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for Darlene SMITH
I always had a blast with you, Dar
Diahann Sibley-Messeguer
April 5, 2011
I love you my dear cousin Darlene! Thank you for looking over us all! You are so greatly missed ... Life is still not the same without you...please send your love to Barry so he can finally hear you and know that you do want him to carry on with his life. He knows this but I believe he feels guilt that he shouldn't do things without you... I know your spirit is staying away from him so he will move on... but he needs a sign from you to say it is okay. Love you my dear cousin and friend! xoxox Di
Abby Locke
March 1, 2011
Dear Family and Friends:
I am sorry to hear about the loss, and though it has been a year almost, the pain is still surronding us all. I had the pleasure to meet Darlene. She was a wonderful person and i am so glad to have met her. She will be sinceerelly missed.
Joe & Judy Oglesby
October 4, 2010
Barry,
I only know Darlene through Fred and from what I have read. You may miss Her today, but you will see her someday. The Lord had a plan and you will see on His time. Be strong and live long, one day at a time to the FULLEST.
WITH ALL OUR LOVE , THOUGHTS & PRAYERS,
May GOD BLESS YOU!
Bobbie Fort
July 3, 2010
Dear Barry,
I know I am late but each time I wanted to sign the guest book I get lost for words but here goes my story.
Ever since the first time I meet darlene I got a good vibe from her, even tho she was not in the best shape I knew she was a good woman. She stayed positive and always joked around, for some reason I felt that I knew her forever. You two guys made coming in to work fun and I felt I can tell you guys everything. I can't go anywhere and hear that "give me that folet of fish" song without thinking about her and the day I was about to buy the singing fish head Haha. I thought she was gona be my best adult friend forever but unfortunatly God wanted her home early.
I know that you Barry will move on in due time and I know that might sound harsh but its nothing worst than living your life in sorrow, you know I cared for and respected Darlene and still do but she would not want you to live in pain.
Stay safe and positive and you know I will always have darlene & you in my heart.
Teresa Cooper
June 1, 2010
Barry,
Although I never knew Darlene personally, I did speak with her several times relating to business. After speaking with you today, I just wanted you to know that I truly have a sense of what a wonderful wife she was to you. Your love for her is a tribute to her and by feeling your loss I now know she was an amazing person. I wish you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. (Teresa from Eclipse software)
Stephanie Kupec
May 18, 2010
Barry - I'm not sure if you can still see this. I'm so sorry for your loss. Darlene and I had reconnected but I didn't hear of her passing until weeks after as we just moved. Take care - Stephanie Kupec (from Elms)
May 2, 2010
With heartfelt sympathy from the lady on the plane
Deb Vandergrift
April 28, 2010
Dr. Smith cared for me on a regular basis and kept me active and healthy. When I was pregnant, her help was invaluable, and she also adjusted my new baby daughter. Her skil, devotion, and compassion will be missed.
Carol Beaulieu
April 21, 2010
Dear Barry,
So sorry for your loss. Darlene was a wonderful wife and Doctor. Try to remember the good times because that is what she would want you to do. Always remember that we are here for you like we were when you were growing up. Your are like family to us all and we love you so much. Your second family (The Poulin Family and Mom).
Diane Riley
April 20, 2010
To a great friend,
I can't believe I will never see that smile or hear that laugh. I will miss you so much. We were suppose to grow old together and do what old people do when they retire. Barry and Michelle please call and keep us as close friends. We all need to keep Darlene's spirit with us. I love you and miss you Darlene please give us the strength to go on with life.
Love Diane
Anarelis Cortes
April 19, 2010
Dear Barry, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time and for many years to come...
Darlene, I will miss you dearly but will hold you close to my heart. You were a great chiropractor but also a dear friend..Our memories will be cherished in my heart and in my mind for a lifetime...I wish you were here to enjoy the last addition to the Cortes family as you liked to call them "my puerto rican beauties" hahaha You always made me laugh in every visit & yelled at me for missing appointments. You were one of a kind!
Love you,
April 16, 2010
Darlene & I were in school together in Ware growing up. She could always make you smile with her laughter, warmth & inviting heart! Deeply saddened for your loss Barry ~ Danielle McQuaid (DesLauriers)
April 16, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to you Barry. I was really looking forward to seeing her tonight. You both are wonderful people. My prayers are with you. Will remember our special moments together as kids. Love to you... Lisa Ann Wooding Jaksina
my mom and dad send their sympathies too. lee wooding
Wanda Savarese
April 12, 2010
Dear Barry,
I was introduced to Dr. Smith by my lactation consultant after the birth of my second daughter Xiomara. Darlene helped her be able to breastfeed after she was born posterior. After that, my older daughter Sofia and I went to Darlene regularly to get adjustments and we followed her to her new practice. I was amazed at how she asked me how we all were, genuinely listened, and offered advice. I had never experienced that from any doctor before. Darlene started us on our way to discovering our food allergies and helped us pursue a more healthy, natural lifestyle.
