STEPHANIE GRISPI Obituary

GRISPI, Stephanie Kyla 13, of Springvale, died on Friday, September 28, 2012, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Stephanie was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, on November 2, 1998 to Stephen Grispi and Buffy Esser. She moved to Sanford when she was very young and attended local schools. She was currently attending the eighth grade at Sanford Junior High School. Stephanie loved anime and Manga books. She enjoyed hiking, archery, taking trips to Freeport and Fryeburg, and spending time with her family and friends. She was an animal lover and was particularly fond of her three dogs and her cat. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, and friend, and will be dearly missed. Surviving are her father, Stephen Grispi of Springvale; her sister, Samantha Grispi of Baraboo, Wisconsin; her mother, Buffy Esser of Baraboo, Wisconsin; her grandparents, Joseph and Roberta Grispi of Lyman; special grandma, Patty Gavin of Seymour, CT; great grandma, Honey of Fairfield, CT, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins; her close friends, Liz Parent of Springvale, Tegann Dyer of Sanford, and Alex Stelline of Sanford, and her many friends in the Italia anime group. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 2nd, at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, located at 580 Main Street, in Springvale. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider The Foundation for Fighting Blindness, P.O. Box 17279, Baltimore, MD 21297-0495 or The Animal Welfare Society, Inc., P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094.

Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2012.
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Happy Birthday, we all miss and love you terribly.

Mary Welch

November 2, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Stephanie!! :) we miss you!

Priscilla Barreras

November 2, 2012

I just met you last year, and we became friends. I had a lot of fun with everyone. I remember when we were in the bus room last year with Liz and everyone else. That was so much fun! Rest in Peace Steph. You were such a sweet girl. You'll be loved and missed my many <3

Marissa Pond

October 11, 2012

This is for Roberta and Joe, I was truly sorry to read about Stephanie in the Sanford News. Please know that I have been thinking of you since I found out about the loss of your precious granddaughter. I remember seeing you at the Lilac Mall picking up things for the girls years ago. I miss working with you Roberta. I bought you a sympathy card but could not find your exact address in Lyman. In any case, I am so so sorry. I am sure you will miss her a great deal as only grandparents can and loved ones can. As you know, my husband lost his daughter exactly 6 years ago to a car accident. She was in her 30's. I miss all of our times together at Goodall, Roberta; you were one of the nicest gals I ever worked with. Most fondly yours. Angela Elliott

October 11, 2012

Trish

October 6, 2012

I did't know her but every child is precious. My thoughts are with your family. She sounds like she was an amazing young lady. Cherish her memories.

Trish LaRose

October 6, 2012

i didnt realy know you that much i met you once but we talked for like 30 minuets you will be missed

Martin Tyler

October 6, 2012

time will lessen the pain and memories will keep you smiling. Rest in peace! !!!!!

erin

October 6, 2012

I will say this is so sad. I always read the Obituaries and when I came across this my eyes teared up and my heart dropped to see such a pretty and young child to leave this world so young. She has already grown her wings now and looking down and saying I am in God's hand. Rest in peace hon.

Shirley Lawrence

October 4, 2012

Ginny Shea

October 4, 2012

Steph, I miss you so much my heart is broken. I cant get you off of my mind, I refuse to let go of your funeral card even in school. Im going to visit you every single day I promise. We were way more than friends, maybe even more than sisters. You, me Tegann, Adam, Gavin, Liz, Mac, Eva, and Skyla will be forever best friends. We are even closer now, you wont be forgotten. I love you Stephanie, Ill see you again in heaven one day. Hopefully I can get one last hug from you in my dreams. Rest in peace Sister. See you soon

Gia Welch

October 4, 2012

Stephanie I miss you so much I just feel lost with out you. You are my bestfriend and my beautiful sister my life won't be the same with put you. I don't know what to do with out you, it just doesn't seem fare we were suppose to grow old and beat each other with canes. I love you and miss you so much. Thank you for being the best sister/friend ever I will never ever forget you.

Alex Stelline

October 3, 2012

My condolences to family and friends. Please take a few minutes to watch Benjamin Breedlove's 2 part You Tube video in which he describes his own near death experiences. He passed away on 12/25/2011 at the age of 18 from a heart condition.

