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Hazel Brittain Obituary
She was born in East Ryegate, Vt., on March 25, 1939, the daughter of Leslie and Alice (Baker) Jenkins.
She lived in Wells River, Vt., before moving to Winchester in 1972. Mrs. Brittain was a member of the Winchester Fire Department Auxiliary and also a member of Winchester's People Helping People organization. She very much enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Oscar Brittain of Hinsdale; her sons, David LeBlanc and wife Lisa of Winchester, Raymond LeBlanc of Wheeling, W.Va., and Joseph Brittain of Hinsdale; her daughters, Christine Rhoades and husband Teddy of Chichester, Darlene Smallwood and husband Gary of Mount Sterling, Ky., Judy Elliot of Millbury, Mass., Chrissy Benning and fiancé Keith Farnum of Winchester, Teré Ammann and husband James Eric of Winchester, and Tawnya Trottier and husband Scott of Millbury Mass.; 19 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her brother Leslie Jenkins of Auburn, Maine.
She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Peter Baker.
Services for Mrs. Brittain will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the FLETCHER FUNERAL HOME AND & CREMATION SERVICES, 33 Marlboro St., Keene.
Calling hours will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Winchester.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Mrs. Brittain to the Winchester Ambulance Service or the Winchester Fire Department, both at 1 Richmond Road, Winchester, NH, 03470.u
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Memories and Condolences
for Hazel Brittain
Peggy Mitchell
March 16, 2007
Nannie the day that we were exposed to an ANGEL, March 25th is coming fast. He sent you to us knowing the impact and difference you would make in each of our lives. As you know you were and still are a great part of mine. So many times I want to call you just to hear you say, " It's okay Pooh Nannie is right here" I do want to tell you and I Am sure you already know I made the Dean's List in College. I am very proud of myself and I know you are too! I wanted so badly to call you with the excited that I was feeling. I called the house and just hung up crying my heart out. Grandpa OB is so proud of me and he told me you are as well. You know I love Grandpa OB with all my heart but it's not the same joy as I had of telling you. I hate not being able to call you to tell you little things anymore. I wish I knew you were sick I wish I knew this so I Could have seen you one last time. I think this is why I am having such a hard time. I didnt get to see you before the man up above took you under his wings. I still hear your voice talking to me at times. You know what your saying. Pooh I am right here. WHY GOD OH WHY!!! I need you so badly right now. I am so aching. I want to be able to give you that last kiss on your soft cheek and tell you how much I love you. I want to hear you say Peg, it's okay Nannie is here for you. I am going to send your very special Birthday card like I do every year to OB so that he can read it to you on your birthday. I promise to do this every year.
I also am keeping my promise of helping and taking care of OB while you are away. I have to go Nannie but remember this, I LOVE YOU!
YOUR SWEET POOH BEAR
Tawnya Trottier
March 12, 2007
Dear Mom,
Most often when I think of you I think of what you've given, the softness of your loving touch, your gentle guide for living, your nightly tip toe in my room, an understanding look. But sometimes when I think of what you took,
You took a child and taught me how to live this life with pride, you took those kindergarten tears and kept them all inside.
You took the hands that longed to hold and never to let go. You used them for a gentle push so I could grow.
You took the time for other things
to sew and clean and cook
And never thought to ask for thanks
for all the things you took.
THANKS MOM!
I miss you dearly everyday. It's not getting any easier like people say that it does. I want you to know that I will always love you. I will tell my children stories about their Nannie, the way she danced, her Indian toes, but most of all how she would always listen and not push her opinion onto to you, you would always let me make my own mistakes in life but would never have a judgmental attitude towards anyone. Please watch them grow and still help me when I need it. I am your child and I will always need my mom no matter how old I get.
Have a wonderful birthday with your friends and family up in Heaven. I will try to stay strong. I know that you would want that. You are probably saying that you wished we would make such a big fuss about all this but you are so special to so many of us. We all love you and miss you terribly. Take care of us as we all await our day to be with you again. I will live my life to the fullest as I know that is what you would want. Please be proud of me. I LOVE YOU MOM!
Kayice Dostie
March 11, 2007
Aunt. Hazle!! wow it is so sad i remeber seeig you al in New.Hampshier for tylers hockey turnament.. and now ur gone .. i know u are looking down on all of us and i know u are in a safe place now! everyone is being so strong for you.. my mom is talking to uncle right now .. i would alwasy make sure to tell my mom to say hi and i love you to you all befor she would hang up with u both and i love you so much u were always making everyone laugh!! i know you would always put a SMILE ON MY FACE =)love you auntie!!
Pooh Bear Mitchell
March 10, 2007
One day a mother died.
And on that clear, cold morning,
in the warmth of her bedroom,
the daughter was struck with
the pain of learning that sometimes
there isn't any more.
No more hugs,
no more lucky moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat,
No more "just one minute."
Sometimes, what we care about the most goes away.
never to return before we can say good-bye,
Say "I Love You."
or
"I Miss You"
So while we have it . . it's best we love it . .
And care for it and fix it when it's broken ...
and take good care of it when it's sick.
This is true for marriage .....and friendships.
And children with bad report cards;
And aging parents and grandparents.
We keep them because they are worth it,
Because we cherish them!
Some things we keep --
like a best friend who moved away
or a classmate we grew up with.
