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Shelly McGrade Obituary
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for Shelly McGrade
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Barbara Davey
July 18, 2025
You're still watching over - Sold a car to your brother today.. One he already owned in the past, but that's a whole other story.. What makes is magical is that today is the 18th.. A number nobody will forget. Keep watching over everyone chick, your still showing up & showing out with your beautiful light. Rest easy & sleep sweet my friend.
Nikki (Jarek) Guidoboni
April 17, 2012
I was just thinking of you today Shelly and just realized tomorrow you will be gone for 4 years now. Ironic how you popped into my thoughts today. I will always remember the wonderful times Pam and I had growing up with you and your brother. I wish we could have kept in touch as we grew into adults. Someday we will catch up again. You turned into a beutiful woman and mother and wanted you to know your childhood friend is still thinking of you and your family. Wish you were here.....
April 6, 2012
Shell
Just thinking of you and wishing you were still here with us. I know you look down and watch over all of us. I miss you.
Jenn
Dianne McGrade
March 5, 2012
Sister...Sister in law.. I think of you today with much love and a sad heart. We miss you so very much. Today I think of you more as you day comes close. The day we lost a very important person. My sister and sister in law. I wish we could have you back,I want to hug you and tell you how much I love you. So today I am saying I love you so very much.
traci goodwin
January 31, 2012
shelly watching ur daughter grow into the beautiful woman is amazing i knw your watching everyone down here and see ,,,god bless u shelly ,,i miss you tons..luv you spc goodwin us army alaska
Dianne McGrade
December 20, 2011
Christmas is almost .... but we are still missing you like crazy.We think of you each and everyday.
May 28, 2011
Hi Shelly I'm just thinking of you and I really miss being able to hear your voice and see your smile. Love you!!
Jenn
Dianne McGrade
April 20, 2011
WE LOVE YOU
Dianne McGrade
April 20, 2011
Well its been way to long. Miss you more then words could ever express.I have so much to tell you and I know you would have plenty to tell me. I am sure you would be very sad to see what Mike has been going through. It has just been so sad for him and his beautiful son. He loves his son so much. I know that you know it because you can see....... Well I paid again to have your site up for another year. I will talk to you soon. I love you.
Nicole Major Beauregard
April 18, 2011
Three years ago the world lost a beautiful woman, mother and friends. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. Thinking of you and your family today. xoxo
Nicky
April 12, 2011
Shelly,
I think of you often and how you were always the light in a room. Although we lost touch over the years, having you as a friend during High School was a highlight. Keep shining your beautiful smile down here on all of us. You are a beautiful angel.
Nicole (Nicky) Major Beauregard
Dianne McGrade
December 27, 2010
Sorry it has been so long.:( We have kept your Guest Book online for another year, So sorry that we let it lapse.Well we miss you so much and I am sure that you and Nana had each other this Christmas, We sure wish we had you both.We had a beautiful Christmas and the kids got so much. Mom is feeling ok for the most part.She has a hard time not having you and Nana Rita in her life.I will be sure to keep in touch more often. All my love
Jennifer Harris
September 28, 2010
Shell
I come to this site alot but I have never written on it. I often think of you and sometimes cry because I miss you but I also smile because I was lucky enough to share many happy memories with you Syd and Brandon. Our 20 year reunion just past but it wouldnt have been the same without you there. You were the smile that brighten any room. I look at Sydney and she looks so much like you..beautiful. I miss you.
Paul Getman
August 10, 2010
Hi Sea-Shell,
Thinking of you now as I have over the last 20 years. I was just telling someone how I searched for you many many times over the years and no matter what, your name would give me zero results. Now it's everywhere :(
I didn't know this memorial existed. I stumbled upon it by 'Looking' your name up again.
Since I can see where you are now I plan on going to visit you. I am sorry I was unable to attend your w____.
You always had a special place in my heart and I hope you are at peace.
Dianne McGrade
August 10, 2010
Hi,Sorry it has been so long. Sunday was Savannah's Birthday Party and Today was Branden's Birthday party. Was thinking of you at both.I don't think people know they can still write on this to you.It would be nice if more people would send you wishes and
thoughts. We think of you often and miss you tons. Love Dianne, Michael,MD JR, Nana Liz, and Sierra
Dianne McGrade
June 18, 2010
Hi Shelly,
Well we moved and things are going ok
We really like the house but it would be better if you lived up the road from us.Just wanted to say we love and miss you
Dianne McGrade
April 18, 2010
It's been a long day. I had to work all day.But you have been on my mind for all of it.We went to look at a home to rent. It was OK but just to much $$$.The lady who owned it was very nice.I hope we can find something that is in our price range and will allow our pets. If not we will be forced to move back to Florida. :(
I guess we will just keep looking.We don't have much time. Well We have kept your guest book and Memorial web site on for another year. Until 4/18/2011. I hope people take the time to look at your Memorial Website. I have to add more things to it. I need to update some things and add more pictures. We are sending you HUGE hugs and Kisses to you XOXOXOOXOXOOXOX
We love you TONS!
Love you Give
POP and Jon a
Hug and kiss from all of us
Dianne & Michael
Kathy McCormack
April 15, 2010
Hey Girlfriend,
I know your guest book will be closing soon so I just wanted to let you know how much I miss you every day. I am so glad that you and your quick wit and compassionate soul came into my life.
Your Family is amazing...the kids are treasures. They all have your sense of humor and smile! I'm sure you're looking down on them with such pride for what they have all been able to accomplish. They are all such good kids and so much fun to be with!
Give my Mom and Dad a big hug for me
and as usual...I'll be talking to ya!
Love ya!
Kath
Dianne McGrade
April 14, 2010
So your anniversary is approaching very fast. 4/18/2010 will be 2nd year without having you by our side with your smile and laughter.Oh my.. how you are missed is so deep. If only we could have you back..You will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We love you Shelly..xoxoxooxoxo
Dianne McGrade
March 25, 2010
Hello Shelly,
It's been way to long..I am so sorry. I have been busy working.Should not be an excuse. We had a birthday party for Michael.He turned 20 .WOW huh. I am feeling old at this point. The baby is now 9 months and getting so big. He says a few words and loves to shake his head no-no.I am not sure what's going on with us staying or moving.The lady who owns this house would like to sell it. We have been looking for something but no one will take all the pets. We don't have the money to move. So it looks like we may be living in a card board box under the bridge..LOL hey we will be closer to me-mes house then..LOL We miss you tons.Me-me is planning Easter dinner I am sure. She is also having a mass for you.We love you very much.
