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Harry Spooner Obituary

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EAST FALMOUTH — Harry Spooner, 84, of East Falmouth passed away at home on Aug. 21, 2008, after a brief illness.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene M. Spooner; and 12 children, Marlene Soracco, Suzanne Spooner, Evelyn Spooner, Harry Spooner, Stephen Jepsen, Susan LaDow, Michael Jepsen, Jacalyn Jepsen, Elizabeth Spooner, Maura Rufo, Philip Jepsen, and April Robinson; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his grandson, David Soracco, and his first wife, Evelyn F. Spooner.

Harry was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. A dedicated and knowledgeable gardener throughout his life, he often tended to two or three gardens at a time, and passed on his passion for gardening and love of nature to his children. He was "green" his entire life, a passionate runner, and completed several Falmouth road races.

He earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Washington and furthered his education in computer science and mathematics. He retired from Raytheon as a senior systems analyst in 1986. He remained active in his children's, grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's lives and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Private services will be held at the Chapman, Cole, and Gleason Funeral Home, 475 Main St., Falmouth, on Saturday, Aug. 30.

Memorial donations in Harry's name may be made to the following organizations: The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, P.O. Box 443, Barnstable, MA 02630, and The VNA of Cape Cod Hospice, 434 Route 134, Suite G-1, South Dennis, MA 02660.

For online guest book, directions and obituary, please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com.

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September 6, 2008

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August 28, 2008

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Kathy Crosby

September 6, 2008

Dear Evelyn and Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your father. A personal loss is never easy, but time helps to heal the wounds. Ev, I will talk to you soon. God bless.

Sincerely,
Kathy Giaccarini-Crosby

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J Smith

August 28, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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