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Veronica Nowak Obituary
Ronnie had a positive and energetic love for life that brought joy and peace to all who knew her. Ronnie's passion for traveling took her to many countries and cities around the world. She received her Master of Arts Degree from Northwestern University in 1968 and retired in 2001 after serving as Communications and Neighborhood Connections Administrator for James City County. Her cooking, entertaining and laughter brought joy to all holiday events. Known as the 'Great Communicator' and family gatherer, Ronnie will be missed and cherished by all her family and friends.
Ronnie was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Straiter, and her mother, Betty Visoskis.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Bob; children, Jason Nowak, Elise Carpenter (Steve); granddaughter, Katherine; and her brother, Stanley Straiter; and sister, Virginia Marrone.
Visitation is Aug. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg. Prayers will be said by Father Rob Cole at 3:45 p.m. The Funeral Mass is at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at St. Bede Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to The Brain Tumor Society, www.tbts.org or the Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg, (757) 253-1220, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Nelsen Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. On-line condolences may be registered at www.nelsenfh.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Veronica Nowak
Dick Brennan
September 9, 2008
Dear Bob,
Our sympathies for you and your family.
Sincerely, Dick and Peg Brennan
David Christy
August 26, 2008
Dear Jason, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. I care about and respect you, and I feel a loss at not being able to meet your Mom--the entries I've read testify to her kindness and strength of character, a combination I so value and which you carry forward. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family. Much love, David (BRDM)
Susan Blake
August 20, 2008
Dear Bob, Elise and Steve, Jason, My heartfelt sympathies for you all during this hard time. Elise, your mother has always been a wonderful guide and role model for everyone around her. I will always remember her wisdom, calm presence, and positive outlook. May God bless her and keep her close, and may your hearts and minds be filled with loving memories and laughter. Sincerely, Susan
Pattie Kincaid Thames
August 20, 2008
I will truly miss Ronnie. She gave me guidance, compassion and so much love and help while I cared for both my parents, neighbors of the Nowaks. She had a special gift of warnth. I know my parents loved her cooking, and I loved the many glasses of wine we shared during hard times. Ronnie fought a tough battle, all the while with a positive attitude and dignity. And I knew I would always get a birthday card from a special friend, because we shared the same birthday. You will be dearly missed, Ronnie.
Pattie Kincaid Thames
Cleveland, Ohio
Anne Womack
August 20, 2008
Ronnie was one the best people I ever knew. If she was among you, whether at a party or a breakfast or just a conversation, that time was going to be much warmer, and a lot more fun. She was unique. I know her family and friends will miss her terribly. I am very glad I knew her when I did.
Ken Voss
August 19, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Chris Glass
August 19, 2008
Bob,
I'm sorry for the loss of your wife. You have been a mentor, colleague, and friend of mine for 25 years at work, and I know how much you loved her. I pray the Lord God will give you strength through this trying time.
Chris
Michael Jacobs
August 19, 2008
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
Linda Odell
August 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Ronnie and have truly missed her.
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