There are just some things that
make us happy, No matter what.
Life is important,
and so are the people we know ..
And so, we keep them close!
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christine Rhoades
March 9, 2007
My Dear Mother,
You must be able to notice i'm getting old i made you a year older then you should be Sorry But I love You to pieces.I miss you so much i can't help myself Mother keep looking down on us and making sure we are ok. As you know i need your help as much as i did when you were here with us. I remember what you did to me at the hospital and i Love you for that memory.You were always so strong and had alot of will power so help me do the same.Keep the wings shining.
LOVE YOU YOUR OLDEST Bratt
Christine
christine Rhoades
March 9, 2007
My dearest Mother,
It's March and you have a day of you own it's the 25th you would be 69 years young. I want to still wish you a happy birthday.We really miss you and love you always.I want to also tell you your pain in the butt Son-in-law would like to wish you the same but he would say to my sweetest and dearest mother-in-law Happy Birhtday.I wanted to be the first to say it but Darlene beat me again.Mother you are the BEST anyone could ever ask for you have a heart of gold and you show them up there you are the BEST ok.
Love Your oldest Daughter
Christine & Son-In-Law Teddy
DARLENE SMALLWOOD
March 8, 2007
TO ALL MOM'S LOVED ONES;PLEASE FORGIVE HER FOR GOING AND LEAVING US ALL BEHIND BUT UNDERSTAND GOD SAID IT WAS HER TIME.EVEN THOUGH IT HURTS RIGHT NOW IT WAS ALL GOD COULD DO.JUST KNOW SHE'S WITH US EVERY SINGLE DAY,WHETHER AT WORK,SLEEP OR JUST PLAY.WHEN IT RAINS AND WE ALL GET WET THATS MOM REMINDING US NOT TO FORGET.WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT AND CLEARS IT UP THATS MOM SAYING ;HI AND GOOD LUCK.WHEN YOU FEEL A CHILL,THEN YOUR WARM,SHE'LL BE GIVING US A HUG-THATS WHAT THE BREEZE IS REALLY FOR.I KNOW WE'RE ALL MOURNING,TRYING NOT TO MAKE A SOUND,BUT MOM CAN HEAR US EVERY TIME OUR TEARS HIT THE GROUND.SO LETS TRY HARD NOT TO CRY,IT'S BECAUSE OF US SHE HAD A WONDERFUL LIFE.FOR NOW WE HAVE TO BE APART BUT SHE HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR EACH AND EVERYONE OF US IN HER HEART.SO UNTIL WE SEE HER AGAIN,LETS REMEMBER THESE THINGS,AND WHEN ITS OUR TIME,MOM WILL BE WAITING TO HAND US OUR WINGS.COULD BE A LONG TIME ,COULD BE REAL SOON,UNTIL THEN-SHE LOVED EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US -AS I DO
joe brittain
March 6, 2007
hey mom it is almost time for that very special day and that would be your brth day i miss u sosososososo much im trying to do so good for these people aT ORION HOUSE BUT IT IS TO HARD i wish u would come back to me but u cant i have to wait to c u in heaven it will be hard but i can do it ur now my guardian angel and u will fly with me for ever rest in peace mom i LOVE U SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH
Tawnya Trottier
March 3, 2007
To my Dearest Mom, I just read every single entry in this book. How Beautiful! I remember your hospital room being overfilled with all of us whom were there with you. The saddness could be cut with a knife it was so thick. Your last full day with us was difficult to deal with. I remember you asking about the turkey, if we called Uncle Pete, remember when I tried to give you that spongestick to wet your mouth? You were so weak but you tried. You look up at me with such seriousness and said," Let's wait till after dinner for that." You made us all chuckle. Again that night you made us laugh when you kept wanting to sit up and dangle your feet over the bed, and while doing that you also put Christine in a headlock and said," See, I can still take you!" All that day you were asking if Ray was coming we knew he was trying to get there as fast as he could. We would tell yes that he was on his way. You were so weak and tried but you were hanging on {to see him one last time} He was the only one of your children who was not there yet. Finally, at 12:30am he was walking down the hall towards your room. Nobody said that he was there. He went over and kissed your hand. Your eyes opened. You knew his touch. It seemed like just for a moment the life came back to you, like maybe you had won your fight. Your face lit up, your eyes so beautiful and your smile just lit up the room! You put your arms around him, kissed him. "Oh my RayRay" I am so grateful that I was there for that precious moment. The way you looked then, I hold so close to my heart. That would be the last time I saw you smile and seing your eyes so blue! To all my family who seen what I am talking about REMEMBER THE PROMISES WE ALL MADE TO HER IN THAT ROOM! Promises weren't made to be broken. She taught us that. Alone we are strong, Together we can be a force to be reckoned with just like MOM. Let's not fail her now. Let's help her to smile down upon us all to lit up a room again.{With love to you all.} Mom, please be proud of us. I have and always will try not to let you down. I miss you terribly! With love and peace. Your loving Tooters!
