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Donna
October 19, 2024
As another year has passed without you, I´ve come to catch you up. I never seem to have good news because there never seems to be any.
The most heartbreaking event imaginable occurred on September 5th when our precious Brandon passed. 35 years old and it is absolutely unbelievable. He had issues you didn´t know of but God, I´m glad you and mama aren´t here for this one. Our boy. Darlene is alone now and a mess. I can´t comprehend. Our family is withering away as we grow older too. Can you believe I´ll be 71? I feel 100.
Well, I´m sorry to have to tell you about your precious grandson and sorrier still that he´s not here.
Lobe you Dad and miss you tons. The political conversations we could be having wow! You wouldn´t believe what is happening in our country
Talk again.
Donna
Donna
October 19, 2023
16 years without you Dad. Things haven´t been great here. My health issues are so much worse and I can´t get answers, it´s so frustrating and pain can be unbearable. Something drastic must change and soon.
9 months ago we lost Greg. He succumbed to his long fight with pancreatic cancer a few weeks before his 59th birthday.
We all miss you and love you so much and always will.
Always, Donna
Donna
October 16, 2021
I forgot to tell you that our precious kitty passed just before her 15th birthday. I´ll never get over the loss and I miss her terribly. She was my friend and loved more that I can say. I know that you´d want to know that. She was such a special kitty. She was sick and there was nothing we could do. I spared no expense and exhausted every means possible to heal her. Broke my heart.
Auntie passed a year ago in June.
Arnie passed two years ago on the same anniversary as mama; ironically.
Joan passed this year.
And sadly, Matthew C. passed in Feb of last year.
It´s been tough. Greg is battling cancer.
Not a lot of good news here, sorry to say.
Love you. Bye for now.
Donna
October 16, 2021
Love you and miss you every day. Can´t believe 14 years have passed so quickly.
Mama is with you now I pray - that's how it should be forever and ever. I miss you both so much. I took the best care of mama as you wished.
Donna Cram
November 21, 2011
Mr Matthew Cooper
November 20, 2011
i remember . Thanks
From 1987 - West Palm Beach
Donna Cram
June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day to you Dad. Wow it's the second one that I've not made chili for you. The massive cancer walk was this morning and Marty's team was there.
I just had to stop by on 'your' day. I found this great old photo from the good old early days of Florida winters.
I miss you very much - we all do.
Loveeeeeee you forever. Donna
Rich Rosum
January 24, 2009
Marty was a great guy and family man. I was sorry to hear of his passing. My heart felt condolences go out to Donna and the rest of his family.
She looks like the Grinch!!! She's happy, healthy and loved very very much!
Donna Cram
January 23, 2009
Hi Dad,
I'm feeling a bit sad and nostalgic lately. I pine for the good old days when we were all together and healthy. I just had to stop by and although I didn't during the holiday season, I wanted to leave a picture of your Precious. The holidays were horrible without you and Mama but I managed to get a little holiday outfit on the cat which she wasn't too happy about but she indulged me. I love you and miss you so much!!!
Missing you so much and cannot believe still that you're not here and a year has passed already!
October 19, 2008
Precious is with me now Dad and she is fine and happy! We are joined at the hip and she is much loved, no worries there!
October 19, 2008
Donna Cram
October 19, 2008
Hi Daddy.
It's been an entire year that we've been without you. Where did it go? Washed away in tears and memories and taking care of Mama and all that needed to be done I guess. Time goes by so fast it's just unimaginable. I miss you so much and sure do need you. That never changes. I know that you could never bear to see Mama decline with her Alzheimer's disease so I'm glad in a way that you have been spared that. It would have tormented you, I'm sure. It's so hard Daddy to see her this way. I've lost you both really and I miss my family. You kept it all together and all is falling or has fallen apart. The house is sold and almost 44 years to the day we moved in, it will belong to another. Remember that Halloween Dad? It was the happiest day of my childhood.
I sit here, paralyzed in pain as usual thinking that a year ago I was at the hospital, frightened beyond words, waiting to hear the details of your condition which wasn't good at all. I don't know how I've managed this past year but you told me you needed me to be strong and I've done the best I could. I've been there with Mama every step of the way and continue to advocate for her and see her all the time.
I love you Dad and miss you so dam much!!
Donna Cram
August 2, 2008
HAPPY 74TH BIRTHDAY DADDY!
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. THERE WILL BE NO BIRTHDAY CHILI TODAY. MICHAEL WOULD'VE BEEN 37 TODAY TOO. I HOPE YOU'VE MET HIM IN HEAVEN!
Donna Cram
March 7, 2008
Hi Dad,
I've been really busy with Mom. I'm so sorry all this had to happen but I did all I could to try to stop it. Her brain is bad and I'm sure you know that. The Altzeimers diagnosis is a tough one to take. Removing her from your home is just as tough. My heart breaks as my family fades away from me. I miss you, I love you and I'm sure you realize that I did all I could for Mama and I will continue to.
I would appreciate a response Dad, please talk to me sometimes!
Love,
Donna
Keep smiling!
Donna Cram
November 15, 2007
Hi Dad,
Just wanted to tell you how much we all miss you and how very busy we are taking care of "stuff", Mom and each other. Love you!!
The Colbert Family
October 24, 2007
Our condolences and prayers go out to John, Matthew and Stephanie and the entire family of Martin Trachtman.
BARRY KATZ
October 24, 2007
MY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. I WILL ALWAYS REMBER MART`S WARM SMILE AND KIND WORDS.
Temple Shalom Caring Community
October 23, 2007
The Temple Shalom caring community offers its condolences to you on the passing of our former congregate. We were too late in hearing about it to offer any help earlier, but we would very much like to offer any assistance the family might need. Whether someone needs a ride, help with chores, or to attend a minyan for Kaddish, feel free to leave a message with the temple and someone will get right back to you. Again, our deepest condolences.
With respect,
Temple Shalom (Salem, MA) caring community 978 741-4880
shannon cram
October 23, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Kellie Rice
October 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deepest condolences,
Pamela Buono
October 22, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
You could never give me away!!!!
Donna Cram
October 22, 2007
Dear Dad,
Thank you for being there through thick and thin; for tolerating me when I was not so tolerable, for defending me when I was not so defendable, for loving me when I was not so loveable. Thank you for all your sacrifices, your patience, your lectures, your wit, your spirit, your unconditional love and so much much more.
You are the best Father a girl could have. I will always need you.
Suffer no more and find peace wherever you are.
I promise to be strong as you asked me to be.
You are forever my hero. I miss you and I love you with all my being.
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