Talk to you soon
All my love
Dianne & Family
Dianne McGrade
January 22, 2010
Hey Girl,
Just wanted to take a minute to say hello. We think of you often. All it does is flippen SNOW, SNOW, SNOW...we miss the SUN, SUN, SUN and and the WARM, WARM WARM.I think we have all turned into Snowmen. :) We love visiting Aunt Evelyn the baby just loves her so much. He would love you so much..Benny had his birthday Dinner..That's what he called it. He is the big 7. What a great little boy he is. Savannah is soooo cute. Meeem is working on the potty thing but she want's no part of that. We went to watch Sydney do her cheerleading, She did great. Brando has a really nice friend named Megan. Dad is doing good today is his birthday I think he is like 93...LOL just kidding I like to tease him. Well I will talk to you soon. I love you tons...
Love Dianne
xoxoxoox
January 5, 2010
Happy New Year Shelley - miss you!!!
love
Betsy
Dianne Mcgarde
January 3, 2010
Hello Shelly,
Today is Nana Liz's birthday and we usually take her to Jimmy Buffets but today we are having a nice lunch at home. It won't stop snowing and I don't think I will be able to get my truck out of the driveway for Monday. I hope so. I don't have 4- wheel drive.
I hope Mom, Dad, Nana, and all the kids can make it for her birthday. I invited Evelyn, Kim and Rick but I am not sure if they can come. The snow is pretty bad.The baby is doing great, he is getting so big. I just wanted to tell you that we are thinking of you.
I love you
Dianne & Mike
Dianne McGrade
December 28, 2009
Shelly,
It has been a very long time. I am so very sorry. Thanksgiving was nice and Christmas was nice. Mom made a beautiful meal for both. Lot's of hard work. We thought of you on both holiday's.
I have some bad news, Mike wants to move back to Florida in June 2010. I have tried to talk him out of it because of family, but he really hates the weather and the way of life in New England.So it looks like we are going back. :( Mike and Sierra and baby Mike will be coming with us. We will have to make a point to come back to visit and maybe for the holiday's. Well I just want you to know that we love you tons. Miss you so much.
Love Dianne & Mike
xoxooxox
Dianne McGrade
October 31, 2009
Hello,
I have been so busy. I am so tired. I have been working and working...I guess i am lucky to have a good job that offers me hours each week. Today is Halloween and we gave out candy to all the little kids. They are so cute. Mom came by the house and the kids we able to see Uncle Mike, Sierra and the Baby. I wish I could have seen the kids.Savannah and Benny are so cute,we really love them. I wish I could see you and chat with you, but this is as close as it gets.We think of you everyday and miss the heck out of you. I am going to say goodnight and I love you. Till next time Hugs and Kisses
xoxoxoxooxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxo
Love,
DiannE
Branden Mcgrade
October 19, 2009
Happy Birthday,Ma. I'm sorry I'm a little late though but I guess thats me late for everything ha ha. I love and miss you.
Love,
Branden
Dianne McGrade
October 5, 2009
Hello Shelly,
Happy Birthday..9/29 Sorry I am late. I have been working alot. We had a beautiful Birthday for you. Mom went all out and had a great dinner and what a great chocolate cake.. YUMMY
We went to visit you and sent you some special messages on the pink balloons. What beautiful pink roses and carnations we all put around you.Miss you more and more each day.Baby Mike was with us and I am sure you we're looking down on him and all your children. Talk to you soon.
Sending tons of love
Dianne & Mike
Nana Liz
MD, Sierra
& Baby Mike
xoxooxoxoxoxo, Happy Birthday love
Kathy McCormack
October 1, 2009
Hi Girlfriend...Happy Birthday! Your Mom and Dad did you proud...I'm sure you saw all of us at your party. Beautiful pink roses...cupcakes and balloons just for you! Dinner was great...your favorite Chicken Parm and awesome chocolate cake! What a feast as usual! Miss you like crazy!
"McCormack"
September 29, 2009
thinking of you today shelly.. we all miss you very much jan vic kelli pat aedan jameson vj taryn
Dianne McGrade
August 21, 2009
Hi Shelly,
So Mom and Dad had a nice dinner at there house for family yesterday. Nana Rita's brother came for California and Syd and Branden and Uncle Gary all came. Mom wanted Crystal but I guess she had to work.The baby's Baptism went really nice also and we just has close family on Sunday 9th. I know you we're at both. We think of you every day.
Love and Miss you
Dianne & Family
Dianne McGrdae
August 13, 2009
Hey Shelly,
Sorry it has been so long. I think of you every day. Mom and DAD had Savannah's birthday party and it went really good. She received lot's of great gifts. She had a lot of fun. Benny had a great time also. On Sunday we had Michael's Baptism and that went good, I just wish we we're not late. What's new huh? Evelyn had the after party at her house and that went great.
We really do wish you could be with all of us. Branden had a party at his Dads and Kim's house. That went nice. Kim and Rick really have been great to us. Very welcoming.Mom sent your shoes to the house because Sierra had no shoes and all your shoes fit her perfect. You have beautiful things. She thanks you very much. Mom also sent some shorts, pants, shirts, sweaters and skirts. Thank You
I think what is nice is your items get to stay within the family and Sierra really is in need. Things are going ok, The change is different but I think I am ok with it. Mike is having a hard time, but I think the family is more important then Florida.He just misses his house and his comfort zone.
It is sort of like taking Mom and Dad and having them live in Florida, I am sure they would miss home. I think Mike will be ok,he will be able to enjoy birthdays and Holidays with the family.We love and miss you terribly.
Love Dianne, Mike, Michael Dennis, Sierra, Michael Dennis JR and Nana Liz
Dianne McGrade
July 25, 2009
Hi,
Better late then never,Sorry it has been so long. We have been very busy. Mike has been working and Mike and Sierra are still looking for work. Mike did get a job offer and he took it. It is pt to start, but then he can go ft in the future. We are planning The baby's baptism ,Aunt Evelyn is having the party at her house. That was so nice of her. I wish you could be with us. Michael Dennis will look so cute.We miss you everyday and think of you always. We love and miss you.
Love Dianne
xooxoxox
Dianne McGrade
July 8, 2009
Hello,
It's been sometime... We made are move and it is still crazy. The house is large and has lot's of land. The baby is doing well. Mike and Sierra are looking for Jobs. Mike starts work on Monday. It will take sometime to get things back in order. Tomorrow we have the house to our self, so I will have to put a move on it to get it done. Evelyn said she may come by, That would be really nice. I have not had one second to talk with her, I hope she understands. I can't wait to spend some time with her. Well I am going to do and try and get some stuff done.
