Richard J. Lema

Richard Lema Obituary

LEMA, RICHARD J., 83 Passed away Monday October 20th, 2008

A remembrance for family and friends will be held at the Narragansett Community Center on Mumford Rd. Narragansett, on Saturday November 8th 1pm - 4pm. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to Hospice of R.I. 169 George St. Providence, R.I. 02860

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Lema

11 Entries

Peter Gates

December 1, 2008

Ricky,

I am very sorry to learn of the loss of your father. I am sure you have many,many fond memories to keep his spirit alive.

christine webb

November 11, 2008

To the Lema Family,
Dick was a ggod friend to my late parents, Helen and Dave Johnson, who lived on Blue Mist dr. in Manville, RI. They both thought very highly of him. I was sad to learn of his passing. Our family sends our sympathy to you all.

Jamie Palin

November 7, 2008

The Lema family has my deepest sympathies. Dick's influence in my life could never be overstated, I will miss him tremendously and cherish everything he taught and instilled in me.

Cynthia Sefton

November 7, 2008

Myra & Judy,
I are so sorry for the lose of your father. My prayers are with you and all Dick's grandchildren.

Kenneth Hoskin

November 6, 2008

Rick,
Try to remember all the good times you had with your dad. & know you're in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Hoppy

art laurenson

November 5, 2008

Rick - so sorry to hear about your father's passing - my father passed in June, so I know there's not much more to say

Myra Lema Harmon

November 4, 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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