darlene smallwood
March 3, 2007
I was sittting here thinking about you and got to thinking that this march was going to be a hard one.The very first march that i wouldnt be able to tell you that i loved you on your birthday.This is going to be very hard for me,and the other kids[but i will be there for all of them,and peggy too]God must have needed a very special angel because he chose you.On the 25th i will sing you Happy Birthday,and i will probably cry so just stand beside me and help me through it,I will be here missing you as i have since you left taking one day at a time.TEARS from heaven fell today in kentucky,in little ,white flakes and i remember mom loving the snow,so once again you were there!Everyone says i sound like you on the phone so see you gave me alot,and i thank you for all of that,until later mom all my love .I will hang on ,love dj
Tawnya Trottier
March 2, 2007
Good Evening Mom, I miss you and love you very much. The Lord has taken a very special person from me. You were the closest person to an Angel that I have known. Now I know who my and my children's Guardian Angel is. I know that you are safe at home in Heaven. You love you have felt for us all still flows within your heart.I know that your spirit will be with us every single day in all the beauty in natures gifts, rainbows,ocean waves,gentle rains and in the morning dew. If we look at all these beautiful things we will see all the love that you have reflecting back to us. Even though it is excruiatingly painful we know you didn't want to cause us pain. That you time had simply come. The work that was meant for you to do was done. We know that you are safe at home in Heaven and will be waiting to greet each and everyone of us when our time to go Home comes. I love you.
Peggy Mitchell
February 28, 2007
Well Nannie you would be very proud of me. I am not getting over you, but I will let your spirit go to the higher heaven and be with the great man above. I am sorry that I didnt let you go sooner but, as I know you know this has been really hard for me. I missed your last days, I missed your funeral, and most of all I miss you!!! Do you know how lonely it is without your calls, It's so hard day to day. You were and still are the best. Grandpa OB is going through a really rough time right now but I want you to know that I will help him in anyway with this transition. I want you to know that Aunt Darlene, Tere, and Tawnya have all been in contact with me and have been looking over me just like you would. I have to go for now, my tears are making it hard for me to type. But, I just wanted to let you know one more time how much I love you and miss you horribly. Love your favorite Pooh Bear
Remember in Heaven our song "I'll be" everytime I hear it I think of you!!!!"
Tawnya Trottier
February 27, 2007
Dear Mom, I am sorry about the poem. I have tried to have here in your book, but they won't put it in. What I will do is mail it to the family. I bet you and your family and friends got a great laugh at Tere and I on Sunday. For all those that read this she and I went to visit mom's grave. There had to be about two feet of snow on the ground. This being the first time that either of us were there since mom's passing we weren't sure of where it was. We were digging through the snow trying to find some signs. We knew the vicinity of where mom's grave is but were not sure of the right spot. We took a guess. It was a hard thing to do but us two sister's were there for each other. And we knew that mom was up there looking down at us laughing "Look at my damn kids" I'm sure those were her words. I miss you mom. I wish you were here. I've even gone to call you then I realize. What a sad feeling that is. This is still all very new to me. Sometimes I feel like I can't take that feeling of sadness and loneliness, then I'll hear my children calling me. And I wonder how did you do it with all the kids you raised! God Bless You! Thank you for everything that you taught me. I know that I wasn't finished learning from you. I guess God believed that all your lessons were finished and that your soul was tried. All the work that you were meant to do was finished and He welcomed you home to Heaven again. I was not ready to be without you mom. This is not fair but who am I to question God. I know He has plans for us all. Thank Him for giving me such a wonderful woman as my mother. Save a place for me when it is my turn. I love you so much. I'll see you later.
Peggy Mitchell
February 27, 2007
Well Nannie you would be very proud of me. I am not getting over you, but I will let your spirit go to the higher heaven and be with the great man above. I am sorry that I didnt let you go sooner but, as I know you know this has been really hard for me. I missed your last days, I missed your funeral, and most of all I miss you!!! Do you know how lonely it is without your calls, It's so hard day to day. You were and still are the best. Grandpa OB is going through a really rough time right now but I want you to know that I will help him in anyway with this transition. I do want to let you know that Joni, even though you both didnt hit it off that well, she was there for you, and she was there when our family needed her. This I am very proud of, of her. I want you to know that Aunt Darlene, Tere, and Tawnya have all been in contact with me and have been looking over me just like you would. I have to go for now, my tears are making it hard for me to type. But, I just wanted to let you know one more time how much I love you and miss you horribly. Love your favorite Pooh Bear
Remember in Heaven our song "I'll be" by Reba, everytime I hear it I think of you!!!!
OB Brittain
February 27, 2007
To: My Wife
It's hard to put into words the love that I have for you, you know I was never a good writer. But, I do want to tell you that our lives together were perfect, we might not have much to show for ourselves but we had each other and that's all that mattered. The rides we shared with our grandchildren and great grandchildren. The rides we went on with Teddy and Chris. Those were the good old days. I was talking to Peg earlier about this and we chuckled up a storm on what Teddy found in the glove box of our car one night LOL.
Haze you know I love you and I want you to know that I would have done anything for you. I stood by your bedside through your final moments and we both said our precious words. "I LOVE YOU" I am grateful for our time together and for you letting me be part of your family. I will meet with you again and the great Heavens above and we will continue our Everlasting love.
