Condolence: Patty,
I want to offer my heartfelt sorrow to you and your family on the loss of your mother. I will always remember her tremendous smile that she always had on her and how friendly and gregarious she was towards everyone. To say the least, she brought a lot of happiness and joy to many people. The joys and memories of your mother will never go away and I am sure you will cherish those happier times forever.
I received the following poem when my mother, Florence, passed away on August 31, 2014, and I thought it was very appropriate to share it with you. I am sure you would agree that your mother definitely epitomized the “Dash” – a terrific woman and will never be forgotten.
With fond memories,
Gary Timura

The Dash
by Linda Ellis

I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on the tombstone
from the beginning ... to the end.

He noted that first came the date of birth
and spoke the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time
that they spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved them
know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own,
the cars ... the house ... the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.

So, think about this long and hard.
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
that can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
to consider what’s true and real
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect
and more often wear a smile,
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy is being read,
with your life’s actions to rehash ...
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent YOUR dash?

Condolence: Sandy & Family--
It is with deepest sympathies that I write this note. There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Please accept my condolences and know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence: Sandy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to you and your family. If there is anything at all that I can do to lessen your burden please don't hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Liz

Condolence: To Sandy Carey & Family - you have my heartfelt sympathy at this time. May you find peace and comfort in holding on to God's unchanging hand. We send you peace and blessings from our house to your house.
Gaynell (co-worker of Sandy) & Family