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for Dorothy Borders
October 31, 2009
6/27/1927-10/31/2008, I knew it from the first time I met you that you were my one and only. We had 60 wonderful years of marriage. I loved you then, now and always. Love, CHARLES
It's only been a year, but it seems like a lifetime. Missing you each and every day. Love, KEITH
Mom, you know how much we love you, not for just what you've done, but for the person you were and a wonderful mom. Love, THE COLE FAMILY
Sister ~~ Betty
June 29, 2009
Graduation (Hannah) starts Kindergarden in Sept.
June 29, 2009
Poppy & relatives
Linda Cole
June 29, 2009
Mom,
Happy Birthday!! Miss you deeply. The house is so quiet without your laughter. I stopped by to see Poppy and Keith on sunday. Nice visit seeing dad. You have giving him such strengh and I am thankful for that. Your spirit is living in him. I did give your favorite cookies-Social Teas to dad when I returned home. He enjoyed them. The angels sang on your special day.
Lots of love-Miss you so much
Linda (Newstead)
June 28, 2009
BORDERS , Dorothy T. -Happy Birthday Mom. You would have been 82 today. Your laughter, smiles and hugs are deeply missed. You walk beside us every day. We have all learned precious love that we will cherish forever. Till we meet again in our journey. "What a woman" - Charles. Love Unconditionally HUSBAND CHARLES, LINDA, RANDY, KEITH, JAMIE, JAMES, LISA, AMBER, BILLY, HANNAH, NATHAN, DAMIAN, JOSEPH AND CONNOR
Poppy, Nana, and Hannah
June 27, 2009
Her smile just lit up the room
June 27, 2009
Nana, Billy, and Poppy at Mom's house
June 27, 2009
I miss your smile =(
June 27, 2009
She was so happy
June 27, 2009
Nana & Poppy at 1 of her MANY birthday parties
June 27, 2009
Nana with one of her grandbabies
June 27, 2009
My Nana
June 27, 2009
Nana & Poppy during the happier days
June 27, 2009
Nana & Poppy's 50th Wedding Anniversary Photo
June 27, 2009
Nana & Poppy Married 60yrs
Jamie Pearce
June 5, 2009
Nana,
I know you don't approve of tattoos but I just had to get one in your honor. You may not know this but Poppy and you mean the world (and more) to me. I just wanted something to honor/remember you always. Your ALWAYS going to be near my heart. I love you and until we meet again...
Jamie Pearce
May 10, 2009
Nana,
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Mother's Day!! I miss you so very much. You were taken from us entirely to soon. I would give ANYTHING to have you back. When I was picking up my Mother's Day cards i found myself looking for the perfect one for you...And then it hit me...You're no longer with me. Things are still difficult for me as I'm sure they are for Poppy. I have pictures of you up ALL over my new house. I miss you and just wanted to say even though your not here I'm still thinking of you today. You're the best and you ALWAYS will be. Love you NANA!!
Connor...My Water Baby =D
May 7, 2009
Poppy with Lisa, Joseph, Nathan, Damian, and Hannah. Where's Connor? LOL
May 7, 2009
Poppy and Uncle Keith @ Joseph's 2nd Birthday party
May 7, 2009
Mom, Connor, and James with Captain Morgan @ Harpoon Harry's
May 7, 2009
Mom and Connor with the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in the background
May 7, 2009
Connor and I with the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in the background
May 7, 2009
Keith Borders
April 16, 2009
Mom,
Time is flying bye and its already almost 6 months since you took that flight to Heaven.
Dad and I miss you so so much.I too still look for you to be sitting in your chair knitting away.We also missed you dearly here for Easter.I cooked a Turkey with mashed potatoes & gravy,with some cream-corn.
I have dad doing his exercises everyday and he is doing so great,you would be so proud of him,as I am.Just recently I added walking around the living-room back to the back room and back just like he was told by the Vna Nurse.He circled around the kitchen thru the living back thru the kitchen and so on 25 times around at one time,can you believe that.I just have stay on him to continue with that,because this will really help his body and mind.I told him he needs to get up and move around a lot more.But anyway his effort and how is is doing is nothing short of a miracle,but I know in my heart (YOU) have something to with this also.