Scott Trottier
February 27, 2007
Mom, you gave so many gifts throughout your lifetime,but the best gift that you gave to me was your daughter, Tawnya. You always came down to visit sometimes I was there other times I was at work. I am sorry I missed you those times. I wished we could have spent more time together. I will miss your snappy come backs. I always laughed when you were here, you were so funny. I promise to take care of your daughter and your two grandchildren. What a great woman! You are truly missed.
darlene smallwood
February 27, 2007
I MISS YOUR EYES,I MISS YOUR FACE,I WISH I COULD FEEL YOUR WARM TENDER EMBRASS.TOO HEAR YOU SAY MY NAME AGAIN,JUST LIKE YOU DID AT THE END!SO MANY QUESTIONS AND KNOW MORE TIME ,ONLY TO BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE MINE!I WILL BE STRONG AND LOVING AS YOU RAISED ME TO BE UNTIL WERE TOGETHER AGAIN AS ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY.I LOVE YOU MORE THEN WORDS CAN EVER SAY;SO KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE GATE OF HEAVEN I'LL BE COMING THAT WAY SOMEDAY ,UNTIL THEN ALL MY LOVE DJ
OB Brittain
February 25, 2007
To: My Wife
It's hard to put into words the love that I have for you, you know I was never a good writer. But, I do want to tell you that our lives together were perfect, we might not have much to show for ourselves but we had each other and that's all that mattered. The rides we shared with our grandchildren and great grandchildren. The rides we went on with Teddy and Chris. Those were the good old days. I was talking to Peg earlier about this and we chuckled up a storm on what Teddy found in the glove box of our car one night LOL. Haze you know I love you and I want you to know that I would have done anything for you. I stood by your bedside through your final moments and we both said our precious words. and that was "I LOVE YOU" I am grateful for our time together and for you letting me be part of your family. I will meet with you again and the great Heavens above and we will continue our Everlasting love!
When I was 17, living at home I had a dream a vision of a beautiful women with long black hair thinking that I could never meet anyone so beautiful as this then one day I was walking down the road when a car stopped and picked me up, The driver had long black hair and her two daughters smiled and said,"Hi" My heart feel to the floor and thought to myself that this is just a dream, Till the lovely long black hair lady said to the girls she was going to marry me some day" Oh what a feeling I has in my heart that day. One month later our hearts were combined as one This is how my wifes everlasting love showed me the true meaning of love that will last through eternity,
Love always,
OB ALLEN
joe brittain
February 23, 2007
hey to all of the family and friends who doers not how i am doing i am doing fine in placment i cant wait to c all of u i have a wonderful gf i miss all of u mom ty for making schoool go great so fart i love u and never will say n e thing bad about u to anyone i cant stand all the losses in the family and now u it is horrible now beaver died im losing my mind with out u u made everything rihgt i love u mom never forget it and i love the whole family but it is time for me to go to another class so mom ill talk to u later love u lots joe anyone that wants toi talk to me can contact me via email
Bill Mitchell
February 21, 2007
I am lost for words on what to say, but know this I knew how much Peggy loved you and how much you loved her. I am very thankful for this and how it has made Peggy a stronger person. I know where she gets her love from. I will miss you, who else am I going to tell it's my birthday in the summer when it's actually Dec 6th, your the only one who ever fell for this and that memory will be very special to me and always remain in my mind. I am sure Teddy would say the same if he could we all know that he can't but he's a great man who is struggling for life as well. Please watch over him for he is the only FATHER I ever knew. Love your favorite Grandson-in-law
KATHY GAUDETTE
February 21, 2007
I KNOW MOST OF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BUT I'M FRIENDS WITH DARLENE AND GARY SMALLWOOD AND DID MAKE IT TO THE FUNERAL, I THOUGHT IT WAS BEAUTFUL WHAT WAS SAID ABOUT YOU MOTHER AND HOPE THAT THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE DON'T COME BETWEEN YOUR FAMILY, BECAUSE SHE REALLY IS WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES. MAKE HER AS PROUD OF YOU AS YOU ARE WITH HER. AND MAY YOU FIND THE COURAGE TO FACE TOMMOROW IN THE LOVE THAT SURROUNDS YOU TODAY.
KATHY GAUDETTE
February 21, 2007
MAY YOUR HEART SOON BE FILLED WITH WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF JOYFUL TIMES TOGETHER AS YOU CELEBRATE A LIFE WELL-LIVED. MAY YOU CONTINUE TO FEEL COMFORTED BY THE LOVE AND SUPPORT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS. YOUR MOTHER, NANNIE, OR FRIEND. SHE IS NOT GONE, SHE IS EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK. LOOK CLOSE! SHE'S IN YOUR CHILDREN, SHE'S THE SUNSHINE THAT WILL WARM YOU. SHE'S THE SNOWFLAKE THAT DRIFTS TO THE EARTH. SHE'D THE FLOWER THAT SLOWLY BLOOMS TO ENJOY THE BEAUTY. SHE'S THE GENTLE BREEZE THAT YOU FEEL EACH DAY. SHE'S IN YOUR MEMORIES. AND MEMORIES ARE NO MORE THAN OUR OWN TREASURES. .
Tawnya Trottier
February 20, 2007
I would like to thank all of our family and friends for all the support and kind words during this time of grief. It is so hard trying to move on without my mom. She was truly one of a kind! She could always make you smile. I miss her beautiful face, her soft hair and her gentle touch. Even though I was one of her easier children I gave her some grief, for that I am sorry. I'm sorry for lying to you about all the scratches and bruises that I got from the "goat" when it was actually my two older sisters. But they would do it again if I told on them.HAHA girls now she knows! I am sorry for moving away and not coming home more often. I love you so much mom. Thank you for raising me with the values that you taught me and I can now pass on to my children. Thank you for being you!
