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CHRIS SILVA
November 14, 2020
I just learned of Gail's passing and send my deepest condolences to Gail's family. She did so much to improve many lives. Gail was my "little sister" in our MHS sorority. We were both journalists but grew apart after then due to different colleges and jobs. We both started our newspaper careers in different states. However, I followed Gail's wonderful career and read all her books. She will live on through her work. Well done my friend. Love Chris Hay Silva
September 9, 2020
So very sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to the Sheehy family, a literary talent that will be missed. May God be with you.
Sarah Tarrow
September 2, 2020
She deeply influenced my life and career with her book Passages. My sincere condolences to her family.
Jeanine & Guy Saperstein
August 29, 2020
My husband and I have been married 53 years and were helped along the way by Gail Sheehy's series of books: Passages, New Passages, Mens Passages, & the Silent Passage. I was an educator and parent and read many books about the stages of childhood. It made sense to me that stages do not stop as adults and Gail's books led generations through growth with knowledge and compassion for ourselves and others. Then last year we read Gail's memoir, Daring, and learned so much more about her and her adventurous lifetime than just helping us get through our own life. What a wonderful life full of love and adventure and meaning. We honor her memory and are sad she has passed on. All the best to her future lives and her family. Sincerely, Jeanine and Guy Saperstein
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Regina
August 28, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family of Gail for your loss. Remember the days of old (Deu. 32:7) memories that will bring a smile to your face when you think of Gail and the love she had for you.
Paul Beckingham
August 27, 2020
When I was navigating a dark time of deep transition, Gail's writing touched and transformed my heart. Her gifts of heart-to-heart communication and open transparency remain as a legacy of hope for many. May you also experience comfort, healing, and hope even in her loss as you treasure the blessings of her memory.
JE Sowell
August 27, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences.
August 27, 2020
We are saddened for the loss of Mrs. Sheehy. May the God of tender mercies give her family, friends and all of those whose lives she touched, continuous comfort. Peace be with you all.
♥
JM, Jackson Mississippi
Louise Hirshberg
August 26, 2020
Gail changed my life when I read her first book... She was so ahead of her times. My condolences to the family.
August 26, 2020
God is a God of all Comfort..
JC. Richmond,Virginia
BRY
August 26, 2020
Sincere condolences to the Sheehy Family, May the God of Comfort mend and bind up your grieving hearts with with his loving kindness and tender care as you cope during this very difficult time of your loss. Gail left a legacy behind to remember her by.
August 26, 2020
My condolences.
August 25, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stacy Harris
August 25, 2020
Gail Sheehy was one of the most important authors of our time.
As a fellow author and reader, I will miss reading the books that were undoubtedly on Ms. Sheehy's back burner.
Condolences to her family, friends and fans.
August 25, 2020
Miss Sheehy seemed to have had a very interesting life. There has to be a lot of good memories left for the family to draw some comfort. I am sorry for your loss and offer my sympathy.
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