I'm crying now as I write this wishing you you were here with us.
Talk to you soon,LOVE AND MISS YOU MOM.
Keep up the good work with dad as he Calls for you all the time.
Love Keith
Maureen Rook
April 15, 2009
Borders Family. It really does get easier. My mother has been gone since 11/30/1981, my father since 12/12/2001. i miss them very day but they are in my heart & spirit.
grandchildren
Linda Cole
April 14, 2009
Mom,
They say as time passes it gets easier. What a line. I miss just as much, if not more as the time passes. Everytime I go to the house, I still look for you. Nothing is the same. I miss it all.
Hannah, Nathan, Joseph, Lisa and I were at the house the other day. Hannah keep telling poppy Nana is with the angels. It just choked me up. All of us miss you terribly.
Amber cooked for us on Easter. It was nice but not the same. I showed up with salad and shrimp. Finally now that I'm working I am almost down to the size I was before the accident.
If I could change time, I would give up everything I own and have to see you again. I'm just so empty.
The grandchildren had fun playing together and writing with chalk.
I will be going to florida soon to see Jamie, James and Connor. You would be so proud. They have all grown so big. Hannah starts school soon. Can you believe that.
Poppy talks all the time about the wonderful years you to had together. He comes to you in his sleep. Wishing I could take away his pain. You were his one and only.
Missing your smile and conversation. I will always love and miss you. Till we meet again in heaven with the angels.
Loving you always,
Linda
Jamie Pearce
April 13, 2009
Nana,
Another Holiday has come and gone without you. Connor's Easter was good. We had an Easter Egg Hunt for him and his basket was just LOADED with goodies. My MIL & FIL got him a Sand/Water Table and wouldn't you know that's all he was interested in once he saw it. No chocolate yesterday though. I thought about buying some at work and letting him have a taste. I could hear you yesterday telling my to give that boy some chocolate...LOL He's growing SO fast. Before I know it he'll be going off to school. It isn't getting any easier not having you here. MOST OF US miss you so much. I just wish I could go back in time and not have this happen. Then maybe EVERYTHING would be different. I interviewed for a new position at work. Not going to know if I got it or not until the middle of May when everyone comes back from vacation. Mom is coming to visit us in 15 days. I can't wait to see her. I wish I could get home more often but it's difficult. We're hoping in July when we go to PA we can make a quick visit home. James is doing well. Working alot but who isn't in this tough economy. Well Lady, I just wanted to come on here quick and write to you. I miss you and I'm thinking about you EVERYDAY. Take care and I'll see you soon.
Jamie Pearce
February 2, 2009
Nana,
PITTSBURGH STEELERS SUPERBOWL XLIII CHAMPIONS!!! My theory of the SUPERBOWL was proven to be true. I just want to THANK YOU so much for helping deliver another win to Pittsburgh. For those of you that don't know in Oct. of 2005 James grandmother passed away. She was a wonderful woman and HUGE Steelers fan. Following her passing the Steelers went on to win Superbowl XL. I do believe that she helped them win. Nana passed in Oct. of 2008 and the Steelers went on to Superbowl XLIII and WON. I have said since the AFC Championship win that OUR grandmothers have a hand in this. Last time they won was when James' grandma passed and now they win AGAIN after you passed. Again Nana THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for helping them WIN this game.
On another note I just want to say that I miss you more and more everyday. I felt your pressence with me during the AFC Championship game. (That's when I put 2 and 2 together and came up with my "Superbowl Theory") I know your ALWAYS here with me and my family. I feel sort of silly writing you these messages b/c I know your here with me and know EVERYTHING that's going on. But as part of MY healing process I feel as though your not gone and that we're just emailing back and fourth. I wish you were here so I could share my excitment with you. I miss you SO MUCH and until we meet again...
