Obituaries

8-Year-Old Braintree Boy Dies; Family Celebrates the Life of Their Son

Josh often battled with the limits of his body, but his spirit was limitless.

The following was submitted by Melissa Kaye, Joshua Kaye's mother: 

Joshua Quentin Kaye was an 8 year old boy who loved to create. He loved to build and draw and experiment and discover. He loved to listen to and make music. He was a passionate champion of animals and nature and a devoted brother and friend. He wanted to be a farmer, a scientist and a builder. He was playful and funny; intense and focused. He was an old soul and an asker of great questions. Josh often battled with the limits of his body, but his spirit was limitless.

Joshua joins his cousin Eli Kaye and great-grandparents Marion Giles, Merrill Farber, Lillian Farber and Harold Kaye. He leaves behind his mom and dad, Melissa and Andrew Kaye, sisters Lauren and Allie, aunts and uncles: Jon and Dara Kaye, Franky Thomson, Michelle and Timothy Livingston, Anthony Thomson, cousins Franky and Tori Thomson, Natalie and Justin Livingston, and Daniel Kaye and grandparents Frank Thomson, Joanne Thomson and David Trent, Beverly Kaye, Bob and Sandy Kaye and great grandmothers Fay Kaye and Mary Dulong and many other beloved family and friends.

He will be missed by his entire family, school, community and the world. Although we are sad to let him go, we know he is free to explore the universe and have adventures he could not have on Earth.
Memorial donations in Josh's name can be made online at gofundme.com/bbq3fc or by mailing a check to:
Joshua Kaye Memorial Fundc/o Rockland Trust405 Washington StreetBraintree, MA  02184

The Joshua Kaye Foundation is being set up, which will fund causes and charities that Joshy was passionate about and provide scholarships.

This Sunday, July 13, we will celebrate the life of our son, Joshua Kaye. We are asking family and friends to join us at 11 a.m. at the Bradley Estate (2468B Washington St in Canton.) No funeral attire, please. This will be a very family friendly service (no casket, etc.) focused on memories and friendship, ending with a picnic in the garden. In lieu of flowers, we would be honored to accept donations to the Joshua Kaye Memorial Fund. We are starting a foundation in Josh's name, so his legacy of helping others may live on.


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