In memory of

Sarah Elizabeth Balch

1985 - 2011

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Melissa Philhower

December 23, 2024

Wow Sarah I can't believe I happen to stumble upon this tonight and see a picture of your always contagious smile.. well the little peanut you used to babysit for me miss madyson is all grown up and will be 21 in February she is married to an amazing young man who is in the army and they will be moving to the west coast where her husband is going to be stationed. I am scared of her leaving it's hard enough being two hours away let alone across the country and start her new adventure with her husband. You would be so proud of her so I guess there's no better angel than you I could think of to please watch over my baby girl and her husband keep them safe and seeing that they will return to see me and her three younger sisters that you never had gotten to meet unfortunately they would have loved you just as much as madyson and I. I still talk about you and how amazing you were with madyson when she was just a baby. Please keep my babies safe
I wish we could catch up and one day we definitely will when I can get to come up there with you and my mom now I hope you two have gotten a chance to see each other again I miss her so very much to. Until we see each other again you'll always be a part of my heart because you were a huge part of our lives!!

Donna Renkert

January 28, 2024

Sarah .. tonight I am missing you so much. You are the one who should be here raising Lily, not me. She is beautiful, smart, an athlete, and full of love but every so often she becomes sad and angry at her loss of both you and Matt. Being raised by grandparents can't be easy for her, partly because we're kinda old .. hahaha .. but more because she is not like her friends who have their parents... it is that simple.. she should have you here with her.. We love her so much and are doing our best to raise her the way you would want us to. Please pray for and watch over her. Missing and loving you everyday but especially tonight.. Donna

Donna

June 14, 2023

Twelve years ago today our lives were forever changed. Your girls are teenagers now. Lexi is leaving for college in August and Lily is beginning high school. Lily still cries and yearns for you. Lexi doesn't talk about what happened. Your dad's heart still hurts. We miss you and love you so much.

Darlene Tilton

June 12, 2023

Dear Sarah, I know you watched Lexi's graduation! She's doing well. She's been to Africa. Getting to know her Dad & family!! Driving her own car!! I saw Lily at graduation - she's very active in sports & has an energetic spirit! They are always in out thoughts & prayers.

Darlene Tilton

June 14, 2021

So hard to believe it's been 10 years beautiful Sarah - you are missed by many.

Darlene Tilton

June 16, 2019

Thinking of you all - Lexi & Lilly are growing up to be lovely young ladies!
~Darlene

February 13, 2015

Mom,I miss you

October 25, 2013

RIP Sarah from michelle aka mich highschool :)

Ray and Mary Chuhran

July 17, 2013

We met your girls this summer and we love them and know they are being taken good care of.

July 16, 2013

Sarah y
ou are in our thoughts constantly......miss you. We know you are around us... Deb,& Tiff

Dad

June 14, 2013

Sarah....I find it hard to believe it has been 2 years. We love you and miss you. You have two wonderful little girls and we will always take care of them for you....love you lots...Dad

October 14, 2011

I didnt know Sarah, But I wanted to extend my condolences to all of your family. Im very sorry for your loss.
May you find peace.
Rest in paradise Sarah!

October 7, 2011

Tiff and I will walk in your memory Sarah! Deb & Tiff Poulin

July 23, 2011

Thinking of you ~ Mike, Donna, Heidi, Lexi and Lily. Hoping you are all doing well. Some days will be easier than others. May your love for each other grow more and more each day. Sincerely ~Darlene

Jennifer Herald

July 13, 2011

With love and support

Jennifer Kay

July 2, 2011

Michael, I had no idea what happened to you little girl and my heart just goes out to you and your family. Kevin just learned about it last night during a debriefing for what happened here. I wish I had know and I am just heart broken for you. If you need anything at all please let us know. Jennifer and Kevin Kay

Deb,Dave & Tiff Poulin

June 30, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

My Baby Girl.

Michael Renkert

June 25, 2011

She always was a smiley little girl except when she didn't want to do something and she would give you that look.
I was always so proud of her. From graduation from kindergarten to high school and beyond I was so proud that my baby had grown up.
She always would tell me that she was my favorite daughter.
I will miss her until the day I go to heaven and see her and my mom and my dad.
Today is Fathers day. Today my Dad gets to spend it with my baby in heaven and I know they are both looking down on Lexi and Lily and the rest of our family. Love you Dad and I love you Sarah Elizabeth Renkert...You will always be my baby. Love you and miss you....Your Dad

June 25, 2011

I came across you while looking for my Dad's obit, I saw lake Winnapausakee and it made me stop to read. My Dad was in charge of the care of N.H. Lakes. We grew up on Lake Winnasquam. Please accept my prayers at this time, I can only imagine what you are feeling eight now, I will keep you in my prayers. Sincerely, Kaley Connor

Melissa Philhower

June 24, 2011

YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.

