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Heidi Anne Buchert

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Heidi Buchert Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2007.

FALMOUTH - Heidi Anne Buchert, of East Falmouth, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at home surrounded by family and friends, after living 4 years with lung cancer.

She was one of five daughters and three sons, of Anne and James Buchert, Heidi was born on September, 27, 1960, in Lancaster, N.Y.

Heidi met her husband, David Crabtree, while on vacation in Fla., and they returned to live in his home town of East Falmouth.

They have a daughter, Ahleya who attends Falmouth High school.

David and Heidi were partners in a roofing and siding business, with many friends, and clients in Falmouth and on Martha's Vineyard.

Heidi was proud of her skills and hard work in the business and enjoyed taking the boat to and from work, while entertaining her commuter friends with stories.

She had a unique laugh, and ever-present cup of tea.

Heidi and David loved to travel together and she had a great fondness for Hawaii. They had visited the islands three times, and also traveled to the states of Maine, Ariz., N.H., and Nev. a few times.

She often visited her family with her daughter, in Buffalo, N.Y. and spent many summers in Canada at her parents' cottage. Heidi loved family gatherings, holidays and had an unbridled enthusiasm for bargain hunting and consignment shops.

She was vivacious and very generous with her time and had some for everyone.

She doted on her daughter and her daughter's friends: her infectious laugh and radiant smile, reflected her spirit and zest for life. She had boundless energy and took pride in her many house plants and gardens.

Her family and friends were most important to her.

Heidi was proud of her husband's guitar skills and loved to listen to him playing with the band.

Heidi was a unique, dear and wonderful friend; mother, and wife; a devoted daughter; sister and aunt.

She will be terribly missed.

A celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Falmouth Rod & Gun Club, Carriage Shop Road, East Falmouth.

All are invited.

In lieu of flowers, acts of friendship and kindness are appreciated.

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October 30, 2017

Jayne Militello posted to the memorial.

September 24, 2007

Tom Addesa posted to the memorial.

September 24, 2007

susan ryan posted to the memorial.

5 Entries

Jayne Militello

October 30, 2017

Just thinking about you today. Found your yearbook at mom's. Good memories. We'll make more when we meet up in heaven.

Tom Addesa

September 24, 2007

I was shocked to learn of Heidi's passing. I haven't seen her since my high school and college days. It's amazing that even after so many years, I feel a real loss. I read the news piece in the Cape Cod Times on line. It was beautiful and so right on. It was so good to see the same things leap out from the page that described the Heidi that I knew . . . her unbridled enthusiasm; her infectious laugh and radiant smile; her vivacious and generous spirit; and her zest for life.

Heidi, I'm sorry I missed the last 25 or so years. It sure seems that you lived a rich life and that you touched a lot of people. I wish I'd told you back then that I loved you - for making me feel OK, accepted, "cool" enough, and part of the gang. Peace.

susan ryan

September 24, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Michael Martinage

September 21, 2007

Aloha e Hiedi - Greetings from the sun drenched shores of Polynesia and Ka'awa Loa Plantation, we so miss you already. You have been a tremendous friend of ours. Helping build our lives and dreams often even when it might not have been the relaxing trips to Hawai'i that you thought they would be. Our roof and every corner of our home has your love and caring nature nailed right into it. The very courner stone of our home. Greg and I can not thank you and David enough for the help you have been. I feel comfort knowing that you will visit "your special place" at Ka'awa Loa. It is just one of the many places that we will think of you. As you are aware, our friend Jane Anthony manages the complaint department but you Hunny Bunny are in charge of structural integrity. Keep us on sound footing and a keen eye on the ranch, we love you. Mahalo nui loa e Heidi for your Aloha and Kakua - our hearts and door are always open to you. Please visit us often.

He maika'i o'e - Aloha Akua.

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Janine Smith

September 20, 2007

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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