I am saddened that I was not able to see her again after she stopped working at her practice. I remember all the good times the girls and I had with her during our visits. Sofia made her many drawings and always told her the latest news in her life. I also remember meeting you Barry at the new practice when you both were just starting it and talking with you the several times our visits coincided with you being the receptionist.
Thank you for receiving us at the viewing and memorial for Darlene. It was nice to get to know some of her personal side since before that I had only known her as my chiropractor. I take solace in knowing that you and Darlene spent many years together. I am sorry her body gave out before her spirit, but know she is in heaven. You will be re-united with her some day. I hope that you can heal and find joy during your wait until you see her again.
We wish you and your extended family all the best. Whether our paths cross again or not, know that we hold Darlene and you in our hearts.
Love,
Wanda Savarese, and Sofia & Xiomara Harnois-Savarese
Lee Mooney
April 11, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Mary Jo Vazquez
April 10, 2010
Barry,
My heart goes out to you. I was so sorry to hear about Darlene. When we used to work together in the Blood Bank, Darlene made me laugh all the time! She had such an upbeat personality that I looked forward to every day. Whenever I think of her it puts a smile on my face.
Lorraine Carwright Amaio
April 10, 2010
Barry: I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Darlene. I only met her a few times, but my sister Chris knew her well and spoke very highly of her both as a healer and a friend. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jason Dean
April 10, 2010
Barry, I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loss.
April 9, 2010
I am so saddened to hear of Dr. Smith's passing. She made a "house call" to assess my newborn son the day after his home birth just 2 years ago. She provided reassurance, comfort, and exceptional care. He continued care with her through the months, smiling and cooing whenever he saw her. She helped him achieve important developmental milestones and I am grateful for her approach, her enthusiasm, and kindness. Through her illness, we missed seeing her at the practice. We will always consider her as an integral part of my son's first few days and months on this earth. She was definitely a special person. Nina Arnold and Family (West Hartford, CT)
April 9, 2010
Barry,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Lesniak
Roberta Stevenson
April 9, 2010
Dr. Smith was an amazing healer. I was fortunate to have been her patient for several years. She always made me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with Barry and her family. Thank you for sharing this very special lady.
Martha Watson
April 9, 2010
Barry,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Darlene. She was such a great friend to me and we shared so many wonderful times. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies and know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 9, 2010
Dr. Smith will be greatly missed. She was a great person. She adjusted me through and after my first pregnancy. My condolences to the family. Prayers and Love, Ceylon Cicero
Carol Harrison Horvath
April 9, 2010
I was a patient of Dr. Smith's for 12 years. She was an outstanding doctor who showed genuine concern for her patients.
What was wonderful about Darlene was her compassion, energy, sense of humor and enthusiam. She was a plesure and a joy to know.
Cara and LJ Michini
April 9, 2010
Dear Barry and family, so sorry to hear of the tragic and untimely passing of Darlene. She was our family chiropractor for years. Dr. Smith was such a caring and compassionate person with a twinkle in her eye and an infectious laugh. She talked of her family often with love and pride. We will miss her passion and dedication to her patients and her lovable personality! All the best at this very difficult time, The Michini Family
April 9, 2010
Darlene was a wonderful healer - we talked about changing the world as she adjusted me. I know that she will now do just that but in a better place. My prayers to you and her family....Terry Nowakowski
Claudia Hallas
April 9, 2010
To Barry and Darlene's family & friends,
I and my husband were fortunate to have met Darlene in her official capacity as Dr. Smith. She was a gifted practitioner and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are you with and your family.
Paula LeClair
April 9, 2010
Dear Barry;
I knew Darlene through my niece Tia Sergel Phillips. Darlene was a wonderful person and she will be missed a lot. The light finally went out in this precious soul, but she will live on in all that she touched.
Forget-me-not
When you're lost in thought
As you make it through you day
Forget-me-not
I am one who fought
Who made a permenant mark
Forget-me-not
When as a child you were taught
To remember yesterday
Forget-me-not
When the day is hot
And you bend your knees to pray.
April 8, 2010
Dr.Smith has helped me and my husband
so much. She will truly be missed.
My sincere sympathy to her husband and
family.
