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" When I could show someone how to make themselves feel confident and beautiful- that was why I loved working at nordstrums"- gretchen explained to me
Dan Potter
September 10, 2018
She never understood how beautiful she was, and always ran from the camera. You will not find her in any year book , she stayed home on picture day.
Danny Potter
September 5, 2018
Dan Potter
September 5, 2018
She had empathy for everyone, never saying a bad word. When O.J was brought she would hear that he might have been guilt. As a little girl she told me ,that when Sammy Davis junior died she cried and cried.
Now this is funny. After a movie she would make me sit while she read all the credits ," because they probably worked hard, they should all get credit." While frustrating as she singing the praises of Key grip no.5. It was exact what made me love her more.
Gretchen wrote about Gia constantly , and would put Gia written everywhere .
Dan Potter
September 5, 2018
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Dan Potter
August 24, 2017
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Dan Potter
August 24, 2017
Like every photo of you , so to my drawing ripped in half.
Dan Potter
August 24, 2017
Dan Potter
August 24, 2017
Forever & Always, Aunt Kathy
April 21, 2014
Gretchen... The Elusive Butterfly... your restless soul is finally free... at last I get to visit with thee. Thank you for your loving, healing and comforting presence in my life.
Carol Ledogar
April 20, 2014
Miss you Gretti B on this Resurrection Sunday...I know your with Him! I Love You for Always and Forever, Mommy
Kristen Konesky
April 15, 2014
So sorry to hear about Gretchen. Her smiling face will always be remembered. Sending you all prayers during this sad time.
danielle m
April 15, 2014
Rest in peace and may wonderful memories of you carry on and your daughter and family know you always with them.
Ron Burnham
April 15, 2014
Please accept the condolences of an old friend.
The Clough Family
April 15, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Sarah Adamo
April 15, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers your way during this difficult time.
Kendra Gaudreault
April 15, 2014
Gretchen, will always cherish the friendship and memories... Prayers sent to the family!
angela shenanigan
April 14, 2014
May god bless you and keep you and may you rest in peace.
Jay Williams
April 14, 2014
My dear cousin I can't believe you are gone. This summer I will go to Misquamicut and send off balloons in honor of you. Until we meet again. Love always.
Jill Martocci-Lawton
April 14, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We are sorry for your loss
Forever....Auntie Kathy
April 13, 2014
Do not stand by my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am a diamond glint on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awake in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight
I am the soft starshine at night.
Do not stand by by grave and cry
I am not there...I did not die.
Kevin Flanagan
April 13, 2014
Gretchen I can't put in to words what I'm feeling you are the most amazing person with a heart of gold I can't believe your gone you will be in my heart and loved and missed for always always and a day...
Sonia Klein
April 13, 2014
We miss you so much Gretti B!!! May your beautiful soul rest in peace. Love you to infinity and beyond.
Linda Flanagan
April 13, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family. You were such a kind, caring person and a wonderful mother. You will be truly missed. Rest in peace, Gretchen.
Matt Corvo
April 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss Sonia. And Williams family. She is an Angel.
Kelly Flanagan
April 13, 2014
I pray that you rest in peace Gretchen and that God gives your family the strength to get through this time of sorrow. You were an amazing person with a big heart and will be truly missed forever.
Lee Ann Claytor
April 13, 2014
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
Henry .........( Butch ) Grimme Jr
April 13, 2014
My Deepest Sympathy to the entire family on the passing of a Great Human Being every time i meet her in the past she always had a kind word to say about every one !
Arthur R Calabrese Jr
April 13, 2014
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Arthur R Calabrese Jr
April 13, 2014
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jaime Cain
April 13, 2014
RIP sweet Gretchen
Ruth Calabrese
April 13, 2014
Prayers go out to you and your family at this time of sorrow. from such a young life lost. RIP Gretchen
Christopher Calabrese
April 13, 2014
You are loved and missed deeply.
Philip Morris
April 13, 2014
My sincere condolences goes out to the entire family. Gretchen may you Rest in Peace.
Olivia Jones
April 13, 2014
A wonderful life you most certainly lived Gretchen. You are loved by so many and will be missed. I pray that God grant your family peace and allow their hearts to heal in time and cherish your memories forever. God bless you all.
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