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Memories and Condolences
for Deborah Clinch
Sandra Judge Alexander
October 1, 2010
Debbie was a wonderful roommate and friend who inspired me to finish college. Her sense of humor and love of life was contagious. Last week I received a phone call from AZ to let me know that our other roommate (Judy Shetler Gadek) has joined Debbie in Heaven. My first thought was that Deb and Judy are once again sharing a beer together. For those of you who knew these special women, remember how much they influenced everyone that they came in contact with. I can only say: R.I.P. my friends/roommates. I love you both.
Sandra Judge Alexander (Sam)
a friend
May 26, 2010
Debbie Clinch was one of the most strong, funny, independent, direct and loving women I have ever had the honor to meet. I know that she is so strong that she will have to give you signs that she is happy and ok. Look for the signs and love her every day with all your heart. She'll know.
Jill
May 13, 2010
I work at Wilson Farms and my associates and I wish to send our sympathy for your loss. Our night associate Kathy wanted me to say she will miss talking to Debbie. Again, we are very sorry for your loss.
Dr. Kathleen Bartell
May 10, 2010
I knew Debbie from her days as a teacher at Head Start,
She was one of the best teachers I worked with....firm, kind, compassionate with a deep understanding of children.
Due to her gifts, she got the more difficult children, but handled them with grace and, of course, great humor. I always looked forward to my meetings with her. She left an indelible impression and I am very sorry to hear of her passing.
May 10, 2010
We went to high school with Debbie (Faye Duffy Clark and Steve Clark). Also, I, Faye went to Auburn Community College with Debbie. Debbie and my cousins, Donna and Mary Ann Crim were friends during our Jr. College years. Debbie's Aunt Lil and Uncle Ted were dear friends of mine (Faye). We are so sorry to hear of you Debbie's passing. Please extend our sympathy to Jeanie and Joanne. We will keep you all in our prayers. Faye and Steve Clark
Cathy
May 10, 2010
I am very sorry and shocked to hear about Debbie's passing. My sympathy goes to her family and the many friends she has left behind. Debbie was such a great person and an inspiration. I'll always cherish the times spent with her.
Karen Seibert
May 10, 2010
Debbie and I met through friends and I've always enjoyed running into her at a garage sale here and there. She will be badly missed.
Karen Anthony
May 10, 2010
To Melanie and Christen You don't know me but I used to babysit you girls a long time ago when your mom lived by 5 points in Auburn and I have many fond memories of her great sense of humor -she was a wonderful mom and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God keep you comforted now and always !!!
Pam& Guy Sageman Little
May 9, 2010
So sad to hear about Debbie we grew up in Saranac Lake together what great memories all through school.Our condolence to Debbies's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Hemans
May 8, 2010
I first met Debbie when I was attending the Neighborhood house, went to school with Melanie and later met back up with her while working at the Pioneer Restaurant. Truly a wonderful woman. My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
Jim & Vicki Viccaro
May 8, 2010
Our condolences to Debbie's family. We hadn't seen her in a while but have fond memories from when we worked with her.
Jim and Vicki Viccaro
Maureen Holleran
May 8, 2010
Debbie, thank you for bringing one of my best friends into this world and for making her the wonderful woman she is today. I know that Christen loved you so very much. As did Melanie, Todd and the boys. You will be greatly missed.
Chris and AnnMarie Clarke
May 8, 2010
To the family and close friends of Debbie. We are both saddened by the sudden unexpected loss of your mother and friend. We can only hope that the wonderful memories you have of Debbie help ease your saddness and loss. With deepest condolences to you all.
jennifer adams
May 8, 2010
mel and chris- i dont know if you remember me i am debbie whiting's daughter jennifer.Deb was a wonderful lady and i have many memories of going to the house in aurora.I was very saddened to hear about her death.The world has lost a very wonderful woman but gained a beautiful angel.
Susan Benson
May 8, 2010
Debbie was a dear cousin and will be greatly missed by the whole family.
BARBARA MARKS
May 8, 2010
I KNEW DEBBIE BRIEFLY BUT LIKED HER VERY MUCH I'M SURE GOD IS TAKING GOOD CARE OF HER AND SHE IS AT PEACE NOW.
brian& sandy fronce
May 8, 2010
On behalf of the fronce family we are so sorry to hear of debbie's passing. She was a wonderful person and always had a beatiful smile and a great sense of humor. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave"Little Larry" Charette
May 8, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Deb's family. She always had a smile on her face. Truly a pleasure to see at work.
Debby McCormick
May 7, 2010
I am so sad to hear about Debbie. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends - Debby McCormick
Beckie Rooker Johnson
May 7, 2010
Melanie - So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special person! I ran into her last summer at a yard sale and we talked for a while. She was still the same as I always remembered. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Monia & Marty
May 7, 2010
Expressing our heatfelt sympathy in the loss of beloved Debbie. I will miss her waving to me every morning on her way to work walking my dogs. We are in California visiting, and unfortunately we will not be able to attend calling hours or her services. Please know that you are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers during this sad and difficult time. May God give you unfailing strength to bear this pain.
Sincerely,
Kathy (Barber) Carder
May 7, 2010
I truly can't believe Debbie is gone. She was one of my very best friends when we were in our twenties. What good times we had and so many laughs! Over the years, I have often told others of the crazy times "Clinch" and I had. She was so witty, smart and so well-liked by all. She was a wonderful person to know. I was always so sorry that our lives grew apart from each other.
She loved her daughters so much and worked so hard to give them the best life she could. My prayers and thoughts are with you girls.
