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for Shawn Donohue
Matthew Sargent
September 27, 2005
Darlene, Mrs. Donohue, Jim & Anne, Patty & Jim; I'm so sorry to hear of Shawn's passing. When I heard the news I felt like somebody kicked me in the stomach. I then immediatley started remembering my childhood and how Shawn was very much a part of it.
Darlene I'm sorry for your loss and that we haven't had the pleasure of meeting. You must be a very special person to grab the heart of Shawn. It's been said we Lake View boys can be stubborn. I look back on the memories I have of Shawn and he was like an extension of our family as we were all brothers (as we grew up across the road from each other). My brother Jim, Shawn and I did pretty much everything together. We played hockey, street hockey, baseball, football, swam, golfed, caddied, laughed and faught with each other. We did this day in and day out and we loved it! Heck, we even all had our first jobs together washing dishes, pots and pans at Wanakah Country Club. It was our life and we had fun! As my brother Jim mentioned, over the years we have all moved in different ways, however please remember the memories are deep and will not be forgoten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mrs. Donohue, Jim & Anne, Patty and Jim; Please accept our condolences; Shawn was much too young to pass. I'm so sorry we all weren't available for his service. I have so many fond memories of Birchwood Dr. and you are all a part of that. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Matt Sargent
Daniel & Denise Gebauer
September 23, 2005
Darlene, Your life with Shawn was full of laughter, tears, disappointments, memories, but most of all love for each other, family, and friends. Both of you gave of yourself to everyone in your life, but expected or needed nothing in return but love and time together. As we look back on all the memories our family shared, the one thing that comes to mind first is the beautiful couple you were, and the love and devotion to your nieces and nephews as if they were of your own blood. Darlene, Shawn will watch over you, protect you, and welcome you into his strong arms when you meet again. We pray that you will find peace in your life and know that you did everything in your power to care for Shawn. He will be forever in our memories, and our hearts. Love and prayers to you. Denise & Daniel
Wayne and Ann Sargent
September 22, 2005
We send our sincere sympathy to the entire Donohue family. We lived across the street from Jim and Dolores in Lakeview for years, and our boys grew up together. This was very sad news. God Bless all of you.
Beth Marcinkowski
September 22, 2005
To The Donohue Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind soul and good person. He loved his family so much. He will live on in your hearts and minds forever. May God Bless all of you.
Sincerely, Gary and Beth Marcinkowski
BETH MARCINKOWSKI
September 22, 2005
Dear Darlene:
Words cannot express the sadness my family feels for your loss. Your marriage is truly one to be proud of. Your love for each other will live on forever. I love what Jane said, " He is free of cancer and pain." If anything can give you peace, I hope that can. Your family, friends and God will help you find the peace you need. I love you Darlene like a sister and I will always be here for you.
Love Beth, Gary, Ashley and Kevin
Johnson Family
September 21, 2005
Our deepest condolensces to Shawn's family and friends....you will be in our prayers. From Shawn's neighbors and friends in Derby, NY
Jim Sargent
September 21, 2005
Dear Darlene, Mrs. Donohue, Jim and Anne, and Patty and Jim. I was shocked to hear of Shawn's passing and can only try to express my sympathy to you all in this guest book entry.
Darlene I have not had the pleasure of meeting you but I know you are a special person if Shawn picked you to spend his life with. I had not stayed in contact with Shawn over the nearly 23 years (you know how guys are) that have passed after I left the Lakeview and Hamburg area. Shawn was a great friend when we were growing up together for nearly 12 years and I was lucky to have him as a friend. We occupied each others free time and kept ourselves out of trouble (most of the time).
Mrs. Donohue, Jim, and Patty I am sorry that I can not be there for the service. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You all were a wonderful family to grow up across the street from and were always generous and kind to Matthew and I.
Sincerely
Jim Sargent
David Swick
September 21, 2005
Darlene,
You are a sister that anyone would dream about. It hurts me greatly to see the pain you have been through, but I am proud of your strength. I am always here for you, forever.
I love you....David
David Swick
September 21, 2005
Shawn,
You were fun, helpful,knowledgeable on everything and made conversations much more enjoyable. You enjoyed your friends, enjoyed your family, enjoyed your dogs and enjoyed your hobbies. It sounds so simple. Everyone that knew you was blessed to have you in their life.
You fulfilled Darlene's dreams.
All my love. David
David Swick
September 21, 2005
Shawn,
You were fun, helpful,knowledgeable on everything and made conversations much more enjoyable. You enjoyed your friends, enjoyed your family and enjoyed your hobbies. Everyone that knew you was blessed to have you in their life. You fulfilled Darlene's dreams.
All my love. David
Deborah & John Jablonski(Donohue)
September 21, 2005
I loved him so much and to me he is still a very young man..TOO young to pass on.My prayers to his loved ones.Iwill miss him so much.
I still remenber baby sitting him.
Aunt Debbie
Dianne Pollard
September 21, 2005
Darlene,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother and your wonderful husband. I love you and I will be praying that God will give you peace and strenght to go threw all this.You are a wonderful person and I know Shawn was a wonderful person.Please let me know if I can do anything.Remember I am here for you now and forever.May God Bless you always.
Love you Darlene Dianne Pollard
BEVERLY BREVIT
September 21, 2005
He kept at true good humour's mark
The social flow of pleasure's tide:
He never made a brow look dark,
Nor caused a tear, but when he died.
~Thomas Love Peacock
Randy & Nancy Barker
September 21, 2005
We are so sorry to hear. We will pray for you and your family - that God will bless you with His unspeakable Grace, Peace and Love at this time.
Jane Rademacher
September 21, 2005
Dar - I don't know the words to express to you how sorry I am for your loss. Please know that I am here for you for whatever you may need. You have to know that you were Shawn's rock to stand on during his battle with cancer. I am sorry for what he had to endure. Please know that he is now at peace with our Father in Heaven - with no more pain and no more cancer. Shawn will forever be with you in your heart, that you can not loose. Whenever I see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, I always thank God for the little glimpse of Heaven and I feel happy for those that have gone before me that they are in such a wonderful, happy place.
I love you Dar and always will. Rememer how we said we'd take care of each other - I'm here for you, always.
My heart goes out to you,
Jane
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