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for Donna Thrasher
Joeseph Dean
July 30, 2020
I miss Donna daily. She was probably there for me more times than I can remember. Donna was my sister-in-law but I would consider her more a real sister. The day we lost her seemed like a bad dream. I really wish she was still here to see her grandchildren grow. She would be so proud of her children for raising such great kids. I miss her a lot!
Judy Dean
July 28, 2019
I miss you so much words can not even begin to express how lost I feel without you. Love you
Kristie Dean
August 12, 2008
Its hard to believe shes actually gone. I've lived within close range of my aunt for most of my life. She either always lived upstairs or down stairs from me, or right across town. She was always there when i needed someone to talk to or needed advice, a way to find out the latest family gossip or a good laugh.
Me and Aunty were close, not many people knew how close. Aunty would always call me, or I her. I'd write her notes and she'd write me notes back. She helped me out with problems that i was having and accepted me for who i was. She was one of the very few who knew the truth about everything. It was so easy to talk to her.
We shared a birthday april 12th. I always loved that. Each year she would be the first to call me that morning and wish me a happy birthday and send me a card. We used to fight over whose birthday it was everytime we'd give in and say fine its both of ours.... i kno my birthday is never gonna be the same........
I still remember when i was younger and our days together on fulton street. She babysat me and my sisters when my rents needed her too and i used to visit her and my cousins on daily basis. I just walked right out my door down the stairs and right into her house. It was my second home.
Me and Aunt Donna would always watch old videos together KISS (her all time favorite band) poison, motley crue, faith no more, cinderella, queen and much more. She got me into the good music. lol. We would sit and watch wrestling and hockey together (at first it was the bruins but then she got into the detriot red wings) ^_^ I helped rearrange her room when she asked me,and decorated it with all the kiss stuff she acquired.
Some things i will never forget is the one time when i was eating my favorite type of snack; the twinky, she shoved it right up my nose. lol. It took me more than an hour to get it all out the entire time she just continued to laugh. Another time was the time that christina told her she was pregnant with Brianna. Christina bought aunty a bunch of snacks in hopes aunty wouldnt get mad. She wasnt too upset but Truth be told Brianna was the greatest thing, besides her own kids that came into her life. She loved her grandaughter more than anything in this world!
I used to love drawing her pictures or making her collages of kiss in school. she always loved my artistic ability. she had more faith in me than i had in myself.
I remember how happy she looked christmas eve when everyone revealed their secret santa gifts. i was her secret santa and i got her a Kiss Mirror. She had the hugest smile on her face, and was sooo happy. Im glad she loved it.
Its been hard going day to day without seeing something that strikes a memory or her or just randomly thinking of her, without shedding a tear or wishing that this was all just a nightmare and that i would wake from this horrible dream but i know that atleast now she is in a better place in and less pain for she wasnt the most healthiest person when she was alive. I Know that she's looking over us now and that all is ok and that someday we will see her again. But till then i'll just say that iI LOVE YOU Aunt Donna and I MISS YOU DEEPLY. We all do, life isnt the same....
Linda Carrico
August 12, 2008
I was sorry to hear of her passing, she still had alot of life to live and my heart goes out to the family.
Diane Kundrot
August 11, 2008
When we were growing up, We would fight with each other and just do things
to bother each other. We would try and get each other in trouble,. and we
did.. But we all stuck together, we were there for each other. I looked
up to
Donna, because she was the older sister. And if it wasn't for Donna, I
would
not had meet my husband. Because she went out with his Brother.. I spent a lot of time with Donna, and I am Grateful for that. She was my best
friend.
I could tell her anything and she would listen. If I needed help
she
would be there as much as she could.
Then she had her kids, which was the best days of her life. And she
cherished them, they made her very happy. They were her life, she would have done
anything for them. Her pride and Joys, She was proud of Christina and
Christopher. And then they grew up and the bond got even stronger, She loved the
time she spent with her kids, and then they had children of there own, and
Donna was a proud Grandma.. She was in cloud 9, she was very happy and content
with her life. She loved the time she spent with Brianna and McKayla, her
Grandchildren and she was looking forward to the new arrival of her third
grandchild in October. She loved her Kids and She loved her
Grandchildren. She
always put them first in her life, Then on July 28 2008 came and took my
sister, It left a big void in my heart. That day is The second worst day of
my life. But remembering the good days will get me through the bad. And
believing in God. My Heart Breaks for Christina and Christopher Thrasher the children
of Donna Marie Thrasher, They lost the most Important part of there
life.
