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for Barbara Brown-Shaffer
Norma Crew
August 14, 2008
Joan I know you are feeling, you have to know that Barbara is not in pain and is in heaven. I love you
Mac Crounse
August 2, 2008
Barb was a very special person. She gave so much and expected nothing in return. She is now with GOD and with no pain. My deepest symapathies to the family.
Louise Bouchey
July 16, 2008
Dave I also wanted to say as a friend of Barbara's thank you for loving her and standing by her - Take Care I know she is watching over you. Love Louise Bouchey
Louise Bouchey
July 16, 2008
Dear Dave and Family I am so sorry for your loss - I worked with Barbara at the NYS Dept. of Health she was such a warming, loving and beautiful human-being she touched my heart and soul each and everyday - I also had the pleasure of sharing your beautiful wedding at Thatcher Park. Barbara will be greatly missed - especially the part of her that told it like it is! I am so blessed that we met during this journey on earth and I pray that her new journey is pain free and happy. My Deepest Condolences and God Bless Love Louise Bouchey
Jack McDonald
July 16, 2008
David, We are sorry we can't be there but our thoughts and prayers are with you, Love, Jack & Vicki
Dave Shaffer
July 16, 2008
Daivid and Barb's family, I know if Dad could he would thank Barb for all the cards during holidays and especially the pictures and cards from Fred. He would send his love and sympahy. (Vicki for Dad)
Kim Beasley
July 15, 2008
Joan and Paul,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister. I have heard what a sweet, gentle and caring person she was and I'm sure she will be dearly missed. I wish I could be there for you. Please let me know if there's anything I can do. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Kim, Boyd, Ben, Kylee, Breanna, Andrew, Jacob and Katie XO
mcmullen family
July 15, 2008
our deepest sympathy to your family
i read with my daughter age 13 the
poem hit home god bless time heals
all our blessings
Vicki McDonald
July 15, 2008
To Brother Dave and Barb's family and friends,
Jack and I are so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate to have a very long (we all know how Barb liked to talk) conversation with Barb about two months ago. I am thankful for that. I admired her strength, intelligence and sense of humor. I hope she has had a chance to meet our Mom up there by now!! You have our deepest sympathy.
Bob & Lois Emerson
July 15, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Uncle Bob & Aunt Lois
July 15, 2008
To Barbara's Family:
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you at this time. A thought that has helped many to find comfort is the assurance by God, that soon we will be able to see our loved ones alive and well again right here on earth. This is brought out in Job 14:13-15 says in part "...If an able-bodied man dies can he live again?...You will call and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning." From this we can see that God has a desire to bring our loved ones back to life. At this difficult time you may gain some comfort by reflecting on this beautiful promise.
Sincerely, Bryn and Anna
Donna Squires-Rigney
July 15, 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
Michele Pollard Wever
July 15, 2008
Barb, It has been many years since we saw each other, But a lot of crazy times growing up in Altamont. Look for Brooky, I heard she was up there also. See you again someday but not too soon. Watch over the ones you left behind. We all need it
Fran Zaborowski
July 15, 2008
Aunt Barb,
My very first friend when I moved to New York. Camping & fishing at Sacandaga, poker at Tim's, waterbeds & pianos, Joe's Bar, above and next door to the store, Ravena, New Year's Eve at Al's and so many more memories. I will miss you dearly.
Love,
Fran
Terri Reeder
July 14, 2008
Aunt Joan,Uncle Paul and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
We Love You! Terri, Pat, Madison, Jordan, & Delaney
Bev and George Coble
July 14, 2008
If we could sit across the porch from God, we would thank him for lending you to the world!
Love,
Bev, George and Kylee
bill shafffer
July 14, 2008
david, we are so sorry for your loss, and extend our deepest sympathy to everyone. love, uncle bill, and aunt barb
caroline welch
July 14, 2008
our deepest sympathy to david, and extended family. we are so sorry for your loss. love, aunt caroline, uncle lester, and cousins.
Linda and Butch Hutchins
July 14, 2008
Dear Paul and Joan,
Butch and I wish to express our sincere sympathy to you on the death of Barbara. We know how close you both were to her and how much you will miss her. Although we only met her a few times, she struck us as being a genuinely kind and gentle person. Feel certain that with time the void her loss has created in your lives will lessen. Butch & Linda
Marcella Bender
July 14, 2008
Kel, AL, Martina, Mary & Christopher,
My deepest sympathy as well as prayers for all of you as you go through this. Barbara was a warm, loving individual with great personality. I have several fond memories of get togethers and I always enjoyed her company, she will be missed greatly.
Love all of you !
Marcie
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