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Kay Rojek
December 20, 2008
Karen,
I will have to say good-bye. I will never forget you. You are the kindest,loving and giving person I ever knew.
I love you FOREVER,
KAY/TWIN
Kay Rojek
December 3, 2008
Dear Karen.
I went to a twin support group and except for right now am doing better. I will always miss you and you are very much in my heart. I still have time to write you and I will.
Love Kay/twin
kay rojek
October 1, 2008
Karen, You are so much a part of me that it is hard to believe that I won't see or hear from you again. I try everyday to live without you but it is hard. I KNOW YOU WOULD WANT ME TO BE STONG. I WILL BUT LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. I LOVE YOU.
KAY/TWIN
Kay Rojek
September 14, 2008
I was wrong, I have till Dec 30th. I wish you could send me a message. I do miss you and try to think about what you would do. I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING FROM ABOVE.
lOVE KAY/TWIN
Kay Rojek
September 4, 2008
I have till Nov 29th and then I can't send you anymore messages. I love and miss you very much. There are so many times when I wish I could pick up the phone and call you. I know you are with me in spirit.
Love Kay/twin
Kay/twin Rojek
July 5, 2008
I went home for our birthday. I celebrated for both of us. Butch came for a visit. He is such a good man. Karen we all miss you so very much. You really touched our lives for the better. Happy Birthday Sis.
Love Kay
Kay Rojek
May 17, 2008
I sure wish you were here. I miss you sooo much. You would love Avery. She is beautiful. Alli's family made me feel like part of their family.
Love Kay
Kay Rojek
April 6, 2008
I am so glad Jerry left you a note. I am sure he misses you so much. You were always there for him as you were everyone else. Well it is April 6th and I still cry on weekends for you. I just want to pick up the phone and tell you every little thing that bothers me. I know you are there watching over me.
Love Kay
John O'Connor
March 22, 2008
Happy Easter Karen, I know somewhere in Heaven you are getting ready to celebrate with your family and friends. You are always with your loved ones, even if it's not in the physical form. I hope you and my mom are doing good up there, see you both when I get there.
Kay Rojek
March 21, 2008
Well I was wrong Jeff and Alli had a girl. Her name is Avery Rose at 6lbs 10 ozs. She is healthy and baby and Mom and Dad are just great. I bet you knew it was a girl. I just wanted to pick up the phone and call you. God, I miss you.
Love Kay/twin
Kay/twin Rojek
March 9, 2008
You would think that as time goes on it would be easier for me. It isn't. Jeff's baby is due anyday now. I think it will be a boy. They are going to call him Mason. I will be at the christening in May. I will keep in touch.
Love KAY
Kay Rojek
February 22, 2008
I sent the kids a Valentines gift and Kati was very happy. A Mom thing she called. I wll send them St Patricks' Day cards along with fmily.I went to grief counseing and it has helped. Got in touch with Anne Sullivan and Debbe from the prayer group. I love the message to Brian. I knew you were happy.
Love Kay
Kay Rojek
February 2, 2008
Keeping in touch with Butch and Kati. Butch drove your car to Mickey's. What a sweetheart. Sending the kids smething for Valentine's Day. I knew you would like that. thinking of you.
Love Kay
Kay Rojek
January 20, 2008
Tommy just became a grandfather. Paula and Jason had a boy Ryan Patrick 7lbs 14 os. I know you would want t know
Love Kay
Kay Rojek
January 16, 2008
It is almost two months since you are gone. I truly miss you. So many times I want to pick up the phone and call you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Kay
Kay Rojek
December 24, 2007
Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas wherever you are. I am sure you are putting together a grand celebration.
I love You,Kay
Kay Rojek
December 23, 2007
Because of you dear sister I can celebrate Christmas. You have given me the gift of life. You lived your everyday and I will also.
Love Kay
Bonnie Drummond
December 5, 2007
Karen was a remarkable lady, with a contagious spirit. She left some wonderful memories, and will be missed by many. Brian my prayers are with you and your beautiful family.
Ken and Bernadette lockwood
December 5, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Merripat McDevitt
December 4, 2007
I'll always remember Ginga picking up Evan and Emma early in the afternoon so they wouldn't have a long day at Elegant Child.
Very sorry for you loss;
Holly Lee
December 4, 2007
To my wonderful family... Wow will Aunt Karen be missed. What a great strong woman. I always loved the way she told it like it was! (I'm a lot like that, to the dislike of some!) My kids always admired how down to earth you both always have been and we love you very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless and may you finally be at peace, Aunt Karen. Love Holly, Bruce,and ALL the kids
Mike & Judy Carboni
December 3, 2007
Butch, Brian & Kati,
We lost a friend the other day. We search for words that begin to say. What a loss it is to not have her near. She's gone to heaven leaving without a fear. She was a caring lady with so much love for others. She's left behind all those that care, a loving husband, son, daughter, friends, sisters and brothers. She's moved on to the next stage of life. We've lost a loving mother, grandmother, a friend and a wife. Rest now Karen your work here is done. Your place is in heaven with angel wings and a crown of your own. A new life has begun.
