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Maggie May
September 2, 2022
Sundai, my oldest and dearest friend, I miss you so much. I think about you every day. How is it you've been gone so long? Your birthday is this weekend. I will be thinking about you, you are always in my thoughts and in my heart. Love you, Maggie May
December 3, 2016
Sundai, I'm sitting here, missing you so much. Looking at your beautiful face. There are no words to describe the loss I feel within. So wish I could feel your arms around me, and hear your voice. The holidays are approaching, and I wonder, how am I going to have the strength to get through without you. The emptiness I feel, is so overwhelming. I pray you know how much I love you. You were a gift to me from God. I always remember when I was pregnant with you. Anticipating your arrival. I would go into your room, and play the music box. It would play Edelweiss. It was a Hummel music box.. I never told you that, so wish I had. Know I'm missing you so much. Love you with all of me, Mommie
September 4, 2016
Happy birthday baby girl. You're 45 now. I was in labor with you on Labor Day. Wish I could go back to that day. You're in my heart and soul. I'm always with you, and love you so much. I think about you constantly, and will never leave you. You are everything, and everything is you. Don't for one minute, think you are forgotten. Wherever you go, I go. I carry you in my heart. Forever into eternity, your mother.
May 7, 2016
My precious baby girl, It's almost Mother's Day, and I'm sitting here missing you so much. Nothing is the same without you and Skye. I thank you and Skye for all of the beautiful Mother's Days you gave me. You were always here for me. I will miss the two empty seats, and the hugs you always gave me in the lobby at the point. I am so blessed to have had you. I will never stop grieving you, or missing you. You are my everything. Love forever, Mommie
December 3, 2015
Hi Sundai, I miss you so much, every time we get together there is still such a void. Your great sense of humor and quick wit will always be missed. Watch over us all!! Love and kisses to heaven, send a damn sign!
December 3, 2015
To my precious baby girl, Today marks four years you have been gone from our lives. Today is a reflection of the day we watched you slip away from this life, reliving all of the emotions, shock, horror, and unrelenting sorrow. I miss you with all of my being. Another Christmas without you, is so joyless. Come to me in my dreams,if you can, as you always believed it was possible. Life has brought so many changes since you've been gone, changes that I never would have predicted. Wish you were here to comfort me and to have our special talks. Miss you and Skye so much. Know how much I love you. Today will be spent honoring and loving you. You are my special angel. Always, always, and always, Mommie
September 18, 2015
Tonight, Mommie misses you and Skye with my soul. Missed you so much today. Just want to tell you, I love you so much. Seems like everything is lost. I never thought that there would be so little to live for without you. Looking at our lives together, I so wish I could go back and do it over. I'm so sorry. For my mistakes I made as a mother. Please forgive me. I hope I get the chance to say it to your face, even though I know I have. You two really understood. I love you till eternity. Can't wait to see you again. Please greet me. Love forever, Mommie
September 4, 2015
Happy Birthday Sundai Lynn! Mommie misses you so much. Wish we could be together celebrating you. I hope you are with Jesus, Sye, Bonnie, Grandpa, and the angels. I woke up and an watched the clock for 9:39 a.m. the time you were born. So much is happening in our lives, wish you were here to comfort, as you always knew how to do. Pray for our family, as you are heavenly now. Loving you forever, Mommiexxx000
April 18, 2015
Mommie is missing you and Skye so much. Just wanted to tell you how much I miss you and would give anything to kiss you and hug you one more tiime. Just to hear your beautiful voice singing Mariah Carrey. Like Shannon said it would bring chills up and down her body. I hope your're singing with the
Angels. I love you so much. Always, always, and always, Mommie
Angel champion
December 3, 2014
Hi Sundai,
Thinking of you today, its been 3 years today that you have been gone but feels like yesterday..I hope your happy and free of all the pain and sorrow that you carried in your heart....I love you more than you'll ever know... I carry u in my heart everyday and know that one day we will meet again but until then know that the days I live are for you...all the memories I make are for you..you were one of a kind and no one will ever feel that gap in my heart...its yours....you were my best friend and always will be.....when u died, a part of me died too! I will never get over your death..life will never be the same....I love you Sundai more than life itself.....I hope your ok and at peace....don't be sad or scared for I will be there soon enough.....love always......me
December 3, 2014
Today, you've been gone three years. I went to bed last night thinking about you and your last hours. I woke up reliving three years ago. I miss you so much. I miss talking to you and your words of comfort. I pray for your soul, and pray that you are happier where you are. I'm sure you're singing with the Angels, with that beautiful voice of yours . I love you so much, and think about you every hour of everyday. Love you forever and ever, Mommie. Please hug your brother for me and tell him I love him so much.