Jamie Pearce
January 19, 2009
Nana,
Where do I begin?!? I miss you SO much. Especially these last few months. All I have to say is thankgoodness we survived the holidays. It was tough for me being away from Poppy and not being home to help him. He NEEDS ALL the support he can get. He still talks about you in ALL our conversations. HE sure does miss you :D
I didn't mention this in my last message but Connor had a good Christmas. Got A LOT of new toys!! Now that we're in a place of our own we had to divide the toys between 2 houses. I kept the loud ones at my MIL's. LOL
Got some EXTREMELY good news today. The STEELERS are going to the Superbowl. Can you believe they'll be in Tampa!?! We're going to make the hour drive to take in ALL the festivites. I'm SUPER excited :D
I also want to thank you for watching over Connor and putting my mind at ease. YOU know what I'm talking about and that's ALL I'm going to say. He's doing good now...THANK YOU!!! His Guardian Angel is the BEST!! ;D
Mom's making a trip here to FLA in a couple months. I can't wait for her to get here. Gotta LOVE when Mom comes to visit and does all the cooking :D I'm just kidding Nana I won't make her do ALL the cooking just a majority of it.
James got a promotion. He starts Tuesday. He has moved up to Assistant Manager AGAIN. Finally a position opened up in his new district and he took it. I'm SO happy for him.
I had a whole list of things to tell you and now my mind is drawing a blank. Isn't that how it always goes?
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU
XOXOXOXOXOXO
JAMIE, JAMES, AND CONNOR
KEITH BORDERS
January 1, 2009
Mom,
It's just over 2 months already and not getting any easier.Dad and I miss you so much.Thanksgiving and Christmas seemed so Empty with You not here.
So much has happened since your Death its just mind blowing...
I do miss having to take You places and just you being their.
I got Dad a nice Warm Robe to keep his Heart and Body warm as your Heart always did for him...
I truly would give everything I own away if I could just have You back here with us Mom.
A new year starts now but it doesn't mean much anymore with you not here.Nothing seems to matter that much anymore,You were the Life of this House and the Light that kept shining.
I miss You Mom and always will,LOVE YOU.
Dad Say's what a Women what a Wife,Till we meet again. XXXX OOOO
Jamie Pearce
December 31, 2008
Nana,
Well 2008 will be behind us in a hour. I'm sitting here watching Dick Clark and just feeling so empty. I miss you so much. A LOT has happened in my life these past couple weeks. I wish you were still a phone call away so I could share my GOOD news with you. Connor is FINALLY walking. Little by little he's doing it more and more everyday. My little man is growing up so fast. He's not talking very much but like his walking I'm sure it will come with time when he's ready. Max (our dog) is missing. Angela just told me yesterday :( I guess he ran away the day you passed. Hopefully we'll have better luck finding him than we did Taz. James and I celebrated our 3 year Wedding Anniversary. Hard to believe it's been that long. Our more recent news...We found a house. We get the keys tomorrow. We're moving out on our own :D You'd be SO proud of us. I just wanted to keep you updated and let you know that you are missed terribly. I love you and when we meet again I need one of your GREAT BIG HUGS!!! Take care lady...I MISS YOU
Poppy
December 24, 2008
Poppy, Me, and Connor
Jamie Pearce
December 24, 2008
Nana,
As I sit here writing to you it is Christmas Eve. It is still SO hard to believe you're gone. I can't except the FACT that GOD has taken you from us and put you in a MUCH BETTER place. I MISS YOU so very much. Everytime I look at the picture of Connor sitting on your lap the first time you met him I just sob. I know I should be happy he got to meet you but to me once just wasn't enough. I wanted him to know the NANA who raised his mommy and kept her safe. You have impacted my life more than you could ever know. My heart just aches at the fact that you're not a phone call away. The holidays have been so hard for us especially Poppy. He REALLY misses you. When he talks about his wonderful "Mother" it brings tears to my eyes. I want you to know that there hasn't been a day that has gone by since you left us that I haven't thought about you in some way. I feel so GUILTY that we didn't get more time together because I live so far away. Had I known then what I know now I would've been home in an instant to have more time with you. I am thankful to have had you as my NANA and I will make sure Connor will know all about you. I just have one small request before I leave and that is for you to give Poppy ALL the strength you can muster to FIGHT and keep going.
I love you NANA and until we meet again...
keith borders
November 28, 2008
Mom,
Dad and I missed you bigtime for Thanksgiving,as we do each and every day.It's so lonely here without you.Our house seems like an empty shell without you.
It's been almost a month and it seems just like it was yesterday when you were here.
Mom I love and miss dearly and its not getting any easyer then the day before.
