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Patricia H. Preston

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Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc.

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Hilton, New York

Patricia Preston Obituary

Preston, Patricia H.
Greece: Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. Patricia Preston, 64. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Eugene "Gene" Preston; her children, Kimberly "Kim" Torres (Richard Rawle), Mark (Mary) Preston and Karen (Dave) Wieme; 6 grandchildren, Brittany, Chelsea, Lydia, Sean, Michael and Raina; her sisters, Nancy (Robert) Thompson, Beverly (Ed) Huber, Elaine (John) Lissow, Diane (Dale) Rowe and Barbara (Dave) Miroff; brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Donna Preston; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Friends are invited to call Thursday, 2-4, 7-9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Funeral Service Friday at 11 o'clock at Greece United Methodist Church. Interment Parma Union Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Hildebrandt Hospice c/o Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Rd. S., Rochester, NY 14623.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Oct. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Preston

70 Entries

Gene Preston

November 14, 2008

Pat, What wonderful friends and family we have. As this Guest Book closes, Kim, Tommy, Beverly, Jennifer, Sheila and Barb have left wonderful entries here today that will be a permanent part of this Guest Book. What loving, but sad comments. I thank them all. They continue to make this whole passing of yours and Kathy's so unbelievable. I will now print this out for a final time. Love ya! I know you are with me at all times now in spirit. The kids and I miss you so much.
Gene

Kim

November 14, 2008

Mom,

I can not even begin to tell you what my life has been like the last two months. First of all, I was so sick with my appendix and it was especially difficult because you were also sick and could not take care of me like you had done for 41 years. Of course, this was followed up by me have a kidney stone and learning of your awful fate. The loss of my dear mother was the most horrible experience of my life. I can not believe the empty feeling I have everyday now. It was my 1st birthday without you this week. It was not a good one. I hoped all day the phone would ring and it would be you singing Happy Birthday to me. I wake up everyday and say I have to be strong because that is what you would want. You would want me to make the most of everyday. I love you so much and someday we will be together again. Kim

Tom Richardson

November 13, 2008

Pat, Gene & family,
This has been a LONG & difficult month. Kath & I had 2 1/2 long and sickly years to try to prepare for last month, not knowing when that would take place and forever hopeful it wouldn't. But the inevitable happened and she, as you, are no longer suffering. And that is a good thing, but the pain and heartache that Gene & I & the families are trying to bear is VERY difficult. Luckily, we have each other& the kids& the families' heritage & resolve to get thru this. But even with that, I can't help but think of the pain & suffering that you & Kathy went thru. I am convinced that the heartbreak of leaving us behind crossed your minds many times and probably added to your pain and sorrow. I am sure that TRUE LOVE causes that to
happen. We all love each of you and miss you terribly, as you miss us (hopefully !!).
You each left us on one of your favorite weekends to camp, Columbus Day. I have a feeling Kathy went first soas to prepare the "shack" for you and prove to you once and for all, that it is truely a "CABIN" or "weekend retreat" for "romanticists" and lovers to get away, and enjoy nature, time and each other. Enjoy your time sitting on the front porch with Kath, having a "Baileys" & coffee or just a hot chocolate......Gene & I are looking forward to joining you both, as soon as we finish our "job lists" you & the Lord left us. Please help us do them right!
With LOVE, respect, and thankfulness for our friendship and families.
Tom Richardson

Beverly Huber

November 13, 2008

My Sister Pat Was A Very Special Person

Here it is November 13, one month since Pat left us. It is still unbelieveable to me, and I am so sad. I keep thinking the phone will ring and it will be her.

We had Club last Friday, and it was just not the same without her.

Going to Church has been very difficult. She always sat near me. A week ago Sunday (All Saint's Sunday in Church) the Minister said her name along with others who passed away during the past year. It was heartwrenching, and I had to leave Church.

She was so well-liked by everyone with that sense of humor she had.

I'll miss her enthusiasm for life, her friendship, her laughter, her kindness, her caring ways, her warmth, and her being one of our camping buddies.

We shared wonderful memories for 64 years. Memories that will stay with me until we meet again.
Love, Sister Beverly

Jennifer (Richardson) Judge

November 13, 2008

Preston Family: One month ago Mom and Pat were taken from us. I can't believe it has been a month. Thank you for all your support this month. We are here for you too. They say time heals all wounds, but this is such a difficult wound to heal, I don't know if/when it will heal completely. Gene, thank you for all you have done for dad and I pray that you two will be there for each other until that wound heals. Pat, please take care of Mom. Thank you.

