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Zipporah McClendon Obituary
Born in Boston on Nov. 29, 1991, she was a daughter of Samuel and Lynda (Martin) McClendon. She was a student at the Austine School for the Deaf in Brattleboro, Vt., until this past autumn. She also attended Drury High School in North Adams for several months.
She enjoyed fishing, camping, skiing, and being outdoors.
Beside her parents, of North Adams, she leaves four sisters, Rona Mitchell of Pittsfield, and Jennifer Lehman, Lauren McClendon and Aleeah McClendon, all of North Adams; four brothers, Nicholas McClendon and Kyle McClendon, both of North Adams, Christopher McClendon of Randolph, and Bryan McClendon of Housatonic; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- The funeral for Zipporah McClendon will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m., in the Paciorek Funeral Home, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, with the Rev. Daniel J. Boyle, pastor of the Catholic Parishes of Adams, officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery, North Adams.
Calling hours are Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Childrens Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn St. # 731, Boston, MA 02215-5301 or through the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Zipporah McClendon
Christina LaPatin
December 11, 2007
We just heard of Zee's passing at the Make-A-Wish Christmas Party. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris LaPatin and family
Annette & Cindy Talbot & Gaines
December 11, 2007
Linda Sam &Family
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with.
Annette Talbot & Cindy Gaines
December 11, 2007
Linda Sam &Family
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda & Bill DelRatez
December 10, 2007
Linda & Sam and family. I am very sorry for your loss. I did not know your daughter and haven't been in touch for a long time, but I wanted to express my sincere sympathy. Please know your family is in our prayers.
Naureen Collins
December 10, 2007
McLendon Family
It was with great sadness that I read of Zee's passing. I will remember her always with her fishing pole and huge smile. I was her aid at Sunshine Camp several years ago and my kids used to fish with her all the time. She taught my son how to bait his hook! What a wonderful girl she was, with such a bright spirit. She will be missed by the entire staff and all the campers.I will carry the 'best friend' charm she gave me ...forever. Goodbye Zee and God bless.
Brandy Smith
December 10, 2007
To Zipporah's family, I'm so sorry for your loving loss. She was a wonderful girl and very amazing person to work with. I"m always there when she woke up at dorm and get her pretty before school hours. Worked with her over school hours was amazing times. She always cherish and precious my baby belly last year when I worked with her. She will always let me know that my baby belly skin was showing and want to hold it. She came to me and my family in hosptial when I had my son. She was so happy to see him. She's still in my mind and heart; also I never let it go. I knew she isn't suffering anymore but it was very nice to see her again and sat with her at Thanksgiving dinner with my present student that shared room with her over the years. Love and cherish the thoughts/everything everyday. Love, Brandy and family.
Karen Sansoucy
December 7, 2007
Hi Lynda & Sam;
I would like to wish condolences during this sad time. I will never forget the time I spent with Zee. Her smile and laugh were contagious. Her love of trees makes me think of her everytime I see one. She also had a passion for giraffes. I'm not sure which she loved most trees or giraffes. I missed seeing her everyday when she didn't return to Austine in the Fall. I would find a picture of her or see a yearbook and think of her. I was very happy to spend some time with her when she came for the Austine Thankgiving meal. She will be missed. Thanks for the time I got to spend with her. She was determined and always knew what she wanted. She taught me so much.
Jenna Montgomery
December 7, 2007
McClendon Family, I went to summer camp with Zee and we had a lot of fun playing in the water. She will be miss dearly. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jenna Montgomery and family
Wendy Christern
December 7, 2007
It was so nice to have the opportunity to work with Zee a little bit in her class and in the kitchen at Austine when her class was cooking lunch. I started at Austine last year and only knew her briefly, but it was certainly nice to have known her that long!
Gabby King
December 7, 2007
I can remember all the times when i wouldn't go to Linda's with my mom and she would come home and my mom would say that Zee was asking for her friend. She always looked to the brighter side of life and that's the one thing I miss about her was she never let her sickness really bother her she lalways had a smile on her face. I miss her.
Gabby(Penney's Daughter)
Steven Beagle
December 7, 2007
She was a real good person she was so nice that when she frist started to talk to you should would become your friend I just wish I had more time to get to know her better I am so sorry for what happen
Simrin Socci
December 6, 2007
Dear Lynda, Samuel, and Family,
Every night after dinner, Zee and I would spend ten or fifteen minutes looking out the window talking to her tree friends, sending them healing energy, and playing with each other's hair. Zee was one of the most spiritual beings I have ever met and I'm honored to have known her. To this day I never look at a tree without thinking of Zee. She will be missed.
Sandra Cole
December 6, 2007
Sam, Lynda & Family,
We were so shocked to hear about Zee. She was one of God's special little gifts that we shared for a short time....I know you are flooded with memories at this time. May I share my favorite memory of Zee? Several yeats ago, at Fish Pond, we celebrated Halloween. I remember Zee with her sparkling wig.....My sign language was limited, at best, but did know how to sign "beautiful hair." Zee was thrilled! From that time on that was our special secret that we shared. She even told me about her "beautiful hair" when she cut it herself!