Pete & Veronica Anne Bucki
December 3, 2007
Butch, Brian, Kati, Rob, Emma & Evan,
It’s hard to find words to express how sad our hearts and minds are on the passing of Karen, our cheerful friend. Our faith tells us she has gone onto her final reward, a place reserved for her in heaven. Karen was a light in a dark moment; a chuckle late at night through her e-mails; a joy on an outing for wine-tasting; a delight when we found angels to sit on our windowsills. Warm memories sustain us as we know Karen’s spirit, courage and zest will live on. At Mass yesterday the readings and songs brought comfort to my misty eyes and soul as I prayed that Karen’s peace will bring peace to each of you. We are sorry we cannot be with you today in Buffalo; we’re with you in spirit.
Our love, condolences and prayers are with you.
Barbara Lamond
December 3, 2007
to my dearest twin - my heart is breaking for you - and to Brian and Kati - you gave your mom the most wonderful gift you ever could by being there for her - I hope that knowing that will give you some comfort at this dreadful time....... love and prayers to all of you.......
Patricia Atkinson
December 2, 2007
There are no words to describe a light like Karen.As Brian's oldest sister we always applauded his choice. So many times when I needed an understanding heart she was there-always upbeat no matter how she felt.Her suffering is over and now she can plan parties and holidays for little angels in Heaven.Another chunk is out of my heart now.I love you little sister.Patsy
WM. SPIEGELBERG
December 2, 2007
Dear Brian and Family:
I was so sad to hear about Karens passing. You always think you have enough time to fit everything in, but you learn the hard way you don't control life. I wish I could have been there. However I'll always have wonderful memories of the good times.
Love Kay
wendy Atkinson
December 1, 2007
My special God-Father,No words can express how very sorry i am for your loss...Because there are none.Just know i share your sadness and my thoughts and prayers are with you,Brian,Katie,Rob,Emma and Evan. I love you, Wendy
Kay Rojek
December 1, 2007
Karen, I miss you so very much, I know you told me not to be snd and celebrate your life. Through your wonderful spirit I will do this. I promise I will celebrate how wonderful it is to have a twin like you. We always turned to each other in sadness and happiness. I will always rembember you with that great humor you had. You helped your brothers and sisters to accept death as I know you knew it was coming soon. Thank you for that wonderful outlook on life. You believed each day was worth living..
Love Kay (twin)
Kate Myers
December 1, 2007
Dear Mann Family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time Karen will be missed Kate Myers
John O'Connor
December 1, 2007
My deepest sympathies to Butch and the the kids and grandkids. Karen was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, someone who could make you smile when you didn't think it was possible. I have countless great memories with Karen at Nanny's house in Lackawanna and she was all a person could ask for in an aunt. When I needed someone to talk to, she was ALWAYS there without question. This world is a much sadder place without Karen and she will be missed. May you rest in peace.
Wanda & Jim Bennett
November 30, 2007
Butch and Family,
With deepest sympathy for your loss.
Seldom do we find ourselves without words to express our feelings but Karen was not only a unique person but she limited her friends in expressing themselves by forbidding them to get mushy or sentimental be that in conversation or writings.
Karen gave 100 % of herself into her relationships always considering other people.
She wanted everyone to have what she had be that happiness or material things
Karen was always so positive in her approach to life and expressed this with that smile that warmed the coldest of hearts.
Karen celebrated each and every holiday as she lived, full and to the maximum allowed
We are blessed and thankful for the years she has been a part of our lives, she will live forever in our hearts.
Love and prayers
Wanda and Jim Bennett
Janie Atkinson-Dunford
November 30, 2007
Uncle Butch, Brian, Kati, Rob, Emma and Evan my heart and prayers are with you. Karen was one of the most special women I've ever met. I truly loved, respected and admired her. We were so blessed to have her in our lives not just as a relative but as a friend. I love you all very much. Janie
Joyce Molnar
November 30, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pam Bax
November 30, 2007
I will miss my talks with Ginga, (Karen) was a wonderful grandma To Emma and Evan. The children's eys would light up when she got to pick them up from school. Every child in the room wished they had a Ginga that loved them that much. My sympathy is with you all, and you are in my prayers.
Love, Pam Bax
Gail Sikes
November 30, 2007
To Karen's Family,
I extend my deepest sympathy to each of you and mourn with you in the lost of this special person. In the 7 years I've known Karen (via email), we shared so much about ourselves, our family and our lives, I felt we were virtual "sisters."
I will miss this dear woman more than words can ever convey so I want you to know I truly sympathize with your loss and will keep you in my heart and thoughts during this time of incredible pain.
Gail
Linda Kilcullen
November 30, 2007
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of my country cousin Karen. Her spunky demeanor truly was the glue that kept the O'Connor family together all these years. She will truly be missed and I pass on many blessings to Butch, Brian, Kati, Emma and Evan in this time of deep sorrow.
Bill & Joyce Boyle
November 30, 2007
We send our condolences to the family and are so sorry for the sad passing of Karen.
May you find solace in the days ahead knowing that her life remains something to be celebrated every day.
We send our deepest condolences to my golfing buddy Brian for the loss of his life partner and soulmate. His love for his family is always present in his conversation and his actions. We are happy that many family members are nearby.
May God bless the Mann family during this sad time.
Bill & Joyce Boyle
Brian
November 30, 2007
I miss you so much already, Mom. Today was the first day I couldn't just pick up the phone and talk about life. I love you!
Dan & June Cotter
November 30, 2007
Dear Butch and family,
What a special lady and wonderful friend. We cherish the times we had together going back to the little girl in the play ground.
We wish we were there to be with you through this difficult time. God bless you all and rejoice
in her being with her parents and I can just see all those puppies
she cherished so much enjoying her.
We will see you in Buffalo. Love Always:
Dan & June
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