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Viola Williams Obituary
She worked as a secretary for Community Action. Viola was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #7. She enjoyed sewing, dancing, reading and traveling.
Members of her family include her children, Mark Mains, Carla Knight, Donna Sanger and husband James, Carolyn McKenna and husband Raymond, Anne Emerson and husband Charlie, Sandra Sampson; many grand and great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren; sister, Geri Bundy and husband Walter; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by children, Lawrence, Sonny, Melanie, Carlton, Jr., Kenneth, Lois, siblings, Dorothy Nipper and Alfred Chase, Jr.
SERVICES: Family and friends may visit Friday, December 15, 2017, from 4-6 p.m., at the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St., Rochester, N.H. A memorial service will be Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the chapel of the funeral home.
Viola's family would like to thank the staff at Riverside Rest Home and Hyder Family Hospice House for their loving and caring support.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Riverside Rest Home, Activity Fund, 276 County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03867. To sign the online guestbook please go to www.edgerlyfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Viola Williams
Cornerstone VNA
December 20, 2017
Cornerstone VNA sends our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Jennifer Leeman
December 16, 2017
What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes apart of us. -Helen Keller.
I open with this quote not only because it is fitting but because just by me saying it, it proves it's point. I remember this quote because my grandmother would have me pick up her used books to read for as long as i can remember, and it's a chapter beginning quote in one of my favorites. I have never been short on reading material I assure you. That was something she did for me by simply being the kind of woman she was. The kind of Woman that couldn't turn away a good mystery or a granddaughter who made some pretty big mistakes.
When i was 13 i skipped school once, My grandmother drove me to and from school every day after that until i graduated. When i was 16 and i told her I was pregnant she looked me dead in the eye and said You'll do just fine and the day i graduated she was there with bells on and my daughter in her lap. Any time i ever thought she may be disappointed in me i was mistaken and she'd let me know it. That's the thing about Grandma's...They love us anyway.
We are all here because at some point in our lives she planted a seed in our hearts. A laugh with a friend, a kiss on a skinned knee from a mother, a story read aloud to a child in a grandma's lap, we all have that one memory of her that we won't let slip away.
It may only be a brief moment when you smell a boiled dinner cooking on a sunday afternoon, or when your kid has a stomach ache and you tell her to have a little cola and peppermint, those are the moments when you will laugh to yourself and shake your head because those are the little pieces of herself that she gave to us for keeps. Those little pieces that assure us that somehow she is always here. Not just in our memories but in the things that we do everyday.
So even though we are sad today, I personally would rather live for that one moment where the little pieces of her come out and shine so that i can remember the person she was and the kind of person that having her in my life made me into.
David, Jessica & Benjamin Dyer
December 16, 2017
Gram,
Although your time on earth has ended, your legacy remains. All the life lessons you taught me I will pass on to my son like who to cheer for on Sundays. I will miss you everyday and love you always.
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Jennier Leeman
December 16, 2017
What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes apart of us. -Helen Keller.
I open with this quote not only because it is fitting but because just by me saying it, it proves it's point. I remember this quote because my grandmother would have me pick up her used books to read for as long as i can remember, and it's a chapter beginning quote in one of my favorites. I have never been short on reading material I assure you. That was something she did for me by simply being the kind of woman she was. The kind of Woman that couldn't turn away a good mystery or a granddaughter who made some pretty big mistakes.
When i was 13 i skipped school once, My grandmother drove me to and from school every day after that until i graduated. When i was 16 and i told her I was pregnant she looked me dead in the eye and said You'll do just fine and the day i graduated she was there with bells on and my daughter in her lap. Any time i ever thought she may be disappointed in me i was mistaken and she'd let me know it. That's the thing about Grandma's...They love us anyway.
We are all here because at some point in our lives she planted a seed in our hearts. A laugh with a friend, a kiss on a skinned knee from a mother, a story read aloud to a child in a grandma's lap, we all have that one memory of her that we won't let slip away.
