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Maureen Connolly
September 21, 2010
Rick, Chris, Cathy, Betsy and girls--I just heard about Charlie's passing--so very, very sorry for all of you---he was such a huge part of your lives. My deepest condolences--it was too soon. You are all in my thoughts. Maureen Connolly
September 20, 2010
Betsy and family, Charlie was a wonderful mentor and friend. He will be remembered fondly by all. My deepest sympathies to you and yours. - Andy Taylor
September 19, 2010
Dear Betsy, Mary and Molly,
We are so sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. The one thing I will always remember about Charlie is, no matter the time or the place, how proud he was of the girls. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patrick, Patrick, Lori and Michael Whitford
Paul Labarre
September 18, 2010
All of the Daniel Webster College hockey team has the Urnek family in their thoughts and prayers.... best wishes to Rick and his whole family. Paul L.
Paul LaBarre
September 18, 2010
All of the Daniel Webster College hockey team has the Urnek family in their thoughts and prayers.... best wishes to Rick and his whole family. Paul L.
Robert and Claudia McNair
September 17, 2010
Dear Betsy, Mary, Molly, Chris, Rick, Cathy and Charlie's grandsons,
We are so saddened by the news of Charlie's passing. His colleagial friendship was missed when he left SMMA to move to Florida. Charlie was an encyclopedia of code and construction knowledge. He was my "right hand" and good friend for many years. We always enjoyed Charlie's humor, stories and great company. Betsy, we remember the evening you and Charlie were married and how perfect your union was. We are so sorry Charlie will no longer be with his own and the SMMA families.
Love,
Corky Miller
September 17, 2010
Thank you Charlie for your service to your country and the smile you always had on your face. It was a pleasure and an honor to know you and work with you. Fair Winds and Following Seas my Veteran Brother.
My most sincere condolences to Charlies family.
Corky Miller, TLC Engineering and Retired Navy CPO
Bob Burnett
September 17, 2010
Betsy- I'm so sorry to learn of Charlie's passing! I came back to SMMA in 2009 and since then heard that I missed his visit. When I look back on my career, he was definitely in the top two of the most important people I ever had the pleasure of working with/for. He was brilliant and at the same time a regular guy. He was a gift to all of us who had the privelidge to learn from him. Again, my deepest condolences to you and the girls (I have two now too).
September 17, 2010
to cathy,rick chris,betsy and the girls.we are so sorry to hear of your loss ,our love our thoughts our prayers are with you always.
kevin o'dwyer
kilkenny.
ireland.
Rick Bouchereau
September 16, 2010
Betsy,
I'm going to miss my good friend and mentor. Charlie and I had great conversations about life and Architecture. I’m a better person and Architect for having the great fortune of knowing and working with him. He will be missed.
John Clark
September 16, 2010
Dr. Dave:
Sorry to hear about your brother's passing. I know he is with your parent's and is raising a glass.
Jack
September 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Gregg Downes
September 16, 2010
Betsy,
I was sorry to learn the sad news. Since your move to Florida, I have missed seeing you and Charlie. However, last fall I did get an opportunity to see Charlie when he came to Cambridge and SMMA for a visit ... as usual, I found myself smiling and laughing in his good natured and happy company.
Charlie was liked and admired by clients and colleagues for his straight-forward and technically knowledgable approach to architecture and design.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
- Gregg
Rose Zurawski
September 16, 2010
Charlie made our entire office smile. I fondly remember the JSA summer picnic at your house. My deepest sympathies.
September 16, 2010
Betsy,
My association with you and Charlie was only for a few years but I certainly looked forward to my annual phone calls to him. It was also my pleasure to finally meet him the last time he was up visiting SMMA. From everything I saw and heard, he was a special person who touched a lot of people.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family.
Jane Quercia
Ara Krafian
September 16, 2010
Betsy,
I am so sorry to hear about Charlie’s passing and his recent suffering. Charlie was a mentor and a great friend for so many years, he will be missed by many of us at SMMA. My prayers go out to you and your family.
God bless,
Kathleen Martell
September 16, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Philip Poinelli
September 16, 2010
Betsey and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. There are many of us at SMMA who remember Charlie very fondly.
Richard and Diane Croswell
September 16, 2010
Betsy,
We are so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. He was one of the good guys who saw the best in people and always made your day a little brighter.
We will always smile when we think of him.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Richard and Diane
Joseph LeClair
September 16, 2010
Betsy,
I'm so very sorry to hear of Charlie's sudden passing. He was a wonderful man who will forever be missed. Underneath that thick skin he showed us all there was one of the warmest and nicest guys one could ever have the pleasure of knowing. I consider myself fortunate to have known him. I, like many will treasure my times spent working with him at SMMA where he will forever be part of our family. He cannot be replaced but he will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love Joe
Lu Chin
September 16, 2010
Betsy,
I am very sorry to hear the news. Charlie was such a wonderful person and always willing to share his in-depth construction knowledge with everyone at SMMA... We will miss him. Please take care. Lu
Heather McCormack
September 16, 2010
Betsy, Mary and Molly -
I'm so sorry to hear of Charlie's (your dad's) passing. He was such a wonderful generous person and I always looked forward to his visits to SMMA. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Heather.
September 16, 2010
Betsy:
All of us at Symmes Maini and McKee Associates mourn your loss. Charlie was such a fixture here for so many years. Those of us who had the distinct pleasure of working with him will miss him greatly. Please accept both my personal and the firm's deep condolences for his passing. I know the love he shared with you was a precious gift which you will treasure forever.
Best regards,
Mike Powers
Morley Towers
September 16, 2010
Charlie was always smiling and upbeat - a big guy with a big heart. He will be missed.
Holly Clark
September 16, 2010
Our heart-felt prayers are with the Urnek family during this trial. With love...Travis, Holly and Kayla Clark
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