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for Dolores Chamberlain
Glenn Potkowa
October 11, 2008
Dear Karen, Dwight, Dean, Sandra and Nadine,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this your time of sorrow.
Glenn Potkowa (nephew of the late John Szweda)
Sue Lasdin
October 9, 2008
Dear Dwight, Kim, Devon, Luke & Tory,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is not an easy time. I am not suprised to see here that Dwight's mom was a very special and beautiful woman, inside and out! One of those people who touched a lot of people in a very special way and made the world a better place! Someone I wish I knew! As time passes, these thoughts and memories will overcome the painful ones, and then you'll meet again!!!
This poem sounds fitting for her:
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
With love and condolence,
Tom Catras
October 9, 2008
Karen, Dwight, and Dean,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Wish I could be there in your time of need. I will always cherish the memories we had with your mom growing up. I will miss her.
Nicholas Catras
October 8, 2008
Karen,Dwight,Dean,Sandra,& Nadine,So sad to hear of our loss.I have many fond memories of Aunt Delores,and I will never forget her sense of humor,her smile,or her infectious laugh.She was a wonderful woman.I am sorry I can't be there in this time of deep sorrow,but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.God Bless.
Bill Morrissey
October 7, 2008
Our Hearts go out to all of you in the Chamberlain Family. Dolores' legacy will live on in the lives of her wonderful Childrena and Grandchildren.
Susan and Bill Morrissey
John and Cheryl Ziebarth
October 7, 2008
To the Chamberlain Family and Friends,
Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die".
Mrs. C placed her hope in Jesus Christ as Savior, and Lord of her life. Our tears are those of great joy knowing according to God, she is perfected in Christ, and she received - by God's grace alone - the gift of eternal life according to His word. May God provide you all with His love and peace.
Linda Kam
October 7, 2008
To the Chamberlain Family,
A smile and a laugh that will never be forgotten. Dolores will always live on in our memories....
Love to you all.
Linda
Nancy Kam
October 7, 2008
Dolores, My Dear Friend
All a young woman could need to inspire her was
a friend like you.
All a young woman could need was to be given an opportunity, by
a friend like you.
All that a young woman could have possibly needed to live to her life’s fullest achievement was
a friend like you.
A friend who always had faith in me, one that opened her doors of opportunity.
One that saw that something special in me, and unselfishly gave to me.
I am a woman of opportunities taken, always living life to its fullest.
How wonderful, to have happened upon a chance to be touched by such a tender being in such
a powerful way.
I really don’t know where I would be now if it wasn’t for you my dearest, your life gave my life
all of the hopes and dreams a young woman should have. Thanks to you, I will never lose hope
or stop dreaming, as I work to complete my life’s journey.
The day I turned 18 and was welcomed into your professional and personal life, was year 1981.
I am today, now nearly the age you were, when your life gifted me. God willing, I will have the
opportunity to pass on our special gift to another woman, as thankful as I.
God Bless You Dolores, and thanks from all of the people just like me you have touched in that
very special way.
Thanks for bringing all of us some certainty in an uncertain world.
My Christmas card to you now, will be thoughts of you dwelling in the house of
our LORD, Forever.
“For out of it you were taken; For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.”
Gen. 2:7; 5; 5. Job 21:26
Love Eternally,
Nancy.
Sheryl Gerard
October 7, 2008
Karen, Dwight Dean,
So sorry to hear about your Mom, she was such a great lady.
Jane Femia
October 6, 2008
Dwight & Kim,
So sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Rocco & Jane Femia
Rob Ffield
October 6, 2008
Dwight, Dino, Karen,
I have great memories spending time hanging around with you guys at your home. Your Mom always had such a great smile as she provided us just the right amount of "oversight" to the neighborhood boys. We will all miss her and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Sincerely, Rob and Karla Ffield
Devon and Grammy in OP - Summer 2007
October 6, 2008
Lynn Avery
October 6, 2008
So sad to lose someone so full of life but everytime I think of her, I will remember her incredible sense of humor and love of life. She will be greatly missed.
Chris Daily
October 6, 2008
Dwight, Dean & Karen, I am very sorry to here about your Mom. Of the multitude of times I spent at your house she sure had a way of making someone feel comfortable. I will always remember the many Christmas Eves spent there and being driven around in the "225". Many good memories. She was definitely one of the cool parents that you could always talk to. Sorry I could not have seen more of her in later years.
Dan Ruh
October 5, 2008
Dear Dwight & Kim:
I'm sorry to hear of your Mom's passing Dwight. Ken M. ( thanks Ken ) forwarded me notice.
Though I rarely saw her ( or you ) these past two decades, my instant and abiding memory of your Mom was of her ebullience, smile and infectious laughter.
We can only hope for such a legacy.
Thoughts and prayers, and Hi to Dean ...
Dan ( Nancy ) Ruh
Easter 2008 in MD with Devon, Luke and Tori
October 5, 2008
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