I love and Miss you
Dianne & Mike
xoxooxox
Dianne McGrade
June 29, 2009
Hello Shelly,
Just wanted to take a quick break to say hello. Things are just crazy for us. We filled our 2 trucks and had to rent a uhal because we could not get the garage stuff in the mail truck. Mike did such a great job packing he used every inch...Things are very stressful and I just can't wait for this to be over and to start working to make some money.Mom and Dad have been just amazing to us. They have been such a support system..Thank Heaven for wonderful parents.Well we should pull out of FL on Tue am or WED AM.Talk to you soon.
All our love
Dianne & Family
Crystal Ferguson
June 24, 2009
Hey Girl,
I miss you so much. So many things have happened that I would have loved to have shared with you. You always found the humor in things and make any negative situation positive. I think of you all the time and tell everyone about my amazing Shelly who meant the world to me. I even got a tattoo of your name on my wrist as a tribute to honor you! Words could never explain just how much you meant to me and our whole family, not to mention everyone who met you, you had a way about you that people always wanted more and I am so fortunate to have you as my family. We will all honor you in every way Shell, you will never be forgotten, I'll carry you with me always...
All My Love Sis,
Crys
June 20, 2009
Hello,
It's a beautiful boy with lots of dark hair. He was 9lbs 8 oz you would just love him. She had him c section on Thursday at 11:05 pm. Well I have to get packing.
Love Dianne
xooxo
Dianne McGrade
June 18, 2009
Hi Shelly,
Well Sierra has been at the hospital .. Started on Wed and and It is Thursday. It seems to be moving very very slow. She is getting a little upset because no progress is being made. It is 4:10 and I hope we have a grandson soon and they have there son.Well I know you are pro at having babies so I am asking again for you to send some luck. We love and miss you
Love Dianne
xoxooxox
Dianne McGrade
June 14, 2009
Hello Shelly,
Well you must have sent us some luck.. Thank You..The man from yesterday called us today and he said he would love to rent our home. We are so happy.
We have someone coming to look at Nana Liz's home Monday.I hope we have some good luck with that.We worked really hard today, MD finished the pressure washing and Mike finished putting the soil down for the lawn tomorrow. I did a ton of packing and poor Sierra had contractions all day.I will talk to you soon.
I love You
Dianne
xoxooxoxo
Dianne McGrade
June 13, 2009
Hi Shelly,
Today we were busy, the showing went well.We hope he takes the house, very nice person. He would be perfect.So help us out and have him call us back. He said he would call Monday if he wanted the home. Md pressure washed Nana Liz's house, Mike worked on the front getting it ready for a new lawn on Monday. I did some more packing today. I wish when we came home we were going to see you. I spoke with Sydney today, She is such a great girl. I love her very much. I told her that we were going to visit your grave when we come home. I told her if she wanted to come with us she could. I updated your Memorial site with a song that I just love. It made me cry. well I am going to go to bed so I can do it all over again in the morning.Talk to you soon sister in law, I love and miss you.
Love you
Dianne
Dianne McGrade
June 12, 2009
Hello,
We have another showing on Saturday. I hope he likes the home and takes it. It will make my day if he does. So Shelly send us some luck please.. We did not get much done today. Went to the vet and got all the dogs there shots.Went and got more packing things. The people for the screen house came and fixed some things. Well maybe tomorrow will be more productive because today sure was not.I love ya
Love
Dianne
Dianne McGrade
June 9, 2009
Hi,
No luck yet on finding a renter for our homes. I know it takes time, but I am in a rush.I wanted to say hello and tell you we are thinking of you.
Love Dianne
Dianne McGrade
June 5, 2009
Hello,
Well we just had a showing on our home. It seems that it went well. Very nice family that was looking at our home. They would be perfect for our home.I hope they would like the rent it.Well we have been packing and packing and packing and cleaning and cleaning and fixing and fixing..LOL what a massive move this is,It's not just one house it's both homes YIKES!!! Still over whelmed and stressed. We still miss you like crazy. We all love you.
Love
Dianne, Mike
Dianne McGrade
June 3, 2009
Hi Shelly,
Wish I could talk to you....Things are going. I am very tired and very stressed.
We defiantly under estimated this move.
I am trying to do many things at once and I am just getting overwhelmed.Funds are very low because we are still paying every thing in Florida and started paying things at our new home.My pay has stopped because I need the time off to pack.I just can't wait for this to be over. I am done with this! Our grandson is still not born and we are awaiting his arrival, I guess that's what is keeping me going.I love and miss you terribly and wish you could give me some advice, we use to call each other and give each other advise, I miss that.
I love You
Dianne & Mike
Dianne McGrade
May 30, 2009
Hello,
Well I am so sorry that I let your site expire.I have been so busy. I paid to renew it for another year so everyone can enjoy talking with you.We had a massive yard sale and did great.We can now start packing, everything has been donated and sold and we can now focus on
packing and having our Grandchild.Well even though we have been crazy busy we do love and miss you so much. I will be sure to write soon.
Dianne McGrade
May 12, 2009
Hi Shelly,
We all wanted to wish you a Happy Mothers Day, Sorry this comes to you late.We have been very busy. We were thinking of you all day. Love you & Miss you very much.
Love Dianne & Mike
Carmen Pastrana
May 10, 2009
Hi Shelly,
I just wanted to stop in and say Happy Mother's Day! I know you are enjoying the day from heaven and I am sure your kids felt your hugs and kisses today. They are great kids and they love you very much!
Dianne McGrade
May 5, 2009
Hello Shelly,
Well we have GREAT NEWS...We found a nice home to rent. YEAH! We can take our pets and the home is on almost 5 acres and 3,000 sq ft .We are so happy. I am going to transfer with Kay's and Michael D will transfer with Walmart.WE have our lease for June 1st and will be fully moved in for July 1st.Well I hope that we like the change of weather. I am a bit nervous because Florida is so nice.But the family is not in Florida.Well I just wanted to tell you.We love and miss you.Talk to you soon.
Love,
Dianne
Dianne McGrade
April 29, 2009
Hey Shelly,
Things are going very slow, we still can't find a home to rent back north. We try everyday and call different agents.Maybe someone can help,that's what we hope.We already have a few people that would like to rent our home.But we can't do anything till we have something.Well I am going to go help Mike clean out the garage.I will talk to you soon.