They lost their Mother, their Best Friend. The only Parent they will ever have.
Every one misses you Donna and you will never be forgotten.
Donna I miss you very much, I love you. I will miss you. And one day
I will see you again.
Thinking of you always, Your Sister Diane
Heather Diniz (Grindle)
August 5, 2008
When I heard the news of Donna passing away so suddenly there were many times I wanted to pick up the phone and call her family and express how sorry I am about there loss and everyone who knew her but even now writing this it just doesnt seem to be enough.
Donna was an excellent person and I know will be missed by all.
To her family I know there are no words that will ease your pain and I just want you to know just how truely sorry I am for your loss.
Michael Greco
August 5, 2008
One of the best people, I’ve ever met and was proud to be her cousin. She was one of the most Loving,caring and funniest people I knew.
She always watched me when I was younger.I will always remember video taping music videos(the same one seven times)with her.How she got all excited when we watched wrestling,Kiss,etc...Her jokes,her laughing.
I will remember her life and spirit.
I will miss her..
Laura Lamplough
August 5, 2008
Debbie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Donna was always so friendly. She will be missed by many.
Deborah Feist
August 4, 2008
On July 28,2008 Donna Marie Thrasher passed away unexpectedly. She was my sister and a great friend. My heart is broken and I am so sorry for everyone else that is feeling the way I do. I have so many great memories of the time we shared. I will never forget going to concerts with her,going to her house to watch wrestling,or all the times she came to my house on Halloween so all the kids could go trick or treating together. Even the times we sat around playing cards seem so special now. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't have met my husband,Mark. I wouldn't have my daughter,Cheryl or my granddaughter, Emma. She made a big impact on all of us and we are all lucky to have had her in our lives. I know she is in heaven and I will see her again someday. I will always love my sister Donna and I will miss her. Sincerely, Deborah Feist
Colleene Dean
August 4, 2008
I never told you what you meant to me and now I wish I did. You were one of the few you let me be. All the secrets I told, you kept hid. But now I'm missing you so much. As I think back on the past I wish I could see your smile again, I wish I could hug you till the end. I know I can't and it hurts me alot But you're out of pain and thats all that counts. If you can hear me I want you to know how much I love and always will. I love you Aunt Donna
We will miss you. Always and forever Love Colleene
Diane Sousa
August 4, 2008
My heart goes out to all of your family, and you all remain in my prayers. May God comfort you, surround you with His love, and hold you in the palm of His hand.
Joe
August 4, 2008
The Saddest Rain
Though the sun was shining not a cloud in the sky
All the people that loved you got together and cried
It rained real hard the day that you passed
and this storm of sadness forever lasts
The sounds of sorrow wale through our ears
and the feeling of loneliness weeps with our tears
Our hearts pounding hard like a torrential rain
All the sorry for our loss doesn't heal the pain
Although I'm sure at times you could never have imagined
how your loved ones would miss you with all of their passion
How did this happen we don't understand
Your friends and you family will never see you again
But we all will remember the good times that we had
and for a short while forget the sad rain, oh so sad
MARIE BETTERS
August 4, 2008
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
Judy Dean
August 3, 2008
I just want to say how very sorry I am to Christopher and Christina. There have been alot of hard times for both of you, but there have been good times as well. I did not see my dad as much as I would have liked to, but when he passed it crushed me so I can only imagine how you feel. I just want you both to know how much I love you and if there is anything I or We (Joe) can do for you please let us know. We have been so close through the years and I am very thankful for that. I really feel bad for all the times I picked on you Christopher I know we laugh about it now but it hurt you then and I am sorry about that. Both of you were great to your mother she could not have asked for better children. She was a single mom and in my opinion obviousely did a great job raising you because you are both wonderful people. You showed her how much you loved her everytime you were with her. I know you are thinking I wish I could have told her how much I loved her but she knew you both did. I miss my sister very much and as Diane said it is not going to be the same without her but we can try to deal with it together because I love you both very much and I just want you to know that. With Love
Judy
Diane Kundrot
August 3, 2008
Donna I miss you very much!! It's not going to be the same with out you..You were a great sister, and a loving mother and a loving and caring Grandmother..You will be missed by all of us...
