Lauren E. Richmond
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LAUREN E. RICHMOND
AGE: 15 BRIDGEWATER
Lauren E. Richmond, 15, passed away peacefully, Saturday, (Dec. 20, 2008) and by her side were her loving family and friends. Born in Queens, N.Y., she resided in Bridgewater for the past 14 years.
Lauren was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, Martinsville, and was an altar server for the past few years.
She enjoyed writing poetry and had a book published in 2007, titled "Black & Brown Markers" and was currently awaiting publication of her new children's book titled "A Venture to Find Adventure." Last December, she and her parents celebrated her poetry with Jenna Bush at the White House. She also enjoyed painting and drawing.
Lauren was also fortunate to have met Pope Benedict XVI and received his blessing.
She was a 10th-grader at Bridgewater-Raritan High School and was enrolled in the honors program. She was active in Daisies and Girls Scouts for 11 years.
She enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends and her dog, Bella. Her favorite vacation destination was traveling to Disney World.
Lauren was an active member of the Marty Lyons Foundation and the Chordoma Foundation families.
Surviving are her loving parents, Dean and Laurie Colella Richmond; her cherished sister, Dana; her beloved grandmothers, Florence Richmond of Glendale, N.Y. and Adeline Colella of Richmond Hill, N.Y.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will begin with a prayer at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at the Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 US Highway 202 south, Branchburg, 908-526-7638, followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Liturgy at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic. Church, 1890 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, Basking Ridge. Viewing hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. today, Dec. 23, at the funeral home.
Through her love, courage, strength and spirit, Lauren has touched the lives of so many. Lauren's wish is that in her memory, her family and friends continue to enhance the lives of ill children by granting their second wishes. A fund will be started by the Richmond Family in her memory and information will be provided by the family as soon as it becomes available.
For more information or to send condolences, please visit, www.branchburgfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kyle Goodman
January 8, 2009
I lived a block away from Lauren, and while we were never friends I was always touched by the kindness and generosity that Lauren always showed. Being a writer myself, I also Black and Brown Markers and found it to be one of the best collections of poetry I've ever read.
Lauren was a beautiful, amazing person who I will miss for years to come. I wish the best for her family and hope that she now resides at the Lord's side in a better, happier place.
Wil & Mary Rose Fleurant
December 30, 2008
To remember all the good and forget all the bad is something we believe Lauren would want all of us to do. So we are remembering a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend. We may not have been someone close but we have prayed for Lauren many times. We believe our prayers have been answered. Maybe not to our liking but for the well being of Lauren. God Bless You Dear Lauren, you are at home and at peace with the Lord. . . . .
Stanley & Virginia Shrodo
December 25, 2008
Dear Richmond Family,
We offer our condolences for the death of Lauren. She certainly was a fine young woman and we are losing too many of our finest young people to brain tumors.
It was a very strange feeling when we returned home on Tuesday afternoon from Martinsville Florist and visiting our son’s grave to find an email from a friend and neighbor, Bob Lobosco, telling us of your daughter’s passing. My wife Virginia had just been telling me about the woman she had met at the florist who had recently lost her daughter. She said they had talked a few minutes about losing a child and how devastating it is.
If that was you and you ever need to talk to someone who has been through it please feel free to call us at 908-685-0917. I don’t know if Virginia mentioned that on Jan 8th it will be 15 years since our 25 year-old son, Matthew, died from an inoperable Anaplastic Astrocytoma brain tumor.
May God bless Lauren and all your family.
Love and Hugs,
Virginia and Stan Shrodo
Annie Callahan
December 23, 2008
The Richmond Family, We were all very sad to hear of Laurens passing. Your courage and your fight is an insperation to everyone. You are in our thoughts are prayers. Lauren did so much in her 15 years and we know you will cherish the time you had with her, she was a blessing. God bless.
The Callahan Family
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Kathy Surowka
December 22, 2008
Dearest Lauren,
Your were an inspiration to "everyone". We loved you very much and always prayed for your well being. You will always be with us and we believe that you will have a great influence on all of us, especially on how we look at "Life". We know you would us to go on celebrating "Life" to it's fullest and follow our dreams no matter how young or old we are.
Love always and forever,
Uncle Bob and Aunt Kathy
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