Dear Janice, Gerry, Nicole & Roland,

I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom’s & Grandma’s passing. I know it has been a struggle over the past while and I am holding you all close in my heart, thoughts and prayers. May you and your loved ones find comfort and peace as you move through your grief.

With Love,
Karen

Today heaven gained another angel. She went peacefully and with love and prayers from her family. I sit here in at my school in Japan with a photo of her from my high school graduation and reflect on all the moments we had together. I will always cherish those precious times. The sleepovers where I got to stay up late watching cartoons while grandma peeled an apple for me while sitting in her rocker. The quiet mornings where she would make her famous French toast while mass would play on the TV. Or the many times when her and mom would chat about anything and everything at the kitchen table. I remember doing a history assignment where I had to ask about her past. She revealed so much about her life at that kitchen table that night and what made her who she was. It makes me wish I had asked more questions. Still I will cherish what I learned. The times spent enjoying dinner at the Moose Lodge or Thanksgiving dinner together at her house. I would always look forward to her stuffing, it was the best I`ve ever had! Then we would snap apart a wishbone she kept just for the two of us so we could see who was luckier. I remember her winning most of the time. The many festivals, garage sales, and bazaars where we bought too many random knick knacks and ate so many delicious things. Or going to Easter or Christmas Mass together, with grandma looking lovely all dressed up in her pearls. Thinking back, I remember grumbling about going. But now I`ll always appreciating those times spent quietly reflecting and praying together. I always used to call you my sassy grandma. I did that because I admired your spunk and forthright attitude. I hope I can become someone as confident, yet ever caring, as you. Rest in peace chre grandmre as you are now surrounded by your loved ones in heaven. I will cherish you always. With much love and many hugs and kisses , your granddaughter Nicole xoxo

So sorry to hear, Dorothy was like a mother to me while I was growing up. I think of her often and will always.