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Jeanie Norton
July 27, 2008
We were so sorry to hear that Uncle John had passed away.
Before Uncle John became my uncle through marriage, he was my late future brother-in-laws boss at Thomas O'Connor Company, and Michael often told my sister Patty and I what a wonderful, kind and thoughtful person John was and he thought the world of John. When I met Uncle John I knew exactly what Michael meant and I'm glad I had the chance to know him.
Uncle John is now in heaven with Michael and all your dear departed friends and relatives, and may the wonderful memories of Uncle John comfort all of you.
My deepest condolences to all of you.
Love, Jeanie Norton
Maribeth Cornell
July 26, 2008
God's Garden Must Be Beautiful
God looked around his garden,
and He found an empty space.
He looked down upon the earth,
and He saw John's tired face.
So God put his arms around him,
and lifted him to rest.
God knew that he was weary,
and He knew his life was pained;
God knew that he would never
be well on earth again.
God saw the roads were getting rougher,
and the hills were harder to climb,
so He closed John's weary eyelids, and whispered "peace be thine."
God knew that he was ready,
so He brought him home to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
for He only takes the best.
Uncle John was a role model for all of us; he inspired us to be adults with integrity and character. He was a thoughtful, caring, loving, gentle man who led by example. He never missed celebrating the milestones in any of our lives; simultaneously teaching us the value of recognizing accomplishments. He provided unwavering support, guidance, love, and added joy and laughter to all our lives.
He'll be welcomed into heaven by many who love him dearly....and we will be blessed by continuing to feel his love and guidance. Our memories are full of beautiful paintings of times spent together, and those paintings can never be erased from our minds. We will miss you, Uncle John, and thank you; we are better people because we were loved by you.
Your niece,
Connie Bisnaw
July 26, 2008
What a kind and gentle man John was....I have very fond memories of our growing up on Perham St and your house was where I spent many an afternoon feeling well cared for and very safe...my heart goes out to all of you at John's passing....Very sincerely, Connie (Crespi) Bisnaw
Joe Regan
July 26, 2008
John was everything a man should be and a great uncle. He will be sorely missed.
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