You were the best mom anybody could have ever hoped for.
So much has happened since your death its mind boggleing.
Again I love you and miss you so much and Dad talks about you dailey about what a women he had,what a wife,what a sweetheart,its so touching its makes me cry,because i know you two had a Love like no others.
Love & Miss you
Keith Borders
PS : Till we meet again.
Great Grand children
November 10, 2008
Julie Caplick
November 7, 2008
Dear Borders Family,
I know that she had a wonderful walk with God as your Mom touched all that she met with a sense of purpose. She was a terrific mom and mothered all who came into contact with her. God has set a special place for her up there, complete with her favorite soaps! She will always be remembered as the neat lady she was. God saw to it that her day was as special as she was to all.
With God's Love,
Julie Chidester Caplick
Jamie Pearce
November 5, 2008
Dorothy, Dottie, Sister, Wife, Mother, Mom, Grandma, Nana, Great-Grandma, and friend, Is how we referred to her.
She was one who always spoke in fashion and in high spirits reguardless of the circumstances. Though she was in much pain she never let us feel it.
I will miss her as most of us will. She gave me strength when I was weak, she made me laugh when I would cry, and always put me back on track when I derailed.
I didn’t know life would have so many changes until I had my own child. Grandma called me weekly to see how I was doing. Again, we shared stories of how to raise a family.
I will keep dearly in my heart all her kind and encouraging words, her smile, her laughter, and most of all her hugs.
I hope that we as a family will carry on as Grandma would have wanted us to.
May her life lessons always be with us.
May God Bless her and take her in his care.
We Love You!!!!!!!!!!!!
timothy byrnes & family
November 5, 2008
Elaine and family,
Our deepest sympathy! We know how special you are Elaine to my sister Lynette and what a special part your family plays in her life. When you were close by in Tonawanda we would always think of you as we passed your house on the corner and recall my sisters dear friend lives there. We didn't know your Mom but by knowing you we know she must have been a good women. You will be in our prayers. May God be with you and comfort you.
Linda Borders-Cole
November 5, 2008
Mom,
Where do I begin, you have been there for me always. You and Dad helped raise Jamie, so I could provide a home for her. You were a wonderful loving Mom, best friend, Nana and great grandma. There is never a day that goes by that I don't think of you, it warms my heart.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Mom, you now can join your mom and Dad in heaven, with open arms. I miss and love you so much. You will always be close to my heart.
Love always forever,
Linda
Keith A borders
November 5, 2008
Mom,
First and formost I must this,I could not have had a Better Mother, You were my closest friend.We spent nearly all our time toghether and had many laughs.You think there will be always tommorrow,but for some tommorrow never comes.
I will Truely miss you with ALL MY HEART,and look forward to seeing and being with you someday again.
You were my Rock Mom,you were Truely the strongest person in this Family,a True Tropper to the End.
You never compalined to anybody.You just kept marching on.
I am going to be ( LOST ) without you.
You made the most beutiful Afgans,which will warm our ( Hearts ) ----- AS, You have our's. I am Eternally Greatful to be as Lucky as I was,to have you as a mother,friend.The BOND I FELT WITH YOU COULD NOT HAVE BEEN STRONGER.
You were the Best,May God Bless You and continue to Hold you Close till We Meet Again
Mom I Love You Bigtime....
I am So Sorry I was Unable to speak at you service..........
Dorothy & Charles – Engagement
Brian Borders
November 4, 2008
WE ARE HERE TODAY TO HONOR A BELOVED WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, & GREAT GRANDMOTHER DOROTHY THERESA BORDERS.
THE JOURNRY STARTED ON A MONDAY IN JUNE OF 1927, WHICH LEAD TO A FAITFUL MEETING IN 1945 WITH A YOUNG CHARLES AUGUSTUS LINDBERGH BORDERS.
THERE WERE ENGAGED A SHORT TIME LATER AND MARRIED ON THE 11TH OF SEPTEMBER 1948.
THEY WELCOMED THE FIRST OF FIVE CHILDERED IN 1952, SHE WAS A DEDICATED MOTHER WHO WAS ALWAYS THERE WHEN WE WERE IN NEED OF COMFORT OR CARE WHEN WE WERE SICK.