I will miss her and think of her often. She was so special and I loved her dearly. She will always have a very special place in my heart and so many other's hearts, as well.
Missy Catalfano-Commesso
May 7, 2010
Melanie, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a great person and my first teacher ever at the Neighborhood House. I have several fond memories of her from when I was a preschooler. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sarah Taylor
May 7, 2010
Dear Mel and Chris, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. She was one of a kind. I remember all those days at the neighborhood house and headstart. She was like a second mother to me, i will truely miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
MARY CLIFFORD
May 7, 2010
SO SORRY OF YOUR LOSS OF A GREAT PERSON !!
Emily (Blaisdell) Carpenter
May 7, 2010
My parents both worked with Debbie, and my mom introduced us when Deb bought the house on Cottage Street. I was her tenant and downstairs neighbor for 6 years, but we became friends very quickly. You couldn't help but love Debbie! We had so much fun together... Debbie was always good for a laugh, as well as advice and became my "mom away from mom." I will never forget the fun we had, and how good she was to me, my friends and family over the last 13 years. I wish she could have been around longer so my little boys could get to know her the way I did. Christen, Melanie, and family, my heart is breaking for you, I know you were the most important thing in the world to Debbie and I know she is looking out for you now as she always has. Emily
May 7, 2010
Dear Melanie And Chris
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Debbie was a great person. I met her when my kids went to the Neighborhood House. She was wonderful to my kids. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Mimi and Jim Lerario
Sarasota, Florida
Angela Purcell-Bolha
May 7, 2010
Melanie and Chris, I am so very sorry to hear that your Mom has passed away. She was a great lady and I will always cherish the memories of hanging out at your house when we were kids/teens. Love and blessings to you both. Love Angela Purcell-Bolha
May 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jean Alexander & Family
Bill and Susie Pearman
May 7, 2010
May the strength that your mother gave you through her love for you give you the strength to bear her loss. We love you.
Denise C.
May 7, 2010
Dear Family,
Deb will be greatly missed by the C.H.A.D. office, she dedicated 8 years to being a very active member of the Board of Directors and a friend of mine. I'll remember her sense of humor, great smile, the love she had for her daughters,sisters and friends. I will miss her.
The Cereo Family
May 7, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was such an amazing person and touched so many lives with her kindness and humor. We each have many fond memories that will remain in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
May 7, 2010
Christen and Melanie,I am just in total shock of the passing of your Mother.Deb was like the sister I never had.We go way back and have quite a history together.You girls know that all too well.You girls were her life.She was a wonderful Mom and a very dear friend to me.Keep all her memories close.I am thinking of you both.Deb will be surely missed! God Bless Debbie Clinch. Love to you Both,MaryAnn Oliver-Lawrence
FRIENDS
May 7, 2010
CHRISTEN , MELANIE AND FAMILY, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS THOUGH THERE IS SORROW AND THERE IS GRIEF, SHED YOUR TEARS MAY BE BRIEF, FOR ALL OF HER TIME ON EARTH, HER LIFE A MILLION IT WAS WORTH FOR ALL THAT KNEW HER, A LITTLE OR ALOT, A FLOWER SHE WAS "A FORGET ME NOT SHE WAS" OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOUS.
LOVE, DOREEN,DARLENE,DENNIS,TRACY,JEFF, MARSHALL,JEN AND KIDS.
Janis Schmidt
May 7, 2010
I had the pleasure of golfing with Debbie and she was always so much fun, always smiling. She will be missed by so many.
May her memories help you through this very difficult time.
Austin & Katie Ireland
May 7, 2010
May the love of family & friends carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Bud Drutz
May 7, 2010
Sandy and I were very sorry to hear of Debbie's passing through our Aunt Bessie. Although I hadn't seen Debbie for many years, I remember her as a delighful child growing up in Saranac Lake. Her mother, Bea and father Joe, were two of my favority people.
Andrea Bower
May 7, 2010
Dear Mel & Chris,
Our deepest sympathy as you find your way through this difficult time. Your mother's strength will guide you through the days ahead & always remember you both will have a very special guardian angel watching over the both of you. She was such a special & wonderful person; she will be missed by so many as she touched the lives of countless people.
Andrea (Coughlin) & David Bower
Mike, Kevin, & Shawn Coughlin
amy and john carlo
May 7, 2010
Dear Christen......my heart goes out to you and your family. This time in your life is so bittersweet. Now Deb will be that angel looking over you and John as you start your married lives together. Love you guys so much. Amy
Jack Wade
May 7, 2010
Debbie was a good friend and coworker,I will miss her.I am sorry for your loss.
Jack Wade
Shari Delaney
May 7, 2010
Melanie and Christin, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. She will be forever in my heart. She was a great friend and I will miss her always.
Bonnie Westervelt
May 7, 2010
I'm so sorry girls, She was the best. When ever I saw her It was like Sun shine. She always made you feel that way. I'll miss her smile and sunshine in my life. She was our angel.
Phyllis (Garr) Allen
May 7, 2010
How sad Fritz and I was to hear of the unexpected passing of Deb.
Highland won’t be the same without her.
What a wonderful everlasting smile Deb always had.
Debbie was always up and had a great air about her that you loved to be around.
She will truly be missed.
May God Bless Debbie and all of you at this most difficult time in your lives.
Remember her smile and love and this will keep her close to your hearts and you can live a life time on that.
May God be with you all.
Love Phyllis and Fritz Allen
Gloria Larkin
May 7, 2010
Dear Mel and Chris, I am so sorry to hear of Deb's untimely passing. She was without a doubt a loving mother, a great person and had the most amazing sense of humor. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this very difficult time.
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