Sheila Volpe

November 13, 2008

Dear Gene and Family,

How do we put into words, the deep loss we feel for all of you without Pat? She was the bright light in the the lives of her dear sisters, you Gene and her precious children and grandchildren. Dale called today as he is visiting in NC and told me about this wonderful guest book. We know you are all feeling overwhelmed and at a loss, but know that her love was unlimited and memories will help you heal. You will never forget and you will always feel her love and goodness as long as you live. What wonderful memories we have of the many campouts we had with the families. We'll never forget one October when we all woke up to snow. Pat was one of the first to push the children out to enjoy the fun. May God Bless and keep you all in His care. Sheila and Larry Volpe (The Fly Man) Raleigh, NC

Barbara Miroff

November 13, 2008

To My Dear Sister Pat,

I don't know where to start. I am still having a hard time believing you are gone, but I know everyone else is having just as hard a time as I am. I miss you every day. My phone hardly ever rings anymore and I miss that. I wish with all my heart that it would ring now and you would be on the other end so we could talk about anything and everything. I miss our walks down by the lake, eating out, camping (or visiting each other when camping), and meeting at church on Sunday mornings. I really miss your wonderful sense of humor. You always had a funny story or a funny joke to tell. I know family was so important to you. You were always the one to plan family outings, holidays, and get-togethers. Nothing will ever be the same without you here. Please know that everyone loves you and you are in our thoughts every day.

Love your sister Barbara (#6)

Gene Preston

November 13, 2008

Dear Pat,
It was just one month ago this evening, October 13, 2008, 9:28 PM, that you passed away at Lifetime Care Hospice of Rochester, Hildebrandt Hospice Center, 2652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, Monroe County, NY. I was there along with our family. My brother and your sisters and their spouses all came. We called Pastor Don who came and prayed with us and was so helpful. Then Tom Burger arrived and talked with us. He is such a wonderful gentleman. A group of my buddies from the North Greece Fire Department also came to comfort and support us. The staff at Hildebrandt was also very kind to us.
And so Hon, just one month ago this evening my life changed forever, never to be the same again. I promise you that I will make the best of my life without you, but it is the most difficult thing I have ever had to do. I always thought I'd go first (remember how we loved The Gaither's - George Younce singing that?) We both know that you could better deal with this, but things turned out differently. You were always the healthy one, the strongest, admired by all. Pat, I will need your help from above to make this work. I am not good at this. I love you and always will. I miss you so much. I know you are with me all the time in spirit. Please give me hope and faith and strength. I see your little wooden signs all around our home saying, Hope, Faith, and Love. Another says, "Families Are Forever", and "I Love You To The Moon And Back", and still another, "Grow Old With Me, The Best Is Yet To Come." That one makes me so sad. I will keep these forever.
With God's help, and the help of our kids and your sisters and their families, I will get through this for you Hon. Bye-bye Pat. We'll always remember and say your familiar words whenever you ended a phone call or conversation. "Loves Ya!"
Your loving husband of 42 years, Gene

Dale Rowe

November 13, 2008

I was very blessed to have you as my sister-in-law for what now seems a very short time. You made such a big difference in all of our lives. We thank God for your life and ask him now to help us to go on without you.

Karen

November 12, 2008

Hi Mom,

Your guest book closes tomorrow so I thought I'd leave one last entry for you. Since you've passed almost a month ago not a minute goes by that I don't miss you. So many friends and family have reached out to me to try to help and show support through losing you. I don't know what I'd do without them. I keep telling your sisters they are going to get sick of me because they are now the closest thing I have to you. I went shopping with Elaine and Beverly to our favorite store, The Christmas Tree Shops. It was bittersweet but I enjoyed our time together.

Next week will be a bit more difficult for me. I am back to working days for a stretch and you were always my daytime babysitter. I've made arrangements for Lisa B. to sit for me, I thank god for friends like her that are willing to step up when they are needed. Raina will have fun with her but would much rather be with "Grama Pop". She misses you so much and when she talks about you it's hard to not break down but I'm learning to think about happy memories and not get sad every time you cross my mind. I also have been told that talking to you can be helpful. I've never been one to talk out loud or to myself but I'm going to try that. Whatever can help, I'm willing to give a shot. So if you hear me, I hope it makes you smile.

I put the butterfly we bought together on your grave. I know you always liked that. I still think about things we used to do together. Like going shopping, out to lunch, camping and parades in the summer to name a few. I had a hard time on Halloween because you usually are here handing out candy. Raina was Dora. We took our new dog Bo out trick-or-treating with us. He's a blast and I'm so glad we got him. We lucked out, he's a great dog even though when dad came over today he found him on the kitchen table! He's a feisty little guy but he makes me happy. I needed him right now and feel blessed to have something else to love.

I'm going to go now. I want to thank every one for sharing their thoughts and providing support here. They say writing can be therapeutic and now I can see why. You are so loved mom. We will never forget how many people cared for you and miss you. I will see you again some day mom. Until then, know that I miss you and love you more than anything.