SHE LOVED TO COOK, BAKE, CRAFTS, & BOWLING.
LATER IN LIFE SHE WAS ABLE TO SHARE HER LOVE WITH HER NINE GRAND CHILDREN AND FIVE GREAT GRAND CHILDREN.
DOROTHY & CHARLES SPENT THE LAST 60 YEARS IN EACH OTHERS DEVOTED LOVING CARE.
AND TODAY WE ALL SAY GOODBY, AND REST IN PEACE.
LOVE CHARLES, CHIDREN, GRAND CHILDREN & GREAT GRAND CHILDREN.
Lee Byrnes/Yanda
November 4, 2008
Elaine and family,
I never knew your Mom but heard great things about her from my sister, Lynette. I wish to express my sympathy and will pray for all of you that you at this difficult time. May she rest in peace!
Lynette (Byrnes)McCadden
November 4, 2008
To all of Dorothy's Loved ones,
I Thank God that Dorothy was a part of my life. She was a kind, compassionate, understanding and fun person. I remember the many afternoons and weekends I spent at the Border's home enjoying her company. I always felt like she was a second mother to me. She will be rewarded in heaven. God Bless you all and may God give you peace in this difficult time.
The Family
November 4, 2008
Mike, Amber and Damian
November 4, 2008
Sue (DeLong) Dobmeier
November 4, 2008
Borders Family - So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I fondly remember her sense of humor and kindness to the kids in the neighborhood.
Maureen Rook
November 3, 2008
Mrs Borders was a great person. Remember bowling with her & my mother on Fridays. You will be in my thoughts & prayers.
4 Generations~Mom, Me, Great Grandma Brenner, and Nana.
November 2, 2008
Jamie Pearce
November 2, 2008
Nana,
I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH. YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED. I FEEL BAD THAT WE DIDN'T GET TO TALK AS MUCH ONCE WE MOVED TO FLA. IT MAKES ME VERY SAD THAT CONNOR WON'T GROW UP TO KNOW THE NANA WHO RAISED HIS MOMMY ALL THOSE YEARS. I LOVE YOU AND I'LL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN MY HEART.
Great Grandma meeting Connor for the first time :)
November 2, 2008
James Pearce
November 2, 2008
To Poppy,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss on Nana. She was not only an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother to everyone. She was an amazing lady. I will miss her very much. I am sorry that I couldn't be there for everyone. I have been thinking of you. Love you, James
To the rest of the family: I love you all and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. See you soon. Love James
Marian Sauer, Andrzejewski
November 1, 2008
Linda and Randy,
Sorry to hear about your Mom, May the Lord Bless your family and help you through this time
Marian
Denise Nicks
November 1, 2008
Dear Borders Family,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Dorothy's passing. She was not only a great lady, she was my dialysis buddy. She will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Barbara Winfrey
November 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John J. & Delphine Burgio
November 1, 2008
Jeff, Doreen and entire family,
Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. May God Bless All of You.
Ami & Warren Greatbatch
November 1, 2008
Dear Elaine, Gary, Jonathan and Britany,
A life well-lived is like a light to beautiful and rare-
That everyone within its glow is blessed because it's there.
And though the light goes out on earth,
In heaven it shines still,
And the beauty it revealed to us lives on and always will.
When I read this card it said to me how lucky we are to have such a special person, your mom, bring such treasured memories.
Warren and I are thinking of you and praying that the love of Jesus will bring you peace within and comfort throughout the days ahead.
Love you,
Ami and Warren xoxoxo
The Holbok Family
November 1, 2008
Dear Borders Family:
I am shocked to hear about your loss. Dorothy was a great friend to me and my family. She was the most caring, giving, loving mom to you all, and wife to Charlie. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time. Remember the good times you all had with her and the positive caring things she brought to you.
Love always
Carolyn Ostrzynski
November 1, 2008
Dorothy was a very special person and a wonderful neighbor for almost 54 years this month. We had many laughs and great times together. She will be missed but she joins my beloved Mother in heaven. My prayers and sympathy to her wonderful family.
Sheryl Silverberg
November 1, 2008
Brian and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Sheryl, Brett, Scott and Rachel
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