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Roberta Tonks Obituary
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for Roberta Tonks
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Cindy Martell
September 30, 2009
Thanks to all of you for providing this guest book. It was a lovely way to remember your mom. I spent the day in Ogunquit today and it brought back many memories of her. I always enjoyed out time together. I think that you'll find with time you notice more and more qualities that were your mom's. I know I notice them in myself and I am so blessed to have so many wonderful memories. I hope your memories will be a comfort to you.
Cindy
September 30, 2009
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Today is the last day for this online book. It has been nice to come to a place to write you. For others to share as well. Even though this will not be here, I can still talk to you. I think about you all the time. I know you are so close because I hear it in my voice and the things I say.(yes, I really do) You know, how Mike calls me "Roberta" sometimes. He thinks he is funny. ha ha Be well. One day, we will meet up again.
Love you forever and always.....and I miss the heck out of you.
Night Mom.
Linda
September 28, 2009
Well Mom, I think it is time to close this chapter. This book will end in a few days. I think about you everyday and will never forget. It has been a very comfortable stay at your house, and I wish you had been here to enjoy it for a longer time with Dad. It is heartbreaking to see him slip, especially not to have you by his side. I will say my final good bye to you, and know that we all miss you each and everyday. Love always Linda
Leslie Briggs
August 30, 2009
Wow how time passes by A year has come and gone already I just cant believe you are gone it was so so fast
And I think of you and that you are with everyone Having a good time ..I remember all the cook outs in the back yard in chelmsford .When I was a kids and playing horse shes .thank you for those days
Lot of Love to you all
Leslie
Linda
August 30, 2009
Hi Mom, I cant believe its been a whole year. We continue to miss you very much. Your in my thoughts daily. Im glad you are no longer in pain and in a more peaceful place. Dad is healthy and well, and we will continue to care for him as best we can. He got to spend some time in Maine, Okee and Chelmsford recently and I think it was great for him. He says he'd do it again. He even cut the grass with his tractor. Miss you and love you forever. Linda
August 29, 2009
Dear Aunt Roberta,
A year has passed, and I can't believe it happened so fast. I continue to miss you and our special talks every week. I was counting on you always being here for me. What a disappointment that you are not. I hope that you are in a better place.
Wishing the best for all of my cousins.
Love, Deb
Cindy Martell
August 28, 2009
You'll be in my thoughts on the anniversary of your mom's passing. I know how much you must miss her. I miss my mom everyday. Cherish your happy memories.
Brenda Swarbrick
August 27, 2009
Hey Ma,
Tomorrow marks a year since you exhaled. It has been a rough year but, day by day is the best way to go. You are never off my mind. I still want to pick up the phone and call you and it just does not seem to work. I miss you as much today as yesterday and the day before that. I sure hope you are happy and that all your pain has left you. With all my love.........Brenda
Linda Avila
May 27, 2009
Hi Mom - As usual Im late, but I had a good teacher - Happy Mothers Day and a Happy Birthday too. Dont worry Dad didnt forget either, he knew it was your birthday. We bought a place in Florida, a duplex, so we have a place to stay when we visit him. He is doing well and well cared for. Took him to Doggie Beach today and I think he enjoyed it with all of us and the dogs too of course. Your flowers are blooming nicely in Maine, but Im sure I will have some work to do. Guess what, I ronched my back AGAIN. You would be so proud of the way we are furnishing our place in Florida, you know, Thurs night is trash night :), wish you were here to help. All the kids are getting big, and you would just love them. We miss you very much and think about you all the time. I still cant believe you were so freakin' stubborn. Well say hello to everyone up there with you. Been finding alot of pennies, thanks. Drop a few of those wooden spoons in Brians yard will ya. Dont worry about Dad, he is doing fine, just as we promised. Love you and miss you alot. Linda
Leslie Briggs
May 11, 2009
well hello aunt roberta,
hope you and My mom are enjoying your mothers day.with the rest of the family. there are so many of you In heaven right now but you are all having one heck of a good time,No Stress no worrys no pain >god bless you all LOTS OF LOVE
Leslie
Ps tell My Mom
John is Having a baby girl in Sept
Brenda Swarbrick
May 10, 2009
Hi Ma,
Happy Mother's Day. I hope you have a very peaceful day. It is nice you get to spend this year with Nana again. I bet she missed you as much as I miss you now. I had a nice day. Been thinking of you. Just want to pick up the phone and call. Enjoy the rest of your day. Love and Miss you with all my heart.
Brenda
Carissa Tonks
April 22, 2009
Hey Nana!