Love, Your Baby, Karen

Gene Preston

November 12, 2008

My dear Pat,
This will be my last entry into your guest book at it will be closed soon. We owe much to the D&C for making it possible. Soon I will print it out for keeping along with all I have gathered since your passing. Today Pastor Don gave me the entire 23 page text of the service he and Fr. Bush did for you. It is so beautiful to read and relive that wonderful service that folks are still talking about today. He has been so good to me.
Today Jean List stopped as did Val from next door. Anita DeGlopper called this morning to see how I was doing. She has been a trooper through all this. All are so concerned about me daily and still cannot believe that you are gone. Tonight Harold called to ask if I had supper. I was cooking up some soup that Mary & Mark gave me last night after we has supper in their new kitchen. I must go to the firehouse tonight for a meeting and then back here again to wrap up the rest of your thank you cards. Karen has helped me do them - most of them today at her house in Spencerport.
I picked up leaves today from the same trees you did for the past 3 years here. It is so sad for me to do them alone now, something we often worked together at each fall. Tomorrow Dick Maier and I will go to Alexander, NY and help prepare for the tractor club auction that you have heard me talking about for the past year. Who would have thought you would not be here now? I miss you so much. Tommy Richardson and I talked a lot yesterday. He misses Kathy as much as I miss you.
I found some very nice pictures of you that I made copies of for your sisters and the kids. All will love them.
Well Hon, time to wrap this up. This Guest Book has been a comforting thing where I could come and talk with you. I'll keep talking to you Hon, forever, from our new home. Hope you are having fun with all the relatives that are up in heaven with you. Keep a space there for me. I will be with you again someday. I love you and always will. The kids send their love too. "Loves ya!"
Your loving husband, Gene.

Diane rowe

November 12, 2008

Dear Sister Pat,

How can I put into words how much you meant to all of us. I am so grateful that we enjoyed each other's company and spent so much time together. We'll always remember our trips to Florida, Myrtle Beach and our weekend camping outings. It will be hard for us to go camping next spring without you but we also know you would want us to go on and do the things we always did together. The campfire will be a little dimmer without your stories and laughter. We certainly had some good times and made some great memories. Nothing will be the same.

Whenever the phone rings I think I will pick it up and hear you say "what are you up to today?" How I wish that would happen.

My heart is heavy and I miss you so much. Please know how much we love you and that we can only find peace in knowing you are in heaven with our heavenly father and not suffering anymore. You will always be thought of with much love.

Love you and miss you.
Your sister - Diane

Barb Snyder

November 12, 2008

Dear Pat,

You have been gone for almost a month and it is still hard to believe. I miss you every day…Best Friends for 55 years. I have wonderful memories of happy times together. Growing up together, meeting everyday for lunch when I started working at Kodak, then raising our families, and now our wonderful grandchildren. We talked about everything and helped each other along the way. We got together for Club last Friday night. I was good to be together, things will never be quite the same but we will help each other. We are happy you are now at Peace in Heaven. We will all meet again someday. For now we will continue to pray for your wonderful family and all your grandchildren as you would want us to do.
Love,
Barb & George Snyder

Elaine Lissow

November 12, 2008

I was doubly blessed to have Pat as my sister and also my friend. We shared so many great times together and had so many good laughs. Of course, Pat being the one to make the jokes. I will miss her humor and the talks we had about anything and everything. There were so many phone conversations.
Her role as wife, mother, grandmother and sister was of utmost importance to her. They came first.
She had so much ambition. She kept her home immaculate inside and out. She loved flowers and Gene and her had many beautiful flower beds. Many of the flowers Gene had grown from seed. We would go to the garden stores in the spring and look at all the flowers we would like to have. Gene and Pat took so much pride in their home and it showed.
Her faith was also an important part of her life. She use to say it was her faith they got her through losing our parents. She would quote bible verses and talk about the sermon she had heard in church on sunday morning and what she had gotten out of it.
I admired many things about my sister. I lost a great and wonderful person and my life has changed forever. I am so grateful to have my sisters. They all mean the world to me. I just wish Pat could have been around much longer. She will be truly missed in so many ways.
Gene, hang in there. It has to get easier. It will take time, but time does heal. Pat will never be forgotten.
Pat's sister, Elaine (#3)

Annette & Ray Barnard

November 10, 2008

Dear Gene (and family)
Days from now people will remember so many things that they wished they'd written here but didn't because they were consumed with empathy for your grief stricken family. And I'll be one of them. Right now I can only think about the legacy you and Pat have created for your children.. By example, you taught them about marriage, committment, loyalty, sacrifice and real family values. No one will ever know the number of lives you have both touched thru your many endeavors. And I havent even started talking about your life of courage and committment at NGFD. Your story together is all about serving others. We are so proud of you and so happy to have reconnected in the recent years through our school reunion. But that beautiful life makes the loss so much deeper and the grief so much more inconsolable. Hang on to those memories, Gene. Make them turn the tears into smiles of remembrance. God blessed you abundantly and its time to give some back. He will get you all through this as He has done so many times for others.
Fondly, Toni and Ray Barnard