September 4, 2014
I went to your grave playing your favorite song by Mariah Carey, "I don't wanna cry". You always could sing that song as well as she could. Angel was there, and she brought you beautiful flowers. Shannon wrote beautifully to you, and brought you flowers. I brought you a dozen roses of different colors, for roses were your favorite, symbolizing love. You were always in love with love. Romantic love, family love, and friendship love. When I walked into the florist to buy your arrangement, Coldplay's "Sky full of stars" was playing. 'Cause you're a sky, cause you're a sky full of stars I'm gonna give you my heart". How strange that would be playing. Happy Birthday baby girl, with the beautiful curly locks. I miss you so much. Forever and ever, Mommie
Shannon Van Epps
September 4, 2014
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNDAI LYNN!!!!
Today should be a celebration of your life, not a reminder that you're gone. I remember your last birthday we shared together. It was your 40th and we were on mom's back deck with family and friends enjoying your favorite meal of lobsters and steamers. We were all laughing and smiling without a care in the world. Who knew that your “milestone” birthday would be your last? Just two weeks ago I celebrated my 40th birthday and you were not there. I missed you so badly that it really made my heart ache. I missed us celebrating together as sisters do. I missed your laugh, and your smile and your silly sense of humor. All of my life I will miss you. And as the years come and go I don't see how this day can get any easier. The heartbreak felt since you've been gone is something I really wouldn't wish on anyone. But today is your birthday so I will try to be brave. I will try to hold on without you, but it just hurts that you're not by my side to help me stay strong. I miss you so much today, but not more than I will miss you tomorrow. I love you so much Sundai, Happy Birthday!!!! XOXOXOXO
Shannon Van Epps
September 4, 2014
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNDAI LYNN!!!!
Today should be a celebration of your life, not a reminder that you're gone. I remember your last birthday we shared together. It was your 40th and we were on mom's back deck with family and friends enjoying your favorite meal of lobsters and steamers. We were all laughing and smiling without a care in the world. Who knew that your “milestone” birthday would be your last? Just two weeks ago I celebrated my 40th birthday and you were not there. I missed you so badly that it really made my heart ache. I missed us celebrating together as sisters do. I missed your laugh, and your smile and your silly sense of humor. All of my life I will miss you. And as the years come and go I don't see how this day can get any easier. The heartbreak felt since you've been gone is something I really wouldn't wish on anyone. But today is your birthday so I will try to be brave. I will try to hold on without you, but it just hurts that you're not by my side to help me stay strong. I miss you so much today, but not more than I will miss you tomorrow. I love you so much Sundai, Happy Birthday!!!! XOXOXOXO
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September 4, 2014
My precious baby girl. Today is your birthday, you would be forty three. There are no words to say how much I miss you. There is such a void without you in it. I'm writing this at the exact time you were born, 9:39 a.m. I remember how beautiful you were. I was so happy to have a baby girl. You weighed 7lbs. 9oz. I pray everyday, that you are happy where you are. I once bought a book called "Are we at the end of times". The beginning described how when you pass, the angels are having a party for you. I pray that you were greeted in that manner, made to feel like the special soul that you are. I pray that you are celebrating with Jesus, your brother, Grandpa, and Bonnie. They loved you so much. "Let's take a walk together, near the ocean shore, hand and hand you and I. Let's cherish every moment we have been given the time is passing by. The next life that we live in remains to be seen will you be by my side? If you receive your calling before I awake, could I make it through the night.?" I cherish the love you gave me Sundai Lynn, with all my heart and soul. You had the gift of loving and giving, and I cherish you with all my heart and soul. Thank you for loving me. Happy Birthday, Forever and Ever, Mommie xxxooo
December 1, 2012
TO SUNDAI LYNN, LOVE AUNTIE BECKY. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. WE ALL GO THROUGH OUR TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN LIFE. ALWAYS REMEMBER SUNDAI, HOW MUCH WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOUR LAUGH, AND YOUR HUMOR.WE MISS YOUR BEAUTIFUL SINGING VOICE. ALWAYS CALLED ME LITTLE MISS OCD. SUNDAI I'M CLEANING YOUR MOTHER'S GARAGE. YOU USED TO WANT TO GO SHOPPING IN YOUR MOTHER'S GARAGE. YOU WOULD BE HAPPY TO KNOW THAT I FOUND ALL YOUR GIFTS THERE. I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE SPENT THE LAST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE TALKING,SHARING AND BEING TOGETHER. LOVE YOUR SPIRIT. WE ALWAYS SAY GOODBYE HERE, BUT IT'S SEE YOU SOON.
