CHARLOTTE FRANK

Charlotte was such an amazing woman. She was so much more than a neighbour. She was a mentor and a friend. She had so much time for me. SHe was always there to help me figure out what was coming next. last year I welcomed my daughter into the world. I decided to have her on my own and she is bright and funny and full of joy. In Charlottes honour, I named her Frankie. I wear Charlotte'r puzzle ring every day, and when the time comes, Frankie will wear it too. She will hear all about the...

Hard to believe but now Brooke has joined you. You are missed, you are remembered and your impact continues. Love you dear Charlotte

Charlotte, a dear neighbor, we miss your wit and wisdom, visiting, hanging out in the hallway chatting for ages. You made an indelible impression on our daughter Michi for which we are so grateful. You will always be in our hearts. Anna and Kevin

6 Years and we miss you and still ache when we reach for the phone or even drive past on 57th street. - At least after 6 years I can drive past your home, for years I couldn't do that. We are thankful your were in our separate and joined lives for we are richer and better for it, but oh how it hurts that you are gone.

I met Charlotte working for the NYC Dept of General Services many years ago. Everyone that knew her, knew how beautifully she dressed and carried herself on a daily basis. She was full of energy, always acknowledging those of us blessed to have her at the helm. Constantly filled with ideas and creative ways to attack whatever was thrown into our laps. After a few months she called me into her office... asked me to sit, asked how my day was and said with a smile , “I was always the best...

4 years - and I still can't drive on 57th Street without wondering why you had to leave so early. Life's mysteries escape my limited wisdom of such things. I believe your soul is integrated into the universe of sentient beings bringing your balance and insight and caring into what humans tap into when they need guidance. I don't think you're watching over me all the time but I'm living my life as if you are still guiding me and continuing to be my mooring post. I can conjure you any time...

For your 80th birthday this year you said you were "Going to do 80 Things, some little, some not so little" You were going to do them all within a year. You didn't get a year, you were short changed. But what you accomplished in your 80 years is so vastly extraordinary, you have left ample evidence that YOU WERE HERE. You started the Caring Collaborative and though it might be possible to count the lives you have touched, the lives you will touch in the future cannot be counted or known. ...

Charlotte Frank started out smart, articulate and energetic. She got better and, unlike some people, got even better in her 70's. Charlotte and I travelled together to 7 or 8 European countries and many garden spots in the USA. As my eyes became worse, she would put out her slim little wrist and say, "Grab on" and I did. Thank you for the bright, lovely memories. Love, Grace Helen McCabe.

Charlotte was my roommate at the University of Chicago. We shared many adventures and confidences. In 1958, we hitchhiked together through the small, young country of Israel. Over the years, we lost contact; but I often thought of her and missed her. I wish I could tell her this.