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James Minton
October 28, 2008
As we approach Nana's one year anniversary, I would like to take a moment to ask everyone reading this to say a prayer on November 3 in remembrance of a woman who should never be forgotten. We shared a special bond that most of you are probably not aware of. She is, and always will be, my guardian angel.
I regret not telling her more often that I loved her.
Nana, I miss you and Love you. Life just isn't the same without you here to share it with us, but I'm sure God has a very special place for you and Grampy.
Love,
Jim, Jessica, and Donovan
Kara Ruddy
November 11, 2007
Nana, I love you and miss you very much. I know you are happy now in heaven with Grampy, you have waited a long time to see him again. Thanks for all your kind words of wisdom and prayers that you gave Dave and I before our wedding. Love you always, Kara and Dave.
Meaghan St. Charles
November 5, 2007
Nana, We miss you and love you dearly. We know you will be watching over all of us from heaven just as you did on earth. May you rest in peace.
Love, Jason and Meg
Cindy "The Ride"
November 5, 2007
What a sweet, lovely lady she was! She will be sadly missed by so many.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time of sadness.
Susan McLean
November 5, 2007
Only knowing Nana Donovan from the many family stories shared, I can only imagine what a great woman she was. Losing her husband so young and raising such a fine family is testament to that greatness.
Janice Moegelin
November 5, 2007
Mrs. Donovan was Nana to everyone who knew her.Her full hearty laugh made everyone feel special.She was just all about faith and family and a little talk radio.She never forgot a birthday or anniversary and even though I had not seen her for years, she sent a lovely gift when my sons were born.She took good care of her family when they were young, and they took excellent care of her when she got old. She leaves a legacy of love.
Psalm 78:23, He gave a command to the skies above and opened the doors of heaven.
Love---"Janny" Moegelin
Fran Donovan
November 5, 2007
I remember 'Nana' always with her smile, a cunning little laugh and a warm hello for everyone. Everyone was 'darlin' to Nana and she of course made friends everywhere she went.
She personifized the best of her Irish heritage, of which she was so proud. She had a warm heart and generous nature.
I last saw Nana in mid August when I brought her roses for her birthday. Of course she had brownies and an Irish bread for me to take home. She insisted that I come after church on Saturday so that I could stay longer and visit which of course I did. Her memory was as sharp and keen as ever and she remembered events and names that I'd long forgotten.
For a woman with severely limited vision she saw more than most. She never missed a new hair style, a new outfit and always insisted I'd lost a few pounds and looked 'marvelous'.
Nana's love of family, Irish tradition and her faith have always been an inspiration to me. Her courage to face the future without her beloved husband was built on faith and Irish determination. She had 6 children to raise and she did it so well as to almost look effortless. But I'll bet she had many dark nights when she quietly prayed for strength to keep on going. In the early days her home was a meeting place for the entire extended family and assorted friends and neighbors....everyone was welcomed and felt like they were at home.
As a single mom, she was proudly there for each graduation; danced at each wedding; warmly greeted each grandchild's birth and wistfully stated that her husband would have loved each and every event and celebration. She never once forgot to include his memory.
I sadly say good-bye to Nana, but am happy to have been a part of her life and feel blessed that she was part of mine.
For some reason the minute I read this poem that hung on Mother Theresa's wall in Calcutta, I thought of Nana. It fits her well and I leave it here in her memory.
Anyway - From Mother Theresa
Mother Teresa hung a copy of this poem on a wall of the orphanage she founded in Calcutta. Its source is unknown.
People are often unreasonable,
illogical and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind,
People may accuse you
of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be Kind anyway.
If you are successful,
you will win some false friends and
some true enemies;
Succeed anyway. people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building,
someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway
If you find serenity and happiness,
they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today,
people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have,
and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis.
it is between you and God;
It is never between you and them anyway.
Brian McLean
November 5, 2007
She was the salt of the earth. For those who believe, life is just the price you have to pay to get to heaven. She's in heaven now.
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