(IN HEAVEN). ALWAYS, ALWAYS, AUNTIE BECKY
December 1, 2012
I LOVE THEE TO THE DEPTH AND BREADTH AND HEIGHT MY SOUL CAN REACH. I LOVE THEE WITH THE BREATH, SMILES, TEARS, OF ALL MY LIFE. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, MOMMIE XXXOOO
December 1, 2012
MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER SUNDAI LYNN:
IT'S BEEN A TORTUOUS YEAR SINCE YOU'V BEEN GONE. I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND YEARN TO HUG YOU AND HEAR YOUR VOICE. YOU AND I HAD A SPECIAL BOND. YOU WERE MY FIRST BORN. IT WAS YOU AND ME AGAINST THE WORLD. YOU ALWAYS CALLED YOURSELF DAUGHTER #1. OUR LIVES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN. WE TRY TO LIVE OUR LIVES WITHOUT YOU, BUT THERE'S A HOLE IN OUR HEARTS. EVERYWHERE I GO I THINK SUNDAI LOVED THIS PLACE, OR THAT WAS SUNDAI'S FAVORITE SONG.MEMORIES OF YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH ME. WHEN YOU WERE LEAVING THIS LIFE, I ASKED YOU "YOU KNOW HOW MUCH MOMMIE LOVES YOU?" YOU SHOOK YOUR HEAD YES. I TOLD YOU I'D NEVER LEAVE YOU, AND I DIDN'T. YOU WAITED FOR US TO GET THERE. I THANK GOD I WAS THERE. I HOPE SKYE WAS THERE, REACHING HIS ARMS OUT TO YOU. THE NURSE ASKED YOU IF YOU WERE SCARED, AND YOU SHOOK YOUR HEAD NO. I PRAY YOUR GRANDFATHER, SKYE, AND BONNIE ARE TOGETHER. I ALWAYS REMEMBER ON MOTHER'S DAY, ON THE BOAT, YOU STOOD AND SANG CHRISTINE AGUILERA'S SONG "I TURN TO YOU". "I TURN TO YOU FOR THE STRENTGHT TO BE STRONG, AND FOR THE WILL TO CARRY ON". I DO TURN TO YOU FOR STRENGTH. YOU WERE A BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER,ALWAYS LOVING AND CARING. YOUR BEAUTIFUL EYES AND CURLS.SO BEAUTIFUL INSID AND OUT.IF ONLY I KNEW THIS WAS THE LAST TIME, THE VERY LAST TIME I WOULD SEE YOU, I WOULD TAKE THE TIME TO TREASURE EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU. IF ONLY I KNEW I WAS ABOUT TO LOSE YOUR SMILE, I WOULD THANK YOU FOR ALL THE JOY YOU'VE BROUGHT INTO MY LIFE. IF ONLY I KNEW I WOULD NEVER HEAR YOUR VOICE AGAIN, I WOULD CHERISH YOUR EVERY WORD, EVERY INFLECTION OF YOUR VOICE WITH ALL MY HEART. IF ONLY I KNEW I WOULD NEVER SHARE ANOTHER DAY WITH YOU I WOULD MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY SECOND. YOU WERE ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS GIVEN TO ME BY GOD. I CHERISH THE MOMENTS SPENT WITH YOU. I YEARN TO SEE YOU AND SKYE AGAIN. I LOVE YOU MY BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, MOMMIE XXXOOO
Angie
November 17, 2012
Sundai, As the anniversary of your death approaches I want to take the time to say Thank You for the friendship you gave me. Although I only knew you briefly, I will never forget the time we spent together on the boat. Or the ride we took one afternoon,I was upset and your words were very comforting. Your presence is missing in all your family does. But your memory is always there.
