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for Margaret McKenna
Hugh Keough
May 21, 2010
Dear McKenna and Lawler Families: It is with great sadness that I read of Peggy's passing on to heaven. She was one of the happiest, funniest, upbeat persons I've even known. Her smile was contageous and everyone had great fun when they were around her. I fondly remember her from all of our parties at West Chester. She was always at the center of the fun. What a loss to the world. We really need Peggy. She was a great person and may her legacy live on. God Bless you Peggy!
Rich Anthony
March 20, 2010
To the McKenna/Lawler Families:
It is with deepest sympathy that I acknowledge your loss. She was one tough lady and showed the way for so many others.
God Bless You All.
Angie Cramer
March 17, 2010
Dear McKenna/Lawler Family,
I did not know Peg, but am a friend of her sister-in-law, Eileen McKenna Lombardo. Eileen has shared with me Peg's story and uplifting spirit throughout her battle. Love does not die, people do. So when all that is left of Peg is love, give her away. Wishing you peace and comfort,
Angie Cramer
Karen & Jim Myers
March 17, 2010
To the McKenna and Lawler families. Thoughts and prayers with you all today and going forward. What a beautiful soul! Peggy's smile was contagious! May your hearts remain warm with wonderful memories. Love and hugs, Karen (McKee) and Jim Myers
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March 16, 2010
May God Bless and Keep You. We are sorry for your loss.
Greg Harkins and Family
Paul Smiley
March 15, 2010
Dear Ernie, Mike, Kathleen and family,
I am so sad at the news of Peggy's passing. What a beautiful and wonderful soul. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Peg was the first to welcome me as I became a new member of the McKenna family some twenty years ago and she made me feel so special and right-at-home, not just then, but every time I saw her.
I remember so many fun days and nights on your deck with good food, good people and Peg just as warm as could be. I am so grateful to have known her and hope our prayers can help you all get through this tough time.
Lisa MacMain
March 15, 2010
Ernie and Family,
We are sorry to hear of Peg's passing. We remember her from the old days when we had small children together at Merwood Park. Lisa has fond memories of pushing the kids on the swings and chatting away with Peg. She was such an upbeat, positive person; it was truly a privilege to know her. Our prayers are with you,
David and Lisa MacMain
Kathy Drennan
March 15, 2010
Dear Ernie and Family, I was sorry to hear about Peggy's passing. I have many fond memories about our time as neighbors on Martin Avenue. I think of you all often. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Dougherty
March 15, 2010
Dear Ernie and Family,
Kate McConnell just told me last night of Peg's passing. My deepest condolences for this loss of such a great lady. I moved out of St. Denis' seven or eight years ago but have many fond memories of the great McKenna gang. Peg was always so fun and vibrant and active in every part of that wonderful community - the St. Denis Fair, the Fourth of July picnic, everything. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time.
Sincerely
Steve Dougherty
Betty Ruppersberger
March 15, 2010
Dear Ernie & Family,
We at HealthWeb Solutions send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Peg. She was really a wonderful person and made us all feel like we were great friends. You and your family are in our prayers. May God Bless you and hold you in this sorrowful time.
Betty Ruppersber and the staff @ Healthweb Solutions. (her medical software company from Dr Bullock's office)
Patricia q Knebels
March 15, 2010
To the McKenna/Lawler family- Our hearts ache at the loss of Peggy. She fought the good fight and was a true witness of Christian love and goodness! We are grateful to have known her. We hope and pray that you truly feel the love that surrounds you all right now, and experience God's peace knowing that Peg is finally home.
God bless you all, The Knebels Family
Mike & Mary Potts
March 15, 2010
To her Beloved Family, Peggy inspired us all and made us better people for having known her. We'll miss her.
March 15, 2010
Dear McKenna/Lawler Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May you feel God's comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Coleen Murray Pellegrino (Coworker of Bob)
Kathleen Hurst
March 15, 2010
It was a pleasure to get to know Peg, I will always remember her smiling face and her positive attitude. She never complained, even through her suffering. Hopefully she is in a better place and finally at peace. I know all of you will miss her as all of us here will, but we got to share some time with this amazing women for which we are all greatful.
Kathleen Hurst (POHA)
Kat McAneny Wiegner(Carolyn's friend)
March 15, 2010
Ernie & family,
So sorry to hear of Peg's passing. My prayers are with you, she was an amazing person.
Jan Olson Nikoloff
March 14, 2010
Many fond memories of Peggy from high school days. What a great, positive person! So sorry to learn of this situation of suffering and loss. Peggy and family are in my prayers.
Terri (Cuz) Larkin
March 14, 2010
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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Peter & Denise Dolhancryk
March 14, 2010
To the Lawler/McKenna Family....
We were so sorry to hear of Peggy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Love, Peter & Denise Dolhancryk (Friends of Bob and Barb Lawler)
March 14, 2010
Always positive and looking on the bright side. A pleasure to have known you.
Peg
March 14, 2010
Surely missed forever.
Eileen
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