Funeral preparations introduced for Mass. mom who saved son from drowning

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“Whereas her bodily presence has left a void, Melissa’s spirit will eternally stay within the hearts of these she touched.”

Funeral preparations for a 44-year-old girl who drowned making an attempt to avoid wasting her son from a New Hampshire waterfall have been introduced. 

The funeral for Melissa Bagley of Lynn will happen at Solimine Funeral Properties on Thursday at 8:30 a.m., based on the funeral house’s web site. 

“Though Melissa’s skilled achievements have been extraordinary, her household got here earlier than all and her biggest pleasure was being a mom. She was at all times the primary to volunteer at her kids’s actions and went above and past to make sure not solely her kids felt supported,” the funeral house wrote. 

“Whereas her bodily presence has left a void, Melissa’s spirit will eternally stay within the hearts of these she touched.”

Bagley was climbing at Franconia Falls when her 10-year-old son fell within the water, based on New Hampshire State Police. Bagley jumped in to avoid wasting him. Her two different kids then jumped in to assist their brother and mom.

Police stated that the 10-year-old was rescued however Bagley drowned and was unable to be resuscitated, regardless of her husband’s makes an attempt at CPR. 

The Everett Police Division, the place Bagley’s husband is an officer, arrange a fund to help the household, based on a Fb put up from the division. All the proceeds will go to Bagley’s kids. 

A GoFundMe for the household, organized by Alison Frazee, was launched on Wednesday. The funds are supposed to “present solace,” to the Bagley household, based on the GoFundMe. 

“Melissa was a faithful spouse and mom, who in her last act displayed unmatched braveness. Please take into account donating and sharing. The Bagley Household extends their deepest gratitude in your help,” the GoFundMe states.