Carol Press/Schwartz

November 9, 2008

Dear Gene, children, sister's, grandchildren, and all family; I am so sorry Pat had to leave us so soon. She sure had a lot of love to give. I'm thinking of ea. one of you and how we will miss her. I read this guest book and what a wonderful thing to do to keep her alive in our memory's. I pray you each have peace and happiness always. Love,Carol and Harold

Brit

November 9, 2008

Gram,
It;s been almost a month since you left us. Things are not the same at all without you here. This is not a day that goes by where I don't think of you. I would give anything to be able to hear you laugh again, or have you call me and yell into the phone because you're not so sure whether or not you're using the cell phone right.
I miss you very much. It's still hard to accept that you're gone. Hopefully with time it will get easier.
You're not here with us physically anymore, but all of us will always have our memories of you to hold on to.
Do you remember the last time I was over and we were talking about how we used to bake pies together? I'll never forget that.
I miss you so much.
Loves you,
Brit

Carol Press

November 9, 2008

Pat, you came into my life and showed me so many things. I treasured every moment we were together. You showed me how to cross/stitch, can tomatoes, quilting runner's for the table, sharing recipes, going to lunch on the spur of the moment. so fun. Showing me the secret side walk on Beach Ave. Walking the pier, sharing your summer flower's for our garden's, (your morning glory's would not die, but when you past it finally quit blooming). I loved our trips to Homearama, trip to Pigly wiggly, and going to the co-op for our birthdays being two days apart. sharing a piece of cake. I will never, never forgot you, and miss you so much. I just can't believe you are gone. All your love ones miss you. Bless you always, see you someday! love, Carol (Greece)

Gene Preston

November 9, 2008

Hi Hon,
Things don't seem to get much easier around here without you. I love you and miss you so much. I am trying to keep your house clean. I never knew how hard you worked at it. Wish I had helped you more. I was so selfish.
As I've done with your help for the past few years, I took my left over produce over to GUMC yesterday donating it to their fall bazar. There was 7 bushels of squash, pie pumpkins and indian corn. They love getting it to sell. Hubers, Rowes and Miroffs were there along with Pastor Don and many of your church friends including Carol & Harold. All said they miss you a lot. We ate together - my favorite sloppy joe.
Karen, Dave and Raina have a new dog. His name is "Bo". Remember, that is what you named the little dog that I gave you when you were in the hospital last month.
Today I host the SPAAMFAA gang at NGFD. That will be nice.
You are constantly on my mind. Wish you were here with me again. Soon this guest book will close and I will print it for safe keeping with all your other funeral and passing papers. Thanks much to the D&C for having it. All your friends and family send their love.
The Preston Family Christmas Party is at Spencerport Exempts again this year. It will be just awful going to that without you.
I finally got all your yardwork done. Just the leaves from that huge beach tree left to fall.
Tom Burger has been wonderful to me, helping to get me through this. He emails me from Florida now. "Loves ya" from all the kids.
Your loving husband.
Gene

Gene Preston

November 1, 2008

Hi Hon,
Well, it's November 1 today. I'm so glad October is gone. Normally October, my birthday month, is a good month. However, this October was the very worst of my entire life because it took you from me. Because of your illness, you were not even able to wish me a happy birthday, October 1.
Your funeral flowers were removed from your grave 4 days ago, so I now have created a fall collection of gourds, small pumpkins, those statice flowers that I grew for you in the summer, one of your bird houses, and one of your solar lights from in front of your house. The DeMeyer girls left a nice purple mum plant that they planted for you. It all looks very nice.
Tommy Richardson and I went to breakfast Thursday and visited both yours and his Kathy's graves. Everyone has been so good to me since you passed away.
Today Kim came and cleaned your whole house. I cleaned your hardwood floors like you used to do. Pat, I am so sorry I took much of what you did to keep the house looking good for granted. It is such hard work. Karen and I will do thank you cards soon, a huge task because of what so many people have done for us. I get to feeling so sad when I look around your house and realize you will never be coming back here again.
This whole illness of yours still seems like a bad dream to me. Then I awake and reality sets in. I love you so much and miss you terribly.
Your loving husband, Gene