Tere Ammann
February 12, 2007
THANK YOU MOM
A MOTHER'S SMILE
CAN LIFT OUR HEARTS;
HER ARMS ARE ALWAYS
OPEN. A MOTHER'S
LOVE GIVES STRENGTH
AND JOY WITH WORKDS
SO WISELY SPOKEN.
THANK YOU FOR BEING
A WONDERFUL MOTHER
AND FOR LOVING ME
SO MUCH!
Tere Ammann
February 12, 2007
To all of you who have written notes to my mum and to our family thank you!
To all of you who have visited the guest book, thank you!
To my family and friends, thank you for all of your kind words. Your understanding and your tears. It is comforting to know that there are others who understand the pain.
To my mum-I'm sorry and Thank you! I'm sorry about all of those nights I would stay awake and play when I was supposed to be sleeping. (Yes, I did get a child just like me!) I'm sorry that at Christmas time, Chrissy, Tawnya and I would watch through the vent to see what you were wrapping for us!
Sorry, we ALL picked on the noise you made when you danced!
Thank you for being my mom! All those nights you let me sleep with you when dad was working! Thank you for showing me how to be a great mom and how to put my children before anything or anyone else. Thank you for your Yum-Yum cake and all of your awesome cooking! Most of all thank you for showing me how to be a friend! I still miss you and I always will! I love you Mummy! TC
DARLENE SMALLWOOD
February 12, 2007
To My Mother;Of all the people in my life,from beginning to the end.You've been a special blessing.My dear and faithful friend.You've filled my life with laughter,Shared sorrows,joys and tears.You've stood by me& held my hand,Walked with me through the years.When i needed someone to listen,i knew you would always be there.When i weathered the storms of life.You were alawys the one who cared. So in this circle we call life, From beginning to the end.I was blessed to have you beside me. MY DEAR MOTHER AND FAITHFUL FRIEND. I LOVE YOU YOUR DAUGHTER DARLENE
MONICA BOOBAR
February 12, 2007
THIS NOTE IS FROM ALL HAZELS GRANDCHILDREN,WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH,IF IT WASNT FOR YOU HAVING OUR PARENTS WE WOULDNT BE HERE,YOU WERE THE BEST GRANDMOTHER,[NANNIE] THAT A GRANDCHILD COULD EVER ASK FOR,YOU PUT UP WITH ALOT FROM YOUR OWN CHILDREN,AND ALL OF [US YOU WERE A SAINT!FROM ALL 19 OF US
sue willis
February 11, 2007
miss you a lot,love sue and ron
Judy Elliott
February 11, 2007
To my dear mother,you will be sadley missed.I'm sorry we didnt get to spend much time together,i honestly regret that.I will always treasure the beautiful ring,and keep it close to my heart.Until we meet again,i love you.And your grandchildren love you.[daughter judy,grandchildren-jacqui,duncan]
Tawnya (Tooters) Trottier
February 10, 2007
To my Dearest Mom, even though I talk to you every night before I go to sleep, it saddens me that this will be the last time that I get to write to you. This guest book was a way to still have a closeness with you. It brought me comfort and joy to read all the thoughtful words from so many people. You have touched so many lives and in such different ways. Everyone remembers different things about you. I am so glad to hear their memories. I hurt so much because I can remember things from my childhood, but when I try to remember any one specific memory I can't do it. I know its not because I don't remember those things, I honestly do think that it is because I am having such a hard time dealing with your death, that you don't think that I am ready for those memories just yet. I know that in time when the healing has begun than maybe just maybe a little at a time you will let some of those memories come back to me. Right know I am in no hurry. It is still so painfull, so new. I still cry all the time. I cry to myself, in the shower, just places where I am alone with my thoughts. That is when I just let the pain take over, even if it is just for a short time. The other day I received my locket of you in the mail. I was so grateful for finally having a part of you near me,but at the same time holding my locket with your ashes in it and listening to the CD that had the songs we played at your service, it really felt like someone was ripping my heart out. I went right back to that last breath you took in the hospital. I was crushed all over again. I miss you mom. Even though I am a grown woman with two beautiful children of my own, I still need my mom. I need your words of wisdom, your advice. I need you. I know that people say that you are always around us. I want to believe that, really I do. But I feel so alone sometimes. You've been so KIND AND GENEROUS I don't know how you kept on giving. For your kindness I'm in debt to you. For your selflessness, my admiration, and for everything you've done. I never could have come this far without you. I want to thank you for so many gifts you gave with love and tenderness. Thank you for your generosity, the love and the honesty that you gave to me. Show my gratitude, my love and my respect for you. Thank You.
At Christmas you gave me a picture frame to put a picture of Pa, in for my children. On that frame was a poem. I pulled out the frame tonight and read that poem.{maybe this was a sign} but I hope that you don't mind, but I am going to put your picture in that frame. You did buy it after all. I would like to put that poem here for all to read. Maybe this is your way of talking to us, your loved ones.
You are forever my mom, my hero, my bestfriend. I will miss you for the rest of my life. I will always think of you, your beautiful face and even the noises that you made while dancing. I am sorry for always giving you a hard time about that. But it was funny! I will never forget about you. My children will know all about their Nannie. What a wonderful, kind and generous, loving person she was. She taught me to be the mom that I am for them. I love you.