We all know there are angels, and now you know one by name.

God bless you Stephanie.

October 3, 2012

Hello Stephanie. I'm sorry I never got to meet you in person. Heard so much about you from your sister and what an amazing person you were. I will do my best to help Sam and keep her smiling for you. You are forever loved Stephanie.

Kimberly Norona

October 3, 2012

Dearest grandparents of Stehpanie,
We know she was the light of your life and
her loss must be unbearable, but know she
is with God and watching over her Gram and
Papa. All your friends at Goodall Hospital.

Goodall Hospital

October 3, 2012

Memories of our little "svicy" niece, with her black and white stuffed kitty in tow, will be forever cherished.

Uncle Johnny and Auntie Jamie

October 3, 2012

My heart aches for your loss. Rest in peace sweet girl.

October 3, 2012

I miss you steph. </3

Brooke DIckey

October 3, 2012

R.I.P

Elle

October 3, 2012

thoughts and prayers to you at this time!..

October 3, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I didn't know her or her story however losing a child is the worse thing a parent can go through. My husband and I lost our son in 2010 in a horrible car accident in which he was a passenger. I know she is in a better place but it will take time for you all to heal. Memories will help ease the pain of your loss but love and faith will comfort you. Peace be with you all.

Gayle and Charles Turner

October 2, 2012

R.I.P. steph i'll miss you alot

Mac Dennis

October 2, 2012

Jamie

October 2, 2012

I am sorry for your loss.

Jamie

October 2, 2012

I didn't know you well, but you are dearly missed. Fly high.

Em

October 2, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

October 2, 2012

A B

October 2, 2012

words cant say how sorry we all are for the loss of your daughter are prayers are with you D@L transmission Barbara George Donnie

October 2, 2012

Fly high steph we used to be friends and hang in the library, you were in my 7th grade class. You are beyond beautiful. You are in a better place now and nobody is ever going to forget your sweet little smile and beautiful face. god bless you and your family.

Priscilla Barreras

October 2, 2012

You will always be here with me and the group. We miss you so much. You did not suffer, thank god. Ill always be here for you. Remember when we used to walk home on the ice and tease Adam? Well we will have to do that again. Youll be there. I didnt lose you.

Odyssey Willow

October 2, 2012

To Stephanie's Friends and Family,
I don't live in your town, or know your family or have a child that knows Stephanie. I was looking at the obituaries because I lived in NH and now live in Florida and Stephanie's angelic face captured my attention and I couldn't understand why she was there. My heart instantly broke for her family. Reading the posts, I was almost in tears reading the posts of her friends. ADAM, your post made my heart broke, I too lost a best friend, it will get easier, but she will always be with you, my best friend is still with me today. TO STEPHANIE'S PARENTS......MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOU, I COULDN'T IMAGINE BURYING ONE OF MY CHILDREN...MAY YOU LET YOUR COMMUNITY AND YOUR FAITH HOLD YOU UP WHEN YOU CAN'T STAND ANY LONGER. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU WHO ARE SUFFERING AT THE LOSS OF THIS BEAUTIFUL CHILD.
GOD BLESS

Rae Neal

October 2, 2012

Rest in peace.

Carrie T

October 2, 2012

Fly high sweet girl <3

October 1, 2012

He had no right to take her, so young and full of zeal.
He had no right to steal.
Not her from all our lives
She had hopes and wishes and dreams, now all gone, at least it seems.
They can't just be gone. May be they're like her, maybe they've just moved on.
Is she watching, and listening to us cry, mourning, wishing, wondering why?
She now has all the answers, quite funny for a teen.
Did He have a reason? Or was He being mean?
Oh Steph you'll never leave us.
You will live on in our hearts.
Everyone says that we will forget, I know it is a lie. Because forgetting only happens, that only happens when you try.

I miss you so much Steph. I'll never forget you.

Acey DesOrmeaux

October 1, 2012

Dear steph. Even though I didn't know you very well, I still considered you as a friend. I met you at Gia's pool party this summer and I got to know how much you mean to the friends around you. I'm glad that I met you, some people aren't as lucky to meet such a wonderful girl like you.