Gene Preston

October 25, 2008

Dear Hon,
Phone calls and cards and notes just continue to flow in each day. There are now stacks of them on your dining room table. I know, I know .....you'd want me to "clear off that table," - that's what you always used to say. Yesterday morning the BIL'S and I went to breakfast. At the last minute I thought to call Tommy Richardson and ask him to join us. He was so excited to do that. When I picked him up we had a nice long hug and tears flowed again for you and his Kathy. Breakfast was enjoyable as some folks from the old neighborhood came over to greet me with words of comfort.
Yesterday afternoon I went to the bereavement session offered by Lifetime Care. Hon, you know that I'm having a rough time with all this about you since August 25 when GVA and the Fire Department guys carried you from our house and first took you to Unity Hospital. The facilitator was a wonderful lady who is blessed with knowing just what to say to make individuals such as I feel a bit better. Everyone cried when I told of your illness and unbelievable sudden passing. I'll be going back there again. She said to bring your sisters and the kids. I'll tell them.
Today Bill, Sylvia and Shawn Blood will be coming over to see me. Together we'll visit your grave. They got in from Georgia yesterday. They plan on burying Erika's ashes in a Caledonia cemetery. How sad their burden is also.
Your friend Ann Dunn was hear too. She is so sad over all this. Last night I ate at Tammy and Jeff's house. Ken and Donna were there. You would have liked that. We went to a fire and I drove the Quint - just like the good old days. Then we listened to an armed robbery chase in Parma on Jeff's sheriff's radio. They got the culprits.
Later today Karen and Alice will be here to start planning a quilt from some of your old clothing - a grand idea.
It's now 4 AM and I can hear gentle rain that must also be falling on your grave. How peaceful it sounds on the roof of your house as I write this through tears once again.
Loves ya Hon!
Your Gene forever.

Gene Preston

October 23, 2008

Dear Hon,
Remember how we planned all summer to be with Bill and Sylvia Blood this fall? Well, tomorrow they will be in Rochester from Georgia with Shawn and are bringing Erika's ashes for burial. I will be spending time with them grieving over the passing of their dear Erika, and now you. Who would have guessed we'd be apart for this, what was to be a fun event with the Blood's, and now all are so sad? Remember meeting with them last year at Schaller's and seeing Jim Maxwell there? We were all so happy back then. Oh, both of the farm fields are worked up and planted to rye, thanks to our friend Harold. He's here a lot these days. Dr Sanger and Martin Almeter stopped today to talk about you. I love you Hon and miss you so much.
Loves ya!
Your loving husband, Gene

Lisa Rowe

October 22, 2008

To my Aunt Pat,
It's still hard to believe that you are no longer with us. I feel so blessed to have so many wonderful, happy memories of all of us together. Whether we were shopping, eating out, camping, or just sitting around chatting we always found laughter. Whenever I hear or sing "Amazing Grace" I will think of you. You will be greatly missed. Tell Grandma and Grandpa "hi".

Gene Preston

October 22, 2008

Dear friends and family,
I want to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy in this D&C Guest Book. It has meant so much to me and my family. Your taking the time to write words of comfort shows your compassion and is deeply appreciated. Pat loved each of you very much and I am certain she is up in heaven right now reading this as I write it with that familiar smile that was only hers. Thank you again.
Gene

David Raysor

October 21, 2008

Gene and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen you, but I have many good memories that will always stay with me. My family and I wish you all the best.

Carolyn Bird-Trendel

October 21, 2008

Dear Gene, children, Nancy, Bev, ELaine, Diane and Barbara. I was stunned to hear of Pat's passing last night. I am so, so, sorry for your loss, and ours, as friends. She was a beautiful person. She shared a special bond with my Dad, Al Bird, and it was a treat to watch the two of them share the twinkles in their eyes when they saw each other. She was special to my Dad and you could always see it. She was special to everybody and you could always feel it when she was around. I will miss seeing her at craft shows, the co-op, or wherever I would run into her. Your loss is great and please know that my heart is heavy for you all. God bless, Carolyn Bird Trendel

Laura Locklin

October 20, 2008

Dear Gene and Family,
Pats service was so beautiful. Thank you so much for coming to Sharons calling hours and I know many of the family came to the service as well. I know how hard that must have been. Your family is truely amazing, caring and so thoughtful just like your Pat. She will so be missed. May the days ahead get easier for you as you remember all the wonderful times you had together. It helps to know that Sharon is with Pat and also now with my Aunt Lois(moms sister) as she passed this morning. Please always remember that we are here for you. God Bless!! Laura Locklin ( Sharons sister)

Karen

October 20, 2008

Mom, today you've been gone one week. I spent the day cleaning out my gardens and getting the yard ready for winter. I thought of you often, like when I came across a yard ornament you bought me or one I bought with you on many of our "runnin's". I also had a hard time throwing out flowers that we bought together knowing I will never go out flower shopping with you again. I thank god I have so many good memories of you mom! You were the best. I will never ever stop loving or missing you. I remembered fondly another memory about when we went grocery shopping on my birthday for taco's because that's what I wanted for dinner. You told the cashier that it was "your baby's" birthday and I was like 23. Ha ha, she laughed when you called me the baby. I will share all of my memories with Raina as she grows older so she will know you and love you like you were still here. Say hi to Grandma & Grandpa Himes, Grandma and Grandpa Preston, Herbie, Debbie, Mr. Murray, Kathy R., Sharon and the rest of our loved ones up there in heaven with you. I take comfort in knowing that you're all there together. Love, Your Baby.

