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for James Derby
Roger and Jane Boudreau
June 25, 2008
Chris, Erin and Jeffrey, I am priviledged to have known Jim for more than 20 years. He took care of his courrier crew including great management skills and wonderful w/ people and a friend who brought out the best in people. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Our prayers are with you in this time of loss.
Steve DeVellis
June 24, 2008
To Jims Family...
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's death. I knew Jim from Jakes. I was also fortunate to meet several of his brothers and friends, and rode with him several times. One thing that always stood out was how proud he was of his kids, and his committment to, and love of, his wife.
I'll miss conversations with him and his smile. Jim was just a really good guy, who has gone too soon.
Darlene (Sylvia) Johnson
June 24, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Derby family. I haven't seen Jimmy for many years, but have fond memories as a kid growing up. Jim was always a jolly soul and full of life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna Levy
June 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Glenn Blake
June 24, 2008
Chris,Erin & Jeff,
Jim was one of the first people, I met when I moved to Hudson,He truley was an ambassador of life and was loved by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Allan Foote
June 23, 2008
my prayers are with your family I worked with Jim in Maynard he was a great guy to know and to work with. He was always willing to help anybody he met.
Kim Demars
June 23, 2008
So sorry to here of your loss he will be missed bye many he will always be in ower thoughts
Cheryl Davis
June 23, 2008
Chris, Erin and Jeff
My deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Jim was a wonderful man, thoughtful, caring and full of great spirit.
My prayers are with you.
Cheryl A. Palmer
June 23, 2008
To the family of Jim Derby,
My deepest sympathy,thoughts and prayers are extended to you during your time of grief.
Sandy Mitchell
June 23, 2008
Dear Chris, Erin & Jeff,
Our deepest sympathies to you. A wonderful person has left us all and we will miss him very much. May he rest in peace.
Love from Sandy & Rich
Laurie Yeaton
June 23, 2008
Chris, Erin, Jeff & Family,
My heart truly goes out to you at this very difficult time. You will be in my thoughts & prayers. Jim was a great guy.
Barbara McGlory
June 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers to Jim's family during this difficult time. I've had the pleasure of working with Jim at Digital/Compaq/HP for too many years to count. He was truly a great guy and will be missed terribly by all who knew him.
Cathy Lord (Derby)
June 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will surely be missed. I will always remember Jim with his full of life attitude, how much he loved his family always talking about Jeff, Erin and Chirs and what they were all doing. He was a really great person I will always remeber.
My prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow.
Jim Demars
June 22, 2008
Remember when a ship pulls away from the shore , although it disppears from our sight it is surely headed for another safe harbor.
Jim has left me with many fond memories that I will cherish forever.
Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Jim Demars
Jim Mercier
June 22, 2008
Chris,Erin, Jeff and his extended family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was loved by anyone who had the privilage to know him. I know of nobody with a bigger heart.
Anne,Jim, Jeff
Ellie Waldron
June 22, 2008
To the family of Jim Derby I wish to express my sympathy.
We definitely will miss Jim and all of his family and friends definitely will feel the loss.
Steve Christie
June 22, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss, Jimmy was loved by our family and will be greatly missed.
The Christie Family
Casey, Nancy, Lauren, Matt Barry
June 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. The Hudson High hockey family will never be the same. He will surely be missed. Please know we will never forget Jim.
Jeri (MA) Jemlich
June 22, 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
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