Kelsi Malloy

October 1, 2012

Steph, I believe that you were a great friend and person, you were really kind sweet and thoughtful. Even the people that didn't know you I know will send and share there thoughts with your parents, I know I am. All of your friends miss you and everything will change without you, All of us will never ever forget you. We miss you already.

Skyla Nadeau

October 1, 2012

Steph I will miss you so much and I will remember that you didn't suffer, I thank the lord that you didn't, that would be the worst. Well my apologies, and all my thoughts to our dear friends family.

Skyla Nadeau

October 1, 2012

I didn't know you Stephanie, you were in my daughter's classes. She said you were very nice! It is so sad you left us so early. You must have a very important job to do up there with the Lord. I know you will be a beautiful angel!! My heart is breaking for your family who I know is missing you very much! I know you are watching over them and helping them with their sadness!

Lori Scelza-Pond

October 1, 2012

Thinking of you and your family. Although we wernt super close, we were still friends! Things will not be the same without you around. This tragic event has changed so many lives...including mine. You will be greatly missed, forever and always <3

Summer K.

October 1, 2012

May Stef rest in peace and friends and family find comfort in the memories of a life well lived. Stef was a student of mine at CJL when I was Miss Weinert and she will always be remembered fondly by our staff.

Kim Minchin

October 1, 2012

I didn't know her that well but she was in my math class she was a great drawer and had a piggy notebook most of the people in the class trout it was cute so did I. My condolences to her famIly. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mikaela Kelewae

October 1, 2012

debbie zarembski

October 1, 2012

i know that we hadnt met very much but that doesnt change the fact that your family.Or the pain i will have for you and all of the rest of our family at this time.. you are loved and will be missed... <3

John Esser IV

October 1, 2012

Buffy, I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter....words can not express.. May you find peace my friend... God bless, Kristen Sampson ( formerly Krissy Salanto) big hugs xoxo

kristen Sampson

October 1, 2012

chelsie white

October 1, 2012

I thin I met you once or twice.. your bestfriends with my "brother" Adam.. My prayers are with you and your family.. fly high hun!<3

Chelsie White

October 1, 2012

My heart hurts for all of you who knew and loved Stephanie. There are no words that can ease the pain you are feeling. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Hugs, Love, and Prayers.

Theresa Danskin

October 1, 2012

Steph, you were one of my best friends. I will never forget the fun times I had walking home from the Jr.High with you, or the fun times anywhere. You are my sister, and you were always there for me. I hope you will remember me where ever you are now. I wont ever let you be forgotten. You, Gia, and Liz, are the best friends anyone could ever ask for. I hope you will take the time to watch over all of us. I'll see you in heaven one day.

Adam McCaul

October 1, 2012

Mary Welch

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Mary Welch

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Mary Welch

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Mary Welch

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Mary Welch

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Mary Welch

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Mary Welch

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Mary Welch

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Mary Welch

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Mary Welch

October 1, 2012

Buffy (and all of Stephanie's family and friends) Words seem inadequate at a time like this. I know Stephanie brought many gifts into all of your lives and she we will sadly missed.
Sent with love and remembrance.
Linda Peloquin

October 1, 2012

Stef was my best friend no other person could replace her, no matter what.

Liz Parent

October 1, 2012

Hello, im so sorry for what happened to her. I only met her a couple times with Tyler but she was a sweet and funny girl. I hope you and your family be okay.

Mandy Larocque

October 1, 2012

My sweet Stephanie, I love and miss you so much you will be in my heart forever. You have been a part of my family since you were 2 and a sister to my boy's Ty, Alex and Keagan. We are all so heart broken you are gone. I will love you for ever my sweet girl.

Love Forever Mommy #2 Ginny Shea
Joe Shea
and all the boy's
Ty, Alex and Keagan Stelline

Ginny Shea

October 1, 2012

You had such a sweet smile. Adam would speak of you so often. Anytime he needed a friend you were there for him and I thank you for that. He will miss you terribly, but I know you are watching over him and all of those who loved you. Rest easy Stephanie, know that you are loved.

Dianne McCaul

October 1, 2012

If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to heaven
To bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken.
No time to say good-bye.
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
Our heart still aches in sadness
And secret tears still flow,
and no-one will ever truly know.

