THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020 Page 3 Devens School mourns loss of Christina Troville By Christopher Roberson C hristina Troville, an 11th grade student at the Devens School, passed away on December 14 at Boston Children’s Hospital from complications associated with her second double lung transplant. She was 18 years old. Although she was diagnosed with pulmonary disease at an early age, Troville still enjoyed playing basketball, drawing, playing her guitar and being a member of the Devens Color Guard. She also had a desire to pursue a career in engineering. “Despite chronic health issues, Christina was always true to herself,” said Devens Principal Dr. Brian Wallace. “She was always grateful for all she had, and it was obvious through her actions.” Because of her optimistic outlook on life, Troville was nominated, in 2018, for a YES, I Can! Award from the Everett Public Schools. “If you had just met Christina you would immediately be impressed with her enthusiasm and positive disposition,” said Wallace. “However, if you were familiar with her medical history and the chronic health issues she battled regularly, you would consider her resilience to be nothing short of remarkable.” School Committee Chairman Thomas Abruzzese expressed his condolences. “This is an extremely sad situation. Any time someone this young passes is a tragedy,” he said. “My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.” Ward 4 School Committee Member Dana Murray said the COVID-19 pandemic has made Troville’s passing even Christina Troville, an 11th grade student at the Devens School, passed away on December 14 at the age of 18. (Courtesy Photo) more difficult. “Losing a child is more than any parent should be expected to bear. Then, to have to manage such a loss in the middle of a pandemic – unthinkable,” she said. “The amount of isolation the family has had to endure due to the pandemic is truly heartbreaking. This is a time when they should be surrounded by the support of loved ones. I just want the Troville family to know that they are in all of our hearts.” Memorial contributions should be sent to the Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Dr., Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215.
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