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Donald MONROE Obituary

MONROE - Donald J. Of Pembroke, NY, December 23, 2014, loving son of Donald and Audrey Monroe of Cheektowaga, survived by brothers and sisters, David, Dan, Doug Monroe, Debbie Greenauer and Donna Buchwald; Ross Kenyon, companion of 25 years. Memorial service January 21 at 7:00 PM at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14225.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 18, 2015.

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Cheryl Globokar

January 21, 2015

Dear Aunt Audrey, Uncle Don and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. It has been years since I have seen Donnie, but I remember him as the sweet, shy boy with the sweetest smile. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God comfort you and be with you. RIP Donnie you will always be loved and remembered.

Judy Hamann,Beback

January 20, 2015

My dear Aunt Audrey and Uncle Don, My children and I are so sorry for your loss. Donny was so special to us. We are saddened that he has left us so suddenly. I will miss his kind and silly nature dearly.To Dave ,Donna,Doug,Dan and Debbie my heart goes out to you all.

January 20, 2015

It was wonderful connecting with everyone when we were last back home in 2004 and 2005, and then again in 2007 when a bunch of the Monroe's came to Arizona for a great visit. We are so saddened by Donny's death. Those times and a number of phone calls over the last ten years allowed us all to reacquaint with one another. Donny and Barb were the main contacts over the last several years so we kept tabs on the rest of you guys through them. My wife Diane and I really enjoyed getting to know Donny and everyone else. I feel kind of tongue tied right now. I feel sad that I won't be able to talk to him again. We wish God's comfort for Don and Aud and all of our cousins in Buffalo. God bless you all. We love you.
Rick & Diane (Potts) and the rest of the Arizona clan.

Barbara Wojtusiak

January 19, 2015

Aunt Audrey, Uncle Don, Ross, David, Doug, Donna, Dan, Deb...sending all of you our love and condolences in your time of loss! Don was adored and will be greatly missed!

Dawn Gritzke Mitchell

January 19, 2015

Aunt Audrey,Uncle Don,Espically Doug
I'm sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. I was shocked. Always remember the good times and they will always be with you in your heart. He will be with you in all you do. Donnie rest in peace knowing you did great things in your life for both yourself and your family.

January 19, 2015

" The World Has One Less Special Person In It"

The loss off a loved one is hard to bare. There is sorrow, tears,hugs and heavy hearts. Only time can heal the heartache and Family & Friends fill the void. As time passes the heart heals, the tears lessen and the memories of our loved ones that have passed don't fade they become more precious to us with every passing year they are missed.

Cousin Donny I will miss you so much. You were and always will be a great and special person. My sister Barb was very lucky to have been so close to you growing up.You will be missed by me and my family very much.
Love you forever- Miss you for a life time;
Jeanne (Hamann) Jazwiecki

When we both made it to 50 years old!

Barbara Wojtusiak

January 19, 2015

I would have never imagined losing my cousin and friend so soon. We all have a special place in our hearts for you! I will always cherish the memories from growing up together, then as adults living 10 minutes away from each other. Glad we spent time together on your 51st! Your thoughtfulness and chuckle of a laugh will stay with me forever. Love You!
My mom says the Don's are hanging out together and Aiden says he is going to miss his buddy!

Adrian Wojtusiak

January 19, 2015

To my best friend you will always be loved and never forgotten.

John Potts

January 19, 2015

Debbie,Donna,Dan, and Doug:
I never knew Donald as an adult, but learned by talking with your Mother, Father, and David recently that he was a good man, loved by his family, and that he will be sorely missed. It is at sad events like your brothers passing that we are all reminded of the importance of staying in the present and keeping close to each other. Please accept my condolences and those of my family members.
Love,
Cousin John Potts

January 19, 2015

Cousins David, Doug, Dan, Donna & Debbie:
I called your Mother & Father and David to offer my condolences and support on the loss of their son and brother Donald. I didn't know much about Donald but learned by talking with your Mom & Dad and David that he was much loved by his family, including cousins Carol and Allen, and that he will be sorely missed. I know what it is like to lose a sibling; I lost my sister and your cousin Diana (Potts) Cappello this past year. Life is a pretty short process and it seems to take sad events like the passing of your brother Donald to remind all of us to keep close and live more of our lives in the present. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and those of my family members.
Love,
Cousin John Potts / Cortlandt Manor, NY

Barbara Greenauer

January 18, 2015

Uncle Donny,

You were such a loving, caring, and fantastic uncle. I will love you and miss you always and will forever treasure the times we had together since I was born. You've always been there for me. I know you will be watching over all of us. It is still so hard to believe you have left us but we will see you again someday. I take comfort you are no longer in pain and suffering. Love you forever!

Carol Jarczyk

January 18, 2015

Cousin Donnie still does not feel real that you left us way too soon in life.
Aunt Audrey and Uncle Don, I cannot imagine the loss of a son. My Dad had to endure it as well.
Dave, Doug, Donna, Dan,Debbie...the loss of a sibling especially the youngest is not something you expect or want. Al and I can share that loss when Ronnie left us way to soon.
Ross, No words can help at this sad time. All I know is Donnie thought the world of you. I can only share one thing "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal....Love leaves a memory no one can steal"
May Donnie rest in peace, no more health struggles. He was a wonderful, kind, understanding great man/cousin, who will be missed forever and ever.

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