Love
Dianne
Dianne McGrade
April 25, 2009
Hello Shelly,
Just wanted to take a moment to say we are thinking of you. I have been in contact with a company that is helping us find a home.We have found four but I really like one the best.We told her we would take it now we are waiting for the owner to say yes or no.I hope he say's yes. I know we would be good tenants and would take good care of his home.People find out about our pets and never give us a chance but we keep our home clean. I am going to be renting my homes in Florida, when things change in the future I could always sell them if we wanted. So we are busy trying to get things finished on our end. But waiting for a yes or no for the home is like waiting for paint to dry. I will miss the warm day's in Florida, But family is more important then sunshine and warm day's.When we come home we want to come and visit you,Mom say's your stone came out beautiful.She say's your photo came out great.Well I am going to go help Nana Liz with her shower and start doing some packing.I will talk to you soon.
all our love,
Dianne & Mike
Barbara Davey
April 21, 2009
Hey Shelly,
I cannot even believe a year has passed by already! It's amazing how life happens and for some reason or another, you run into people for whatever reason. I had the pleasure of seeing Syd and Brenden not too long ago. I know how hard this has been for them and I wish I could have the words to make it easier, although nothing would. Sydney is so beautiful and her eyes smile just like yours did. She is so intelligent and very well spoken as is Branden. You did a wonderful job as their mom and I'm sure your smiling down on them always! Take care Girl, and send down your love to the kids and comfort them with the warm Angel Hugs Im sure you have been for the past year!
Sydney McGrade
April 20, 2009
Hi Mom,
Sorry I haven’t been on here in a while, but when I do it seems I become more upset than I was to begin with. It as been a year since I got the call from Puppup asking where dad was that he needed to talk to him. Right away I knew something had happened. That Friday when we said good bye I didn’t want to let go. You were worried about me going away without you, but I think I was more scared with you leaving without me. I still remember everything that happened that Friday and Saturday. They were the worst days of my life. Everyone keeps telling me that once this year goes by it should get easier and easier to get through all this. It seems like the exact opposite for me. When I wake up every morning or go to sleep at night all I think about is how I’m never going to see you again. From then my day is either bad or I just don’t care about anything. I don’t like to talk about what happened to a lot of people. It seems like the pain is eating away on the inside of my body. I used to love school and all my friends and sports. Now it seems useless. I want to do well in school and I am but it seems like the biggest struggle to stay focused.
My world crashed and it broke into a million pieces. The first I tried to do was find everything I lost. When I found them all and put them back in place like a puzzle. My biggest problem was trying to fit them all back together. They didn’t seem like they fit because I didn’t have one major piece, and that piece made my day. Waking up to see your smile, laugh, and sometimes talking in our secret language. When I look back at my life and all the memories I shared with you and the rest of the family it makes me cry. To think about you I get upset and I just close the outside world off. I make it seem like I am okay, but I think a lot of people know I’m not. I tried to run from the truth. I lied to myself. I made myself believe that it was all just a nightmare and when I wake up it will all be back to normal. That’s not the case. It’s not a nightmare. I am living my biggest feared nightmare.
Everyone has been so helpful and I am very thankful. But I don’t understand why all this had to happen. You were all I had. Now as the day goes by I still know you are with me, but not the way I want you to be. As I write to you on here I cry because what I want to tell you, how much pain I have inside me, and how much I miss you can’t be put into a couple paragraphs. I could write a whole book and it’s only been a year. I’m sure as time passes I would be able to write more than one book. I try my best to be there for Branden, Benny, and Savannah.
It’s been a while now and I have to shower and get ready for the day. I will be back maybe in a few days, or who knows when. But I just want you to know that you will always be in my mind and I will NEVER forget you. I love and miss you dearly and hope to see you soon.
Love and miss ya,
Syd xoxo
Cheryl Martin
April 19, 2009
Hey Shell~
7:19pm 4/18/2008 was the last time I said, "Good Bye" to you. That was one year ago...and I remember it like it was yesterday.
A lot has changed in a year.
My mom passed away and went to see you up there in Heaven, I got myself a dog, "Hunter" and I bought a townhouse. All three pretty big things in my life. I wish you were with me here to have been a part of it all.
Although I had a lot of good things happen to me over the last year, I have to admit 2008 was by far the worst time of my life. I think a lot of people would agree that 2008 was more than just a "bad year".
I embraced 2009 with a whole new approach to find happiness again but it's still rough. I now fully understand the meaning of "one day at a time". And that's what I do. I take things one day at a time.
These days you can find me walking Hunter on the boulevard and using him as a "prop" to meet single men. (I know that would make you very happy!) He and I do a lot together. He is my co-pilot, my comedy show, my travel companion and my best friend. Your family loves him a lot and Savannah finally stopped calling him "Mya" and now calls him by his name. If I show up at your mom's house without him, your parents want to know where he is. Your dad loves scratching him, Uncle Gary calls him "Roscoe", Nana Rita makes sure he has water, your mom feeds him ALL kinds of food and the kids love walking him around the house and fighting over who's turn it is next. He is a BIG part of the family now. You'd love him, too.
My townhouse is coming along slowly but I should be ready to move in by May. I pretty much started from scratch and gutted the entire place. It was a lot of work but I had good friends to help me. And if it weren't for Dan and my dad, I'd still be behind schedule. I know exactly where I am going to put your picture...
Some days can be tougher than others when I think of you and my mom. One thing I miss is how colorful things used to be. I see a lot of gray now. I hate that.
People still approach me and tell me how sorry they are for my loss. They always follow that up with "I knew how close you girls were". And they are right. It amazes me how many people I don't know have come forward via email to tell me stories about you. And all of the stories funny, of course! There's no doubt that you touched many lives while you were here with us.
Hunter and I visit you regularly. Maybe you see us under the tree. Sometimes we stay for a while and sometimes we don't. Sometimes I get lost driving in the cemetery because I need to wipe the tears away. I eventually make it and with every step I take towards you, I remember a story about us as kids. It kills me that I need to visit you under a tree instead of in your living room. Regardless, I am there for you always.
I miss you terribly and I look forward to the days ahead when I see color again.
Love,
Cheryl
Dianne McGrade
April 18, 2009
Hello Shelly,
Well the day has come and we still can't over that it has been one year. Today has been a very sad day for all of us.We miss you so much and think about you every day,but even more today.What we would do just to have you back.Mike is having a hard time today I know he is very sad because he does not have his only sister to talk to,laugh to and to complain to.You will always be with us and always in our hearts.God bless you,may all the ANGELS in heaven be by your side always.
Love,
Dianne & Michael
Billie Jo Turner
April 18, 2009
It is 12:07 AM... IT HAS BEEN A YEAR AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH. YOUR MEMORIAL IS VERY BEAUTIFUL. I AM CRYING SO HARD ...ONE MINUTE CRYING DUE TO MISSING YOU ..THE NEXT CRYING DUE TO LAUGHING OVER YOUR FUNNY, PUFFY BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES. WE WOULD HAVE CRACKED UP OVER THAT. BIG HAIR AND BIG PUFFY SLEEVES. MISS YOU!
