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Linda
August 21, 2024
Mom Oh how I miss you everyday. Today marks 17 years, since we last said our good byes to you. I will always love you and miss you.
Linda
August 22, 2022
Mom 15 yrs. ago we told you we loved you for the last time. Now dad is up there with you, Auntie Dottie just passed away you're all together. We love and miss you guys everyday.
Linda
January 24, 2022
Mom, Dad has waited 14 yrs. to be with you. Im sure you had opened arms waiting for him. Now you're reunited.
We miss you guys terribly. As I look over at your finally resting place, your finally together. I love you both so much.
Linda Gullage
August 22, 2021
14 Yrs have come and gone, it really doesn't seem that long ago we said, I love you. So many changes have surely happened so wish you were here with us. I find my self thinking sometimes gee what would mom think about this. Dad is looking really frail lately and I worry that he is in a lot of pain. He certainly is one strong person. I love and miss you.
Elizabeth Cahill
August 18, 2021
I can't believe it has been 14 years that since the last time we spoke, laughed or hugged. Time eases the pain but never takes away the memories. Love and miss you every day.
Linda Gullage
August 24, 2020
Mom it's been 13 yrs. How we have missed you. Dad is doing ok, sometimes he can't feel his feet. He doesn't drive any more. He misses you so much. I asked dad to move in with us so he wouldn't be alone, he feels like his independence will be gone if he does. We worry about him. Our granddaughters are growing up, they asked about my mom, I tell them your in heaven, Genevieve sometimes looks like you. As I write this tears are streaming down my face. I love you and miss you terribly, Linda
Linda Gullage
September 6, 2019
Mom, I miss you so much, it's been 12 Yrs. and 16 days since we said our last I love U, Dad is still here with us his feet are going numb a lot and his getting dizzy a lot, but he's a trooper. He really misses you, goes to church every week, to be closer to you.
Lillian Johnston
August 17, 2019
Love you Mary, then and now. All my sisters would say the same to you, the quiet sister! Love Lulu and Family.
Elizabeth Lynch
August 19, 2014
It has been 7 years and still feels like yesterday when I last saw you. You have missed out on so much, babies and marriages... miss you so much. Love you mom
Bobby 3
April 2, 2013
Happy Birthday Ma
November 11, 2011
Today is 11/11/11 would of been 55 anniversary wish u were still here
Linda Gullage
September 23, 2009
Hi, mom 2 yrs. and a month since we last seen you, miss you so much each and every day. Dad hasn't been feeling well in the past year they think they found out what it was and he had surgery today,so hopefully he'll be better soon. My last entry Shirley was sick well that women has nine lives I swear she's doing ok. I'll talk to ya soon Love Ya Linda
Elizabeth Lynch
August 21, 2009
Mom, it has been two years today since we lost you and I still can't believe you are gone. I think of you every day and take comfort knowing that you are surrounded by your family and chatting away and loosing track of time as you so often did. I love and miss you so much.
Linda Gullage
July 9, 2009
Mom, Shirley is now in the hospital on a breathing tube. Greg thinks this is it we don't want her to suffer anymore,
so when the time is right she'll be up there with you, and Pa Gullage. I love ya always Linda
Linda
May 4, 2009
Mom, what a word it's the most beautiful word we say. Mother's day is fast approaching it will be the 2nd one without you. Boy it's hard, Dad's doing ok he can't wait intill camp opens up. To cold right now for him. My 25th Anniversary is this month boy I can't believe it. We love you. Linda
December 26, 2008
Mom, it's the day after christmas, I had Dad, Liz and Mike and Greg's family here. It was hard we all thinking about you, and this being the first year without Greg's dad, made it even harder. Geoff's best friend died christmas eve morning or this is so hard,mom i wish you were here. I love you so much. Linda
Linda Gullage
August 24, 2008
A year has come and gone. We will always remember all the great times we spent together. Mom, love always ,Linda
Linda Gullage
August 20, 2008
Mom, Dad's appt went well. Dr. says Dad's doing excellent. One year ago we were hoping you were going to get better. We knew in our hearts that wasn't going to happen.