I know you and Skye watch over your Mom from heaven. I will always try to comfort her here. Her heart is always with you. Love, Angie
Maureen Aceto
December 21, 2011
Sundai,
I still can't believe you are gone, my heart aches and longs for your presence, I will never forget the good times. I sit here in tears, love you forever!!! Maureen
December 20, 2011
Radiant girl named for the sun head full of golden curl eyes so blue my heart aches for you your ready smile how you liked to stay awhile always ready with a joke your heart full of hope singing songs on a wim thoughts of you make me grin I long for your face your style and grace but alas you had to leave to make your place in the Skye I will miss you so Love Susan
Ray & Linda Corrette
December 16, 2011
Donna,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rob & Deb Panfili
December 14, 2011
Donna, Shannon, Summer and the entire Van Epps family -- How do you begin to put into words the deep feeling of loss and sadness for such a tragedy. We got to know Sundai this summer at the marina. She was working in the office when we went in and the first few moments speaking with her, it was like we'd known her forever!! She was so open about her life and accomplishments (namely being so proud of her sobriety). She also had a great feeling of pride for her family and the marina. She told us all about how her grandfather built the marina from nothing and how happy she was to be there. Although words can never erase the heartache you all feel, may it help to know how much you meant to Sundai. She loved you so much. Our hearts and prayers are with you now during this difficult time.
Trish Alfano-Bagnal
December 12, 2011
Donna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this most difficult time. The Lord has taken another angel to watch over you. Love you.
Jaime Langdeau
December 12, 2011
Sundai, You always knew how to make me and the others at the house laugh. You also made a difference in little Taylor's life. I could not believe it when I got the news today about your passing. You are an angel now...you are free!
You will be missed and always loved!
Love,
Jaime
December 12, 2011
Donna,
I am so sorry for your loss.No words can possibly say anything that can make you feel better but she will never be forgotten. Hang in there best as you can.
Donna Ladner Plucker
December 11, 2011
Dear Donna and family-Michele and John Elpi send our prayers
for Sundai
December 10, 2011
Donna, words cannot express the shock and grief I felt when I heard about Sundai. I don't know what to say except you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you soon. Love, Mary
December 8, 2011
Donna, we are so, so sorry for the unimaginable loss of your beautiful daughter, Sundai. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are and will be with you and your family during this difficult time.
With sadness,
Joyce and Pete Levine
Cheryl Keirstead-Farina
December 8, 2011
Our prayers are with the entire VanEpps family and their extended family. Much love to you all at this time of great loss. May you find comfort in the strong arms of God.
Love, Cheryl Keirstead Farina and Larry Farina
Chris Synott
December 8, 2011
My family will be praying for yours in the days ahead, I am really sorry for your loss. Sundai, rest well Defender's not the same without you.
Pat S
December 8, 2011
Dear Donna, Shannon and Family
My heart is broken for your loss of your beloved Sundai. My words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Love Pat
Sue Cusano
December 8, 2011
Donna & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. So deeply sorry for your loss.
cyndie caramante
December 7, 2011
My dearest Donna
Our deepest condolences to you and your family If there is anything you need please call
Love Cyndie
And the Hideaway staff,
Katie Zimmer
December 7, 2011
Rest in peace Sundai... Give Skye a big hug and kiss for me.
Sleep easy among the stars. Only the good die young.... <3
Dennis and Alice Parker
December 7, 2011
Donna, Shannon, Summer and family.We are so sorry for your loss.Your entire family along with Sundai are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty Archer
December 7, 2011
Donna,Shannon and all of the Van Epps family we are truly sorry for your loss.
Sundai was a wonderful caring person who enjoyed life.Rest in Peace Sundai.We will miss you. Bobby & Patty
diane dibble
December 7, 2011
donna words can not express the pain that is felt from losing a loved one we can only keep going on and someday we will all meet again and take comfort in the ones that are still with us. love diane
Robert Aceto
December 7, 2011
Sundai,
You were always so personable and a joy to be around. I remember just last week we were getting a kick out of laughing at everyone dancing to the Chicago soundtrack. You always had a witty remark to liven up the conversation. I'm still in shock over your sudden passing. We'll never forget your wonderful life.
December 7, 2011
My best friend Sundai,
Words will never explain the pain I feel from loosing you. You will be in my heart everyday from the moment I wake up until the moment I go to sleep. I love you so much. I pray your at peace now and you will never be in pain. My heart is now broken forever and always. I will write again, but for now just know how much I love you..........
Angel
Kathy Cantone
December 7, 2011
shannon and summer i am so very sorry to hear of your loss. may god bless you and your family.