Betsy Mayotte
April 16, 2009
Miss you Shelly - was right before Easter that I got my last email from you. Still have it. Your stone is behind my office - think I'll stop by on my way home today.
Cheryl
April 13, 2009
The Easter Bunny left you a chocolate bunny. He's knows how much you LOVE chocolate!
Love ya!
Dianne McGrade
April 12, 2009
HAPPY EASTER....Shelly
Thinking of you today. I spoke with Benny and Mom, Savannah is sick with the flu. Poor baby. Dad and Benny went to your grave today,they gave you some flowers. Benny told me your pic is on it. He has been a little chatter box. It is just beautiful out today.Sunny and warm we could not ask for a better day.April 11 was my dads 2nd year anniversary and on the 18th it will be your first.We miss you both very much. Sydney sent me a text wishing us a Happy Easter. Well we love and miss you,
Love
Dianne,Michael,MD and Sierra
xoxooxoxo
juanita dall
April 9, 2009
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ,I LOSS MY DAD 4/5/2009 BUT I KNOW HE IS RESTING
PEACE BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
JUANITA DALL
Branden McGrade
April 5, 2009
Hey ma. I've been thinking of you a lot lately. I got a pendent from the people at the ccd classes that I have to take. It is a St. Mary silver pendent and all I had was a gold chain. So I asked Meem if she had anything and she gave me one of your necklaces it was the one that had the big silver flower on it. I havent taken it off since. But let me tell you even though my father made me go to GLTHS I've grown to like it. I had to pick nine shops for exploratories and each one I got three weeks for them. So after all of them were done I had to pick one of then for my permanent shop. So I chose the shop that I liked and that was Metal Fab. In the exploartory i got to make a rose out of metal and the Boston Red Sox logo. I only have I think only 43 days left of school then I'll be a Sophomore if that is how you spell it. I still do want to go to LHS though all my friends are there. But I did make a lot of new friends even though they are kind of wierd. Oh well it is time for me to go. I love and miss you terribly.
Branden
Dianne McGrade
April 4, 2009
Hi Shelly ,
We wrote a memorial for you. In your honer.We love and miss you.
If anyone would like to view you memorial they just have to hit the icon.
love all
April 3, 2009
Hi Girlfriend,
Tomorrow is my Mom's birthday, She would have been 91. Please give her a big hug and a kiss for me.
Tomorrow I'm heading up to Kennebunk with cuzin Reenie and "Vegas" for "birthday scallops" and a walk on the beach. Keep your eyes open because you know I'll write you a big hello as always in the sand!
I miss you so much! It's just not the same without you here pestering,teasing,and finding any ole reason to drive me crazy on a daily basis!
You're one in a million!
As always...Somewhere in Time"
Kath
Dianne McGrade
March 30, 2009
Hi Shelly,
Sorry it has been so long. I have been busy.Things are going well. As well as can be.I talked with Sydney the other day. She seems as if she is doing well.Your one year is coming soon. It still does not seem real.Not a day go's by that we don't think about you. We love and miss you.
Love Dianne
xooxooxoxoxoxoxoxoooooxxx
Dianne McGrade
March 15, 2009
Hi Shelly,
Today was the baby shower. It turned out nice.Sierra and Michael got so much baby stuff.They got some gift cards also.Uncle Eddie came it was nice to see him.Lots of other friends came.Aunt Donna sent some beautiful things,Me Me,Pup Pup and Nana Rita got the crib,dresser/change table and bed.Mike and I and Nana Liz got them the bassinet,stroller/car seat, high chair, walker,play yard and lots of other things,I know you we're with us. Now the next big thing is the birth of our grandchild.We will be setting up the baby room soon.I got a bib that says I love my aunt.We will hang a photo of you in his room,I know you will watch over him.Well It's getting late. I love and miss you.Talk to you soon.
Love,
Dianne
xoxoxox
Sydney McGrade
March 8, 2009
hey mom,
i came on here the other day and wrote u a letter, but it never came up. i dont kno what happened but oh well.just stoppin by to say hii.i have to study for a big history test so i will ttyl.
luv and miss ya tons</3
byee<3333
luv syd!
Dianne McGrade
March 6, 2009
Hi Shelly,
I just wanted to say hello. I have been busy working.I had today off.I have been planning for Sierra's baby shower.I went today and got all the cute decorations and supplies. They are so cute. We really wish the family could have been with us for this once in a life time day. We have really been going crazy trying to find a house back home,It is driving us crazy. It really looks like we may have to go back to the sticking it out and just selling. We are just playing it day by day at this point. We will get home someday. It is getting closer to the due date for the baby.It would be best if Sierra could just have the baby with the doctors that she has been with. Maybe with luck we could move for the fall. MAYBE that's a crappy word.We are all getting very excited to have this baby in our life. I have gained a daughter and a grandchild, what a gift.
Well Shell I will talk to you soon, I love ya
Love
Dianne xoxoxoxo
Kristen Ward
February 26, 2009
Hi Dianne,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister-in law. It sounds like she was more like a sister than a sister in law. I recently emailed with Karen and she told me about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care,
Kristen Pratt
DIANNE MCGRADE
February 25, 2009
Hey Shelly,
It's Ash Wednesday.We are all going to get ashes today. Mike spoke with Mom and she is taking the kids. I am sure that you will be walking by there side, as always. Well just wanted to check in. Love and miss you.
Love
Dianne
xoxoxo
Dianne McGrade
February 24, 2009
Hi Shelly,
Just wanted to say hello.Time is just going so quick.Nana Liz is doing well. She is home and doing good. We have been busy with work and doing things around the home.Hope the kids enjoyed the vacation they just had. Maybe the kids got to do something fun. I am not sure about the move home. If we can't rent our home or find a home that we can rent for the price and size we need we may in Florida longer then we think. We also have to find a home that will let us keep our pets. Well it is what it is. That's what my sister always says.Do you know something that we don't? Well Love ya and talk to you soon.
Luv Dianne
xoxoox
Dianne McGrade
February 20, 2009
Hi Shelly,
I wanted to say hello. They changed the guest book. It looks so different. It will take sometime to get use to it. It is cold out today. Nana Liz got the beautiful flowers that me-me and the family sent. She loved them. We went and did some baby shopping tonight. I felt like you were with us helping us pick out things.Thanks. We love and miss you.