LOVE YOUR SISTER
Diane
DIANE KUNDROT
August 3, 2008
WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH. THIS SHOULD NOT HAD HAPPENED TO YOU, YOU WERE TOO YOUNG...YOU WERE A GREAT SISTER, AND A LOVING MOTHER, AND A LOVING AND CARING GRANDMOTHER.. WHEN THE KIDS SEEN YOU, THERE EYES LITE UP. YOU WERE THEIR SUNSHINE.. THEY LOVED YOU WITH ALL THEIR HEART. IT SHOWED..WE ALL LOVE YOU, AND WE WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH.
Kasey Dean
August 3, 2008
A lot of people loved and cared for my Aunt Donna, and she loved and cared for them. Joey, McKayla, and Emma smiled in her presence. Brianna loved her with all the love in her heart. To hear such awful news is like being in a nightmare in which you can't escape, and it is. We all just want to shake our heads so hard we wake up, but we can't because it's reality. And on the day full of happy memerories all of the love in my heart will go to my Aunt Donna, I know for sure she will be watching us cry, weep, and mourn. But most especially, she will be watching us give all of our love to her, and she will be watching us from heaven. she will always and forever be in our loving and caring hearts. We will miss you!
I will always love you Aunty Donna!!
helen kell
August 2, 2008
chris 7 family i am so very sorry for the loss of your mother.my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Tammy Small McLaughlin
August 2, 2008
Family I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you. My memories of Donna go back about 25 years all I can say was she baffeled me for the longest time with her Gene Simmons impression. I laughed recently telling my kids about it. Im sorry it always takes a tragedy for family to keep in touch but my thoughts are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Judy Dean
August 2, 2008
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 1998-2008
Joseph Dean
August 2, 2008
The passing of a family member is one of the most difficult experiences one should never have to endure, but is most unfortunately in deed a fact of life. Sadly we will gather, family and friends to pay final tribute to this special women we call our daughter, our niece, our sister, our aunt, our mother, our Day (grandmother), and most importantly our best friend when we needed someone to talk to. Donna will be in our hearts forever and will most impressionably be missed. Thankfully some of us are filled with the fondest memories and yet some not nearly enough. I'm sure if she had the chance to express her feelings to all of us here today, she would tell us how meaningful her life was in the short amount of time she had. Donna, we all love you and we miss you already.
Joe Dean
JUDY DEAN
August 2, 2008
ON MONDAY JULY 28,2008 I LOST ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS. DONNA WAS A GREAT MOTHER, SISTER, AUNT AND GRANDMOTHER. WHEN I NEEDED SOMEONE TO TALK TO SHE WAS THERE, IF I NEEDED A QUESTION ANSWERED SHE WAS THERE, IF I NEEDED A SITTER SHE WAS THERE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU WERE TAKING AWAY FROM US SO YOUNG, BUT I HOPE YOU ARE COMFORTABLE NOW NO MORE PAIN OR SORROW. WE ALL MISS YOU. SHE LOVED MY THREE GIRLS AND JOEY. SHE WOULD TELL CHRISTINA SHE NEEDED HER JOEY FIX, SHE LOVED HIM SO MUCH AND HIS FACE LIT UP WHEN HE SAW HER. SHE WOULD CALL ME ON THE PHONE AND HE WOULD SAY HI IN HIS OWN WAY THEN HANG UP ON HER BUT SHE LAUGHED AND CALLED BACK AND SAID HE HUNG UP ON ME AGAIN. I AM GOING TO MISS THAT IT WAS FUNNY WHEN HE DID IT TO HER BECAUSE HE WOULD LAUGH AS WELL. THOUGH HE IS YOUNG AND WILL NOT REMEMBER HIS TIME WITH HER I AM GOING TO MAKE SURE HE KNOWS HOW MUCH HIS AUNT DONNA LOVED HIM BECAUSE HE WAS HER LITTLE JOEY. ANY CHANCE SHE GOT SHE WOULD COME AND SEE HIM. I WISH I HAD MORE TIME WITH YOU AND I WISH I COULD TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU BUT I THINK YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT. I WILL MISS YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS. YOU ARE IN MY HEART.
LOVE YOUR SISTER
JUDY
KASEY DEAN
August 2, 2008
NO ONE CAN IMAGINE SUCH A THING, AND WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT YOU CRY. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AUNTY DONNA, LOVE YOUR NIECE KASEY.
Nancy Miller
August 2, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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