Gene Preston

October 19, 2008

My dearest Pat,
Today was not easy. I stayed at Karen and Dave's again overnight. Sleep does not come easy without you at my side. I awoke this morning at 3:30 and got up and wrote you a long letter. At 5:30 I got the idea to race to your graveside and watch your first sunrise there with you. It was awesome. I took some pictures as the sun came up with the warm sun rays reflecting on your beautiful flowers piled high. Then I prayed with you and went home and did laundry like you showed me. Later the kids and I met at Tom Burgers where we picked up the photo boards and your stuff. Tom was so kind to us again today, giving us candle gifts with your picture on them and lots more flowers with plants in them and more. He knows just what to say to comfort us. He is leaving tomorrow for Florida until after Thanksgiving. He will invite us to a memorial service this winter for Pat and wants me to ask your 5 wonderful sisters to come too. Then Karen and I went to see you again at Parma Union. A nice polite fellow was working at your grave tidying up. He said some others were also there to visit you earlier. I'm so glad we have you there, close by me and where there are so many flowers all around with everything trimmed just the way you liked our yard. When spring comes and your monument is in place, you will see flowers like never before. I will start them in the greenhouse. All your favorites - just like you planted in our back yard. I love you Hon. I miss you more each day. I now have your pictures all around in your house. Then Karen and I went and visited Kathy Richardson's grave. All her flowers are piled high yet too. Then we took a few of your flowers and laid them on Lyn's stone and other friends that you are near. Tonight Ken and Donna asked me over for a nice big meal and we looked at your cards and stuff from Tom. 47 more cards came today. The mail girl brought them to the door and asked me what happened. When I couldn't talk ...... she just hugged me and left. Tomorrow I plan on going to your church where Tom left many flowers for Sunday's service. It will be good to see your Pastor Don again. Father Bush called me today to see how I was doing. I am afraid I did not impressive him very well. Bad day. Tonight I watched Billy Graham just like we used to do Saturday nights. Tomorrow a bunch of us are going to the big Chicken & Biscuit Dinner at the American Legion Post, an event you and I planned on attending months ago. Ken and Donna, Karen and Dave and lots of people you like will be there. Time now to fold the laundry and do dishes. I wish I had helped you do the housework so I could be more efficient with it now. You had a system for doing everything. I took so much for granted around here. You were so good to me.

Nancy Thompson

October 18, 2008

Dear Sister Pat,
You always said we wouldn't go in order but I never in my wildest dreams thought it would be you to go first. If I could have it any other way I would have gladly taken your place so you could have spent more time with Gene and your family. God must have wanted a very special angel for him to call you first and that you are, a very special angel.
We love you and will think about you every day from now until we are together again. There was no doubt that you are in heaven -------- but me -- ???????????? I will try harder.
Say "hi" to Mom and Dad
Love, Your oldest Sister Nancy

Nancy Murray

October 18, 2008

Dear Gene and family,
My heart is sad for the loss of my dear friend. I knew I wouldn't be going antiquing again with Len, but I thought Pat and I would still have time to browse the antique shops. Life sure goes by way too fast. What a beautiful send off for Pat. The service was lovely. I think the whole town of Greece was there. I'm thankful for the memories I have of times spent with Pat. I have such a happy memory of August 11. We had lots of laughs. I'm keeping all of you in my prayers that the days ahead are easy for all of you.

Bonnie, Ray, Caitlyn, Zoe Broadie

October 18, 2008

To Gene, Kim, Mark and Karen, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the entire Preston family. I know your loss is huge and emptiness fills the air but Ms. Pat is an extraordinary person who is up with the angels (and my Dad) shining down on you. Family is the most precious thing we are given in life, and yours is truly remarkable. We don't understand why loved ones are taken from us but know that God will take care of them as they watch over you! Time heals the broken heart until you meet with them again. (I promise!) Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. You are extra special people who have made lasting impressions with our family. We love you! If you need anything, please do not hesitate to lean on those who surround you with love! We will always be with you!

With warm sympathies,

Karen Preston

October 17, 2008

Miss you so much Mommy. I still can't believe you're gone.

Richard T. Gielow Jr.