Love Dianne
xoxoxooxoxoox
Billie Jo Turner
February 17, 2009
Shelly, I miss you terribly! I keep seeing your face when I open my computer and it makes me miss you more and more. The roses your mom sent reminded me so much of you. Pink ... I just couldnt get it out of my head! You with your furry pink hat on ... you looked like a magazine ad although it did seem silly in an office. That is exactly what I loved about you ...you just didnt care. You dictated fashion and fashion etiquette. Your mom told me Savannahs hair is down her back. I just keep thinking of when you were pregnant and how you would come in with your good food every day from the coffee mill. I hardly ever go downstairs to "our" office. It bothers me too much. I know that you can see and feel how much we all miss you and love you.
Dianne McGrade
February 16, 2009
Hello,
It's Monday and I had lot's of things to do today.I went to visit Nana Liz she is doing so much better.She really loves the flowers that Sierra and Michael got her. She also likes the Plant that Mike and I gave her.It makes her room look more home like.She really can't wait to come home.I have been thinking of you often.I have been feeling sad but I don't talk much about it. Sometimes going to work helps. I wish I could pick up the phone and call you at work.We really miss Everyone back home.I was able to talk to my friend Karen the other day.I have not been able to talk to her in years.He daughter had a little boy named Austin.He is really cute.Well i am going to close for now. I hope to talk to you soon. I love You.
Love
Dianne
xoxoxooxo
Sierra Martin
February 16, 2009
Aunt Shelly,
I've heard so much about you, but was never actually blessed with the opportunity to meet you. I've heard so many wonderful stories, and with each and every one I hear I wish I could have met you more and more. We all miss you, especially Dad, he has his good and bad days. I hate it when he's upset- he's usually a very lively person, please know that he does love you dearly. He is very passionate with the stories he shares about you. his stories are very colorful and vibrant. Little Mike thinks about you alot as well, and Mom- as you can see- thinks about you every day almost.:) (Haha, but at least you know you are definitely loved and missed.) I've dreamt of you. Alot actually. You seem very jovial in each and every one of them, but I can never remember what you say to me in any of those dreams. but to know that you are there is very special to me. The baby is growing like a weed, I guess he's not a little kidney bean like before as Dad always said. he's like our little karate kid, and he looks just like Mike. Mike and the baby have such a little bond. I cant even describe what it feels like when Mike talks to the baby, the baby loves him as much as I do, I can feel it. It means the world to me. I can't even describe the love I feel for this little one or for Mike, Mom, and Dad. They are so special to me. How could a person like me be so lucky to have them? I mean my life was in shreads until Mike and I started dating. then all of a sudden, it all came together. it's like he gave me the strength to push through those last months of living there. They all did, Mom, Dad, and Mike. I love them all so much, and I feel even the same love for you even though I wasn't blessed with your presence. With all that I've heard and such I feel as if you are right along with them. You all are blessings. Syd and Brandon are a trip. I've gotten to know them over the past few months and they are just the greatest. You really did a wonderful job as a mother. I wish you could be here and I wish you could know and watch the baby grow with us. there are so many things that one could wish for...Mimi told me about the time that you, Mom, and mimi went horseback riding and you weren't holding on right. It was so funny. I can only imagine what it was like to be there.You must have been so much fun to be around. Mimi said that Syd is just like you. She sure does look like you! So does Savanna. I haven't met Benny or Savanna yet, but cant wait to. Pupup is very funny. I've talked to him a few times, and he reminds me of Dad and Mike. Guess it's a guy thing right? haha. Well aunt Shelly, I think I've written a book, but it sure was nice writing something to you. Please know that I do love you and really wish I could have met you. We would have been really close, I know it. i will get on here and write from now on. :)
Love,
Sierra
Cheryl
February 15, 2009
LOL--My Happy Valentine's Day message was supposed to come out with "hearts" not question marks...
Oh well, being in Heaven I'm sure it was a great day since you were with Saint Valentine himself...
xo
Cheryl
February 14, 2009
? ? HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ? ?
Kathy McCormack
February 13, 2009
Hi Girlfriend,
Happy Valentines Day! Your folks and the kids sent a dozen beautiful "pink" roses to all of us here at work today. They are all so amazing and strong!
I miss you every day, just so you know. Somewhere in time...
Kath
Kelli Schucker
February 12, 2009
Hi Shelly,
I just wanted to stop by and say hi to you. On Feb 2 it was 2 years since my PJ became an angel in heaven. I know that you are looking after him along with his grandparents and keeping him safe. when I talk to him I always tell him to find you because I know you will take care of him. Love and hugs,
Nicole Beauregard
February 12, 2009
Hey Shelly,
It's still hard to believe that you are gone. I remember bumping into you several years ago at DD in Dracut and getting your number. How I wish I had called and gotten together with you to catch up. I can still see you, Betsy and I scoping out boys downtown on Saturday nights in High School and being silly. I think we played red light runaround a few times if I'm not mistaken. Those were fun times. I think of you often and remember the good times.
Keep Smiling Sunshine
Nicky
Dianne McGrade
February 10, 2009
Hi Shelly.
It is almost Valentines Day. I am giving you a early wish. Sierra is doing well. Her belly is getting bigger,The baby is moving like crazy.I can't wait to see and hold him.I bet you would have just loved him. Michael D is doing well.He seems to be excited about the baby. I felt the baby move.I can't believe that we are going to be grandparents. Wow.. Ma and Dad are great grandparents,amazing. I wish you could hold the baby. We plan to have the baby shower in April.Oh yes just a note to Mike and Sierra don't ask what day.. :)
I want to tell you that I love you.
I can remember when my Dad passed away, you told me you would share your dad with me. I never thanked you for telling me that. I have been blessed with the love from you and your family. They are very important to me and I don;t think of them of anything but my parents. I will talk to you soon.
Love Dianne
xooxoxoxo
Dianne McGrade
January 27, 2009
Hi Shelly,
Just wanted to take a minute out of my day to say hello. Nana Liz had surgery and is not doing well. We are going back to the hospital tonight.Please keep her safe. I love and miss you.
Love Dianne
Dianne McGrade
January 20, 2009
This notice is to everyone that reads the guest book for Shelly.
Please take the time to say hello and and send your love and wishes.
She would be pleased to know that everyone loves and thinks of her.
Shelly was very social and loving so lets share that with her.
