GERRE SAYLES

The family has our sympathy. May God be very close to you during this time. Our prayers are with you. Condo neighbors.

Dear Auntie Pat, Deb, Sandy, and families, Cindy and family,
We are so sad that Aunt Ger has passed but are comforted in knowing she knew how much she was loved by all of you. Likewise, she loved all of you so much. Praying for peace and comfort at this time. We are so sorry and will miss seeing her and her little Zoe.
Love Fran, Rick, Joseph, and John.

Oh, Ger…We kind of grew up together, including the incident when you "stole" my allowance (a quarter) while you and your family were visiting my mom, dad & me at our Fulton Street address because you heard your mom say that the family needed more money. (Lesson learned: your mom made you come back and give me back the quarter!) You also taught me -- even though I am 5 years older than you -- that to find out if you're allergic to poison ivy "rub the leaves on your arm and see if you get it."...

Oh, Ger…We kind of "grew up" together. There are so many funny things you did -- from stealing the quarter (my allowance) when you were very little because you heard you Mom say the family needed money -- to encouraging me to see if I was allergic to poison ivy by rubbing some leaves on my arm. (I was.) You knew about all the choices I made during my life and never judged me or distanced yourself from me but accepted me for who I am and who I have become. You have taught us to value our...