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Ralph Garland Obituary
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26 Entries
Christine Rosenberger
November 7, 2007
Mirk, Peter & Kathy,
I know you too all suffer from such a great loss and that your love for Duke is beyond what I can write here today. I wanted to send my deepest sympathy to you all. Love, Christine
Christine Rosenberger
November 7, 2007
Dorsey, Dwayne, Dana, Danelle, - I only had the pleasure to know your dad/husband for the last 5 years. I watched him interact with you all in many different ways. I know that he loved and admired you all beyond words could ever say! It truely saddens me to know of your loss. His strength, his kindness, his laughter, love and soooo much more will always be a part of you all. Please accept my deepest sympathy today & always. Love you all, Christine
November 1, 2007
To our friends, family, coworkers, and the Dracut Police Department, We would like to thank you all for the kindness, sympathy, and outpouring of support during the loss of a wonderful husband, father and friend. It was truly a testament to what he meant to all of us. His Laughter, Friendship and Warm Presence will be missed by all!
The Family Of Duke Garland
Fran and Carol Golen
October 29, 2007
Dear Garland family,
So sorry to hear of your husband and fathers passing. Pleae know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficut time.
Fran and Carol Golen
Sheryl Hartwell
October 28, 2007
Dear Garland Family, I have such great memories of all of us growing up together, the clam bakes, the fathers jumping into the pool off of the roof, hanging underwear from the flagpole... I know you think we were to young to remember, but we do! I loved that our dad's were so close and I think now that they are together, raising H*** up in heaven, watching the games and drinking beer together like old times and celebrating their birthdays together! I am so glad that you all are a part of our lives, even as we got older and married, you welcomed our spouses as we do yours like family. We will truly miss "Mr. Garland" as much as we miss our own Dad. I remember how much support and love you gave to all of us when my Dad passed and we would like to do everything we can to help comfort you all through this difficult time. I still miss my Dad everyday and I can say that the pain will ease in time, but I take comfort in the fact that he is watching over us and even though he was only able to meet two out of ten of his grandchildren we know that he sends his spirit through them to guide them through the difficulties in life and make sure that they stop to have some fun! I know you all are remembering the good times you shared together and will treasure them throughout the rest of your lives. We love you all and will continue to be connected through our pain and losses, as well as our joys and successes.
Godspeed, Dave, Sheryl, Stephanie and Gregory
GO RED SOX to be the World Series Champions! and to the
NE PATRIOTS to be Champions at the Superbowl!
Bob and Judy Blazon & Family
October 25, 2007
Rest in peace Ralph (Duke) Garland, thank you for your service to the town of Dracut for a job well done with Pride, you will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, as well as the men and women of the Dracut Police Department. You will be missed. God bless!!
Gale Terilli
October 25, 2007
Danelle
Iam so sorry about you Dad he was a great man we had a lot of laughs at the windsor.My prayers are with you and you family.
Gale Martel
Rick Linda Jen Kristen Michelle Avery
October 25, 2007
Dorcey, Dwayne, Dana, & Danelle,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. What a blessing it was to see Duke at Mark and Karens party.
DAVID LINDA PERRY
October 25, 2007
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR WHOLE FAMILY. MR.&MRS. DAVID PERRY
Lisa (Perry) Robitaille
October 25, 2007
Dorsey, Dwayne,Dana, and Danelle: I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Duke. I was very lucky to have known him many years ago and I hope the many memories you have of him bring you comfort in this very tough time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David, Karin, Jacob, Lyndsey, & Ryan Cormier
October 25, 2007
Dorcey, Dwayne, Dana, & Danelle,
We were sad to hear of Duke's passing. I have very fond memories of your husband/dad as I was growing up across the street. We will miss our visits with him when we come back to Janice Ave.
Megan Courtemanche
October 25, 2007
Dear Dorsey, Dwayne, Dana, Danelle, and families,
I looked up to, respected, and loved Duke. I have never heard anyone say a bad word about him, because there was nothing bad to say. We are all very fortunate to have been blessed with such a wonderful soul in our lives. Please accept my deepest sympathy and friendship during this most difficult time. Love, Megan
mom of a police officer
October 25, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
noelle and mark
October 24, 2007
Danelle and Dana I was sorry to hear of your loss.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
NIKI NEOFOTISTOS
October 24, 2007
Dana, We are so sorry to hear of your Dads passing, I loss my Dad in march and I know the heart break your going threw. I wish there was something that could take your pain away, just know he will always be with you. I remember your Dad when we were young, he was a very nice man our prayers are with you & your family. Sincerely, Niki Neofotistos & Gary Richardson
Bob & Eileen Courtemanche
October 24, 2007
TOGETHERNESS
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way you always used. Put no difference into your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name be the household name it always was. Let it be spoken without the shadow of a ghost in it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. What is death but a negligble accident. Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight. All is well, nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
Dear Dorsey, Dwayne, Dana and
Danelle:
Please know our sorrow for your loss and that you're in our thoughts and prayers. May the special things about "Duke" live on inside your hearts forever. With deepest sympathy.
Love,
Bob and Eileen Courtemanche
Keri & Joe Caggiano
October 24, 2007
Danelle
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger & Jeanne Brissette
October 24, 2007
Dorsey,
Roger and I want to express our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry to hear about Duke. He will truly be missed. We want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeanne Buote
October 24, 2007
Danelle,
I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts & prayers wll be with you.
Gail Flaherty & Leo Vezina
October 24, 2007
Dorsey:
We are so sorry for your loss. Duke was such a wonderful person and will be missed by all. May he rest in peace and may the fond memories you have of him bring you and your family comfort.
Christine Rancourt
October 24, 2007
Dwayne,
So very sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. From experience, no words can possibly help you now. Its' been over a year now since my Mom passed. It's truly the love for your family, and the bond that I remember you had with them, that will carry you through, day by day, for quite some time. My sympathy to your wonderful mom and sisters too. It's never fair that they be taken from us too soon and because of that I truly feel your pain. I know you will find comfort in time, not sure when, but it will come and I wish you the very best in the meantime.
Don and Joan Curtis
October 24, 2007
Dorsey
Our thoughts are and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort. We met Duke through Jeanne and Frank Cormier.
Judy Dirubbo MRI Center
October 24, 2007
Dwayne,
I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. It is a painful time and I know your heart is broken as is your family's. Though the healing is slow it will happen as we are still healing from our loss in July. You will all find strength in one another.
God Bless your family.
October 24, 2007
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love, Jeff, Darlene and Haylee Smith
Kevin Richardson, Police Chief Dracut MA.
October 24, 2007
To Dorcey, Dwayne, Dana,and Danelle. We at the Dracut PD all loved and respected Duke. He was an outstanding police officer and friend to all he came in contact. I'am honored to have worked with him but even more honored to be his friend. I will miss him dearly but will always remember the good times we had.
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