Antoinette Cole Obituary

Antoinette Cole
of Homosassa, Fla.,
formerly of Hallstead, Pa.
Antoinette Cole, 77, of Homosassa, Fla., and formerly of Hallstead, Pa., passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Raymond Cole; two daughters, Cindy and Joe Gaughan, Hallstead, and Raelene Darrow, Endicott; five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Danny, and Connor Gaughan, and Kyle and Nicole Darrow; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Priscilla Dorschel, Crystal River, Fla.; four sisters-in-law, Esther and Bill Leslie, Verna and Lloyd Kunkle, Joyce and Richard Beavan, and Elda Mae Jackson; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Todd Cole; and one grandson, Ryan Darrow. Toni was of the Methodist faith. She retired in 1982 from General Electric. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, and her dog, Bambi. She liked to play Yahtzee, was an avid reader, and loved the challenge of crossword puzzles.
A private service will be held at the family's convenience. Arrangements are under the direction of the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home. Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to Southern Care, Inc. (Hospice), 851 Commerce Blvd., Suite 101-102, Dickson City, Pa. 18519.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Sep. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Antoinette Cole

11 Entries

Cliff & Lynn Miller

September 21, 2008

Dear Ray and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Tracy & Christian

September 18, 2008

Dear Cole Family,
It has been a very long time since I have thought of you. I am sorry to hear of your loss of Toni. I was unaware that you had lost other members of your family. Your family will be in my prayers.

jeff boerner

September 18, 2008

With deepest sympathy to you and yor family.Jeff Boerner

bridgette schroeder

September 18, 2008

With deepest sympathy to you and your family.Bridgette(BAE)

Sally Hotaling

September 17, 2008

Realene and family my deepest condolances to you and yours for your losses in the past week.

Gary & Karen Makosky

September 17, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

James Decker

September 17, 2008

The Cole family: Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Mary Lou Decker

Kathy Richards

September 17, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Barbara Wheeler

September 17, 2008

Cindy & Family,
I am so sorry to read about your mom and wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. The support of family and friends will help in getting you through these difficult days.
Barb Wheeler & family

mary parks

September 17, 2008

Cindy and family, My thoughts are with you. my sincerest sympathy.

Karen Sinnett & Earl Lindsey

September 17, 2008

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)
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