Tommorrow is August 21, 2008, One year to the day you left this earth, you will never be forgotten and forever in our hearts. Love and miss you everyday. Love Linda
Love You Forever Your Family
August 19, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Linda Gullage
August 18, 2008
Hey, Mom yesterday was your Memorial Mass, it went really well. Dad is doing well, he has an appt. with the heart Dr. on Wednesday. 3 days intill your first year away from us, it's really hard, and we miss you terribly. We love you and miss you everyday, Linda
Elizabeth Lynch
August 12, 2008
Today is 8/12/08 and in just a weeks time it will 1 year since you left us. A lot has happened in the year. The cabin is mostly finished, I got a promotion, I finished my bachelors degree, and I still miss you every day.
This will be my last entry as next week I will be up at the cabin. Good Bye Mom.
Love your Family
July 14, 2008
Days have come and days have gone. It's been a long year without you,( 38 days intill your 1st anniversary). Love and miss you always. Linda
Elizabeth Lynch
June 30, 2008
June is coming to a close and July 4th is next weekend. Big camping weekend and dad doesn't think he wants to go camping, so unlike him. I have gotten him up there twice, but it is not the same without you. I miss you more each day.
Linda Gullage
May 15, 2008
Hi, Dad finally had surgery on one of his eyes. Miss you everyday listening to your voice on Dad's machine is a comfort. Just seems like we just haven't seen each other in a while. Love You Always, Linda
Linda Gullage
April 9, 2008
Hi, I couldn't write to you on your Birthday sorry it was too hard went to see Dad that day we went out a few days later for dinner. Miss you everyday, love you. Linda
Bill Cahill
April 2, 2008
Happy Birthday Mom,
I miss you alot and think of you everyday...
Elizabeth Lynch
April 2, 2008
April 2 - Happy Birthday mom. I miss you so much. I can't believe how much time has passed and yet it feels like yesterday I could hear your voice, call you on the phone and talk about the birds that are coming back for spring. I love you.
Elizabeth
Linda Gullage
March 23, 2008
Easter is today we'll be thinking of you, as we always do. Love You. Linda
Linda Gullage
March 21, 2008
Hi, Mom it's finally spring but it doesn't feel like it. Easter is in 2 days
wish you were here with us.
Love you linda
Linda Gullage
February 3, 2008
Hi Mom,Greg's dad he should be there with you, keep him company intill he finds his family. Love you and miss you terribly. Linda
Elizabeth Lynch
January 28, 2008
Yesterday was my birthday. It is the little things I miss. You cooking me a cake and singing to me. Hearing about my birth, getting a card with a penny for each year I was born with an extra one for good luck. Just hearing your voice. You would be so proud of dad. He took all your address books and made one so that he could send out anniversary, birthday and even christmas cards. I miss you so much mom.
Linda
December 24, 2007
Hello, It's Christmas Eve Morning, Oh it's so hard without you mom. We're doing the best that we can.
We love You Mom.
Elizabeth Lynch
November 17, 2007
There was a mass of rememberance done this past week for all those who passed away this past year. Dad bought more roses for you. He misses you so much, as we all do.
Love you mom.
Linda Gullage
November 14, 2007
Today is Nov. 14, 2007 your anniversary would of been Monday.
Dad bought you roses. There beautiful just like you MOM. We miss oh so much every single day.
Love Linda
Linda Gullage
October 21, 2007
It's been two months today. It seems like yesterday,Mom was laughing with Dad. We all miss you.
Keep watch over us Mom. Love U
Charlestown's Best Cheerleader
October 5, 2007
Elizabeth Cahill-Lynch
September 28, 2007
A month has come and gone and still I feel like it was just yesterday that I was talking with my mom and laughing over something. A day does not go by that I don't miss being able to pick up that phone and talk with her. And no matter what type of mood I may have been in, she made me laugh. She was good at that. I love reading what everyone has to say about my mom, it brings a lot of comfort.
