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for Lester Jeffries
Russell Cole
August 19, 2010
To The Family of Lester Jeffries,
I am sorry to hear of Lester's passing. I knew Lester from Rensselaer Ambulance. I have been a member since 1994. I used to look forward to the pancake suppers and spaghetti dinners that he helped run. Lester will be missed by all who knew him. Rensselaer Ambulance wouldnt be here today if Lester wasnt there in the begining.
Dottie and George McKeon, Sr.
July 27, 2010
Dear Barbara, Joan and Family, I was truly shocked to hear of our Sonnys' passing. When I called to talk to Sonny after arriving home from the hospital, Joan told me that Sonny was gone.
I always remembered him as my friend, neighbor and good, good man. He was always smiling and we truly enjoyed our visits with him and Elsie. I truly didn't see much of Elsie but did Sonny when we came to NY.
I'll always remember Sonny, Elsie and all the family. May God Comfort and keep all of you very safe and well. May God grant Sonny rest in peace. We are truly sorry and saddened over the loss of our Sonny.
Dottie and George McKeon Sr. (Arizona)
Kim Wilkinson
July 27, 2010
Joan and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Lester was a great man, and I have many memories of him. He was truly an assest to the city of Rensselaer, and a great friend to all who knew him.
Helen & Phil Elacqua
July 25, 2010
Joan and Family, so very sorry for your loss----our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time..........
July 24, 2010
JOAN AND FAMILY,
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING..I HAD'NT SEEN HIM FOR 3 YRS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR CORN ROASTS AND YOUR MOM TEACHING JIMMY HOW TO BAKE..
JANET KNOWLES/PRICE
CANADA
July 24, 2010
Lester was a good friend. I met Lester through his work with the Rensselaer Kiwanis Club. He was often the "spark" that kept the club moving and doing community projects. I will miss him at our Van Rensselaer Division Council meetings.
Immediate Past Lt. Governor Jim Rogers, West Sand Lake, NY
Eva Dihrberg
July 24, 2010
Dear Barbara and Family,
We are very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful and caring man. He was truly a pioneer and knew how to motivate people in all of his causes. I truly believe that if it was not for Lester, Renssalear Ambulance would never have gotten off the ground. He saw a need in the community and did everything he could to see that it happened- he got people to work together to make sure it happened. A thing that today is sadly lacking. God Bless you Lester and may your family find comfort in a the things you accomplished within your community. RIP
July 24, 2010
Barbara Sorry for your lose. my prayers are with you and family.
Trudy Ellis
Jane Livingston
July 23, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Lester s passing. He did a lot of things for a lot of people. You have my deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.
Julie and Donald Bink
July 23, 2010
Joan and Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies in the passing of your Dad. What a very special man he was! He touched so many lives in his time here on earth. He loved his family and he loved his community. There was never a time that I saw him that he would not say hello with a huge smile. He is responsible for so many good things in the City of Rensselaer and always wanted something better for this, our city. May he rest in the peace he is so deserving of.
Sincerely,
Mollie Shook
July 23, 2010
Dear Joan and family
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father Lester. He was a very nice person . He was a great friend to me and to everyone who knew him. I worked with Lester a lot during Kiwanis events. He was always a very helpful person. I will always keep him in my thoughts and prays and I will always keep the family in my thoughts and prays during this sad time. He will be greatly missed by whole Kiwanis family.
Captain Joseph Blowers
July 23, 2010
Our thoughts a prayers will always be with Lester's family. We have lost a pioneer, but his memory will always be with us. Lester has given everything for the community without question. Renssealer City Ambulance will always be with you.
anna bowles
July 23, 2010
barbara, i am so sorry to hear of your lose. my prayers will be with you through this time of sorrow. anne morrissey (bowles) & family
Tanyea Honsberger(Myers)
July 23, 2010
Joannie, Steven and family,
I send you my deepest sympathy. I have a lot of memories with your family and will cherish them always. My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of need.
Tanyea Honsberger (Myers)
millie & al fox
July 23, 2010
joan , and family sorry for your loss ur dad was a great guy our prayers go out to you and your family
July 23, 2010
I worked with Lester back in the 70's at Civil Service he was a very nice man, soft spoken. I'm very sorry for your loss. My he rest in peace.
Wayne Howard
Gale Leva
July 23, 2010
We are going to miss Lester... his smile was the first thing you saw when you arrived at a Rensselaer Kiwanis Club meeting.. He will be missed by all the children he served in the area & all his friends!
ann putnam
July 23, 2010
Joan and family,
im glad me and justice had the chance of knowing pop, He will be greatly missed. pop was such a good person:) Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. If we can do anything let us know. -love annie & justice
Anna Howland
July 23, 2010
Joan, Steven and family
We will miss Lester; he has touched so many of our lives. Our love and support will always be here for you. Sending our deepest sympathies.
Love, Anna and Judy
July 23, 2010
Joan, Steven and family-
We will miss Lester; he has touched so many of our lives. Our love and support will always be here for you. Sending our deepest sympathies.
Love, Anna and Judy
Bill Mahoney
July 23, 2010
I worked with Lester at the Dept. of Civil Service for 20 years and also went to Fort Drum with him on two occasions. He was kindest of men; always willing to help anyone anywhere. Les valued friendship and family; he had many friends everywhere and was always anxious to talk proudly about his family. Lester was a "gentle man" in the truest sense. God Keep You Close!
Christopher and Ashley
July 23, 2010
Papa,
Over the past few days we've been reminiscing about all of the wonderful times we've had together as a family- vacations, holidays, camp, birthdays, weddings, births... we are so thankful to have these memories of you to hold onto and cherish for the rest of our lives and to pass down to our children some day. You were such an amazing person, Papa. And an even more amazing grandfather. We love you so so so much. Enjoy eternity with Grama dancing forever in the stars.
Love always,
Jean Salisbury-Elden
July 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you at
this time of loss. Lester was such a nice
person and he will be missed at St. Timothy's.
TAMMY VIGLIANTE
July 23, 2010
JOAN MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I HOPE YOU FIND PEACE IN KNOWING HE IS NO LONGER SUFFERING AND YOU HAVE ANOTHER GUARIDAN ANGEL. GOD BLESS !!!!
July 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Roger, Marcy and Max
July 23, 2010
JOAN,STEVEN AND FAMILY
JOAN , YOU GAVE YOUR FATHER HIS LAST WISH , THAT WAS TO BE HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL. NOW HE CAN REST IN PEACE NEXT TO ELSIE.
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR WHOLE FAMILY.
DICK AND DEE HOWLAND
renee bink
July 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Karen(Kay) Miller
July 23, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
July 23, 2010
Papa i miss you and will miss the time we spent watching our shows and little chats we had. i will always remember them and carry those memories with me. Love you and miss you Christina Howland
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