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for Rita St. John
Sally & George
June 23, 2024
Still missing you after 11 years!! Love you MOM
My Mom and I 2/27/2013
Linda St.John
July 5, 2013
Mom, I picture you and Dad finally together and it gives me comfort but the pain is here and hope day by day it gets better. You have always been my rock!!! My life will never be the same. I will always treasure the visits to CT with Clint Chris and Cole throughout the years no matter where we lived. And will always treasure your month long visits with us when you were able to travel. When Chad died you pulled me through and you are together again and peace that gives me, our phone calls every week for hours at a time I am truly going to miss. I know that no ine can fill that void. Mom you were the best and you gave me strength when dad passed 33 years ago. My sons loved you so very much and they all have passed on to their children the name "Memere" and "Great Memere" so RIP my dear Mother until we meet again. I love you and miss you so much it physically hurts. Your twin Daughter Linda
amy hopkins
July 2, 2013
I did not sign the book yesterday (Sorry) july 1
July 1, 2013
My condolences to the Family of Mrs. St.john, especially cousin Tim, Beverly & their children, Patrick & Kelly, and friend Edward, Peace & love to you all as the queen of the family rest quietly in heaven...
Dominique Trudel
July 1, 2013
Memere Thank you for being such a great grandmother I remember you giving me my love for reading. Also I remember you teaching me the Our Father and the Hail Mary when I was a little girl and my mother was in the hospital. I remember my first trip to Florida and going to the library with you. I also remember how you'd trick me into taking a long walk with a promise of a frozen yogurt at the end not telling me that the frozen yogurt was right across the street and learning how to play cards. I will always cherish the memories that you gave me.
Betty Ann
July 1, 2013
Mom---For 33 years you so bravely carried on without dad, missing him everyday. You didn't get to spend your golden years with him but now finally together for eternity.
Thank you for your example of strength and resiliency no matter what you faced. You always found a ray of hope in everything.
Rest in peace mom noone deserves peace more than you. I will always remember you for your unconditional love.
Bev sending you especially a big hug during this sad time for us all. I know mom always felt safe with you nearby. You never letnher down and no matter what was going on in your own life you made sure she was never alone. Thank you! Rest in peace mom..love you!
Betty Ann
lucy hopkins
June 30, 2013
How fortunate we are to have had such a great person in our lives.
Rest in Peace, Dear Friend.
Monica Trudel
June 30, 2013
Thank you for great childhood memories. My first trip to Florida, learning to play rummy, introducing me to the library and many more. Love you, rest in peace memere.
rick mccrackan
June 30, 2013
sorry to hear of your loss. my her memory live on in your hearts.
Alan Chevrette
June 30, 2013
Aunt Rita, I know you are in Heaven with Uncle Ed and the Lord. I will never forget all you two did for me and all the Hardy Boy books you bought me and all you did as my Godparents. You will be missed but I will always remember your leadership and your legacy. Say hi to Uncle and my brother Brian. Love you forever. Your loving Nephew/ Godson, Alan
gEORGE cROSBY
June 30, 2013
You are the best mother-in-law a guy could ask for. Rest in Peace until we meet again.
Mikey
June 30, 2013
Rest in peace grandma. You are on your way home. I couldn't be there but I am there in spirit. See you in my dreams.
alicia
June 30, 2013
Sorry for your family's loss, but happy for your reunion in heaven. You were a sweet mother in law. RIP
Gail Estes
June 30, 2013
To all my cousins I reach out with sincerest sympathy as I remember your Mom as the best librarian Slater ever had. I recall Aunt Rita with a smile on her face and joy in her heart, feeling welcome in her presence. Peace and Love to all.
Jimmy & Trish Newton
June 30, 2013
Praying for you and your family
Judy Breen
June 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 30, 2013
Rest in Peace Grandma
Rosalie Laskarzewski
June 29, 2013
Prayers and condolences to the St.John family. Rita is in the arms of the Lord
and likely playing BINGO with the Angels.
I have wept in the night for the shortness of sight, but I never have yet felt a tinge of regret for being a little too kind. A.U. I remember Rita as always being kind, and having a kind word for everyone. I will miss her at the Plainfield Senior Center, where she was Librarian for many years and our Book Review Writer..We will all miss you dearly. Rosalie Laskarzewski, Plainfield Senior Citizens
Phil and Theresa Lambert
June 29, 2013
Remembering Mom and Grammy St.John today, as she raised 9 children and a host of grandchildren. You are with dad now. Until we meet again, we will cherish the memories! Thank you Bev and Tim, Eddie and Marie for all you did for Mom in the last days! Love, TT, Phil, Greg Andrew and Hannah!
June 29, 2013
For Mom
Gail an Craig Savage
June 29, 2013
Bev, I know what a great daughter you were to your Mom, and I am sure she was very greatful for you. You couldn't have done any better. I am praying for you to get through this very difficult time.
LIz (Herbert) Andstrom
June 29, 2013
My condolences to the Messier/St.John family. I remember Mrs. St.John as the librarian in Jewett City and also as a neighbor (grew up on Mathewson St. in J.C.) She was a lovely lady.
June 29, 2013
Bev,Tim,Patrick,and Kelly, may we offer our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She was a wonderful lady who had a zest for life, which has been passed on to you Bev and through you to Pat and Kelly. Know that we are here for you, if you need us, that grief hurts but heals and that she is now sitting at the right hand of our Father and with you Dad and no longer suffering or in pain. You, Bev did an exceptional job in taking care of her these last number of years, and I know she was very thankful for it. Lindsay And Bruce
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