October 17, 2008

Gene, I'am sorry for your loss. I never knew your wife, but from what I read she was a kind and loving person. It's to sad that all the good people pass too soon. God Bless

Gene Preston

October 17, 2008

Hon,
Today is your funeral service. How sad I am as I wait for the kids to arrive and the limo to take us to church. You will love the service we planned for you. Lots of your favorite hymns and prayers. Pastor Don and Father bush will join together as the saints and angels usher you into heaven. Prepare a place for me up there Hon, as I will wait for that blessed day when I join you again. I love you so much. I see all your collections here and just cry that you are not here with them. I must go now my love. I am so sad today. Your loving husband of 42 years, Gene

Jim Barrett

October 16, 2008

Dear Gene, We just heard the news of Pat's passing. We sure wish we could have been there to attend her services. May all the wonderful memories bring some comfort to you and your family at this difficult time. Trust you all are in our prayers and thoughts.

Jim and Judy

Anna Hull

October 16, 2008

Gene and family –

Words can’t express our sorrow for your loss. Pat was a beautiful person, outside and within – always kind, loving and generous.

We shared so much during our lunchtime visits – new family pictures, stories of family joys and sad times – the farm, children, grandchildren, gardens, books and antiquing. And always the question of who’s having the next family dinner, who’s having a baby, where will the next camping outing gong to be and on and on. In Pat’s word “sometimes our mouths go like a whip whorl” trying to share all the news before the waitress gave us the look to let us know we had overstayed our time at her table.

Gene, Bouckville will never be the same – Pat and I trying to keep track of you and Ray! Always searching for butterfly pins and just the right items to add to our collections.

She was proud of each and everyone one of you - she was truly blessed. And I was truly blessed to have the privilege of sharing over 50 years of friendship with her – I will miss her!

Love, Ray and Anna Hull

Kim May

October 16, 2008

To the entire Preston clan: My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Pat was a "godsend" to me the entire time I worked at GUMC. I would call and she was ALWAYS ready and willing to come in and help me stuff bulletins or just plain help. I'd run into her and she always had a huge smile. I will miss her but may the memories you have sustain you all.

Sylvia, Shawn and Bill Blood

October 16, 2008

Gene, Kim, Mark, Karen and Family... Our hearts are broken, you are in our thoughts and prayers! We only wish we could be there for you, to at least cook a meal or hold the door, but it seems like we are a world apart... Gene and I worked together for a very long time, and the Preston family were our friend for just as long. Three weeks ago Firefighter Bill Norton said he wished he could come up with some fancy words, but they were not necessary because his words were from his heart! Our words are too, so we want to share some of those words and times with with you. Going to the Preston house to trick or treat or to see the nicest Christmas decorations were always special times for us. And then there was the "Old Engine 6" out in barn, sometimes Shawn and Erika would say let's go see "Gene's" fire truck and we would drive over and break in with that special key we had. One time Pat came around when they were shining the siren-light and she said "I see they are in training today"... Then there was a day when we stopped to get some vegitables and we were short by a dollar or so, needless to we left a IOU note on the back of my business card saying that "We owed a dollar thirty or three Buckman donuts". During dinner, Sylvia said the corn was delicious, and Erika said yes and told her that we paid for it with a business card. (Go figure) Then there was one of those big off-site chief's meeting, one that could not be held at Headquartes, so Pat and Gene offered their dining room table. I am sure it was of the most importance, probably talked about TFT's, or AFFF-PSL Foam or some Six-Sigma Statistical Analysis, but I really don't remember. However, I do remember Pat cooking us pasta with home made sauce from garden before Gene sent her off to the antique store in search of Salt and Pepper shakers... So in closing, I want you to know that it is OK to cry and it's OK to ask for help when you need it. But we also hope that you too will always remember those times, and the love Pat Preston gave to all. Your friends Sylvia, Shawn and Bill

John Kukuvka

October 16, 2008

Gene :
So sorry about Pat. I will remember her, and all your family, in my prayers.

Roy Bauer

October 15, 2008

Gene,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve ... and grieve you must. The grieveing is a reflection of the depth of your love.
Pat is out of pain, at rest, and with the Lord interceding for those left behind.
Be gentle with yourself.
A fellow classmate from St. John's from many years ago,

Karl Fredrick

October 15, 2008

It's so hard to find the right words to say at a sad time like this but I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. After 42 years, I'm sure you have a lot of beautiful memories to look back on.

JoAnne McGuire

October 15, 2008

Gene, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Pat years ago while working at M&T Bank.She came in many times with Nancy and her husband Bob. I had worked with Pat's Mom and Dad for many years and the whole family was a joy to know,and work with.
I am happy for all the wonderful years you both must have had together. I hope the memories will help you though this very difficult time.
You are in my prayers
JoAnne McGuire (Jody)

Kenneth and Jean Kraemer

October 15, 2008

Gene and Family, Ken and I are very sorry to hear about Pat. May God Bless all of you in this time of sorrow, and you and your family are in our prayers. Ken and Jean

Brant & Betty Sherlock

October 15, 2008

Gene, We were so sorry to hear about Pat, our prayers are with you and your family. If there any thing we can do let us know.

