Marilyn Cloutier

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)
©Copyright 1998-2007

I'm sorry for your loss Jack. Best wishes to you and your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

My beloved friend from tap class...she will be missed.

I remember Marilyn well when she was married to her second husband Gordon Hall.

My mother and father David and Ruth Payson were very friendly with them and I visted their home in Osterville several times. Mrs. Hall was always very nice to me.

I'm very sorry to learn that she's gone.

On behalf of the entire Harbourside Community at Wiggins Pass our deepest sympathy to the members of Marilyn's family. She will be remembered and missed by all here.

Marilyn will be sorely missed here at Harborside in Naples. Her cheerful smile and wonderful personality was an asset to our small community as she strolled with Mr. Trubbles. Sincere sympathys to her entire family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time of grieving; we have wonderful memories of Marilyn. With love; Don and Alison Audibert

Our thoughts are with you..Jack, Candy and Cindy. Now your Mom and our Dad, Emerson will be dancing in heaven. We are so glad the two of them met and shared many years of happiness and love. Please take care of yourselves and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Lori, Judy, Diane and Amanda

Our thoughts and prayers are with Marilyn and her family. Dino and Sue Farina

Our thoughts and prayers are with Marilyn`s family---she was a wonderful friend and a beautiful lady.

We will always remember Marilyn's sweet smile, and her outstanding courage in dealing with her illness. Rita & John Cannistraro

Jackie, Candy and Cindy,

I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Jackie came to my brothers service this year and I had a chance to catch up with him on the family. It's been many years since I've seen any of you. Marilyn was a lady in every sense of the word and I recall going to your house as kids, all of us at Joshua's and the Dowes's at the same time. We grew up in a nice neighborhood. Marilyn, my mother and Barbara Hansen all grew up in Milton at the same time and how funny they all ended in Osterville. Please accept my sympathies.