
A old person freezing to death is not….
…. a tragedy?
Perhaps you think there should be more of that.
Ageist.
Horrible
Two friends of mine knew her. My former roommate grew up with her in North Reading, and a friend from my hometown was friends with her. Her last Instagram pic was of her sitting in Columbus Park on Friday enjoying an iced coffee and commenting on how it felt like it was -5 out with the wind. Both said that she was truly a sweet person, and of course they were shocked by her passing. I read about this before I knew of either of their connections and thought she reminded me a bit of a few people I know, including our mutual friend. The fickle finger of fate is cruel.
Yeah I knew her too
She was a roommate's cousin. I saw the last name and send him a text to ask. The last name I don't find very common around here (another variation yes, but this one no) so I asked. Sadly it was his cousin.
The family is in shock, it was all so sudden. My heart is with my ex roommate and his family right now.
Horrible
It was so brutal that evening into the morning when it was -10. I wake up every day thankful for another day and know how fleeting this life can be.
I'm waiting for the Paul
I'm waiting for the Paul Harvey.
Holy cow, that's awful
I also wonder how that happened. I've heard that sometimes extreme cold can make people sleepy, and they think "I'll just rest here a moment"—I wonder if that's what happened. :-/
I’ve heard that too.
Being tired and having alcohol in your system can make also make you succumb.
I’ve read you can have hallucinations. Sometimes pleasant, sometimes not.
As a way to die, it has always seemed cleaner and possibly less painful than other ways.
This woman seemed like a lovely kind person from the article in the Globe. Being so, I hope she did not suffer and maybe felt the pleasurable sensations I’ve read about from survivors. Same for any unknown unhoused that may have died that night or any night.
True
I'd forgotten about alcohol -- it can make you feel warmer (and therefore safer) than you actually are, while actually making you colder. :-(
Reading the comments …
… I am reminded of the Hans Christian Anderson story of the poor little match seller girl.
That was a terrible story!
I am still scarred from reading that as a kid.
I’m scarred ….
…. from too much of Disney’s Frozen.
Who are her friends
That let her walk home alone?
It's possible...
...that she wasn't with friends. People do go out alone sometimes.
I don't think people are reading the article all the way through
"After the show, he said she went to meet up with friends in the Financial District and likely started heading home to her North End apartment after midnight."
Was she declared incompetent?
Not allowed her own choice in the matter?
Perhaps it was she who put her friends in a cab, who had to look after them and then thought a bit of fresh air and exercise would do her good.
Employer responsible
Employers who require their employees to come into work in genuinely dangerous conditions should be held responsible for the consequences of those decisions.
Where does the article say she was walking home from work?
I don't see that anywhere. It says she was attending a comedy show.