Teddy Rhoades
February 10, 2007
Mother-in-Law the best in the world.I've been married 31 years to your daughter Christine remember when everyone gave us a year to be married you said it would be forever and it has.You helped us when hard times came.we have enjoyed riding around having a few.you have a heart of gold. mother in law as i always said we love you &going to miss you your pain in the butt son- in-law.We will look out for Skippy also enjoy our sheba and reba Now sara there with you .you will always be with us in our hearts and knowing you are looking over us. Love you dearly.Your Son-In-Law the pain in the BUTT.
Love always Teddy Chris &Tenny Give Sheba kisses from us We will see you someday keep the wings shing
Teddy Rhoades
February 10, 2007
Mother-in -law my dearest. You was always there when your daughter and i needed you.You'll be in our hearts forever.I remember all the riding around with you guys having a few and having a super time i miss that but again someday we'll meet and do things together again.you always said i was your pain in the butt son-in-law.but i knew there was alot of love there.I will make sure your daughter keeps SKIPPY in good hands,and watch over him also.WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEARLY.
Love Teddy & Chris
AND Sheba & Tenny
darlene smallwood
February 9, 2007
2007 was suppose to be a good year but its been very challenging.First i lost you,then gram got ill,then dad went to the hospital,and then gary one month to the day that we left to go to N.H.Sitting with gary in the hospital brought back all the memories of sitting with you,feeling helpless,useless,but i knew you were there with me holding his hand,i felt you there,THANK-YOU MOM.Monica got this for me when she was in Florida and it says everything i feel in my heart so im sharing it with you.{MOTHER] TO YOU WHO RAISED ME I OFFER THIS THOUGHT.IT IS SOMETHING I LEARNED WITHOUT BEING TAUGHT.IN ALL THE WORLD THERE IS NO OTHER TO TAKE THE PLACE OF MY DEAR MOTHER !!!!!i miss you,your daughter,
Michelle Lynn Boobar/McGee
February 8, 2007
My Nannie has always been a hero to me.. was once asked for a GED essay to write who my chilhood hero was.. To this I really had no idea what to write.. I ended up saying everyone has a piece of a hero in them.. If I had only thought then of how strong willed and sure footed.....etc. my Nannie was, I would have had my essay..and No paper left to write on.. She was "IT ALL" Her soul was/is so great that even spread out thin amongst a huge family we ALL have some piece of her STRENGTHS..Stubborness comes to mind..LOL
The only wish I have is that my children could have grown to know my nannie..her "Carter Boy" will know her.I wil fill him and the girls in on how great a person thier GREAT grandmother really was..
My funniest memories of you Nannie all have to do with gum chewing!! Those of you who know Nannie know that if she asked for a piece of gum she only chewed it for a few minutes till she gagged...LOL We would bet on how long it would take..LOL You will always be loved and missed deeply..but u know that!! I love you Nannie Love Always ;Michelle Lynn and Family
michelle boobar
February 8, 2007
Dear Family and Friends as you know our Nannie has
passed on..I found this poem and thought it was
great.I know we are all going to miss her but she will
never really be gone we all have pieces of her in our
hearts..Take care through the following days and years.
Remember that family and friends support is the best medicine.. I
love you all.. Michelle Lynn(Shelly) and Family
When I am gone, release me, let me go,
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, You can only guess,
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it is time I travel alone.
So greive a while for if grieve you must,
then let your grief be, comforted by trust.
It's only for awhile that we must part,
so bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear,
All of my love around you, soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile, and say,.......
"Welcome Home"
UNKNOWN
Eric Geaumont
February 8, 2007
A sweet lady
melynda and john smith
February 7, 2007
nannie, i am glad you had the chance to know john and jade and jasmine. we all loved you gabby miah and katelyn do to. we miss you. You were always there when i needed someone to talk to and we enjoyed all the time we got to spend with you and oscar, And all the fun and laughter we love you and you will be missed, rest in peace and say hello to grandpa and uncle mike for us and tell them we love them. You are in good hands now with the lord, we will take care of oscar for you.
Grandaughter Renee Al-Shawafi/ Boobar
February 5, 2007
Nannie,
My favorite memorys about nannie are when i would go over on the weekends and i would sleep on the couch and when i would wake up she would be reading a book in her chair, when i got up she would have me brush her hair,(so i brushed he hair one last time before she passed) we would always watch our two fav. movies they were the little princess and the secret garden, now every time i see those movies i will think of her. I will miss you nannie very much and i now that you are still here with us in our hearts and i will never forget you and all of our memorys we had togerther i love you very much.
williams and smith great grandchildren
January 29, 2007
Nannie, Gabby, Miah and Katelyn will miss you very much the loved you. Iam very glad you got to meet Jade and Jazmine they loved their Nannie as well. May you rest in peace and earn those wings you deserve until we reunite in heaven we all love you and miss you rest in peace and god bless and we will take care of grandpa ob for you.