Its spring time and I know right now you are probally planting something beautiful. You always had a green thumb! Me and my Mom are going to be doing a garden this year, lets see if you passed on some of that green tub of yours on down to me. ( Try to make sure my plants dont die haha) I found the card you gave me when I got my G.E.D and I never really got to say thank you,so, Thank You. Hope everything is going well up there with Nana Locke, Aunt Betty , Uncle Jack, My Grammy, and Jakey. Wow you have alot of people up there to keep you company. Love you lots & Miss you so. Give everyone my love.
Love always,
Crissabell
Brenda
December 25, 2008
Hey Ma,
Merry Christmas. I hope you are enjoying your day. We are missing you very much today and every day. Give Jakey a hug for me. Tell him I miss him so much too. Love you always.
Brenda
December 13, 2008
Dear Ma,
I sent you a care package today. You should have gotten it just after lunchtime. If you have not seen it yet, you should turn around cause I know it is right on your heels. Do you see him yet? Well, Jakey was a sick boy. He went to the vets and they tried to help him but it just wasn't enough. I guess he missed you so much, he decided he wanted to be with you. So, now I have two of you that I am missing so much. He was such a good boy. I know you will be proud to show off your boy with the "great personality". Take care of each other and make sure you tell him for me how much I love him and am going to miss him. Dad is missing him already too. He has nobody to sit and stare at him while he eats. Nobody to feed under the table either. Give him a big hug and a kiss for me and scratch him on the back too. You know how much he likes that.
Cindy Martell
November 23, 2008
Uncle Jerry, Brenda, Linda, Brian, & Kenny - My thoughts will be with all of you this Thanksgiving. I know you'll all be missing your wife/mom. Brenda, your message was just beautiful and touched my heart. Please know that others care. Cindy
Brenda
November 21, 2008
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I guess it is fitting to say what I am thankful for.
I am thankful that I had my Mother in my life for as long as I did. We had so many good times and tons of long phone calls. Sometimes, those phone calls were 2 minutes but most times, they were more like 2 hours. I am thankful that my Mom was caring, and also that she was sometimes a little tough on us. But, I guess that is how you learn. I am thankful for her apple pies cause Lord knows, I could never make her crust. I am going to miss having Mom here for Thanksgiving, even though the last few years, we did not share those meals together. We did however, share the phone calls. No matter where I was, or where she was, we would talk. The last few years, Ma and Dad had dinner at a restaurant in Maine and Ma always called me to tell me about the desert wagon they wheeled out after you were done your meal. For whatever reasons you are thankful, please cherish them. They do not last forever. This year, we will celebrate the day without the most wonderful person there ever was. Hopefully, I can make normal stuffing and gravy.........Yeah, right, it will come out of a jar. That is about as good as it gets. Ma, I will be thinking of you as I do every day. I miss you something awful. I sometimes get angry at your leaving us so soon but I also know that you could not stay forever. Please watch over all of us and sleep tight.
I love you and miss you so very much.
Leslie Briggs
October 22, 2008
well your mom remember has Uncle jack with his planets and Aunt betty with her gardens and gOd only knows who else has something growning it is so nice to see you talking to her brenda I am glad this is here for you and every one else
Well close for now and aunt bobbie keep up the good work say hello to everyone for me also
Love Leslie
Brenda
October 20, 2008
Ok Ma, you are never going to believe this. The one and ONLY orchid you did not manage to kill off has NEW GROWTH!!!!! I see new leaves and new roots. Did someone give you tips up there or am I just getting lucky here? Keep your eyes on it. Dad is getting along quite well. He is definitely missing you as we all are. We are just trying to keep him busy. He has been messing around in the garage quite a bit. Him and Matt have been lighting fires to keep us warm. Time to think aobut going to bed now. will be thinking about you as always. Love you
Cindy Martell
October 14, 2008
It's so nice that this guestbook is still online. It's a great place to record your thoughts. I can really relate to wanting to pick up the phone. I've wanted to do it so many times and then realized I couldn't. You're all in my thoughts. Hold on to those special memories. Cindy
Brenda
October 13, 2008
So, what do you think? 'Nana' is the next tropical storm in the Atlantic. What a name to name a storm, ha? I think it is a pretty cool one. Was thinking about you and Chrissy last night. I was in the bookstore and they added a card section. So, of course, I was standing there reading them and laughing. Of course, it just was not the same not standing there without either one of you. I will never forget the night there was a police officer in the next aisle and she asked us if we had been drinking cause we were in tears laughing. Chrissy was on the floor hysterical. Well, just stopped in to say hello, miss you like crazy. Wish there was a phone there just so we could yak like we always did. So many times I want to pick up the phone cause I tripped on new information or just to update you on "stuff". See what you can't do about that. See ya :)
Leslie Briggs
September 30, 2008
Dear Uncle Jerry,
I am so sorry for the lose of aunt Roberta .She and mom ( Aunt Betty )will be up there look for campgrounds and things to do with their selfs
they are missed so much and I am sure uncle Jackie and the rest of the family are having one heck of a good time Up there Just as they did here. They are all missed a lot.
