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Judith Lovato
March 11, 2023
Celia was a wonderful human being. We shared our love of animals and art. A true loss in her passing.
Karla Lauritsen
March 12, 2022
Mora and I miss you. Your spirited embrace of life made you a natural at best friending. Thank you.
J L
March 10, 2021
Think of you often. Wish you were still around on planet earth. Hoping all your beloved pets are surrounding you/
Karla Lauritsen
March 10, 2020
You are with me always. Mora sends her bouncy rottie hugs!
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Dani Levasseur
September 26, 2012
Celia I miss you.I never got to give you Bob Dylans Anthology.I'm sure you will be able to hear Dylan any time you like now, if heaven is indeed a place where all our favorite things live. you are beautiful and loved and very missed.Love always,Dani,Rick and ms. Maggi
Robert Laycock
June 7, 2012
I am saddened by Celia's death. We were teenage friends at Rice Farms on Long Island where she had two wonderful horses, Ebonaire and Bimbay.
Rosina Yue
May 23, 2012
We think of you, Roger, and Moira every time we walk in the arroyo near St. John's College. You always had interesting thoughts on art, travel, and family. Regrets that we never got together for that tea that we always spoke of. You will always be remembered.
Dagne, Emil, Rosina, & Bert
Celia and I at the Burchfield Art Center gala in 1987, with Director Anthony Bannon, Celia's brother Charles, and art patron Seymour Knox II
Nancy Weekly
March 30, 2012
I am saddened to learn today of Celia's passing. I was happy to meet her in 1987 when she came to Buffalo, NY for a gala celebration of our renovated museum galleries. I admired her drive to express her experiences through her sculpture and installations. I offer my condolences to her family and friends.
Mario Quilles
March 27, 2012
We as a town and community of people in the arts have lost a wonderful fellow artist. Celia Rumsey was a very good friend as both an artist and a diabetic. She gave me many hours of advice about the good doctors and the bad and the need to use a insulin pump. We met weekly at SFCC for the past nine years. I will miss her presence and conversations. I will always miss Celia.
George Waterman
March 26, 2012
Susan and I will miss your spirit and your courageous art and your friendship for so many years.
Susan Firestone and George Waterman
Bobbe Besold
March 25, 2012
Dear Celia -Walk in Beauty, In Beauty May you Walk. XXOO
Meredith Hughey
March 21, 2012
Celia- Although we only knew each other for a short time, your determination and spirit was an inspiration. Your lessons to me and other patients did not fall on deaf ears. Your wisdom will be shared.
Joe Hughey
March 20, 2012
Celia. You dealt so long and so magnificently with Type 1 diabetes. Your friendship, wisdom, and humor will be missed by my family and JDRF.
John S. Gordon
March 19, 2012
"A woman of substance" ... words so true of Celia that I think even she would appreciate them. Kudos to the friend who penned Celia's obituary.
We who are left behind knew Celia as a wonderful spirit deeply committed both to her own creative expression and to ensuring that others had the opportunity to do the same.
Safe passage, Celia.
Greg Fitz-Gerald
March 19, 2012
Celia was a dear friend, good artist who opened my eyes to much in sculpture, and held my hand on dark days. I miss her.
Andrea Senutovitch
March 19, 2012
Celia it was a gift and honor to have known you. You were a great mentor and inspiration and a beautiful, rare and generous soul. You will be missed. Much love to you, Andrea Senutovitch
Karla Lauritsen
March 19, 2012
WHAT!!! This is it? Thank you for your gifts, but all that I want is More, More, Moira of you. Love, Karla
Peter Weiss
March 18, 2012
Celia was such a good artist, smart, deep, and skillful. She was a lovely, gracious, and funny woman. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Judith Lovato
March 18, 2012
Celia was such a dear soul. We shared our love of dogs and Rottweilers in particular. She was a wonderful artist and a great person. I know her body was hard on her but that never stopped her. RIP Celia. I will think of you often and forever.
March 17, 2012
Sorry you've gone Cuz. I'll miss you.
-Peter Goodwin
David Mulberry
March 16, 2012
I knew Cilia from the dog park..She is going to be missed.
Holly Scholder
March 16, 2012
My condolences to Celia's friends and family. I was a guest at Celia's dinner table on and off for 20 years and she at mine. She was one of the most unique women I have ever met. Her sense of humor and earnestness are unmatched.
Barbara Anderson
March 16, 2012
What an incredible woman Celia was. It was my extreme honor to have known Celia, and to have her as a dear friend. You will be missed more then words could ever express my friend. I know you are with your mom now. Right where you belong. It's been a pleasure.
John C Dodgion
March 16, 2012
Celia was a wonderful friend to me.
She was always there when I needed her, I can recall taking her dog (ralph) to the cottonwood vet clinic. She will always be in my heart. love her always
Karla Winterowd
March 16, 2012
Many condolences to the family. Celia was indeed a passionate supporter and creator of art. Her art expression was completely unique and engaging for the viewer. As a philanthropist, she supported many important non-profit arts organizations. We all benefited from her charitable contributions. Thank you Celia for the gifts you have given to us all. Sending love and peace, Karla Winterowd
Nevart Hamamjian
March 16, 2012
Celia, I am so sorry that you've left us too soon but relieved you went peacefully with your pups by your side. I will miss you a great deal as will all your family at Joslin. Rest in peace, Sweet Celia.
--Nevart
John Dodgion
March 16, 2012
Celia was a wonderful person, she will be missed
God bless Celia, John C Dodgion
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