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Kathie
October 8, 2023
Can´t believe it´s been 16 years since you left the physical world. We think and talk about you quite often. Certain things just trigger wonderful memories of you. Many of your dancing friends talk about you and share wonderful memories too. I pray you continue to rest in peace. Love and miss you, Kathie
Kathie Barrett
October 11, 2021
Hi Brother George. Gosh I cannot believe you have been gone for 14 years. In that time, a lot has happened. The most recent exciting thing to tell you is that Bryan got married October 2, 2021. He married a lovely young woman, Kathy. He was married down on the beach in Clearwater, FL. Oh how I wish you had been there to see them marry. I know you would have been so very proud. Know I think of you all the time. We reminisce with so many wonderful memories of you. They still make us smile, laugh and some even make us tear up. I love you Brother George.
Kathie Barrett
October 9, 2008
Hi George....Just wanted to let you know that I think of you everyday. Whenever I go to the farms out in the Schoharie Valley I think of you, dancing I think of you, driving up the road I think of you. You are missed every single day of my life. Last Friday, up to Just Country, they played your favorite dance "OH YEAH".....I could see you out there on the dance floor doing your thing to that dance...Gosh how you are missed! I miss you so so so so much. I hope you are up there dancing around...remember save me a dance! Love you George! Love Kathie
Carol Forgue
October 8, 2008
George,
You are forever in my heart. Line dancing will never be the same without you. You have touched so many people's lives, your memory will live on forever.
Anyone who wishes to see how you touched our lives may visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLaGEOIXz1k
Love you always,
Carol
Carol deClercq
October 8, 2008
Hi there sir, you may be gone, but you are definately not forgotten, I have pictures of us in my living room from the Wagon Wheel Saloon so I get to say hello to you whenever I see them. I can't believe it's a year already and I still teared up when I read the entries in your guest book. We all miss you. With love forever, Carol
Sister Mary Frederick St. Thomas Church Pastoral Care
October 16, 2007
Dear DeFlumer Family,
I was sorry to read of Albert's death. Rose Securo had told me about Albert's being in Hospice Inn and I had visited him several times. I am grateful for the times I was able to pray with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sister Mary Frederick
St. Thomas Church Pastoral Care
Michael J. Colamarino
October 16, 2007
My heart felt condolences goes out to the entire DeFlumer family and to all the friends whose lives George touched in some way.
George had a way about him that's for sure. All of you who knew George would have to say his life was full because he made it full. We should all be as fortunate to live life as he and live as long despite the ups and downs.
One thing that blows my mind as an avid hunter myself......seeing pictures of George standing next to a large 10 point whitetail he got at age 89!!! Only a few men could have done that. George did it. As he said......he didn't want to miss anything.
Filkins Family
October 16, 2007
Dear DeFlumer Family:
Brother George had a huge family out there that I am sure you never knew about. We loved him very much and will miss him dearly. We all said "boy I hope I can be like that when I grow up, dancing and bowling". We knew when bowling started and we didnt see him something was up. I am sure he is now giving the angels not only dancing lessons but great bowling tips! His memory will live on within many of his friends from the Ravena Lanes!
A. Swartout
October 16, 2007
BG, I have so many wonderful memories of you. May you rest in peace.
Dorothy Dutton
October 15, 2007
To the DeFlumer family
I am truly sorry for your loss. I first met Brother George in the 1980's when we bowled on Saturday nights. I don't think anyone had such a love for live. He was truly one of a kind, and although I haven't seen much of him in the last few years, he will be missed.
May your memories of a great man sustain you through this difficult time.
Carol deClercq
October 15, 2007
Brother George, You were such a wonderful person to be around. I will miss all the bowling suggestions you gave to me and all the wisdom you had. I am so happy to have gotten you off the bar stool at the Wagon Wheel Saloon for your first dance lesson with Rich and Nancy, so many years ago, because it gave so many dancing buddies the chance to get to know you. It definately opened up a new world for you and the hearts that you touched. I am so sorry not to have seen you at the funeral home , but so happy that I was able to see you Thurs. at Hospice. Bob gave you my thoughts when he was there though and I am thankful for that. The only thing I am sorry for is not meeting your family and giving them my condolences. Rest in peace and dance the night away.
The Owens Family
October 15, 2007
Dear Anne and George D. and the DeFlumer family, we are so sorry for your loss. Mr. DeFlumer had such energy and life to him -- he will still be directing that same energy towards you, only now from heaven. George and you will be in our family's prayers. God Bless.