You take care
Love Leslie
Cindy Martell
September 30, 2008
It's nice to know the guest book will still be online. Linda, I love the picture of your Mom & Dad. thanks for sharing it with us. I'm sure you all miss her very much. You're in our thoughts.
Cindy & Fred Martell
Doug Locke
September 29, 2008
Dear Aunt Robie;
I really can't believe that you are away,it seemed to happen so quickly,and we are very thankful that we were able to see you
one last time,we remember the "good old
days" We are comforted to know that you
are "out there somewhere" and that we will meet again someday,that will keep us
going along our wonderful journey of life.
Doug,Mary,Jessica and Doug III Locke
Linda Avila
September 27, 2008
Dear Mom - I miss you so very much. It was much too early for you to leave us. There are so many unanswered questions and so much to figure out. Where's Wallace?????? We will look for those pennies. I thank you for all that you have taught us and for all you've done over the years. You did a great job and Im so proud of who you were. Who is gonna make the pies at christmas and those lemon squares and brownie bars? I dont know, but Ill be mixing the brownies by hand. Please give Nana a hug for me and tell her I miss her very much. Dont worry either, as I promised, we will take care of Dad. He misses you a whole bunch too. He is lonely, but not alone. Love you forever. Linda
We love and miss you Mom
Linda for The Tonks Family
September 27, 2008
We would just like to thank everyone for all you wonderful thoughts, prayers, cards, donations and condolences. This guest book will remain open so please feel free to visit often. Your continued thoughts will help us get through this tough time as it helps to read your entries. Thank you. Jerry and family.
Brenda
September 23, 2008
Today I found a penny,
Just laying on the ground.
But it's not just a penny,
This little coin I've found.
Found pennies come from heaven.
That's what my Grandpa told me.
He said Angels toss them down.
Oh, how I loved that story.
He said when an Angel misses you,
They toss a penny down,
Sometimes just to cheer you up,
To make a smile out of your frown.
So don't pass by that penny
When you're feeling blue;
It may be a Penny from Heaven
That an Angel's tossed to you.
Ma...You had this thing about picking up pennies and saving them. I know you are our angel watching over us. Fell like sharing a few? I am missing you like crazy, wishing you were here. My heart is heavy and you are needed more than you could ever know.
I received a funny note from Chrissy's Mom. She said, "Heaven will not be the same with you and Chrissy there."
Cindy Martell
September 23, 2008
I just want all of you to know you remain in my thoughts. I think of Roberta so often. I'm sure you all miss her very much. I hope your memories are of some comfort to you.
Cindy Martell
Leslie Briggs
September 15, 2008
Dear Brenda,Linda,kenny and Bear,And of course Uncle Gerry ,
I would like to let you all know that i think of you all often even though I don't see you that much Just remember you are in my prayers always
JON AND SUSAN DUNN
September 8, 2008
ROBIE,
THANKS FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL TIMES YOU GAVE US. WE WILL CHERISH THEM FOREVER. LOVE, JON AND SUSAN DUNN
Sue (Petersen) Eaton
September 4, 2008
To the Tonks Family-
I have great memories of being with Robie and the rest of your family. I remember Gerry and Robie spending time playing with my boys, Doug and Bill, when they were little tykes. Either at your home or at Tensie's Nana Lock was usually there, too. I am sure it gives you some comfort to think of them together again. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Brenda
September 4, 2008
Good evening Mother,
Got some very nice cards from some very nice people. Several people have given a gift of membership to the Association of Marian Helpers. They offer special prayers for you. You sure have some people here that really love you. Do me a favor, the next time you see Walter sleeping under the stars, give him an extra twinkle or two. Have a good night and I will speak to you in the morning. I love you and miss you.
Cindy Martell
September 2, 2008
Dear Uncle Gerry, Kenny, Linda, Brian, Brenda and all of the grandchildren,
It's so hard to lose someone we love. Please know you're all in our thoughts and prayers. I know your wife/mom/nana is watching over all of you. I always enjoyed the times I spent with her, and our talks on the phone. Cherish all of your special memories.
