Native obituary: Meghan Raveis, 45, Williams Faculty soccer alum and mom of three

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Meghan Raveis, a Springfield native dwelling in Fairfield, Connecticut, died on June 23, 2023.

Raveis, Meghan was a beloved mom, spouse, daughter, sister and pal, whose loving coronary heart was felt by these round her. She was a mannequin of devotion to her household, associates and pursuits which introduced communities collectively and advocated on behalf of these in want.

Meghan tragically died on June 23, 2023, when she was fatally struck by a automobile whereas strolling; she was 45 years previous. She is survived by her husband, Ryan; and youngsters, Eleanor, Dane and Conor of Fairfield, CT; mother and father, Maurice and Eileen Cavanaugh of West Yarmouth, MA; brothers and their wives and youngsters, Brian, Tatiana, Charlie, Wes, Drew and Reese Cavanaugh of Hingham, MA and Daniel, Jennifer, Travis, Colton and Gavin Cavanaugh of Hingham, MA; father and mother-in-law, William and Sweet Raveis of Naples, FL; brother-in-law, Chris Raveis; and his youngsters, Laci, Charlotte and Will of Rowayton, CT; and sister and brother-in-law, Laurie Raveis and Dennis Kole of Bellingham, WA.

As a baby born and raised in Springfield, MA and thru the love of her household, Meghan developed a personality and various set of abilities that would seem in life’s later accomplishments. She possessed a fierce dedication to something that she put her thoughts to, a trait that might assist her turn into a member of the Nationwide Honor Society and a member of the Massachusetts State Soccer Championship staff at Cathedral Excessive Faculty, in addition to the Massachusetts state all-star staff, honors that might earn her acceptance to Williams Faculty. In faculty, Meghan continued to excel as a scholar athlete who would assist lead her soccer staff to the NCAA Last 4 and would full her athletic profession by receiving an NCAA all-tournament laurel in her senior season. After graduating Williams in 2000 with a level in psychology, she labored within the monetary providers trade, main groups for State Road Analysis, Columbia Administration and Legg Mason, earlier than devoting all her vitality to her household.

Meghan and Ryan married in 2005 by means of a love that was born from a school friendship and blossomed into one thing a lot greater than they may have ever imagined. Meghan was blessed as a mom with the beginning of their daughter, Eleanor in 2007, a task that she relished and embraced wholeheartedly. She was selfless and tender-hearted, and it was in her nature to all the time give greater than was requested of her. On this vein, she raised three stunning youngsters and spent numerous hours snuggling, tutoring, empowering, caring for and displaying her youngsters what it meant to be a robust and compassionate particular person. Certainly, household was her true-love, and it got here with an ease that was evident by those that knew her.

As the kids grew, Meghan started reapplying her distinctive life abilities and private traits to advocate for charities and people in want. Meghan would serve lunch on the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, assist the Adam J. Lewis Home and most notably, grew to become the Managing Director of the William Raveis Charitable fund, the place she spearheaded its enlargement to incorporate 40 regional occasions throughout New England and Florida. She did all of this whereas additionally launching the Raveis Journey+Stroll, the biggest and most profitable occasion within the firm’s historical past.

In recognition of those inspiring and selfless efforts, Meghan was acknowledged because the William Raveis Entrepreneur of the 12 months and named to the Damon Runyon Board of Administrators in 2015. And thru her ardour and drive, the Nobel-prize successful group has greater than quadrupled its aim to $4 million and funded 28 scientists during the last eight years.

Meghan lived a phenomenal and full life; she humbly touched the lives of numerous folks with out looking for reward or consideration and her coronary heart was stuffed by her household and friendships. She will likely be missed past measure, however her presence and reminiscence will stay embedded endlessly.

Non-public Companies for Meghan will likely be held for her quick household and shut associates.

Memorial contributions could also be directed to The William Raveis Charitable Fund, https://raveischaritablefund.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.occasion&eventID=521

To signal her on-line visitor registry, please go to www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com

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