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for Joan Ainsley
Jean MacDonald
November 12, 2008
I am so happy to have had my Aunt Joan the 47 years of my life. I've been so lucky.
I will never forget the good times, laughing our heads off hysterically, especially with Aunt Dot, Janet and Helen.
I am so thankful to God for my mother's sister(s).
My dear cousins, I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother.
Nancy Walsh
November 12, 2008
Susan, Paul, Steven, Carolanne, Debra and Michael;
I am so sorry for your loss. Help each other through this very difficult time... sharing happy memories of your Mom. She will live on in the memories of all of her loving family. Take comfort that she is at peace...with all of her siblings that went before her... I like to think of all of them watching over us... smiling down on all of us.....my thoughts are with all of you....Love your cousin Nancy, John and family
Helen O'Brien
November 12, 2008
To all of Joan's chidren I am certainly going to miss your mother, she wa a true friend. there are only two of us left now from the old gang. I can't say enough how much I loved her.my sympathies go out to all of you her chidren.
Love Helen O'Brien
Janet (Erhardt) Vaughn
November 12, 2008
To the Ainsley Children et al,
We were saddened to hear of your mothers passing. Your mom was one of my moms best friends. My mom is Catherine (Kay) Erhardt. I find peace knowing that they are together again in heaven with Janet. I didn't know exactly how to send my condolences so I read some of the selection of sympathy expressions available from the Patriot Ledger and found the following poem to be appropriate to all of Joan's family:
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
Our deepest sympathies,
Russ & Janet Vaughn
Art Shannon
November 12, 2008
Paul and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, God Bless,
Art Shannon
Jerry Kelley
November 10, 2008
To all of Joan's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you....Love Aunt Jerry
kathy (Erhardt) Race
November 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy.
MARION COUTTS
November 10, 2008
TO ALL OF JOAN,S CHILDREN,THE FAMILY,OF THE LATE DORIS COUTTS,WISH TO EXPRESS OUR SADDNESS OVER THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER,SHE WAS TRUELY A BEAUTIFUL PERSON.
Elaine, Jackie, & Chris Cavanaro
November 10, 2008
Nana Ainsley;
You will be greatly missed... what will we do without your famous truffle... you will be in our hearts and our prayers.
Stephen and Cara Kelley
November 10, 2008
Dear Ainsley Family,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. May you find comfort in happy memories. Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
(Jerry's grandson & wife)
Eileen & Don Bickford
November 10, 2008
Dear Ainsley Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Aunt Joan.
Paul Ainsley
November 10, 2008
Mum
You were always there for your children. Missing you a lot!
Sissy Kelley
November 10, 2008
Susan,Paul,Stephen,Carolann, Debbie and Michael, may the loving memories you have of your mother help you through this difficult time and stay with you forever.......thinking of you today your cousin, Sissy Kelley
Susan Graham
November 10, 2008
I will love and miss you always MOM.
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