May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.

Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;

To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.



Melissa Philhower

June 24, 2011

Sarah may you R.I.P.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
The Richardson Family(Salisbury NH)

Donna Smith

June 23, 2011

To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die. Carry the precious memories you have of Sarah through life and try to find comfort in them. My deepest sympathies to all who have lost someone special. Abby our heart breaks for you and your family. Love Donna Smith & John Nicholson

June 23, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to you all. Please know that you are and will continue to be in our hearts and prayers. Bruce and Debbie (Booth) Howell, Boscawen, NH

June 22, 2011

Dear Mike & Donna,
I hope you find some comfort in all the kind words spoken of your sweet Sarah. She obviously will be missed by many. All of us feel blessed to have known her and to have shared some memories with her. Sincerely, ~Darlene
Happy Birthday Donna : )

gene philhower

June 22, 2011

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Kelly Breon

June 22, 2011

My heart goes out to the family. She was very kind and a good person. She will be missed

David and Val Dutcher

June 21, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to you all.

Melissa Philhower

June 21, 2011

I am so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful spirit. Sarah had the energy that could light up a room with just her smile. She will truly be missed.

Love the Philhower Family

June 20, 2011

May Sarah RIP

Hubbards

The Tilton's

June 20, 2011

Sarah touched many hearts ~ more than she ever realized! What a Sweet girl! She wouldn't hurt any of us ~ intentionally. We have heavy hearts for such a tragic loss. We express to her loved ones our Deepest Sympathies. Sarah ~ watch over and keep them safe ~ your little girls Elexa & Lilly ~ also your best friend & sister ~ Heidi.

Mary Chuhran

June 20, 2011

The Lord be with the family as you go through this tragedy. Your cousins Ray and Mary Chuhran from Michigan

June 20, 2011

Heartfelt Sympathies
Paulette & Mike Lambert (Penacook, NH)
Bethany & Jonathan Lorden (Jacksonville, FL)

Dave & Lola Linnane

June 19, 2011

Heidi we are so sorry for the loss of your sister (your best friend) We are here for you. We love you.

Mark LaClair

June 19, 2011

Micheal and Donna! I am very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Daughter. May GOD bless all of you.

The Dow Family

June 19, 2011

Rest in peace Sarah.

Tina Drew

June 19, 2011

Heart felt thoughts and prayers for your family... may you overcome the hardships in the days to come. Love those girls like they've never been loved! God be with you.

June 19, 2011

Michael, I am so sorry for you and your family.

Joanne Murray

June 18, 2011

Michael and Donna, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and Sarahs family, you are in my thoughts and Prayers.. Love you

Julia Quirk

June 18, 2011

Mike and Donna,
Thinking of you both during this difficult time. All your fellow Postmasters prayed for you last night at Richard's retirement party.

Vicki Bacon-Thomas

June 18, 2011

I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family.

Kim Lank

June 18, 2011

Virginia and Joe - words cannot express how sorry I am for the tragic loss of your beautiful daughter Sarah. I know she loved you both very much and would be happy to know that her children are safe in your care.

Cindy Heidbreder

June 18, 2011

Michael and Donna, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. May memories bring you strength in the days to come.

Toby O'Reilly

June 18, 2011

Michael & Donna, our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. Memories of Sarah will always live on in your hearts.
Love Toby, Shawn & the girls.

June 18, 2011

My prayers go out to Sarahs famliy. I did not know her. But she sounded like a wonderful young lady. You will be in my prayers. The Chapman Family.

Pam Richard

June 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers for the Renkert family, so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter, may you take care of her two precious daughters that she adored. Sarah may you RIP. Pam (former co-worker at NHOC)

Kathy Cwenar

June 18, 2011

Michael and Donna, I am so sad for you over the loss of your beloved daughter, Sarah. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time.

June 18, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this time of great grief. Sarah will be missed deeply. From all her friends on the PCU at Concord hospital.

Deb,Dave,&Tiffany Poulin

June 18, 2011

May the love of family & friends carry you through this time of grief.

Macdonald Family

June 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May Sarah find peace and watch over her precious daughters.

Becky & Joel Garland

June 18, 2011

You will be missed. You are a beautiful girl and you will live on through your girls.

pam holland

June 18, 2011

my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Pam Holland and family

The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home

June 18, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

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