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Dennis Totten Obituary

POQUOSON - Dennis M. Totten, 59, husband of Charlotte Totten and father of six children, passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home by the Rev. Donald G. Marsh. His ashes will be scattered at a later date. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com . View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, 2009.

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Jim & Cassy Stauder

December 9, 2009

Dear Charlotte & Stephanie, We think about Den often & remember him & you in our prayers each day. Thank you for sharing Den so that we could have a Memorial service here in Michigan. It was nice to be able to be with family for the service. I think you & Den would have liked it. I think of him as a little boy & the memories are nice. One of the cousins Denise mentioned his wonderful laugh & smile. He did have that. We are with you in your sorrow.
LOVE---Uncle JIm & Aunt Cassy

Kim & Chris Snape

December 1, 2009

Charlotte & Stephanie, We are sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. Some of his siblings had a very nice Memorial Service at his parent's gravesites this weekend and we were gald to be part of it. Love from his cousins,

monica scherer

December 1, 2009

We love you Dennis ...you will be missed.God Bless your family and friends may they find comfort knowing your at peace. Charlotte Stephanie Im so sorry for your loss Monica

Aunt Paddy Domanski

November 28, 2009

Dear Charlotte and Stephanie,

You may not remember me, I'm Dennis' Aunt Paddy. I am also Dennis' Godmother. At times I took care of him when his Mom needed help and I was just a teen. Dennis did tell me that he wasn't afraid to die and that he was ready back sometime ago. We all take comfort in knowing that. We attended the memorial today and it was nice to see all of the family out to honor Dennis. My prayers are with you. Dennis suffered a long time and now he is with God.
Love,

Aunt Paddy

Monica Sutton

November 25, 2009

Dear Charlotte and Stephanie,
I am sorry for your loss. Mike was a very special person and my favorite patient. He was such a fighter. Like the cats he loved so much, I think he had nine lives. He will be missed. You are in my prayers. Know that Mike is your new gaurdian angel. Love, Monica

Molly Rains

November 13, 2009

This will be my third attempt to get this message to my loved ones through this web-site. So here goes. Dennis is my brother, one of my eight brothers. I will miss him very much. I pray that his life wasn't lived in vain. He had a testimony and those who knew him can truly agree Den was one of a kind. I pray that through Dennis' having lived that others will come to know his Savior Jesus. Charlotte remember you are loved as are Stephanie,Angie,Scott,Katie,Joni and Sean. God Bless You All. Love Molly

Stephanie Rivera

November 12, 2009

Dad, we will miss you and forever remember you. Mom, we will find a way through all of this pain and eventually remember what joy feels like again. Dad, I know you are in a better place and no longer hurting. I love you Unconditionally.

Stephanie Rivera

November 12, 2009

Mom, we will get through this. Dad, I will miss you terribly ! You taught me the meaning of Unconditional Love. I know that you are somewhere bright and beautiful. I love you.

Beulah Davis, Riverside Hospice

November 11, 2009

Charlotte,
I am so sorry to learn of Dennis' passing. I know the last time Dennis and I had a serious conversation about death and dying was earlier this year. He knew he had been to death's door and returned. He was not afraid because he said it was peaceful and he felt no pain. He rallied for many months after that and lived a good life.
I hope and pray that you will find comfort in knowing that you did all that you could for Dennis. We know that it was a difficult time for you and him, but you both made the best of it.
Be encouraged and blessed.

Catherine Harris

November 11, 2009

Mike - you will be greatly missed. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to me. Charlotte - God be with you. I love you. Please know I am ALWAYS here for you!

November 11, 2009

Sandy Cabe

November 11, 2009

Stephanie,
Thank you for sharing about your dad over the last few years. He did a lot of good in his lifetime. It's been quite awhile since I've seen him but I will always remember that he was the one that brought you to me. I thank him for that. You take care and call me when you need to. I'll see you soon. Love, Sandy

November 11, 2009

Dear Aunt Charlotte and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Dennis. I pray that God will keep you through this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Dennis will be missed. Thank God he finally has peace and he suffers no more.
Love, Jessica Blackmon

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