Dianne McGrade
January 15, 2009
Hello Shelly,
Sierra had a dream about you. She has seen lots of photo's of you. We hope to be home for March 2009. I hope we can rent our homes. If we can rent our homes we can move. If our homes don't rent we will be forever stuck in Florida. We sent Dad and Benny there birthday gifts. They said they liked them. I am not sure about the remote spider for Benny. He said it was freaky. He liked the Star Wars transformers. Savannah just loves to talk on the phone.We will find out soon on if we will be grandparents to a baby girl or boy. At the end of the month. Sierra will be almost 19 weeks then. I wish you could enjoy the birth of this baby. It is very cold in Florida,it is going to be in the low 30's tonight. It is going to be cold all week. I have been trying to call my sister Evelyn but I am not having much luck. She must be very busy. I want you to know that we miss you very much. I hope to write you soon. Give my Dad and John a hug and kiss from all of us. I love you, big hugs and kisses to you.
Love Dianne
xoxoxooxoxo
Dianne McGrade
January 3, 2009
Happy New Year Shelly,
Well the new year has began and it still sucks without you. Your brother just misses you like crazy. He would like to write but I am not sure if he feels comfortable yet. Today was Nana Liz's birthday. We went for lunch.Sierra and Mike are doing well.I would really love to get this house done so we can move.We have to make sure Mike has a job or we will not be able to move.I am sure he will find one. He really wants to move.We all would like it to be done. I wish you lots of love and peace. I open my heart to you everyday. Miss you more then you would imagine.
Love
Dianne
xoxoox
Cheryl
December 27, 2008
Hey Shell~
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas up there in Heaven with Joan.
We thought about you both all day and we missed you...Christmas will never be the same again...
xoxo
Cheryl
Dianne McGrade
December 26, 2008
Merry Christmas to a wonderful sister that is missed .We thought of you all day.We love you always.
Love Dianne,Mike & Md
Luv Ashley Martinez
December 21, 2008
Heyy Shelly,
I jst wanted 2 stop by and tell u how much i love u and miss u!!!!!
Dianne McGrade
December 16, 2008
Hello Shelly,
Today was long day at work. After work we went out fro Mikes birthday he is turning 29 again. Just like you use to say. Wish you could have been with us. Well I have some news and I am sure you already know about it. So here it gos....Michael Dennis is going to be a Dad. That in turn is we are going to be grandparents and mom and dad are great grandparents and Nana Rita and Nana Liz will be great great grand parents.Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Frank will be great aunt and uncle,as you are. Are you in shock because we were. It is getting better and today I was able to see the baby move, kick and it was just awesome. It is to early to find out if its a boy or girl. I will keep you posted. If it is a girl they have been talking about naming her Shelly Ann Taylor and if it's a boy Michael Dennis JR. So we will wait.I sent the Christmas gifts home and the kids liked them, well that's what ma and dad said.
Benny really liked the real tool kit we sent.You would have just loved it and thanked your brother for getting it.Uncle mike told him that was for wood,not me-mes new furniture and not for his sisters head.Well I am going to run. I will talk to you soon. I love and miss you terribly and wish I could give you a hug. xoxoxoxooxo
Love Dianne
December 16, 2008
Shelly, it has taken us so long to write in this because it has been so hard to put into words how we all feel...its even harder this time of year, we miss so many things about you...your smile ,the glimmer in your eyes when you've said something funny or naughty, your hugs, your laughter and most of all your genuine concern for everyone else other than yourself....we all miss you everyday and hope you are at peace...I do know that you are still doing good for everyone in heaven and earth... when we look up to the sky these days we know you are that one shining star brighter than all the others or that moon bigger than ever....we know that every rainbow is up above and sending a message to your family and friends...MY family wishes only love for your family and friends...to make the holidays easier and especially for them to see your joy in your children on christmas day and remember that little girl who once brightened all our lives and will continue in spirit for ever more. Jan ,Vic, V.J. Taryn , Kelli , Pat. Aedan ,howie and jack
Dianne McGrade
December 2, 2008
Hi Shelly,
Sorry I am late. I wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. I wish you could be with your family. I know you are,but it is not the same. We miss you so much. We were watching Christmas movies tonight and it reminded your brother of you. We love you. Talk to you soon.
All our love
Dianne & Mike & MD xoxooox
Dianne McGrade
November 19, 2008
Hi Shelly,
I wanted to say hello.It's almost Thanksgiving.I am working and I enjoy my new job. Mike has done a great job with the home. It looks beautiful.It has been cold in Florida. It is 45 tonight. It is supposed to get colder. It is very refreshing from all the heat.
\Well I love and miss you. I will talk to you soon.
All my love
Dianne
xoxoxooxox
Melissa Santos
November 9, 2008
Hello Shelly, so much time has passed but yet it feels like yesterday, thinking of you alot and miss you. i still can't believe you are gone. wish things were different and that you were still here. haven't talked to mom and dad latelt things have been so busy and wqant to get in touch soon, wish we were closer when you were here you really are a great person and full of so much love i alwways knew that. i mean so much time had passed and we went our ways but you know that i allways loved you and you will always be in my heart. i feel at loss for words to express how much i cared for you. you will always be in my heart and mind forever. i just wanted to say i love you and i hope you are at peace. pop-pop and nana are there with you and uncle John wish i would have a dream soon about you and my dad and all of you. well hope soon. i love you
Your Cousin,
Melissa
DIANNE McGrade
November 3, 2008
Hello,
I wanted to stop and say hello. I can't believe it's almost Thanksgiving. We have not talked to anyone in a while. Things must be to busy.I hope all the kids had a great Halloween.Mike is almost done painting the house. Only the kitchen and bathrooms left. The new carpet has been put in. It looks very nice.The new furniture will be coming on Thursday.The house should look nice for the holidays.We went on Friday and did our early vote. This was the first time Michael could vote because he is 18.We sure do miss you very much and wish we could just give you a great big hug and kiss.You are always on our minds and in our hearts.We love and miss you so very much.Talk to you soon.
Love Dianne
xoxoxooxox
Dianne McGrade
October 22, 2008
Hi Shelly,
Just wanted to take a few minutes to say hello.Today is a beautiful day. It's not hot. It's perfect. The last few days have been this way. Nice breeze outside and sunny.Well it's almost Halloween. I wounder what the kids are going to dress up as?What ever they pick I bet it will be cute.Well the inside of the house is almost done. Mike is moving along.He is really trying to get it done. The carpet will be going down on Tuesday. We have half of it down ,now we have to get the rest.Then we have the kitchen and the two baths.Then the garage what a mess that is. I wish him luck. This year shall be a sad Christmas without you.You are missed everyday.Well as always we love you and I will talk to you soon.
