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for Elizabeth Campion
Paul Reuss
April 29, 2008
Dear Ronan, Brian, Penny, Lee, Kim, and Pat (and your families),
Lynn and I were in Florida when I heard by e-mail that your mother had passed away. We just arrived home today.
As you all know, she was one of favorite persons and some of my happiet days were spent at 48 Manning with all of you (hockey, drumming on the furniture in the cellar, etc.) and the "Mrs."
I will never forget the Christmas Eves I spent at your home and countless other occassions.
She was a unique and marvellous woman and her legacy is your extended family.
God Bless you all at your time of loss.
You know she is in my prayers.
Paul Reuss
Ernest & Linda Scatton
April 29, 2008
Betty was a wonderful wonderful person. We loved her and Ronan, our great neighbors, as family. We, our children, and our many many friends who met them will always miss them.
Mary McGinn Spath
April 25, 2008
Dear Members of the Campion Family,
Your Mother was my Hero, my ideal and a joy to have as a next door neighbor. There are so many memories of her generosity, her laughter and her unconditional faith that it would be difficult to recount them all.
One time two of my brothers returned from military service in the middle of the night and within an hour she was at the door with a silver tray of coffee and goodies just as if she were going to a party looking beautiful in her robe and joining in the celebration.
She had wonderful advice for a teen-age girl whose house was overrun with boys. Perhaps the most important was the example of an elegant woman who was always a lady.
I have been looking at the pictures of the spectacular shower she gave for me that included all the neighbors and the Campion girls. It was executed with her usual grace and pizazz.
About five years ago we were in Albany and stopped to visit her. Mrs. Campion, as she will always be to me, came to the door beautifully dressed and groomed and greeted us as if our being there was the most important event of the day.
You all must have precious memories of Elizabeth Campion. Even after 50 years, I cherish mine.
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.
erin haggerty
April 24, 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
Trina Reilly
April 23, 2008
I never knew Mrs Campion, but my parents, Kay and Des Reilly always talked fondly of her and Ronan. I remember they saying they had the best wedding they ever attended, and a happy marriage. My best to high school buddy Ronan, and the rest of his family.
April 23, 2008
We are so sorry, and we are thinking of you and sending you our love always.
Maria, Francesca and Michael
Mary and Ronald Furan
April 23, 2008
My husband and I rented a first floor apartment in the house next to the Campion's home. When I looked out our window, I saw an elegant woman in a long, tailored skirt and healed pumps raking leaves. It was Mrs. Campion. She was just as kind and friendly as she was elegant. After we spoke a few times, she and Mr. Campion invited us into their home . She gave us a Christmas ornament before we moved and asked us to visit. We did do so once, and I'm sorry our lives got so busy that we were not able to keep in touch. Our sympathies to the entire Campion family...
Kate and Gerardo Tona
April 23, 2008
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Though we never knew her personally, she was the matriarch of a wonderful family, and her legacy will live on through all of you. Love, The Tona Family
Peg Conners Harrigan
April 23, 2008
Dear Campion Family Members,
What a wonderful woman Mrs. Campion was and how fortunate all of you were. The obituary was wonderful.
As the children know, the Campion and Conners families go way, way back. I was always struck by how close in time your Dad's death was to my father's, just a week or 10 days apart.
My mother, Margaret Egan Conners, always said that Betty Campion was the most beautiful woman in Albany and that was certainly true.
After your father died I would see your mother at Holy Cross 4 pm Mass and ask after the family. I always admired how well dressed she was; it gave me a sense that my mother's generation was still going strong. I must also confess that I envied her ability to wear such high heels and look so great in them in her eighties!
God bless and keep all of you in the coming days.
Kathy (McGlone) Cole
April 22, 2008
To the Campion Family,
I'll always remember your mother for being a beautiful and classy woman who embraced her Catholic faith and was an inspiration to her children. I remember the wonderful job she did organizing activities for the VI parish many, many years ago. She was obviously loved and respected by all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. You are a testament to her parenting abilities and her
great example of womanhood. May your memories give you comfort.
JF Neidl
April 22, 2008
I first met Mrs. Campion years ago when she was a faithful Spinners customer. She would often come in and order the same tuna fish sandwich (I still remember it now, all these years later), and I was always, always impressed with her impeccable classiness, her charm, and her grace. She was a lovely, kind woman, and you were so lucky to have her as a mom, a grandmother. What a full and beautiful life she must have had with all of you to love and be loved by. Years of happy memories will bring you so much comfort, I know.
Ann and Steve Smith
April 22, 2008
I have truly fine memories of Mrs. Champion. She was truly a fine lady in every respect. Her family and her faith were foremost in her life. She was loved by all her knew her.
Diane Micelli
April 22, 2008
Penny, Lea, KIm , Pat and the entire Campion Family,
Our sincerest sympathies on the loss of your mom. She was the sweetest woman I ever met. You are fortunate to have had her as your matriarch for so many years. Heaven has a new angel to watch over your family.
Diane and Lennie Micelli & family
Peter & Lori Zamory
April 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christina Wendlandt
April 22, 2008
Aunt Betty-always a warm smile and kind words.
Love to all of my cousins+
God Bless+
Christina Slattery Wendlandt(Chrissie)
Overland Park, Kansas
Anne Slattery
April 22, 2008
Aunt Betty was a true inspiration to everyone who knew her. What a great Lady!
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