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for JOAN GAFFNEY
Sponsored by Charles Gaffney.
Chris Rawls
January 22, 2011
February 14, 2010
Joan, you were a very influential part of who I am today. Even though you are not here physically, you are definitely present spiritually. I feel your energy everywhere. You will never die because you are in the hearts of so many, including myself. It's comforting to know that another angel is taking care of me. We will be together again. I love you.
Chris Rawls
January 22, 2011
February 14, 2010
Joan, you were a very influential part of who I am today. Even though you are not here physically, you are definitely present spiritually. I feel your energy everywhere. You will never die because you are in the hearts of so many, including myself. It's comforting to know that another angel is taking care of me. We will be together again. I love you.
F. David Halberg
January 22, 2011
February 15, 2010
I only met you 1 time, but I feel close to you through Stephanie at North Beach Elementary. She always refered to you with loving words, "My sister Joannie" I send my condolences to you and your family, with a special hug to Stephanie. With Love.
F. David Halberg
Retired Principal
Peggy Wilson
February 16, 2010
Dear Mr. Gaffney,
You were so instrumental in developing a love of art in my son, Cameron Wilson. Your teaching and encouragement made art come alive and he won the law school art show with his painting.
We are so deeply sorry to hear of your loss of your wife. May God comfort you now and in the days to come.
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Cynthia Herndon
February 2, 2010
It was truly an honor and a priviledge to have had Ms. Meisel-Gaffney as my teacher during my early years at Melrose, and later, as a true lifetime friend. Later in life, I enjoyed maintaining contact with Joan and Charlie and identified Joan as a 2nd mom. She was truly a remarkable teacher, a creative and loving spirit, and an advocate for all living things. I will never forget her teachings, in particular, a poem which always helped in remembering the exact order of our planets within the solar system. Joan, I will forever remember this, and know that you are now somewhere in the heavens, re-assuring us all who deeply love and miss you, that yes, your spirit will continue to live on not only within our hearts but somewhere amongst the very planets that occupy our system and heavens above. My thoughts and prayers are with Charlie, and remaining family members.
Eileen Lehn
February 1, 2010
My thoughts, prayers, and condolences to Joan's family. We had lost touch over the years, but I knew and remember her as a gentle, peaceful warrior.
Mary Lou Cochrane-McWhorter
January 27, 2010
It has been a very very long time, but we remember Joanie as a lovely, kind young woman. Our sincere sympathy to your family.
Mary Lou Cochrane-McWhorter & Sheila Cochrane Poor of Crestone, Colorado
Judie Valette
January 24, 2010
Only when you drink from the river of silence, shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountaintop, you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.
Charlie, her grace is with you forever.
Blessings, Judie Valette
Melissa Maxfield-Miranda
January 24, 2010
What a brave spirit, steadfast and filled with a love for life. It is with the most warmth, peace and love to you at this time. Gus and Melissa Miranda
Beth & Jeffrey Davidson
January 24, 2010
We'll always remember Joan when we look at the plaque she made that graces our waiting room wall, giving clients a chuckle. That, and of course the 7-layer bars that she baked every Christmas. No one else's will ever be as delicious as those she lovingly brought us year after year.
January 24, 2010
We salute this lovely and brave lady and her loving and steadfast husband. Joan's wonderful spirit will live on with all who remember her.
Linda Van Leer & Gary Hunt
Edie & Bernie Moskowitz
January 24, 2010
Our deepest and sincere sympathy to Charley and Stephanie and the rest of Joan's family over your loss.
Judy Vogel
January 24, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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