Michael & Kate Naughton
October 15, 2007
Mrs. McHugh, Aunt Rose, George and family: We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father/grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy samuels
October 15, 2007
Dear Rose, I did not know your dad was sick and in St Peters Hospice. I will truly miss brother george as when i looked at him, well he was my dad's twin. We had such a good friendship and i always loved when he came up to see me on the 9th floor. May god bless you and your family at the loss of a wonderful man. Love Kathy Samuels
Kathryn Barrett
October 15, 2007
Dear Brother George,
I remember the day we met like it was just yesterday. I walked into the Tree Farm for the 1st time ever, and there you were, sitting in that huge wicker chair, w/your leg crossed over your other leg...just like a king!! I remember you smiling at me and I smiled back and said hello, then walked over to my girlfriend Carol that had gotten there before I did. Our eyes met a few times, when I'd get up to dance a linedance and we'd smile at one another. I always sat out the couple dances because I didn't have anyone to do them with. I remember when Rich and Nancy called a dance called "Smooth Sailing" and it was then that you came over to me and asked me to dance with you. I didn't know the dance and told you that, but you would not take no for an answer. So I got up and did my first ever waltz!!! After that one, you asked me to dance the ElPaso, which I did happen to know....and it was history after that!!! I remember being so amazed that a man in his 80's could be smooth dancing those kind of dances. So every week after that, I knew you'd be there in that wicker chair and looked forward to it. I remember telling you that your life would not be boring with us around...and I believe we proved that to you in soooo many ways!!!!
Every year, I'd have you over for Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Year's dinner....you always requesting that I make apple pie for you and serve it to you with vanilla ice-cream. You always brought the shrimp!!!!!!
Remember our first dance trip we went on? It was to Massachusetts.....I had too much to drink that night...and you chastised me for that....and every single time after that, that I decided to have a drink!! You'd tell me...ladies don't drink alcohol!!! Remember that???? Yes, that use to make me angry, but deep down inside, I also knew that you were looking after me...and for that I was thankful.
I could easily spend hours writing memories of the crazy things we did. The ones I just talked about, are only a few of my favorite ones. There are so many of these memories of you George that I will forever hold close to my heart. I couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you for being my friend George. Thank you for bringing alot of laughter to my life. Thank you for dancing with me and teaching me the 2-step, waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha. Thank you George for everything. I know that every thing will be alright!!! I love you George....Love always, Kathie
Alice Mills
October 14, 2007
Dear Ann & Rose I'm sad reading of Al "Brother George's" death but glad to see he remained in the Hospice Inn. The last day I worked was the 27th Sept & I thought the days were getting shorter. I enjoyed taking care of him esp when he was "bright eyed & bushy tailed" . I know he lived a good full life. I will remember all of you in my prayers.
Carol Forgue
October 14, 2007
Dear George,
I'll never forget the first time I met you at the Tree Farm. You came up to me & asked me to dance. I thought 'who is this little old man that always sat by the entrance?' I never would have dreamed that you, Kathie and myself would have been such great friends from that point on. You became a part of my family and I know how much a part of Kathie's family you were. You truly had a heart bigger than life. I will never forget your 90th bday party spent w/all your line dancing friends. When you told your stories and gave your words of wisdom, you could've heard a pin drop. You will be greatly missed at Just Country by all your friends. You truly were an inspiration, admired and loved by your dancing family. You are forever in my heart, George. I will love you always,
Carol
Jennifer Powell Lyman
October 14, 2007
Dear Annie,and family,I known brother george all my life and he was a joy, I will miss his little drive byes. He was a part of the family .will think of him offen. god bless.
Melinda Deering
October 14, 2007
Brother George will always be something of a legend to me. At one of his many birthday dance parties I asked him to tell me the secret was of his amazing energy and his emphatic response was, "I just keep movin'." He was the embodiment of the idea that you are only as old as you feel, and I will cherish my memories of him. Dance on, Brother.
Bernie St.Pierre
October 14, 2007
We all loved you and are going to miss you.
God Bless "BROTHER GEORGE"
Jaime Lafferty
October 14, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. I will always remember his smile. And I always enjoyed watching him country dance and trying to learn the ones I didnt know from him. He will be deeply missed by all the dancers.
Debbie Oatman
October 14, 2007
Dear Brother George,
You sure lived quite the life! God Bless Ya.
I will miss seeing you around. You always brought a smile to everyone around you. Your memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved you.
Spread your wings and get ready for your next big journey!
I will miss you.
Susan Geddies
October 14, 2007
Will miss George's presence at our family parties...he was always a welcomed guest and a kind man always willing to give us a smile, a hug and a kiss.
Michael and Mary Sgambellone
October 14, 2007
Dear Anne and famiy:
Sorry for your loss. Brother George was a dear friend for many years. I particulary enjoyed the times when we golfed around the Ravena area. He was always a "Ball of Energy". We will miss him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We can't be with you because we are out of town and won't return until Monday afternoon.
ED MAROIS
October 14, 2007
I KNEW "BROTHER GEORGE" FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS ON THE COUNTRY DANCE SCENE. HE WAS ALWAYS A JOY TO BE AROUND. HIS SMILE AND "QUICK" DANCE STEP WAS HIS TRADEMARK. HE WILL BE MISSED !
Kathie, Tom and Bryan Barrett
October 14, 2007
George,
We will forever hold our memories of you close to our hearts. You had a heart of gold. I'm sure you are saving a special spot for us at the table. You will be greatly missed by our family.
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