Jack & Shannon Flaherty
December 7, 2011
With deepest sympathies.
Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. ~Emily Dickinson
Gary Aceto
December 7, 2011
Sundai,
You were taken from us so quickly. Just when your future looked so promising. You were a beautiful woman who was kind to everyone in your life. You were a loyal and cherished friend.
You were a loving and caring sister. You were a daughter who was loved more than you could ever imagine. Gary,
Maureen, Robbie, Lauren & Nicole all love you very much. You will live on in our hearts forever……We will see you again in heaven…..
John Coutoupis
December 7, 2011
So sorry to hear of this. I send my prayers and deepest sympathies. I'm very willing to lend a hand if I can be of any help. Your neighbor
Jennifer Leaky
December 7, 2011
My beloved friend Sundai, words cannot expressed the pain I feel losing you..I have beautiful memories to cherrish of the times we spend together..I miss ur love an kind words..Ur very special to me and my son Zac.. Mom,, Shannon and Summer my condolences to you..Sundai loves you guys so much.
Paula Fee
December 7, 2011
I always was in awe of Sundai's quick wit. We worked together at Defender where her sense of humor was appreciated! There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. You're in my prayers.
love monk
December 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you ms donna Sundai will be miss her sense of humor was remarkable and we enjoyed her talks durning Rushford im so proud of her sobriety i will never forget her my pal always and forever...
Maureen Aceto
December 7, 2011
My Dear Sunny D.,
Life will never be the same without you. You were one of the most charismatic people got has ever created. Thank you for the love and support you always have provided to me and my family. I will be there for your Mom and Shannon, don't worry. Forever my love, I will always think of you in the music!!!
Maureen Aceto
December 7, 2011
My dear Sunny D,
The world will never be the same, I loved every minute I ever spent with you. I know we all will have to die someday but this was too soon!! Glad you got your damn pretzel at the Yale vs Harvard game. Also, thanks for being such a great friend to my kids. They love and will truly miss you as Gary and I will. PS Gary loved driving your car.
Debbie Van Epps
December 7, 2011
Donna, Shannon, Summer and family no words can express how very sad I am on the loss of Sundai. I will always remember her great sense of humor, beautiful personality, and her love for family.
This reading is so very true to Sundai, our family was blessed to have joined the family on many trips to York Beach and boating. Sundai was always such a delight to entertain us all, always laughter when she was with us. I know that as we get older we don't get to spend as much time with family but everyone is always in my thoughts.
Heaven has many angels and now Sundai is with her angels, Uncle Donald, Bonnie and her beloved brother Skye. May you find peace knowing they are all together. Thoughts and prayers are with you all as you find the strength to get through this difficult time. Love you all.
Liz Raccio
December 7, 2011
I was so saddened to hear about Sundai. My heart goes out to you Donna, your entire family and friends. Sundai was special and will be missed. Joe and I are so very sorry. Liz Raccio
Cheryl Bucchi
December 7, 2011
Dear Donna, We just don't know what to say. Our hearts are aching for you and your entire family. This is simply too much heartache for anyone. We will keep you in ours thoughts and prayers. Please express our condolences to John, Joan and the rest of your family. Having been there, we both know your pain. Sincerely, Cheryl Bucchi and Tony Campanaro
michelle horton
December 7, 2011
My prayers go out to all of the family of one of my best friends. I was and am so proud of Sundai for all of her hard work she put forth in her personal life. Sundai i know u r now at rest and will always b in my heart love Michelle
Jean Johnson
December 7, 2011
Donna,I'm shocked, I send my deepest sympathy, my heart hurts for you..your old friend Jean Johnson
gary pohlmann bernie clavette
December 7, 2011
We are so saddened to hear of Sundai's passing. our deepest sympathy to Donna and Shannon and the rest of the family. She is now a star in the heavens with Skye and Bonnie, and will be fondly remembered by all who know her.
Katie LaMark-Toolan
December 7, 2011
Wishing the Van Epps Family much peace during this difficult time. Sundai, you will be truly missed. Much Love
Pat Zimmer
December 7, 2011
So saddened to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Tanya Bates-Klein
December 7, 2011
My heart is in deep sorrow for all of you.Sundai was so special,she lit up a room and could put a smile on your face.She will be sadly missed.
Kellie Harrison
December 6, 2011
Rest peacefully Sundai.You will be missed.
Christine Stoddard
December 6, 2011
My Friend, I miss you.
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