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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Jean Cuk
January 6, 2010
The Lord is my shepard; I shall not want and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
In your time of grief, may these lines from the 23rd Psalm give you peace.
I enjoyed meeting you both a the stitch-ins at Ginny's.
Stefany Plunkett
January 5, 2010
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Sed's passing. I have missed seeing him around the building since he retired and often wondered how he was doing. He was a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face. My condolences to the family.
January 4, 2010
Diane, I am sorry to hear about Sed's passing. You will be in my prayers.
Otis Knight Jr.
January 4, 2010
Diane & Robert,
We were saddened to learn of Seddon's passing. We were childhood friends and so glad to see him and Robert at the class reunion. We hold you in our hearts and prayers.
Clyde Keene and sister's Judy & Claudette
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Sara Roades
January 4, 2010
Diane,
I just got this sad news. I'm so sorry to hear that Sed has passed away. You and Sed were so kind to have my whole family stay with you several times. You both made us feel so at home and comfortable. I am glad I have these happy memories of Sed, and hope that your memories are helping you. Please let me know how we can help.
Jack Hale
January 4, 2010
Mrs. Boxley and Family:
I send my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family upon the passing of Seddon. I had not seen Sed for over 50 yrs. until Sept. 19 when he and Robert came to the 50th Reunion of the Grundy High Class of 59'. I held the elevator in the Comfort Inn for two men coming out of their room to go to the lobby and to my GREAT surprise was reunited with Sed and Robert. We shared many great times in the same neighborhood in Grundy in the mid-1950's. Many of my classmates have expressed how happy they were that Sed and Robert came back to renew old acquaintances this past Sept. We all have so many good memories of Sed and will cherish those forever.
January 4, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through this time. Sed was truly a happy person and brought joy to all who met him. He will be missed.
Your temari neighbor,
Terry
Susan Hayashi
January 4, 2010
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I am still in shock over this news, and am greatly saddened. Sed was a truly wonderful man, giving selflessly to all. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and I have been honored to have known him - if even for this short time.
Kendra Robb
January 4, 2010
I feel blessed and honored to be related to Sed and get the opportunity to know him a little. I am so glad we finally had a family reunion thanks to Sed. Kendra Boxley Robb (Harrisonburg, VA)
Susan Cameron
January 4, 2010
Diane,
My love and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sed's infectious zest for life will be missed by all whose lives he touched. I'm so grateful to be one among those many.
Hugs to you.
January 4, 2010
I was so shocked and sad to hear of Sed's passing. My heart goes out to Diane, my brothers, and all Sed's family, and you are in my prayers. With love,
Anne Pettengill Munson
Staunton, VA
Kathleen Wilcox
January 4, 2010
Diane, I love you both so very much! I am so lucky to have met such a good man as Mr. Boxley! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kathleen
Julian
January 4, 2010
Diane and family, my sorrow for your loss. Sed was such a wonderful guy. We've all lost a ray of sunshine. My thoughts are with you and yours.
January 3, 2010
Words can't express the sorrow Charlie and I feel at Sed's passing.
Charlie often talks about the day he and Sed spent together in Poughkeepsie, and Sed's cheerful willingness to make a stranger a friend.
We will never forget his sense of humor and his warmth.
Love,
Joan and Charlie
Peabody, Massachusetts
Ginny Thompson
January 3, 2010
Diane, you know that we are all holding you in our hearts, and Sed will always be there within us. I give thanks for the wonderful gentleman that he was, and that wonderfully wicked sense of humor. Thank you for sharing him with us... we are all the richer for it. Our love is with you now and always... and we'll always be here for you. Please accept these thoughts from me, and on behalf of all those in the Temari circle. With love and prayers - blessings and peace to you,
Ginny
Kristi
January 3, 2010
I'll never forget our trip to Disney World. Sed was so full of life and energy and a great man! My thoughts and prayers are with you Diane and family during this difficult time.
January 3, 2010
A fleeting meeting, but lasting memories of a lovely, friendly person. May your family find the strength to cope during this difficult time.
With love.
Linda Watts, Cyprus
Nicole Buchanan
January 3, 2010
What a wonderful man! I am so thankful that I had a chance to get to know him and looked forward to seeing him each year at our gatherings. He was gracious and always a good sport. Our family is praying for your peace and my heart is broken for you. All my love.
January 3, 2010
Diane and family, My deepest sympathy .
The picture of Sed is so nice. I am praying for all of you so you can find courage and strength to get through this hard time in your lives.
with love and friendship Karen St,Jean
Susan Sherburne
January 3, 2010
Diane,
Many hugs to you and your family. Let your memories of Sed keep him safe in your hearts.
Anne Wimer
January 3, 2010
I just want to thank you for coming into my life. I'll always remember the gentle, friendly teasing and the laughs. Peace be with you.
Love,
Anne
Dorry
January 3, 2010
My condolences to Mary's family. May god give you the strength to endure
your sorrow. My thoughts are with you.
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