All my Love
Dianne
Dianne McGrade
October 9, 2008
Hi Shelly,
It was nice to see Branden wrote to you.Hi Branden... Well another day has gone bye. The days are changing and the seasons are changing.Time just passes. I talked about you a lot today. I spoke about you with my trainer at the gym and with mike and my friend. You we're on my mind.I just wanted to say hello and I love you. I sent out the box to me-me's house with all the Halloween gifts in it.Yup it's that time of the year again.I can't wait to see if the little kids like what we sent.We only sent a small amount of candy. I sent Branden and Sydney some cash.They can get what they want.I wish that we could see everyone for the holidays.We really would of loved Christmas with everyone.Maybe we should have not come in the summer and made it a Christmas vacation. What do you think?That would be a great gift for everyone. I would be willing to forfeit my gifts for that.Things are still really hot in Florida. We had a few days around 75-78 but it's back up again. Can't wait for the cooler weather.It looks so funny with all the pumpkins and Halloween things out and it's still so warm.Well I will talk to you soon.
Love Dianne
xoxoxoxooxo
Branden McGrade
October 7, 2008
you came to me in a dream last night in a strange way it was only me uncle mike and aunt di and she was crying but not like a sad cry a happy cry and she was on the phone and then gave me the phone i couldnt believe it when it was you talking and after like five minutes of talking which i dont remember what you told me to remember four numbers 0604 im not sure what it means but im sure you will help me out love and miss you for like ever ,
BRANDEN!!!
Dianne McGrade
October 5, 2008
Hi Shelly,
Happy Birthday! You we're the one that was always late with birthdays. Today I am the late one. You we're on all of our minds. My computer was down so I could not get on line. We finished half the house. That's why I can write to you today.We miss you very much.Mom, Dad and the kids went to see you on your birthday. They took a cup cake and some flowers and balloons I wish we could have come.We did get to visit with you when we came up in September.
I just wanted to say hello and a very special Happy Birthday to a wonderful sister in law, sister, aunt, mother and daughter.
We love and miss you
Dianne, Mike and MD
Mark McGrade
September 29, 2008
Happy Birthday Shelly!!!!
Carla, Tyler and I went to church yesterday and said some special prayers for you and your children.
We also made sure to include your Mom & Dad as well as Mike & his family.
I think about you all the time and some nights I even get privilege of talking with you in my dreams, you always seem very happy.
I'm sure you're up there sharing a few laughs with my Dad, Pop Pop & Nana..... I ask them all the time to look over you & your children.
We love & miss you so very much!
Love,
Mark, Carla & Tyler
Billie Jo Turner
September 29, 2008
Shelly ... Its your birthday and I just want you to know that we remember. I am meeting Cheryl and Kathy at Hookside Kellys today in honor of your birthday. That is where we always had lunch so we will make that our tradition in honor of you. We will sit in the same booth. I miss you so much and I look like a clown now without your "make-up" guidance. Billie Jo
September 28, 2008
Shelly, My Best Friend
On September 29th, 1972, Diane and Dennis McGrade welcomed the birth of their little blue-eyed angel, Shelly. Little did they know at that time the full life Shelly would live and the lives that she would touch greatly through her life’s journey.
Shelly always brought much joy to her family through her warm nature, her big hugs, her witty sense of humor and how much she loved to laugh and make others laugh with her and her ability to easily show others how much she cared about them. She always had that “special something” about her. She always had that “twinkle in her eye”…
When I first met Shelly, I was seven and she was four. I had just moved to the neighborhood and knew no one. After a few days of playing outside alone, I was approached by a friendly, small girl who asked me to play with her. I said, “yes” and we never stopped being best friends from that day on. That was 31 years ago.
Shelly and I had lots of adventures together through the years. We had the usual sleepovers where we stayed up all night having “girl talk”, we used to play outside until it was dark and Dennis would whistle for us to come in, we would let Nana Rita chase after us “just for fun”, we went on many family trips, we would always get into trouble together and we would talk endlessly about achieving our dreams and what we wanted to do when we grew up.
Shelly was a beautiful person inside and out. She was well liked by all. She was always ready to meet new people and welcomed all into her life. She was cheerful, magnetic, honest, forgiving. She was spirited and inviting. She was also never on-time for anything.
Shelly had four life successes that stood out from the rest. Branden, Sydney, Benjamin and Savannah. Her greatest joy was caring for and raising her children. There wasn’t a day that went by that she didn’t tell me how much joy they brought to her and how they completed her world. And although each child has their own distinct personality, each one possesses a part of hers. Your mom won’t be here in person to watch you become young adults and to congratulate you on your life’s achievements but do know that she will always be by your side in spirit and nothing can take that away from you. You always made her proud and that will never stop. She loves you with every part of her…
To her brother Michael, I think it’s important for you to know how much she looked up to you as her older brother, how much you made her smile and how proud she was of you and your family. She valued your opinions, she trusted you, she spoke highly of you at all times and although distance kept you and she apart, please know that Shelly spoke about you daily as if you lived next door. YOU are one of her heroes. Please never forget that.
To her parents Dennis and Diane, my heart aches for both of you. I can’t imagine the loss that you are feeling at this time.
Diane, your strength and devotion to your family is what laid the ground work for Shelly to model. You were her mentor, her support system, her role model and her friend. It was because of YOU that Shelly was such a loving mother and daughter. It was because of the girl you raised that we are all here today in celebration of her life.
Dennis, a father and daughter share a special bond that never ends. You gave Shelly life, you gave her guidance, you comforted her when she needed it, you showed her how to love, you laughed at all of her jokes, YOU were her biggest fan. She loves you with all of her heart. You made her feel valued in ways that the rest of us can’t. YOU are her other hero.
Shelly, we know that you’re up there in heaven now watching over all of us. Please know that we will continue to celebrate your life each day, we will commit to raising your children in a healthy environment where they will be supported in achieving their life’s dreams and goals and please know that although you are not here with us in person that you ARE in each of our hearts and always will be.
We love you so very much. Thank you for being a wonderful part of our lives and most of all…thank you for being my best friend…
Happy Birthday to you in Heaven. I love and miss you.
Cheryl
Dianne McGrade
September 22, 2008
Hello Shelly,
We have come home from our Boston Visit. They did a very nice job with the honer garden. It was nice to see all the kids. They are all doing well. We seen Cheryl's cute little puppy. She looked well.
The weather was really nice,not much color yet. The weather in Florida is still HOT! It was about 90-95 today.Yeah still beach weather.You are missed so much and I wish I could have you back. I wish we all could have you back. Well it is time for bed. We love and miss you.
Love,
Dianne,Michael and MD
Adrianna Rodriguez
September 21, 2008
Hey Shelly ive been thinking bout u alot i miss u soooo much i would tell u that schools good but its not because its rly boreing we get HW like everyday but i guess thts part of school well i just stoped by to tell u i miss you <333
Love Adrianna <3
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Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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