Dora Lee and Daniel Sevigny
Cynthia Ambrose
April 8, 2010
To Barry and all of Darlene's Family:
I loved Darlene and she was loved by every one that she crossed paths with. Her laugh was infectious. Her sense of humor and her compassionate way was what made her such a wonderful person. I will miss her so much. I met Darlene as a patient and we became good friends through the years. I am thinking of all of you in this time of sorrow. her memory lives on and she will be remembered as the most wonderful and gifted doctor. She will always be in my heart xoxo
Cynthia Ambrose
Meredith Knechel
April 8, 2010
My deepest thoughts and condolences. Dr. Darlene was my and my daughter's first chiropractor, and she helped us immensely. I felt a strong connection with her and am saddened by this loss, although I know she's now surrounded by love and light in a spectacularly beautiful place. Peace and love to Darlene and her loved ones. Namaste.
Caren Dickman
April 8, 2010
Dear Barry,
I just heard about your tragic loss and I am so sad. Your wife was such a gift to our world - her healing, her humor, her spirit. She helped me through some painful times and always made me laugh. My thoughts are with you.
Caren Dickman,
"The Photographer"
Brian & Andrea Quinn
April 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Holly Harken
April 8, 2010
The world is a much emptier place without Dr. Darlene Smith in it. She had such spirit and energy about her that my mind simply can't believe that she isn't in our world anylonger. Barry you have my sympathies in this time of loss. I'm sure that you are feeling adrift and lost. No words can ever heal you. I can only hope that with time you will be able to look back on the wonderful life that you and Darlene shared and know that she brought joy and healing to so many people.
Sincerely,
Karyn Philibotte
April 8, 2010
Carmen, Barry & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Darlene was a beautiful woman and will be missed dearly.
Melissa Leet
April 8, 2010
To others who cared for Darlene, It will oft be repeated, what an enormous blessing Darlene was to those whose lives she touched. I came to know her through her chiropractic work. She kept my son's body working at its best, sharing her love for her work by never failing to put healing, blessed hands on him. I am, and ever will be, grateful for the time our family was part of her life. Barry, my love and many hugs to you, and the rest of the family. I pray you will have the opportunity to share many wonderful memories in the coming days. That the smiles will come more readily as the weeks pass. My most sincere condolences, Melissa and family
Dee Tower
April 8, 2010
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 1998-2010
Rodney Williams
April 8, 2010
Barry,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
April 8, 2010
I remember Dr. Darlene like a person always with a smile on her face. She was a beautiful, wonderful person. I was just told today and I can't believe it. I feel devasteted. Last time I saw her she was fine and then suddently...I feel so sad and I will deeply miss her. Thank you Darlene for helping me. Condolances to the family. Tizy (New Haven, CT)
Alan & Therese Morse
April 8, 2010
Dear Barry,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife Darlene. Our heart felt sympathies go out to you. You will be in our thoughts, and prayers.
April 8, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss. Darlene was a wonderful doctor and a very sweet person. We are very happy to have known her. Love The Honsingers
Jody Parker
April 8, 2010
Barry and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I heard last night and I just couldn't believe it. I am so sad that Darlene and I lost contact with each other. I've been thinking about her often lately and only wish I would have reached out to find her. She was such a great friend and we shared so many great, great times together. She really was an amazing woman, and I can only imagine how heartbroken you all must be. Please know that I am thinking of you all and you are in my thoughts and prayers, along with Darlene.
When you have a moment, please get in touch, I'd love to hear from you.
Love,
Jody
Mary and Pat
April 8, 2010
Barry, I am so sorry. Darlene was the best - the absolute best. Her life, her love and her presence will be missed as it can never be replaced. Our prayers go out to you and the family.
Phil Yanni
April 8, 2010
Dear Barry,
My deepest condolences for your loss. Darlene was always kind to me and helped me so much. I will truly miss her.
Phil Yanni
NANCYLOUISE BARRY
April 8, 2010
BARRY SORRY FOR DARLENE PASSING. WE LUV YOU BOTH THE LAST TIME WE WERE TOGETHER WAS FATHERS DAY FOR BRUNCH AND A GREAT TIME WE HAD THESE MENORIES WILL LAST FOREVER LUV DAD AND NANCYLOUISE
April 8, 2010
Dr. Darlene Smith was a wonderful person I had the privilege of knowing and working with. You will be missed always. My prayers go out to your loving husband Barry, your cats, and your family. With a heavy heart.
Love, Cindy Ifill-Green
April 8, 2010
Barry;
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There are many prayers from your "Friendly" family.
Sharon Cincotta
Richard, Patti & Josh Fradette
April 8, 2010
Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. With heartfelt sympathy.
Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home
April 8, 2010
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
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