Joseph Francis Ladue

I thought of my dear Uncle Joe on his birthday, as always. I remembered how much I loved him; he was so good to me when I was going through those turbulent adolescent years. He understood! What a remarkable individual he was.
Peetsie/Marilyn Houde

Hey Pa,

Well we are taking bets if the "gold tooth" is out. We are quite sure you are smiling from ear to ear with the newest arrival in heaven. Selfish for us to want her to stay but elated that you and Joanie are reunited with Ma. Enjoy her until we meet again as much as we have enjoyed her in this life.
XOXO - ILY - LOVE YOU MORE -
Chrissy, Ron, Jeff and Robin

Oh Daddy, you must be happy because your Bride is finally with you. We didn't want her to go anymore than we wanted you to go, but be joyful and happy that you are finally together. I hope you, she and Joanie and hugging and kissing and laughing and looking down on us with love. Please guide us through the rest of our lives and help us to make wise choices. Until we meet again my sweet family. Love you and miss you all every day.

Pa - don't forget today is Joanies' birthday. Please give her a hug and kiss from all of us, especially your bride. Love you both lots.

Susie

Happy Birthday Pa! I hope that you and Joanie are celebrating in style. We miss you both more than you know, and think of you both all the time. Here's hoping that heaven has hamburgers with fried onions, boiled potatoes and apple pie a la mode for dinner tonight!

Love ya - Susie

PS - Don't go looking for your Bride any time soon, she's doing OK and holding her own.

Dear Daddy,

Please give Joanie a big kiss from all of us on her first birthday in Heaven. We love and miss the two of you more than you'll ever know. Not a day goes by that we don't think of both of you. We're taking good care of your Bride and keeping her safe and warm in your house, but I know she misses you. Although, she is greatly attracted to the Humana Man on TV and Pickles the cat - I don't think you really have to worry about them replacing you in her heart. Love...

Dear Daddy,

Please help our Joanie come home to you and make her passing peaceful and keep her safe until we are all together again.

Love and miss you every day,

Susie

Merry Christmas Pa!!

Hey Pa, It's 2 days until Christmas and you are so much in our hearts and minds. It's almost like you are still here. You will be happy to know your bride is being well cared for. Susie
is keeping Christmas alive for all of us! Carol is doing great and Mary Jo is spending Christmas with Johanna-Tim-Rachael-and your little Hannah. Stan and Deb are living in the house and making it there own while keeping it Ma's at the same time. Christine has been working her butt off and as always doing a...