Stephanie Leonard of Framingham, Massachusetts, has sadly passed away. Tanner Guarino Hetnik is organizing a GoFundMe to assist her parents, Mark and Susan. The news of her death have left so many hearts injured and devastatingly wounded. She was a huge force to reckon with. At the time of this writing, her cause of death remains a mystery to us but her family may choose to make such information exposed to the public. Her funeral plans will be announced by her family.

Both on the outside and the inside, Stephanie was a stunning model. She had a charisma that was infectious; she was always smiling, having fun, and loving.  The memories that she and her friends brought into existence together were innumerable and priceless. It didn’t matter if they were having impromptu excursions into the city, late-night conversations, lip sync dancing wars, late-night gym sessions, a wonderful comedy performance and supper, beach dates, oyster shots at Johnny’s, or simply sitting in comfortable silence; every moment that they spent with her was a treasure. Without a doubt, she was an extraordinary person.

She was someone who could walk into a room full of strangers and leave with a room full of friends by the time the night was out. She was a beacon of light for the entire planet. Her unbounded friendliness and spirit of adventure left an impression on everyone she came in contact with. In spite of the fact that she died leaving family and friends behind, her spirit continues to be a part of the memories they shared and the teachings she imparted to so many. The generosity, joy, and enthusiasm for life that she possessed will be passed down to future generations. Her friendship will be something that they will always treasure, and she will always be an integral part of her friends.