Cindy & Fred Martell
and family
Carissa
September 2, 2008
Hey Nana,
Yesterday we had a luch in your memory. It turned out great. Everyone was there. Even people i have seen in years. Dad wore the shirt you got him. I wore my hair down just like you liked it. There was a double chocolate cake there that you would have loved. Im sure you had a peice. Aunty Brenda and Aunty Linda and Lyn all put garden tools and pictures of you and everyone on a table. It was lovely. Things wont be the same without you. I know that you are watching over all of us. We were all so lucky to have you in our lives. We will carry a peice of you around in our hearts forever. I wish we could have made thoes Seven Layer bars befor you left, but now when i make them you can reminde me to take them out of the oven. I love you. Tell Nana Locke and Aunt Betty and my Grammy that I said Hello.
See you at the gates someday.
Crissa-bell
September 2, 2008
Hi Roberta,
Ray and I will miss you and our visits to Maine. It was a great place to be, always so peaceful. Leaving the boys at home to chat while we did the shops was so much fun also. We knew they couldn't get into too much trouble (at least we hoped not). We are glad you were part of our lives. Until we meet again.
Joan & Ray
Colleen (Cronin) Lafortune
September 2, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
September 2, 2008
Dear Brenda & family,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Losing a parent is one of the most difficult things to go through in life. But you are a strong person and with her guidence from heaven you will get through this.
Love, Slim & Sandi
Dot Howcroft
September 2, 2008
Dear Tonks family,
Our deepest sympathies on your loss of your beloved Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Aunt, Roberta. We wish her peace and joy in Heaven.
Our prayers are with you all, The Emanouil family
Brenda
September 2, 2008
Hey Mom,
Today, we had a wonderful luncheon in your honor. I am sure you saw all who were there. You even had a classmate who drove around for 2 hours lost, just to come. pst: I think she liked you !!! So, did you see that little black dress? I wore it just for you. I even got to tell the story a few times about how I came to acquire that little black dress. I still don't get why you had to leave but like I said, I heard Nana calling you. I miss you so very much, I think about you all day and night. Please be safe and keep us all under your watchful eyes. (yes, even the ones on the back of your head) I love you, I miss you. Sleep tight.
Marilyn Eimon
September 1, 2008
September 1, 2008
My condolences to you Gerry and your extended family.
I miss you as my neighbors on Adams' Island. Roberta always made me smile.
Now the chicken coop is gone......and Roberta is gone. That makes my heart ache.
Thinking of you,
Marilyn
Walter Breault
September 1, 2008
Dear Nana
I am goin to miss you. I will never forget christmas and how you made me feel apart of the family when you didn't have to. Also when we took all of thoes trip to Maine and I slept under the stars.You were and still are a great woman and will be in my prayers.
My condolences go to the Tonks family.
Love Always,
Walt
September 1, 2008
Gerry, our thoughts and prayers our with you and your family.
Love the Rigg, Duggan and Flaherty Families
Kim Dillon
August 31, 2008
Dear Brenda & Family
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deborah Locke
August 31, 2008
Dear Aunt Roberta,
I am very sad over your passing, it was quite a shock to me. I am heartbroken to think that I can never call you again. Thanks for giving me hours of your endless listening and advice. I was fortunate to have an Aunt who was wise, strong willed and intuitive. You had many gifts. How did you ever do it all? You are missed, and it is lonely out there without you at the helm.
Love from your Niece, Deborah Locke
Leslie Fitzgerald Briggs
August 31, 2008
Dear Aunt Bobbie,
I am so sad you have passed .I can remember getting lost going to Cape Ann with the cat in the car. And all the good times we all Had togther now you can find aunt Betty
Carissa Tonks
August 31, 2008
Dear Nana,
I am goin to miss you so much. Im so sad that you are gone. I will never forget you and you will always be in my heart and prayers. Tons of great memories like you dancing at dads house and how on christmas you would save the rapping paper. You always kept everything real. Thank You.
I love you and always will.
Crissa-bell
Oh yeah by the way it must be nice to have miles and miles of blueberry bushes up there in heaven! =]
Carol & John Sutton
August 31, 2008
Our sincerest sympathy to Gerry and the family of Roberta...we have many memories of days past in Chelmsford...
Brenda Swarbrick
August 31, 2008
Dear Mom,
I am so sad you are gone. I am going to miss you so very much. Who is going to spend an entire day shopping and trying on all those little dresses with me? Who am I going to call 20 times a day, night or week with my insane questions? Who is going to answer the phone with a "Yeah?". We are going to miss all your little traditions and ways about the world. Rest easy for all is well here. I miss you, I love you and life is definitely going to be missing a link. Peace be with you :)
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