The camp won't be the same without her, but I know she is smiling down on all of us, and listening - for the first time. Imagine - the first thing that Zee ever heard was the voice of Jesus, calling her by name and telling her of his love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandy & Skip
Jorika Wolf Stockwell
December 6, 2007
I was Zee's aide her first year here at Austine, and more than being her teacher, she was a teacher for me. She taught me that the simplest things in life are the most joyful, that language is not the only way to create a close bond, and that the best thing to do when you are stressed out is to take a walk in the woods. Or maybe I taught her that last one... ;-) Run like the wind now, Zee, and laugh and sparkle like the star that you are.
SHAWN,GLORIA,JOSH,AARON+ANGEL FORTINI
December 6, 2007
LINDA,SAM+FAMILY; SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT,YOUR DAUGHTERS PASSING,BUT SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Jill Donohue
December 5, 2007
To the family of Zee's..I was so upset when I heard that she has passed away. The first thought came to my head that I really was glad that I got the chance to see her at our Family Thanksgiving dinner here at Austine. She will ALWAYS be in my thoughts and in my heart forever. Looking back those years that I worked with her made me smile and sad knowing that she has passed away, but I'm just glad she's suffering anymore.
Thank you for letting us to know Zee... She sure know how to make everybody smile. She's our angel, looking after us :)
glory whipple
December 5, 2007
Linda, Sam, Kyle, Nick, and the entire family, I am so sorry for your loss. Zee was quite an inspiration. She touched many hearts in her lifetime. She was so lucky to have had you in her life just as you were to have her. You are in my prayers. Love, Glory and Crystal
Cindi Specer
December 5, 2007
Sam and Lynda,
we will all Miss zee seeing her at camp and we have missed taking her to the austine school this year I personally will Miss her comming to my site looking for leomade and sitting inside watching the kids playing nintendo she will be dearly missed by me personally and all of us at Berkshire Livery service who drove zee for a long time..peace to you and your family at this most difficult time..
Amy Longhi
December 5, 2007
Dear McClendon Family,
It has been many years since we have been away from Austine but we hold dear memories of Zee. She would come into my office and add her special touch to my day. Her expressions were priceless and I'll always remember her eyes. Her smile was genuine. I have had a picture of Zee with Reilly and another student on my desk forever from Halloween 1998. It is one of my favorite pictures...it shows a true closeness and acceptance amoung young friends.
Our hearts break for you all and wish there was the perfect "something to say" but there just isn't. We will miss knowing that Zee isn't here on earth any longer but will forever remember the love, laughter and special joy she has given to so many.
You are in our thoughts.
With love,
Amy and Reilly Longhi
Judy Miller
December 5, 2007
Lynda and Family,
I did not know Zee very long but working with her daily at the high school was a joy. She will be missed terribly by us all.
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you and your family.
Jane Mcdougall
December 5, 2007
Dear Lynda, Samuel and family
We loved Zee! She was in VHG's dorm for many years. We all talked about how much we missed having her here at Austine this fall. We were so happy to have her come and visit us for our family Thanksgiving dinner.
We are so sorry for the loss to all of us. Every time I see a giraff I think of Zee that will never stop for me. I will always miss her and love her.
Jane McDougall
Amy Richardson
December 5, 2007
Hello Lynda, Sam, & family~ I was crushed when I first heard the news of Zee's passing. However, I know she's not suffering anymore & she's in a better place, keeping a watch over us. I truly enjoyed the 2 years that I worked with her in the dorm at Austine. She had her own quirks which we all talk about now with laughter and tears in our eyes. Although she didn't say much, Zee's actions, her big, beautiful brown eyes, & her infectious smile said a lot! She taught us to enjoy the simplest things in life & that's a grand lesson I'll carry with me forever in my heart. Love, hugs, & smiles to all of you in your time of sorrow...
Debbi Reed-Savory
December 5, 2007
To Zippy's family, Thank you all for letting us here at Austine get to know and love your Zippy. She brought a lot of joy and smiles to both staff and her peers. You can also be proud of your part in the progress Zippy showed: communication, expression, signing, self-care skills, all improved so much. I will remember Zippy for many things, but I keep seeing her face and the "wheels" go 'round as she processed information. We all miss her, and will, for a long time.
Dawn&Thomas Goodin [Faustini]
December 5, 2007
Sam,Lynda & Family
I am so sorry to hear about Zippy's passing. She was such a joy to be around. I will never forget the time I made her hair scrungies for her hair and she would find just enough hair of her own to wear them and she would walk around with the biggest smile and the biggest brightes eyes.She alway new when Sunday night was here because she always looked forward to myself and her nurse.I will miss her so much. But we do have the memories of her that we will never forget. I always looked forward to seeing her and she felt the same as well.Now she is in good hands.Your family and friends who got to know her were blessed as well . She is a very special young lady.
Debbie Hammond
December 5, 2007
Zippy made an impact on many of us in her own special way. I remember that she loved to wear a sparkling, purple wig on her head. She loved to look at the yearbooks in the library and point out people she knew.
We all will miss her smile and personality.
Tami Trowell
December 5, 2007
I will never forget how much Zippy loved summer camp at Austine. Every time I saw her for years after attending she would sign to me "camp" and "rope swing". She would look right into my eyes with a big infectious smile on her face; I will miss that smile. With love, Tami
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