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Barbara Monasky Obituary
Barbara J. Monasky
of Franklin, N.H.
Barbara J. (Racicot) Monasky, 73, of 35 River Street, died at the Hospice House, Concord, on Monday, October 27, 2008. Mrs. Monasky was born October 7, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas L. and Irene M. (Wallner) Racicot. Mrs. Monasky lived in Johnson City, New York, for several years before moving to Franklin in May, 2008. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cross stitching and the New York Yankees. Mrs. Monasky is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Richard F. Monasky, Laconia; six sons, Richard T. Monasky and his wife, Deborah, Johnson City, N.Y., Joseph J. Monasky and his wife, Linda, Alton, N.H., Dr. Mark S. Monasky and his wife, Judy, Bismarck, N.D., Robert X. Monasky and his wife, Marcy, Corvallis, Oregon, Michael E. Monasky, Binghamton, N.Y., and David A. Monasky and his wife, Carolyn, Belmont, N.H.; two daughters, Marie E. Ahern, Franklin, N.H., and Barbara I. Opara, Spanaway, Wash.; eighteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas Racicot, Fla., and Robert Racicot, Conn.; several nephews and nieces; and two close friends, Sandy Shapiro and Chris Keiser.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 31, 2008, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the Baptist Church of Franklin, 21 Church Street, Franklin, N.H. Rev. Scott Secrest, Pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will follow in the family lot in South Road Cemetery, Belmont, N.H. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Franklin Visiting Nurses Association, 75 Chestnut Street, Franklin, N.H. 03235; or to the CRVNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant Street, Concord, N.H. 03301. Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H., is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Monasky
Gene Paraska & Jean Scolaro
November 16, 2008
To the Monasky Family:
We will always remember your family from years back on Brownell Ave.May God grant you peace and comfort through this difficult time.
Chris and Denise Hall
November 3, 2008
Marie and Andrew,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sorry for your loss.
Clare Fialla
November 3, 2008
Dear Monasky Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Barb and your family as did my parents(Frank and Madelene Fialla). Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken Hauer
October 31, 2008
Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.I didn't know your mom personally, but if you are any reflection of her, then she was a great woman. If you need me please call. I'll try to call you in a couple days.
Michael Burke
October 31, 2008
Marie...Just sending my condolences to you and your family on your loss. God love ya.
Phil and Mimi Mika
October 30, 2008
Dear Monasky Famuily,
I use to love to come up and visit your family and loved your mom. She was always smiling and so gracious when we were visiting. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and with your family.
Phil and Mimi (Banovic) Mika
Karen Mudgett
October 30, 2008
Dave and Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. I know it has been a tough summer, but she is with God now and at peace. Please let me know if I can do anything.
Bruce Cameron
October 30, 2008
While I never did have the opportunity of meeting your mother, Bob, I'm know she was a wonderful influence on you and the rest of your family. My sincere sympathies to the Monasky family.
Kathy Marean
October 29, 2008
To the Monansky Families,
We are very sorry to see that you have lost a grand lady. She was so in her element mothering her clan. I can only imagine how proud she must of been of her children, their spouses, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Our sympathies to you all
Jim and Kathy Marean
Jack and Lori Poodiack
October 29, 2008
We were so very sorry to learn about the loss of your Mom. We remember all the very good times we had as a family both when you first lived on Schubert Street and later at your home on Morgan Road. We all loved Barb and her infectious smile and I'm sure that she enjoyed a joyfull reunion with my parents Hilda and Matty Banovic and the other family members that have preceded her.
Steve(Red) & Dania Sitar
October 29, 2008
Our Deepest Sympathy. I have a lot of fond memmories of years gone by.
Life is to short. God will take care of her.
Gail Margaritis
October 29, 2008
To the Monasky family,
I was so sorry to read of Barb's passing. She was a very warm and friendly lady. I admired her spirit and generosity. God bless you as you go through these trying days.
Tara & Nelson Baker
October 29, 2008
Dave & CC-
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you and are thinking of you. If you need ANYTHING just let us know.
Louise Monasky Hodges
October 29, 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)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Dave Dempsey
October 29, 2008
I'm sorry for your loss. May Jesus uphold you. You may not remember our walks we took as young people and you were the best catcher on any ball team I played with. My wife and I have also been married 53 years.
Dave Dempsey
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