RAYMOND C LEBLANC
January 28, 2007
To My Loving Mother:Just wanted to say that for the past two years,i didnt get to see you as much as i wanted to.And by the time i got home to visit it was to Late.SORRY!I didnt tell you I love you as much as you wanted me to say it.BUTyou knew i did and always will.I will always be thinking of you and you'll be in my heart forever.I'LL cherish all the moments we had together good and bad.Until i see you again,Watch over me,as you always have.LOVE YOU ALWAYS,YOUR LOVING SON
Edward Mitchell
January 22, 2007
Hi nannie, Its me Eddy i miss you alot and the girls do to our whole family misses you gandpa obby misses you to. I think about you all the time and i love you.
Erika Mitchell
January 22, 2007
hi nanny imiss you and love you and wish i could see you again can you say hi to sheba,sarah for me i bet you all ready have your angel wings because you are very nice i reamember you every day my grandpa obe misses you to.
Kristin Mitchell
January 22, 2007
hi nanni this is kristin i miss you very much. can you tell uncle mike and great granpa i love and miss them too? i think about you all the time. i promise to take care of my mom and grandpa ob for you while you are away from them.I wish i could have that one last dance with you before you left us.I just want you to know that i love you very much.
Joshua Trottier
January 21, 2007
Nannie, I miss you very much. It is hard to think about you without crying. I am trying to help my mom still feel good. we are having a hard time here. I love you. You and Pa should have a good time. Can you tell him I love him and he and you will always be in my dreams.
gary smallwood
January 19, 2007
to my mother-in-law,you told me once that you have never seen as much of darlene as you have since we have been together.Im glad that i brought this much happiness to you.When we left for kentucky i promised you if she needed to be home she would be there,im glad i was able to keep that promise,say hello to my dad for me.THANK YOU,for being a special part of our wedding,i will always cherish that ride with both our loving mothers.your son in law gary
darlene {daughter] smallwood
January 19, 2007
When i found out that you were very sick and that i had to get back to NH fast it was a very long ride,i prayed to god that i would make it in time.Thank god i did,But when i walked into that room and saw you lying there,WEAK,TRIED,AND VERY SICK,i felt so helpless.I wanted to take and comfort you and tell you everything would be ok,but i knew better.You looked up at me and said why did you leave your family in kentucky?And i told you i didnt,and that my place was with you!Im going to miss you terriably but i know in my heart that you are finally free of all your pain and suffering,god only takes the BEST.When he took you he left alot of children ,lost wondering what are we to do now!Watch over us MOM,give us the strengh to keep going and love each other the way you taught us too.And when it rains i know that it will be tears from heaven and i will send a kiss right back at YOU.Save me a place right next to you,I LOVE YOU TOO UNTIL LATER ALWAYS DJ
joe brittain
January 19, 2007
hi mom yesterday wfas a hard day for most of us but we all have to work together i love u u showed me wat a reeal mother was and that would be u u loved me and kept me warm u were always there when ever i needed ur help i hope that u are in peace now i love u mom c ya latta
melynda + john smith
January 17, 2007
Nannie, you were always a good person to talk to and were always there for my kids and i we all loved you very much and you will be missed john enjoyed all the time he had there to get to know you. you will be missed dearly rest in peace. We will always remember you and all the fun and laughs we had together- Melynda and John Smith
Reggie Boobar
January 17, 2007
Sometimes the best things
in life are often unseen,
a moment of serenity,
a feeling of security.
All this and more
you've given to me.
Your gentle kindness and
encouraging words are blessings
that I will always treasure.
Thank you for all you did for me Nannie. I love you and will miss you very much.
chrissy benning daughter
January 17, 2007
mom, i miss you so much. i love you more than words could ever say. my tears are the love i feel for you.my emptyness is me missing you. the day i sat by your bedside holding your hand,i knew i had to let you go.i didnt want to but ,i could see it in your eyes,it was time .you had asked me a couple of weeks ago ,to due something for you.i know you saw.then i sat in the chair,and wiped your tear away.mom you were so brave.you wanted to save us from the worries and the pain .you are the true meaning of a mothers love,for her children.you have protected us,guided us,and you were always there in our time of need.your children always came 1st.my heart akes.i feel so alone.i sit back and i see them,but i dont hear.i see the love you gave them all.i sit in my home,i just look around,and go back in times .i feel safe here, because i know you are near. i love you mom for ever in my heart.
Peggy Mitchell
January 16, 2007
Nannie,
you mean the world to me
It’s hard to live without you
You were always by my side
Through thick and thin you helped me
Now when you’re gone my life is hard to live
It’s hard to breath
It’s hard to see
And it’s hard to think about anything but you.
Even though your love will shine in me
Forever, it’s still hard not to look for your hand to hold.
Even though your not here with me in the
Flesh, I still have you in my heart and in my memories.
I love you Nannie
Tawnya Trottier
January 15, 2007
Mom today was so hard but all your children were very strong. We each had our moments but we could hear you telling us to "Knock it off. I don't want my kids crying" I read this prayer for you today.It was written in your honor.Tere thought that I should share it here for all also.
A Prayer for my Mother
Hazel Brittian
My Mother was a gift from God. She not only gave me life, she taught me how to live it. Both biologically and spiritually, she continues to live in me and in my children, but most importantly she lives in my heart and in my memory. This too is a gift from God. Even though the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, He allows me to remember the joys we shared and the times we leaned on each other to sustain us through difficulties. These memories are excruiantingly painful right now, but the pain will subside and the sweetness of the memories will remain. Because of the gift, my mother will always be with me.