LILLIAN JOHNSTON
September 25, 2007
MARY'S BEAUTIFUL NAME CERTAINLY SUITED HER WELL. I SMILE WHEN I READ WORDS OF MARY BEING THE LEAST BIT AGGRESSIVE, NOT OUR MARY. WITH THE 7 SHAPPE GIRLS AND 2 SHAPPE BOYS SHE WAS ALWAYS SWEET AND PASSIVE. I DON'T THINK THERE IS ONE OUT OF THE NINE WHO COULD SAY OTHERWISE. WE STILL LOVE HER AND ARE PROUD OF HER. LOVE, LULU AND RED
The High School Graduate
September 21, 2007
September 15, 2007
The Grandkids
September 14, 2007
Shappe Family
September 14, 2007
Cahill Family
September 14, 2007
50 Years
September 14, 2007
Geoffrey Gullage
September 11, 2007
I Remember when i was young i used to go to my grandmothers house all the time and go play with everyone on the street. As the years went by i the time i spent over there slowly decreased. But i still used to enjoy spending time over there hangin out, especially if i knew she was cooking cause she made the best food. When i was away at basic training i would get 2 letters a week form my grandmother and be exited to read them and find out how she was doin and how evryone was doing. I was lucky to have a grandmother like this and i wouldnt have asked for anything more........... I will miss you grandma But you will always be with me in my mind.
Kathleen Cahill
August 31, 2007
Although I've known Mary for 50 years, we didn't get really close until my mother got sick. She spent so much time taking care of her that the hospital/nursing home people thought she was a daughter. We started calling each other sisters. Just what she needed -another sister -right. But I needed one. She said "lean on me" and I did. She was so incredible through all of that illness and when my mom died she just handled all the details of settling the estate. I could never thank her enough but she'd hear none of it.
A few other things that stand out for me are
How much she loved her husband. She adored him 'til the day she died. In June (2006) I spent the better part of a week with them and I remember her flirting with Bob - imagine flirting with your husband of 50 years- it was so sweet to see that.
And how her life revolved around her family - her husband, her children, her siblings, her in-laws, her friends and any friends of any of them. She always put everyone else first. And we all loved her for it. But she was no pushover about it. She had no use for anyone who was mean or nasty to one of her "family". And she was always calling up some company that she felt was cheating her - letting them know exactly what she thought of it.
When Karen arrived at her door the day after Elizabeth's wedding - Mary welcomed her with open arms - literally - and I will never forget how warm and loving she was to us that visit.
And she brought my mom out to visit me here in Iowa- it's the only way my mom would have gotten here and I'm so grateful to Mary for making that happen. We've had many a laugh about that trip.
Those are just some of the big things. There are so many moments to remember with her.
Mary requested the song "Gentle Woman" be sung at her funeral. I don't know if the words came through very clearly or not. The song is a tribute to Mary the Mother of God but the refrain also describes Mary Cahill pretty well. It goes:
Gentle woman, quiet light,
Morning star so strong and bright
Gentle mother, peaceful dove
Teach us wisdom, teach us love.
She really was a true Gentle Woman. I'll bet that other Mary is now congratulating her on a life well lived and thanking her for living up to her namesake. I bet they're having coffee right now, laughing over some stories they are swapping about their families.
I miss you Mary.
Love
your "sister" Kathleen
David Pyrcz
August 31, 2007
Dear Mr. Cahill, Bobby, Mary, Linda, Billy and Elizabeth:
I am saddened by the news of your wife and mother's passing and equally saddened at the thought of your lives continuing on without her. Your family has been blessed to have such a wonderful, loving and caring mother who made you all feel so very special. You carry a lifetime of special and wonderful memories that will help you through the times when you’re experiencing the sadness of her not physically being there with you. Find comfort in these memories and know she forever lives on in your hearts as well as in the hearts of the many people she touched during her life.
I have many fond memories of growing up on Basswood Avenue and many of these memories include the Cahill family. I often thought “what a great Mom my good friend Billy has”! Your Mom and each of you, regardless of having not seen you in many years will continue to hold a special place in my heart and in my thoughts.
My best to all of you,
David Pyrcz
[email protected]
Janet Zaranski
August 29, 2007
Elizabeth and Family-I am so sorry to hear of your loss(es). May the memories you share of your mother comfort you in this time of sorrow. Sending hugs your way.....Love, Janet & family
Cheryl Cahill
August 29, 2007
To MA: All the years of friendship and family. Seeing Bobby being plugged in every morning,remembering to open the kitchen cabinets and closets very carefully,planting the christmas trees out front of the house. Watching the tree fall in the hurricane.. All the parties with the aunts.. June 17th.. Camping,walking the Baker for rocks for the wall out back..Christmases, Birthdays,Anniversaries.. 35 years It was a great ride.. And the best gift of all was my husband.. Thanks Ma for a Wonderful Life.. I Love you and will miss you terribly..
