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Jane Jahn
November 4, 2008
Mary Frances,
I was so sorry to hear about Oval from Mrs Dixon yesterday. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings,
Jane (Clatterbuck) Jahn
The Whites Mac, Donna, Eva Grace, Ellen and Elizabeth
November 1, 2008
Dear Tracie and family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you have been for the last 3 years. We hope that you find some peace in this very sad time. Much love,
karen seymour
October 31, 2008
Dear Linda & Family,
Please know our love & prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Our hearts are heavy with grief & we will miss Oval everyday. Linda, find peace in knowing how happy you made him. I cannot count the number of times he would tell us how much he loved you. You & your family were the joy in his life. God Bless All of You & know we will be with Oval again someday.
Love, Jerry & Karen
Kimberly Williams
October 30, 2008
Mrs. Collins,
All of the nurses on 6 East loved caring for Mr. Collins. We are sorry to hear of his passing. Please come back and visit us some time on 6 East!
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George Scott
October 30, 2008
Sorry to hear about Lew’s passing, he and I were friends for many years and I have fond memories of those times.
Shelia Figueroa
October 30, 2008
Please accept my condolences during this time of bereavement. Lew was a very special person.
Donald Hudson
October 30, 2008
To the Collins family,
Susie and I would like to extend our sympathies to your family. We worked with Lew for many years at DuPont and enjoyed knowing him.
Claudia Clanton Wise
October 29, 2008
Dear Linda, Tracie, Tina & Orice: May the memories of your sweet Dad & Hubby give you strength at this difficult time! A man of incredible strength and great pride for his family is surely amazing! I am thinking of you all and sending our prayers with love!
James Dixon
October 29, 2008
Our deepest sympathy we were so sad to hear about Lewis. Our prayers are with you. Love Jane and Jimmy Dixon
Heather Taylor
October 29, 2008
We're so sorry to hear about Oval's passing--he was a wonderful man, and we were fortunate to have him in our lives. I have such fond memories of him from when I was a child, and from when he and I had the opportunity to work together at Dupont. You have our deepest condolences...our thoughts are with you at this time, and know we are there in spirit though we are far away.
Donna Cowan
October 29, 2008
Tracie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Lots of love,
Donna, Marty, Zach and Emily Cowan
Joyce & Curtis Walsh
October 29, 2008
To the Collins Family,
You all are in our prayers and thoughts. The loss is great but know you are not alone at this time. We send you our love. If there is anything we can do to help out please let us know.
With love,
Joanna's parents
Vicky Stewart
October 29, 2008
Linda, Tracie, Tina & Orice,
I am truly sorry for your lose. I know how much your father (& husband) was loved! You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Vicky
Jeff & Lola Call
October 29, 2008
Linda & Family,
Our prayers are with you at your time of loss...
We find comfort in the memories of the holiday's of past when we all got together at Peggy and Leonards...
We really had some fun times and lots of laughs...
Peace be with you in the knowledge that there is no longer any pain and suffering and be comforted in the legacy found in the children and grandchildren...
Godbless...Jeff & Lola
Linda Harris
October 29, 2008
To Lew's Family, I am so very sorry to learn of Lew's passing. I worked with Lew in Nylon, DuPont and he was such a wonderful, gracious man. He truly loved talking about his wife and family. He was an example of professionalism and was such a devoted and passionate person. I extend my sincere sympathy to your family and hope that the prayers are a comfort to you. Sincerely, Linda Harris
Tiffany Lewis
October 29, 2008
My sweet Collins family - I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr Collins - every one of the nurses on 6 East adored him and you Mrs. Collins - please find comfort in the fact that your entire family gave each of us nurses joy and strength to make each day a better one for him. We love you so much. Love Tiffany, Lena, and the entire 6 East group!
Jennifer Garrett
October 29, 2008
Oapy,
You will be missed very much by your family and friends. We know that you are in a better place now, free of pain, but that does not make it any easier on the ones you have left behind. You will forever be in our hearts!! We will all meet again, And what a party that will be!!
Much love,
Robbie, Jenn, Tori, McKenzi and Kyndul
patricia collins
October 29, 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
Lenny Leigh
October 29, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
raymond collins
October 29, 2008
Hey Linda we are so sorry that this happened now but me and Raymond send our love and best wishes to all and we wanted to be there with you but we couldn't be at this time. I really enjoyed the time you and Oval come here to the house I myself got really attached to Oval just in the three days you were here ... Me and Raymond LOVE YOU and take care AND if you needed anything just call.. Patricia and Raymond Collins
Tammy Glenn (Tommy Braswell's sister)
October 29, 2008
Linda & Family,
You are in my prayers & thoughts. Love you all & can't even begin to know the emptiness you feel. Know that God is in charge & that he alone will see you through. Oval left this world a better place because of his kindness, compassion, humor & love. Yall were a shining example of how a loving couple should operate in a marriage. The way the two of you did everything together, "in love" was inspirational. I will always cherish the memories we had together at Leonard's house back in the day playing the "dice game". What fun we all had !! God be your comfort & strength now and in the days to come. Oval is with the angels now & he's in no more pain, his time is free. May God keep his ever loving arms wrapped all around you.
Johnny & Debbie Gorman
October 29, 2008
Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss.
Fred & Leslie Parrish
October 29, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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