Debbie Meli

October 15, 2008

Gene, our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Time will heal the pain. She will always be close to you in your hearts.

Debbie Meli/Donna Mangefrida (Josie Prato's Children)

Sherie & Dennis Pickering

October 15, 2008

Karen, Dave, Raina, Gene and the Preston Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Pat was very special woman, and she will be missed by many. We pray that time will bring you the peace and comfort you so deserve as all your most precious memories will live on forever in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, The Pickerings

Pam Nagel

October 15, 2008

Karen: All our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We were all saddened to hear of your loss.

Debbie Gross

October 15, 2008

Aunt Diane, Uncle Dale, Lisa, Jason and ALL of Pats family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Love,
The Gross Family
Debbie,Rick, Ricky & Brandon

Kenneth Himes

October 15, 2008

Gene and family,
You have our deepest sympathy during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat was one of the best.

We remember so many good times on the farm in Pennsylvania. It is hard to believe that she is so suddenly gone.
Ken, Barb, and family

Pamela Janson

October 15, 2008

Kim, I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Please know that you will be in my prayers. Pam

Don & Darlene Boothby

October 15, 2008

Gene,
Please know that our prayers are with you and
your family during this difficult time.

Greg Laramore

October 15, 2008

Gene & family. My deepest regrets at your loss. Gene I have enjoyed your forum post on the IH Registry and I along with the rest of us grieve with you. God Bless you.

Sharon Vandezande

October 15, 2008

Dear Karen, Dave, Raina, Gene, and family,
Many blessings pour out to each of you as you bear this loss. My heart goes out to you all!

Bryan Mucica

October 15, 2008

Gene and family,
My prayers are with you. I'm very sorry for your loss.

October 15, 2008

Kim,
Your friends at University Facilities send their deepest sympathy. If there's anything you need, we're here.
Jeff Foster

Debbie Smith

October 15, 2008

Kim, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Jane Burgess

October 15, 2008

Dear Gene: We both want to send along our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Pat. Not being in the North Greece 'loop' anymore, we had no idea that she was so ill. We just learned from your e-mail to the Exempts that she had been in hospice. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dick and Jane Burgess

Michelle De Meyer

October 15, 2008

Gene & Family:

I am so sorry for your loss. Pat is one of the great ladies of this world. Her love will live on within you even stronger now and you will heal in time with that love shining on down on you every day.

Sandra Foote

October 15, 2008

We will miss our camping buddy so very much. Aunt Pat left us so many happy memories. We will think about her everyday until we all get to heaven and see her again.
Goodbye for now camping buddy, crafter, antiquing expert, and our friend.
Love, Sandra, Chris, Hannah and Collin

Barb Carll

October 15, 2008

Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bobbie and Jim Webb

October 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Gene.

Greg Brockway

October 15, 2008

Karen & family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's truly heart breaking and if you need anything please don't hesitate to call Lisa.

cassandra robinson

October 15, 2008

Karen and family:

I am very sorry to hear of your loss and I wish you nothing but love during this trying time.

Jennifer Vermeire-Gamet

October 15, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.

jackie wiseman

October 15, 2008

Karen & family - I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jackie Wiseman

Beth Traino

October 15, 2008

Karen, we are so sorry to hear about your loss and we are thinking about you. Don't worry about work. We have your back.

Beth & Colleen

Charlene Reagan

October 15, 2008

May it help to know friends share in your sorrow.
Our deepest condolences,
Scott and Charlene Reagan

David Sime

October 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dave sime

Gene Preston

October 15, 2008

My dearest Pat,
It is somewhat comforting that you are no longer in that awful pain, but sad that you are no longer here with me to enjoy our new house and your gardens and wonderful family. Hon, 42 years of marriage to you was not enough for me. Today the house was full of family as the kids and I along with your 5 sisters planned your beautiful church service. Pastor Don and Father Bush will team up to celebrate your wonderful life, a life with me that created 3 wonderful children and 6 grandkids that you loved very much. It will be a special service, a service like none other. Your favorite hymns and music will fill the church and spill into our neighborhood where we used to ride our bikes and drive old "Whitey Ford". Hon, you are so special to the Lord that he took 2 dear individuals, Kathy and Sharon along with you, all in less than 2 days. Pat, I miss you and love you so very much. Someday I will join you there in heaven where we will continue our love together for eternity. I can picture a band of angels welcoming you into heaven as your favorite Gaither Gospel singers make you happy like always. The neighbors, folks at your church and mine, and my fire department pals have been so good to us by providing comfort and food. I am so proud and thankful for the way friends have come to help us at this time.
Love ya Hon. I miss you.
Loving husband, Gene

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