Thank you Lord for these beautiful gifts you have given me. Welcome the mother I love into your home, cherish her and grant her joy and peace. Reunite her with those she loved who went before her.
Be merciful Lord, and console those who mourn her lose. Let the good she has done in her lifetime guide those she has left behind. Help us to live as she would have wanted so that at the end of our lives we may be together again for eternity.
Till we see each other again rest in peace mom. I love you and miss you very much.
Amen.
Theresa Davis
January 15, 2007
Joe, I am thinking about you and your family at this time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Take care and I hope to see you soon.
Diana Sommer
January 14, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe, know that I will be there for you at school. Please come back soon. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Ms. S
chrissy benning
January 14, 2007
last night while trying to sleep moms voice i did hear. i opened my eyes, but she did not appear.she said chrissy you got to lisen and need to understand, god didnt take me from u all ,he took my hand.when i called out those times,and the instant died.he reached out and took my hand,and pulled me to his side.he saved me from misery,and pain for he knew my body would never be the same.ive found happiness within.my search is over now.i love you all.ill always be near.my spirit will never die.you all must go on now.just understand why.
Gabby LeClair
January 14, 2007
Nannie,My brother and I will miss you dearly eventhough I'm only seven and Robbie is only three you have known us since we were baby and you taught us a lot in life.We love you so much and will miss you.Oneday we will all meet again.Rest in peace Nannie....
Bob Faunce
January 14, 2007
Hazel, Dusty and I will miss you...Your wit and sassy were an inspiration to us all...Sweet dreams...
christine Rhoades
January 14, 2007
mother you was and always will be with us and love.you where there for everyone all the time and gave when you didn't have for yourself ,you will be missed and remeber your son=in law loves you also. you were the best and never for gotten. i love you mother
Tawnya Trottier
January 13, 2007
Mom, I can't find the words to express all that I am feeling. You brought so much joy to all those whoms life you have touched, and their were so many! You are such a wonderful mom, wife, and a true friend. I will always remember all the "KIND AND GENEROUS" things that you have done for all those around you. I learned to be the woman and mother that I am from you. Thank You. You raised so many children, your children, grand children and all the others that needed anything. You always opened your heart and home to anyone, no matter who or what, they had a home to go to. I can't say goodbye to my mom, that would be to hard. Besides why say goodbye, I know that you are with me always. You will watch my children grow up. And I know that you will help me raise them to be strong wonderful adults. You will be with all of us now and forever , just like always. Your children granted every last wish,you will even go for your ride in the first snow storm of the year! Like you made Oscar do every time. I will miss your beautiful smiling face, all your jokes(no matter how funny or not) and your pranks like the elevator! Your children are here for each other and most importantly we are here for Oscar. We know how much you love each other.
Thank you mom,for being the woman that you are. I will miss you so very much. You will always be in my thoughts, prayers and and my heart. I LOVE YOU!
joe brittain
January 13, 2007
hey mom wat is up hpw are u i love u so much i am not going to know wat to do without u i know ur in my heart and i love u
joe brittain
January 13, 2007
hey mom it is joe i just wanteds to let u know that i love u with all my heart and i will miss u for ever u will never be replaced all of dwight's family love u to but me and dad will work together and for eachother i love u rest in peace
Sarah Nelson
January 13, 2007
Nannie, we will miss you sooo much! Thank you for all you have been and done! I hope your in heaven watching down on us and protecting us! We love you so much, all i can say now is see ya in heaven! ~Sarah
My best friend, My Nannie, and My Grandmother, I will always think of you and have you in my thoughts and in my heart!!!
Peggy Mitchell
January 13, 2007
Nannie you will be greatly missed, Those who knew you knew you were the best women anyone could be, those who didn't or wouldn't try have missed out on a wonderful life experience with you. I love you forever and I will miss you always.
Love always,
Your POOH BEAR
Peggy
Sarah Nelson
January 13, 2007
Nannie, we all will miss you much!! I know you'll be looking down on us looking out for us! Thank You for all you have been and done!! You were so wonderful!! We all love you and will miss you soooo much! Well see ya in heaven!! ~Love Sarah Anne!!
Kathleen LeClair
January 13, 2007
We are so sorry to hear for your loss.Hazel was a good person and close to my family.We love you and will miss you.A day won't goes by without you on my mind.If you guys need anything give me a call.
James Edson
January 13, 2007
We are sorry for your family's loss. Your are in your thoughts.
David and Lisa LeBlanc
January 13, 2007
we will always remember our mother as she was a very wonderful person.and i being her one and only daughter in law thought the world of her and loved her so much and will always remember her telling me to "be quiet" joking with me.and me David being her first son,she did so much to help me with my son Tim when he was born and growing up we will love her forever and ever. we will love you MOTHER for ever and will miss you dearly.Love You,Love,David,Lisa and Jade your Puppy.....XXOO.....
Tammy Stebbins
January 13, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Julie LeClair
January 13, 2007
Ray,
We are so sorry to hear of your
Mother's passing, she will be greatly and forever missed. If you need to talk or anything let us know.
Hazel, you have helped so many people throughout life. You will be missed by many, Rest In Peace.
Julie and Earl
Timothy &Bonnie. Boyd,Sr.
January 13, 2007
hazel will always be part of our lifes,our thoughts and prayers go to her family,rest in peace.
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