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Toshiko ARNOLD Obituary
She was a native of Tochigi-Ken, Japan, and was the widow of James Edward Arnold. She attended First Presbyterian Church in Gloucester and the Taylor Trade School where she learned to sew.
She is survived by her daughters, Janet Lee Searls and her husband, Ron of Gloucester, Judy Ann Lowman; five grandchildren, Heather Loraine Hanson and her husband, John, Nichole Marie Smelser and her husband, Bryan, Danielle Teresa Russ, Jessica Ashton Lowman, and Zachary Lowman; and four great-grandchildren, Tanner and Peyton Hanson, Marcus Smelser, and Ashton Lee Kiser.
A memorial service will be held on 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, in the chapel of Andrews Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Adult Day Break Center in Gloucester, c/o of Bay Aging, P.O. Box 610, Urbanna, VA 23175.
Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va., is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Toshiko ARNOLD
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December 28, 2009
To Heather& the Arnold Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Short Stay Unit
Sentara Williams Regional Medical Center
Susan Cottle
December 28, 2009
Dearest Janet, Ron and family,
Words cannnot express the sorrow in my heart over the loss of your precious mother, "Ms. Pat". I, along with my staff at Gloucester Adult Day Break, are honored to have had the privilege of knowing her, loving her and caring for her for the past two years. We will truly miss seeing her walk down the steps of the "blue and white van", adorned in the most beautiful clothes, that her tired hands had so meticulously created. She was a most charming and classy lady, whose beautiful and heart-warming smile, shall never be forgotten.
"Ms. Pat" truly enjoyed herself at Day Break. She loved to do her chair exercises, using the hand weights to upbeat music! She always had something to offer during the morning group discussions and loved to work on crafts, hers always being the "neatest"! Just this past Wednesday, December 23rd, she had the most fun at our Christmas party, especially when Santa made a surprise visit!
Janet, the times that I talked to you over these past two years, you were always expressing your gratitude for our program and the loving care that your Mother was receiving. I would do my best to convince you that no thanks was needed, that it was OUR privilege and that everyone here was just doing what they loved to do. Janet, it TRULY was our privilege........................ thank YOU, for the "gift" of your beautiful Mom.
We love you and you will ALL remain in our thoughts and prayers,
Susan Cottle
Director of Gloucester Adult Day Break (and your forever friend!)
John Marshell
December 28, 2009
I gained from knowing Pat, a small gracious lady with a large presence of caring and charm, elegance and style. I will miss her pleasant smile and warm personality who expressed delight at my singing old WW11 era songs. She liked Filipina Baby and Sentimental Journey.
My sympathies to her loving family.
John
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