Francis S. Cleveland
Francis S. Cleveland
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This obituary was originally published in the Post Star.
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Robyn & Anthony Smith
July 2, 2008
As winter and spring have come and gone and now we start summer. It's' odd not to see you out and about. In our minds eye you're standing at Stewart's with a cup of coffee in hand, you're wrestling with the boys, only in our mind's eye and in our hearts you will always be.
Robyn & Tony
November 22, 2007
Tokey,
You will be dearly missed by everyone! The boys thought you were a lot of fun, always ready to play. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tony, Robyn, Garrett & Collin
Jennifer Moisan
November 22, 2007
Little Joe (Tokey), I am so thankful I had a chance to meet you and spend a little time with you while Patty and I were in New York at Amber's. The thing I remember the most was your beautiful smile, and the proudness while holding Nevaeh on your lap. You seemed to be a wonderful grandpa, and I know you were loved at home by a wonderful lady that made you happy. The most said about you is how you were so kind, and always willing to help anyone with anything. That, Little Joe, is a true sign of a spirit of an angel. I know you are now with the ones you loved, I am sure they were right there waiting for you when you passed. Know you have a sister that loved you very much, and a friend in me. Bless you Tokey. Loving memories of you always. Love, Jen
Robin & Bill Hesling
November 21, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
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Amber Duffney
November 19, 2007
Tokie..I will always remember you as Joe. You had the kindest heart I have ever known. Ready to give of yourself to anyone at anytime, without asking for anything in return. You were one of the good guys...You will be sorely missed and I feel lucky to have met you and to call you my friend. I love you.
heather bentley
November 18, 2007
dear tokie i am sad to hear about what happen to you dude. you are a great person and one person that will be missed a lot till we meat again on the other side
Francis Solon Cleveland Jr. "Tokey"
November 17, 2007
Tokey, Naveah his granddaughter and big sister Patty
Patty Smith
November 17, 2007
Tokey,
I love you and miss you so much. I know that you are with ma and uncle Joe now and watching over us all. You were a very special person as well as my little brother. I have never met another like you. No one has a bigger heart or such a good person. You would give the shirt off your back to anyone that needed it or asked for it. Know that you will be much missed and you are much loved on earth and in spirit. I know that growing up with Richie and I was not the easiest. I remember those christmases when ma would get us all singing and talking on her tapes and never forgot your little stories. I am so glad that you got to meet Jen a while back. She said that she liked you alot and will miss you. I love you little brother.
Felicia Smith
November 17, 2007
Dear uncle tokie,
I am so glad to see you befor this happened.I love you and thanks for being there for us.I am going to miss you. even though I have not been around to see you alot you are still in my prays .(say hi to gramma for me). Thanks for every thing.Your not only my uncle your a friend ..Rest in peace!
Love ur neice,
Felicia Smith
Nancy Phelps
November 17, 2007
Dear tokie
I was so sadding to here. Of your passing .I was so glad you had the chance to see your neice nephew Felicia ,Thomas, Zachary Smith Tokie I feel that every thing happens for a reason. I
was giveing the chance to meet you .I will truly mis you .Tokie
you were a great person. You had a
big hart.You will allways be in my
thoughts and prayers. I know you will see your mom and dad .Love allways .Nancy
Mike Eldred
November 16, 2007
Francis I only met you a couple of times but you were a good a good person.sorry to here about what happened.To the rest of the rest of the family our thoughts are with you.
November 16, 2007
Dolly LaValley
Linda Guilder
November 16, 2007
you were a very good person. you were always willing to help someone in need i remember you from when i was a litle girl. you would always help my dad francis guilder you will be missed by all i hope you meet up with my dad up in heaven. you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
linda guilder and family
Thomas and Maxine Steves
November 16, 2007
Hey little bro;
My soul ached when I was told of your earthely death.I say earthley because I am assured by my faith that at the very moment you died down here,you were with our LORD.
I will miss you ,but we'll visit again some day when I reach the point where this road of life meets the sunset.I would say to your loved ones to read Psalms55:6
and know that you were loved.
Fly very high free spirit,Tom and Maxine Steves
clyde sherman
November 16, 2007
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clyde sherman
paula sherman
Katrina and John Decker
November 16, 2007
Tokie,
you were John's best friend. We are going to miss you very much. You were always there when he needed a friend to talk to over a cup of coffee. My heart goes out to your family ecspecialy Navaeh You were her Grandpa. You loved that little girl so much. you were a TRUE friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew you and loved you.
Tammy Palmer
November 16, 2007
Dear Francis S. Cleveland,
Tokie,even though our lives did not cross paths that often since we were kids The night my mother called to tell me about the accident and then called me back to tell me you passed away,I felt sadness.With your big heart and kindness, you touched many people.You are sadly missed!
Kim,Billy,Robert Belden
November 16, 2007
YOU WILL BE MISSED ,YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER
Kimberly Sherman,Ryan
November 16, 2007
Dear Tokie,
We haven't seen a lot of each other in recent years but I will never forget you.You left a lasting impression to all who knew you. My heart aches with sadness knowing you were taken too suddenly from this world.I will always remember you with that grin on your face and always willing to help another person out (whether you knew them or not). You will be sadly missed.
linda bickford
November 16, 2007
Tokey you always been there for me and i love and will miss you so much your in my prays.
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