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Carol Eaton
January 22, 2013
Elsie will always be remembered to me as a great friend to my mother for many years. I will remember all of you from The Chopsticks in Woonsocket where my Mom, Alice, and she worked together. She was a wonderful person .
marion(lewis) Daft
November 30, 2012
our deepest sympathy to all the family last saw Elsie at our 60th class reunion from East Prov High, she was a great lady.
the cambra family
November 28, 2012
Our thoughts to your family.such a nice person would always have a nice word for everybody and a big smile thats what we will. Remember
Gerald & Eleanor Kashmanian
November 28, 2012
So sorry to hear the sad news, your mom was the "Best".
My mother used to tell me stories of when your mom had the restaurant on Taunton Avenue, She and Elsie were young girls, helping to set up the new restaurant.
Mom passed in 2007, she'll be glad to see her "Old friend" again.
Mother's No Longer With Us
In tears we saw you sinking,
And watched you pass away.
Our hearts were almost broken,
We wanted you to stay.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.
If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother's arms
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
but there's an ache within my heart
that will never go away.
Don't think of her as gone away
Her journey's just begun
Life holds so many facets
This earth is only one
Just think of her as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years
Think how she must be wishing
That we could know, today
Now nothing but our sadness
Can really pass away
And think of her as living
In the hearts of those she touched
For nothing loved is ever lost.
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November 27, 2012
Donna and Steve, your mother was very nice to my family over the years, with your mother at the rest., and my father the Police Officer. You both keeped a eye on my father for me. Your mother will be missed, I prayed that you both feel better, take care., John P. Vieira and Family.
Ann Burkhardt
November 27, 2012
Dear Steve and Donna, Sending you sympathy on the loss of your Mother. Although we haven't been in touch recently, we remember you all warmly and sympathize with your loss.
Sincerely,
Betty and Ann Burkhardt
Ernest Quintanilha
November 27, 2012
Dear Steve and Donna and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I have many fond memories of your family and my time at Young China. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 27, 2012
Dear Steve and Donna,
So sorry to hear of your mothers' passing. She was a wonderful, sweet woman..with a warm smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you at this sad time..
Sincerely,
Debbie Branco and Paul Monteiro
Marvin Landingham
November 27, 2012
Thank You Elsie, for all you did for me.... You are one of the reasons I've grown to be the man I am today.
Jim & Darlene Tavares
November 27, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
BILL DiCecco (ex-mailman)
November 27, 2012
DONNA AND STEVEN MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU BOTH ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM; WORDS ALONE CANNOT DESCRIBE WHAT A GREAT PERSON SHE WAS. MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU.
November 27, 2012
We were saddened to hear of the death of your mother. We still have fond memories of celebrating with her the graduation of you and Michael from Brown. Our condolences to you Steve and your sister Donna.
Harriet and Rav Soloff
Tracy P
November 27, 2012
Sorry for your loss, She will be greatly missed. It was an absolute pleasure dinning at Young China. She always made it a wonderful family experience!
November 27, 2012
Steve & Donna,
We are deeply sorry for your loss, Elsie was truely a wonderful person and will dearly be missed.
David Liang & Family
November 26, 2012
Steve,
My deepest sympathy for the passing of your Mom. I will always remember the times at Moses Brown when she and your Dad would bring our class treats.
Just overflowing with kindness.
Dave Krekorian MB 76
Simone Melo
November 26, 2012
Donna and Steve,
I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You were both so good to her, I can't imagine how much you'll miss her. My thoughts are with you both.
~Simone
November 26, 2012
Dear Steve and Donna,
Our family will always remember our joyous times with your mother and you both at the restaurant and in Las Vegas. We will miss her. Our condolences to both of you.
The Soloff Family
Doreen Anella
November 26, 2012
Donna & Stevie, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Elsie will always be remembered for her Young China days, I will forever remember Elsie not only for the resturant, but for many years of picking us up from swiming lessons, then our chow mein sandwiches, listening to the juke box in your house, and just playing as kids with Cheryl and myself. I often remember the day your father passed, never quite understanding why they opened the back door of the herse and the front door of your house, but Nana said it was your custom so I asked no more. Elsie will always be in my heart. I pray that you both find comfort in the many lives your mother touched throughout her lifetime. May she rest in peace.
Doreen, Cheryl, Nana Eddie and Jason
November 26, 2012
Steve and Donna,
With our deepest sympathy, your mom's kind eyes and warm smile will be missed. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers,
Ray and Daisy Blinn
CAROLE MEDEIROS
November 26, 2012
DONNA & STEVE I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM'S PASSING. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
November 26, 2012
Donna and Steve, my thoughts and prayers are with you. --- cindy luther barlow
MEL RUPERT
November 26, 2012
DONNA AND STEVE, I AM SO SORRY FOR LOSS YOU BOTH ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Maryann Smith
November 26, 2012
My sincere condolences to Yan and Chin family. May she rest in peace.