It may only be a brief moment when you smell a boiled dinner cooking on a sunday afternoon, or when your kid has a stomach ache and you tell her to have a little cola and peppermint, those are the moments when you will laugh to yourself and shake your head because those are the little pieces of herself that she gave to us for keeps. Those little pieces that assure us that somehow she is always here. Not just in our memories but in the things that we do everyday.
So even though we are sad today, I personally would rather live for that one moment where the little pieces of her come out and shine so that i can remember the person she was and the kind of person that having her in my life made me into.
Melissa Herrebrugh/Sanger
December 13, 2017
Gram,
I feel truly blessed to have known the Matriarch of such an amazing family. Your quick wit and spitfire attitude were always good for a laugh. I will miss the banter and giggles that we all shared. You are and always will be loved and missed dearly. Hope you are dancing on the clouds with the angels. XOXO
Dwayne Sanger
December 12, 2017
Well gram your gone but never will you be forgotten. I will remember all the little life lessons we talked about. The way you always made me feel loved and the smiles we would share and the privilege to call you Grammy Vi. Thanks for giving me the never say die attitude. Love you and kisses
Sandy
December 12, 2017
Vi,
My memories of working with you at CAP are mostly of you making us laugh, while handling a crowd of people in the office ...while simultaneously being very adept at answering the constantly ringing phone. You managed to juggle it all without missing a beat. I would have been frazzled but you just kept humming along...tackling one crisis at a time. Amazing lady!
My condolences to your dear family and friends.
Donna
December 12, 2017
Mom we will miss you and all the good and bad times we shared. So many memories that we made through the years.I will keep you in my heart always and as Eric would say fly high.Love You.
Ellen Stahl
December 12, 2017
Gram! Heaven gained an angel. You have left a very special place in all of our hearts. I remember you teaching me how to crochet a ripple stitch, your wonderful laugh, and your unconditional love for everybody. Any time spent with you was memorable and uplifting. Love you endlessly,
Sadie Benoit
December 12, 2017
R.i.p great Gram u will be missed and loved dearly
Melissa Sanger/Martel
December 12, 2017
Gram, I will miss your smile when I popped in to see you at work. The whatever the boss says when I asked the girls to get you ready for one of our adventures. These last 2 years have been a blessing as we became closer and went on many trips together. I will never let the girls forget you. Love Missy
December 12, 2017
love and miss you mom
Anne Emerson
December 12, 2017
Mom,
Just wanted to let you know that i love you and i will miss you. The world has lost a special person, but the heavens have gained an angel. Love you mom.
bea
December 12, 2017
R.I.P Ma so sorry for the familys loss Fly with the Angels
Sandra Sampson
December 12, 2017
Mom, I will miss you a lot but I know you are no longer in pain so I let you go.I love you!
Sandy
Melissa Sanger/Martel
December 12, 2017
Gram I will miss seeing your smiling face when I walked into your room. The well whatever the boss says when I had the girls get you ready for one of our adventures. Thank you for the last two years where we got to spend so much time together.
You are in our hearts and I will never let the girls forget you. Love Missy
Gwen
December 12, 2017
ViolaV, thank you for sharing a small part of your life's journey with me. It has been a pleasure and I will miss you. My prayers are with the family at this time.
Patricia, Ann and Gary
December 11, 2017
GG we will always keep you alive in our hearts with the memories we shared especially the last few months. So happy to have been with you each week and celebrating your 94th birthday. Christmas fair day was fun especially when we had lunch opened goodies and shared some giggles. We believe in eternal life and God only picks the best. "Heaven must be a pretty good place because you never hear of anyone coming back". Thank you for loving this little one. Please tell Grandpa, Nana, Grandpa and all our aunt's, uncle's, cousins and friends we miss them all so very much. Remember we love you very much too. "Sending you a pretty balloon, bubbles and lighting a candle every day
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