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Richard Shedden Obituary
Richard M. Sr.
"Square Deal" "Dick"
Age 70, of Fassett, PA, passed away December 11th, 2007 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, Friday, December 14th, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with funeral and committal services will be held there at 9:00 p.m. The Reverend Donald Rockwell and Reverend Charles Root will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Gillett Cemetery, Gillett PA. Those wishing, please make memorials in Richard M. Shedden's name to the South Creek Volunteer Fire Department, 6428 Roaring Run Rd., Gillett, PA 16925; or to the South Creek Volunteer Ambulance, P.O. Box 63 Gillett, PA. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com. South Creek Firemans Notice: Members of the South Creek Volunteer Fire Department will assemble at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., Friday evening at 6:45 p.m. to conduct a Fallen Firefighters service for our firefighter, Richard M. Shedden at 7:00 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Shedden
Sue Shedden
December 30, 2007
Although I did no know
Dick and his family, I saw the ad in the Owego Pennysaver for your store and the notice of his passing. As always, time passes and my intentions of visiting the store were somehow always put off. I am also Arthur's wife. I believe they were cousins. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Deb & Diane Hoffman & Fucci
December 17, 2007
Aunt Joan, we are sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Rich. We did not know until today...when a card from an aunt from Elmira came. We would have been there. Our thoughts are prayers are with you all.
Deb & Diane
jackie
December 16, 2007
Sorry to hear of Richards passing our prayers have been with Richard and now we will pray for his family God Bless Jackie Haxton Spencer a classmate of 55
Shirley Pautz-Avedisian
December 15, 2007
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. He was a great leader and friend to all in the surrounding area. he will be greatly missed by all.
Cynthia Cook (Phlegar)
December 14, 2007
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." -Isaih 40:31
Joan, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I personally did not know Dick, but if he is anything like his son Richard, Jr. I know that he was a wonderful person!!
Paul Larrabee
December 14, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Howard & Marge Selleck
December 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you - from Dick's classmate at Troy - Class of '55.
Harvey&Sally Ferris
December 13, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear that he passed away Dick was a great guy and loving husband and father he will be surly missed around the area
Suzie & Butch Batterson
December 13, 2007
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts
Michelle & Dave Hurd
December 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Claire Holton
December 13, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Shedden's and extened family...My thoughts and prayers are with (Duane and Helenkay,Sandy and Glen and Ron and Barb)
Mr. Van Jenkins Sr.
December 13, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol (Jenkins) Kipp & Family
December 13, 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
Larry Brown Sr.
December 13, 2007
Joan we are sorry to hear of Dick's passing our thoughts are with you at this time. a fellow fireman Larry & Arlene Brown
Eleanor (shedden) comstock
December 13, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sylvia Smith Watkins
December 13, 2007
I am very saddened to hear of dick"s passing,my prayer"s are with you and your family. Sylvia Watkins.
Sandra Foley
December 13, 2007
Dearest Joan, So sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and understanding. Dick was a lovely man who will be missed by so many.
Bob and Dottie Shedden
December 13, 2007
Joan, our sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time.
Boyd & Dianne McGarry
December 13, 2007
A true man among men. Dick will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
DALE HOLLENBACK
December 13, 2007
sorry to hear that dick has passed it brought back some good memories of times past. god bless
December 12, 2007
JAMES&MARJORIE WALBURN
Randy & Kelly Jelliff
December 12, 2007
Our heartfelt condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.
Richard n Patricia Jenkins
December 12, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jamie Blankenship
December 12, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you & your family.
Love Always,
Jamie (Earley) & Piper
Stephen Wilcox
December 12, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Dick will be sadly missed.
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