Cheryl
We all love you mom very much and will miss you
August 28, 2007
George Gullage
August 27, 2007
My Grandmother was an amazing person, and I am sad at the loss of her but, I am also extremely lucky to have had her in my life
Joe and Laura Blair
August 25, 2007
Mary Laura and I never got to know you but going by your daughter Linda you were a great person. From reading all these article Linda will be following your foot step because Linda is alway there to lend a hand or and ear. Mary made you be in peace and watch over your family
Ed & Sandy Hobbs
August 25, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss.
Mary Doherty
August 24, 2007
MAY THE SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY KEEP YOU MARY ALWAYS IN THEIR HEARTS. GOD BLESS ALL THE CAHILL FAMILY & MY CHILDHOOD CHARLESTOWN FRIENDS...ANNA RAINONE,GENE RAINONE, LILLIAN & RED JOHNSTON, HENRY & DOTTIE SHAPPE. LOVE YOU ALL
YOUR FRIENDS.....MARY, CATHERINE, BERNIE DOHERTY (ORIGINALLY CHARLESTOWN) MAY MARY REST IN PEACE WITH THE HOLY FAMILY.
Katy Murray
August 24, 2007
In loving memory:
As a child, I knew the aunt. As an adult, I knew the woman. I shall forever treasure the sweet memories of the special woman I called Auntie Mary. You will be sadly missed. Thank you for memories.
Love Katy
Karen Corbin
August 24, 2007
Bob,
Please know that you and all of your kids are in my thoughts, and that I and my family here in Iowa send all of our best to you and your family in New England. Personally, I will miss hearing that Boston accent of Mary's on the answering machine. But I know that in no way compares to how much you will miss the woman who was the most important person in your life. You have my utmost sympathy. Take care of yourself.
With love, Karen
Suzy Brosnahan
August 24, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julie
August 24, 2007
My mother-in-law: what a wonder woman! She was caring and loving. Always a hug and kiss when you came and went from her home.
She called me "what's her name" when I first came into the family. The long list of names she had to cycle through to get to me took too long sometimes. I always answered. Then one day it was Julie and I knew I had made to her list.
My boys don't truly understand all that is happening. They know they won't see Grandma again, but they know they have a special angel to watch over them.
You are in a good place now. He will take care of you and someday we will meet again.
Love always,
your daughter-in-law
Jean Cahill
August 23, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Mary Green
August 23, 2007
Our Heavenly Father, in whom we live and in whom rests all the issues of life and death, look upon us with mercy at this time. Thou hast chosen to call our dear one from our midst and we are sorrowful comfort us in our loss, look with compassion and tenderness upon our family and support us by the strength of Faith.
Maryellen Barry
August 23, 2007
Elizabeth and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep your mother in my prayers.
Linda Gullage
August 23, 2007
There was something special about my mother, she was my dearest friend and she was always there for anybody that needed a shoulder to cry on even people she really didn't know. My mom was also a (great) Grandmother to our boys. I love you mom forever and will miss you always
Colleen Grady & Patrick McDuff
August 23, 2007
Elizabeth & Cahill Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the loving memories you have of your Mother help to bring you comfort. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
DONNA WESER
August 23, 2007
TO LINDA, GREG & FAMILY ---
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS --- IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU NEED OR I CAN DO FOR YOU PLEASE CALL ME - YOUR FRIEND DONNA & STEVE & FAMILY
Robert Cahill
August 23, 2007
Bye Ma,,I miss you.
Love forever Bobby
Elizabeth Cahill-Lynch
August 23, 2007
My mom was more than just a mother, she was my best friend. I will always have happy memories of all the time we spent together. What will keep me going is knowing that my mom is with my brother Jimmy and that she is dancing again.
I love you mom and I will miss you.
Elizabeth
Vickey Russo
August 23, 2007
Elizabeth and family
We were saddened to hear of your loss.
Love, Vickey, Joe and Jesse
Linda Gullage
August 23, 2007
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 1998-2007
Bill Cahill
August 23, 2007
Ma,
I'll miss you alot.
Love Billy
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