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for Blanche Yorke
Cindy Haddock
November 29, 2008
To Blanche's family,
I remember hearing Lorne tell of the days of old and how Blanche would sometimes roll her eyes as she knew his memory was getting foggy on things. Most of all, I remember her wonderful spirit. Never heard her complain and always had her keen sense of humor. A great women she was and will surely be missed.
Lynne (Belcastro) Cenerizio
November 26, 2008
Many fond memories of Blanche as I was growing up, spending MANY weekends at her house. She truly was a treasured friend. Always a smile and encouraging word. She will be missed. Much love, Lynne
Lynn Elliott (nee Griffin)
November 25, 2008
Dear Robert, Lawrence, Marion and Virginia, and all of Blanche's family,
We have such brilliant memories of your wonderful Mum. A blissful summer living in Scituate with Blanche in 1994 was the start of our friendship, and since then many laughter-filled visits (was it 7 trips, all since she was 80?) by Blanche to Ireland, and a lovely weekend together at the apartment in Marshfield while I was on a business trip just a few years ago. In between, catch-up phonecalls across the Atlantic from time to time.
Blanche used to keep a deck-chair in her car so that she could sit on the beach at opportune moments, I can still picture her sitting at the shore in Scituate.
She used to get fresh corn in season from a farm nearby and taught us to strip the cobs, cook and eat it within a few hours of picking - this was a first for us Irish girls :)
She introduced me to Marshalls. She showed me how fresh strawberries make a great face-mask (mashed right into the skin :)
She spent a week when I bought my first house in Navan, Co.Meath, and I took her to Tara to see where the seat of the great Kings of Ireland was.
She approved of my choice of husband :)
We really loved her, and miss her. Thinking of you today as you lay Blanche to rest in Meetinghouse Lane.
Tim, Lynn, Luke and Jack Elliott
Bob and Joanne Cameron
November 24, 2008
Our sympathy to Blanche's family. We will miss her calls when she couldn't get Bertha (her cousin and my mother) Blanche always had a great sense of humor, we will always remember her for it.
Gordon and Susanne Howe
November 24, 2008
We enjoyed our visits with Blanche after meetings and at convention. She had a lively sense of humor and twinkling eyes. She remembered things going way back in our family. That was special to us. She was a good example to us. We will miss her.
Hazel Kingston
November 24, 2008
In Loving Memory of Blanche
In the lovely summer of 94, Lynn and I left these Irish shores and arrived in Boston one fine day and not before needed a place to stay.
It was in a meeting later that week, that Blanche a dear old lady we did meet, Because of her kind offer we no further did roam as she rented us her attic and welcomed us into her home.
It was a summer that I’ll always remember, of Blanche’s blueberry pancakes and of trips to the Vineyard, of her playing on the piano the “Blue Danube” and the sound of the crickets in the nearby wood.
It was there in her home on Meetinghouse Lane that a life long friendship we did gain, and when it was time for us to go, our dear friend Blanche we had well got to know.
Her loving kindness we wanted to repay, so we insisted she come to Ireland for holidays.
So in the summer of 98, Blanche booked her ticket and got on the plane,
Ever since then every second year, Blanche in Shannon airport would appear.
Her friendly ways touched all she did meet and today we share in your loss and grief
But we are comforted she’s at rest in the presence of her Saviour who she loved best.
Those of us here on Irish soil will miss her dearly especially her smile, but we are thankful that Blanche we got to know and will cherish the memories wherever we go.
Blanche we will miss you so much, Thank you for the loving memories, our thoughts are with your family at this time.
Hazel, Alex, Benjamin and David Kingston.
David & Olive Smyth
November 24, 2008
Deepest Sympathy to Blanche's Family. Nice to think she has got safely home.
David & Olice Smyth
Edwin & Victoria Smyth
November 24, 2008
She was great company on drives around the twisty roads of Ireland, and never minded what speed I went! Great memories of a Dear Old Friend. Deepest sympathy to Blanche's family.
Edwin and Victoria Smyth
Roland & Alma Wilson
November 24, 2008
We can't make "Blueberry Pancakes" without thinking of our Dear Friend Blanche. We will always remember the times we had with you here in Ireland and in your own home - wonderful memories. Our thoughts are with the family these days, may the many memories they have of you help them in their grief. You will be missed. xx Roland, Alma, Alice, Heidi and Austin Wilson.
Karen Armstrong
November 24, 2008
Thinking of you all at this trying time and so glad that we had a short visit with you all before Aunt Blanche's passing. We will all miss her visits to Montreal and her phone calls.
Armstrong, Constable and Orsini families
Celia Burns
November 23, 2008
We will miss the visits and phone calls and Aunt Blanche's interest in all the family connections. Glad for good memories of the past times when we were together. Thinking of you all these days.
Love from us,
Rodney and Celia Burns
Mallory Butler
November 23, 2008
All of the Butlers will hold our memories of our cherished " Grammy" Blanche Yorke next to our hearts always. She gave us love and mittens-- how did we get so lucky? With much love from Mallory,Lenny and the Children
Ella & Peter Richard
November 23, 2008
We will miss you Aunt Blanche and your visits to Florida. Our deepest sympathy to my cousins and their families.
Ella & Pete
Roberta Bartelt
November 23, 2008
We will miss her regualr visits to Florida and the many trips to the beach for breakfast.
Love to all
Roberta & Bart
Sharon Pistorino
November 23, 2008
To Blanche's family: We are thinking of you all during your time of sorrow. Blanche has been a good friend to us and we will miss her presence. With care and sympathy.
Peter and Sharon Pistorino
summer sanderson
November 22, 2008
I miss you grammy i am sad you passed away i will always think of you and i will all ways remember the things and times we spent together i love you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much
Robert Pagano
November 22, 2008
My sympathy goes out to all of Blanches family.I rejoice in that I have known Blanche for many years. Even though I haven`t seen her for awhile.Yes she was a very devoted wife and mother.I wish I could be there, but I will say a prayer for her here,and always remember her caring ways.
Margaret (Peggy) Van Stelton (Reid)
November 22, 2008
Wonderful to have been friends with Blanche.
Remember so many happy visits at our home and her home, when I was growing up.
The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home
November 22, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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