Robert Burns
November 25, 2012
Dear Steve and Donna and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My brother Billy told me your Mom passed home Steve and I was so saddened by the news. She was a great great woman and a light to the whole world. May her soul rest in eternal peace and may you always find great consolation in the love and service you bestowed upon your Mom in her last years. How proud she is of you both for being such perfect children. God bless you both during these sad days and if you need anything, I am only a call away. Bobby Burns
Karen
November 25, 2012
Steve, Although I never had the pleasure of meeting your mother, her obituary speaks for itself. She was an amazing woman. You were truly blessed to have her. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
November 25, 2012
Dear Chin and Yan families my deepest sorrow for the lose of Mrs.Yan. We always got chow mien sandwiches when I was young.We loved going there....Dale Coletta Desmarais
November 25, 2012
Steve and Donna so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I am away until Dec. or I would have come in person to pay my respects. Your Mom was the best boss I ever had so understanding as was your whole family when I worked there. She's with the angels for sure. Hilda
Marilyn Griffin
November 25, 2012
Frank, so sorry to read of the loss of your sister. I remember her well and the many wonderful meals I had at the restaurant. Hope you and your family are well. Marilyn (Johnson) Griffin
November 25, 2012
My wife and I remember the "OLD DAYS"our family would dine at young china just about every week..Rachel sylvia of Shear Classic next door ate there quite often ..I worked lots of nite so my dad would take my wife and son and daughter to eat at your place..you guys even thought my father was my wife's husband..beautiful memories of your mom and the great food...wish u all well..God Bless all of u so sorry for your loss...Alex & Rachel Sylvia
Jeanne Edmonds
November 25, 2012
Sincere condolences to the family. I remember that smile from so many years ago.
Barbara Ann Wilson
November 25, 2012
To the Yan family and friends my sincerest sympathy on your loss. Did not know Elsie personally but feel like I did since I was a frequent customer of Young China both eat-in and take-out. It still is one of our first stops upon returning to RI (although not as good as when she was there). Hopefully the memories she left will keep her in your hearts always.
Riondo Ribeiro
November 25, 2012
When ever I saw Elsie she remind me of my mother another wonderful person. We thank you for many great meals and moments at Young China. I was very sad when it was sold. RIP Elsie and my condolences to the family.
marie chaplin
November 25, 2012
Anna, so sorry to read of Elsie's death. I remember her so well from the Y.C. Restaurant, always smiling. My sincere sympathy to you and the family.
Marie (Rashed) Chaplin, Class of '54'
November 25, 2012
Donna and Steve - Very sorry to hear such sad news. As I think of your mother, I picture her warm, beautiful smile. Peace be with all of you. Warm regards, Carol Raymond
November 25, 2012
Please accept our sincerest sympathies.
Mindy and Luis
November 25, 2012
Donna and Steve so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. What a beautiful lady. I will always have fond memories of her smiling face each time I went to the Young China and that was many many times over the 32 years I lived in EP. I always made it a point to stop in whenever we made a trip to RI. Brenda Mello Heron (Karen Flaxington's aunt)
Judy Perry
November 25, 2012
Steve & Donna,
So very sorry about your loss; thoughts and prayers are with you both. Your mom was my mom's very good friend.
John and Marla Penn
November 25, 2012
Donna and Steve,
We are so sorry Elsie was a sweet person and will miss her so much.
November 25, 2012
Deepest condolences on the passing of a lovely lady. Memories of Lincoln School and luncheons at the restaurant.
With love,
Janis Rothman
Arthur Dwyer
November 25, 2012
Steve, Donna so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.
Lt. Richard N. Silva, Retired
November 25, 2012
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Elsie who was one of the finest people to have ever graced this earth. I will keep her in my prayers always.
Mickey Silvestri
November 25, 2012
Donna, Steven,
Your Mom was always so wonderful whenever we can into the restaurant. My Mom and Dad loved taking us to Young China with our whole family. Please know you have the thoughts and prayers of our family in this time of sorrow.
She was a wonderful lady.
Lou, Steve, Patti and Mickey Silvestri
Lori & Michael Akashian
November 25, 2012
Stephen & Donna - sending our love and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Elsie was a wonderful woman and how blessed she was to have both or you by her side.
Ret, Sgt. George Thomas, EPPD
November 25, 2012
Donna and Stephen, My sincere and deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. Your mom was a legend in East Providence and will be missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and with Elsie. She was a super person. May she rest in peace.
Albert & Anna-Marie Bettencourt
November 25, 2012
Donna & Steve, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family, ELSIE, was always very caring , and giving to our family, and she took good care of me when, I needed it, you and Steve know what I mean, she will be missed by many, if you need any thing just call.
Jimmy- Jane Dufresne
November 25, 2012
Donna,Steaven so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom she was such a good lady,always kind and giving
Kenneth Francis
November 25, 2012
My Condolences to the entire Yan Family,
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