MaryWelch with Gia, Tegann, Liz, Skyla, Eva, , Alex, Adam, Gavin, McCauley.

October 1, 2012

Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow. If parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy...A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. Stephanie's time seemed all too brief. Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wants her now, she took His hand when she heard Him call. He set her free.

Mary and Robert Welch

October 1, 2012

To my sweet lil niece, Steph. I may have never met you, but I love you and miss you all the same.. may God n Goddess be with you always, and watch over your family.

Jessica Atkinson

October 1, 2012

Stephen, My heart broke when I heard about Stephanie. She was a great little girl and will be sadly missed. Hugs & Kisses little one from Scary Aunt Mary!

Mary Bogan

October 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you Buffy and the family during this difficult time. May Stephanie rest in peace, memories of her never forgotten, <3

Sara Bracaglia

October 1, 2012

I hope that you lived a good life Steph and I hope that when you start your new life it will be as great as this one.

Gavin Lampron

October 1, 2012

She was my very close friends and I miss her dearly.But she will be in my heart forever.

Tegann Dyer

October 1, 2012

Dear Buffy, Steve and Samatha,
How sorry John and I are for your great loss. Find comfort in knowing that she took with her only all the love she felt here that surrounded her in life and will be the happy, sweet child in the heavens and you WILL be rejoining her one day.

John & Enny Silos

October 1, 2012

Roberta & Joe - Bill and I send our deepest sympathy. We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your granddaughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marguerite and Bill Rinone

October 1, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Stephanie was a sweet girl when we met her. Her friends will miss her as much as you do. Remember, she was special and God needed her for a reason. My God's love shine through her legacy.

Cheryl Drisko

October 1, 2012

Stephanie was a student in my fourth grade class who loved art and drawing. She was a great Helen Keller when we did our biography presentations. She was a very hard worker and always willing to help others. We will all miss her.

Jewel Stevens

October 1, 2012

i did not know stephanie but i found out she made a video for my son corey when he passed away ...what a thoughtful young lady <3 our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends ...there are no words just know she is in your hearts forever...rest in peace stephanie <3

patty cabana

October 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to out to you stephen at this sad time i am so sry to hear of your loss of your beautiful stephanie. Call me if there is anything that i can do for you.

Jess Giberti

October 1, 2012

My heart goes out to her Family, and there friends. She is now in God's Hands. I am am so sorry for your loss.

Laura

October 1, 2012

Stephanie, I never got to meet you, but your father and I were friends in high school, and he's a great guy. I'm sure you followed in his footsteps. I am so sorry and am keeping you, your father and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace.

Erik DeVivo

October 1, 2012

Our hearts go out to the family of Stephanie. The neighborhood won't be the same without her.We will always remember her playing in our pool with the kids, on hot summer days! The nightly walks with Dad,always friendly & chatty!
~ Rick & Kathleen Boisvert
(next door neighbors)

Rick & Kathleen Boisvert

October 1, 2012

My condolences to Stephen and his family during this time of sorrow. I met Stephanie when she was living in Mass, she was beautiful and her parents were so proud. My heart goes out to all the family.

Tara Musto

October 1, 2012

R.I.P SORRY IT HAD TO END THIS WAY MANY PRAYS GO OUT TO UR FAMILY!!!

melissa royer

October 1, 2012

my heart aches for this special and unique human being,I will forever be Mommy #3, and where ever I go I take you with me in my heart and soul.I will treasure the memory of you and the ray of light that you where in this world!

Wanda Parent

October 1, 2012

Our hearts are broken for you all. Steph was a good girl and loved by SO many. May she be at peace. RIP Stephanie.

April & Family Burnside, Burton, Page

October 1, 2012

I dont know her but I live in same town. I am in tears this happened to this little girl. My prayers are with this faily. I cannot even begin to say how sorry I am for your loss.

t t

September 30, 2012

Jen

September 30, 2012

I am very sorry to hear about what happened to Stephanie. She was a wonderful person, a hard working student and a good friend to everyone. She was a creative girl, who was always happy and made everyone smile. I will miss her very much. Mrs. Sands (7th grade teacher).

Cindy Sands

September 30, 2012

Rest In Peace Stephanie. You are a beautiful Angel...

Stacey Poillucci

September 30, 2012

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