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Jenny Gaff
June 17, 2021
Emily and Paul, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Emily Wilson
June 30, 2014
I am SO PROUD of my momma. She has touched the lives of hundreds and hundreds of kids and adults over her lifetime, leaving positivity and a good laugh with EVERY SINGLE PERSON. Momma would not have a single regret- she did what she wanted, when she wanted, how she wanted. She truly LOVED her job at Portage. Everyone at that school was her second family. She was the heart...the soul...the backbone of that school. She had everyone's backs, and everyone had hers. Momma was there supporting me in everything I did- soccer, band, bowling...and finally gave in to KOMET HOCKEY!!! She always used to yell at our goalies..whenever they would leave the front of the net to stop a puck, she would yell, "GET BACK IN YOUR BOX!" For 2 years I told her it was a CREASE, not a box, but she yelled it louder and louder every time. She would dance and sing at the hockey games....jump up and down and swing her hoodie around her head when we won a huge game...she could do Gagnam style better than they did in the music videos...she was 62, dressed like she was 30, and had the attitude of a 21 year old. My buddy- my pal. It is hard to cry sometimes, because I am so HAPPY for all that she has done in her life- I want to celebrate her LIFE more than mourn her passing. Momma always told me NEVER to leave the house without putting earrings on, she made funny faces with me because "oh well, screw it if our faces freeze," and she told me never to think low of myself- the sky is the limit. I could write a trilogy of how awesome momma was. We will never forget you, momma! I love you!!
Kiesi Bouger
June 25, 2014
Cynthia, I will remember you always for your beautiful advice about my middle _schooler, the closeness you had with your daughter, and the love you had for the Komets. Every time I went to a Komets game, I would take a picture of the ice and ask you if you were there. Somehow, you were able to find me in that huge stadium. I will always remember you, Cynthia for the wonderful person that you are. I love you and I will miss you.
Chinita Brown
June 24, 2014
You were honest and true. I remember one morning you walked into my office and said Brown, I had to have a talk with Jesus this morning, and you made me laugh. When I was upset, you always tried to give me a different perspective. When I got sick and retired, I came in to clean out my desk. You came from behind your desk and gave me a tight hug. You said, now Brown you take care of yourself. You whispered softly, I know we didn't always get along but know that I love you. I replied, I love you more. EMILY, you were the apple of your mother's eye. She loved you with her total being. May the Lord bless you and keep His arms of mercy and love upon you.
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Tristyn Storer
June 24, 2014
You will be missed by the kids at Portage middle school, you will be mostly missed by your family friends and teachers. You always had a smile on your face at school.
Bruce Heffner
June 24, 2014
Cynthia you and your daughter have touched alot of people at the coliseum and now you still will do so in spirit. Glad to have got to know you and we'll see you again some day in that big rink in the sky!
Doug and Sally Cross
June 24, 2014
One of Doogie's Dames - You made bowling an adventure. Godspeed.......
June 24, 2014
A great person will be missed.RIP
Wanda Springer
Luis Enrique Arriaga
June 23, 2014
Hey, thanks for being like a second mom to me. Thank you for taking me in, not just as a worker, but more like a son and treating me like family. It all means a lot to me and will not be forgotten... May God bless your soul.
looking good cynthia
doris murphy
June 23, 2014
you will be truly missed my friend we had great times cheering for the komets in sec 223 we loved chatting about our favorite players or what color hair you was going to wear. komets lost a true fan rest in peace my friend
tiffani nunn
June 23, 2014
Dear Mrs. Gaff and family
You were an amazing person. I loved sitting by you at the hockey game. I always loved walking by the office everyday and seeing your peace. We will always remember you at portage middle school. Rip Mrs gaff we. Will miss you
Summer Robertson
June 23, 2014
Wow. Can't Believe She Passed So Uninspectedly. We Will All Miss You At Portage Middle School. The Students.. The Teachers And You're Family Most Of All. Hope You Rest In Peace. We All Know You Will Be Watching Over The School. Watching The Kids And How They Grow Up. Us Soon To Be 8th Graders , 7th Graders And New 6th Graders Will Be Here.
class of 1999
June 23, 2014
from all us former students that meet mrs.gaff back in 1996 as 6th grades now all grown up with children and family , we will miss you
you will be missed my friend
doris murphy
June 23, 2014
Tristyn Storer
June 23, 2014
Ms.Gaff was the most amazing person there at Portage Middle School, When I broke my pinky in soccer she was a very big help, She went to all of my soccer games, I was her number one kid there at Portage to buy Takis, She was so funny and nice, I will miss her so much. R.I.P Ms. Gaff you will are loved
Josie Jancetic
June 23, 2014
Ms. Gaff was one of the best people to see working at Portage. When I went there about 3 years ago, I would walk into the office and go see her and just talk away. She always made me smile and laugh especially when i went through something tough. She will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers go to her family.
Onestini Jones
June 23, 2014
U were such a wonderful person at Portage Middle School its sad though because this was my last yr with u. U were always helpful wen it came to the concessions I will miss u
Kris Grimmer
June 23, 2014
I have one daughter that made it through Portage and she really liked Ms Gaff. My other daughter will be in 8th grade next year. Whenever I came to the school for something, she would ask about my oldest daughter. Thank you for getting to know my kids. You will be missed Ms Gaff. Prayers to her family.
June 23, 2014
Emily and Paul, sorry about Cindy's death. Know that you both have many great memories to savor and share. Thoughts and prayers, Jenny , Don and family
Bryce Edwards
June 23, 2014
She was treasurer at my school portage middle school she was the one that was fun and that made the kids laugh I may not go to that school anymore but she will be remembered may she rest in peace
Madison Buecker
June 23, 2014
She definitely made an imprint on my middle school experience! She was such a sweet and spunky lady! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. May they find peace and comfort in God's presence!
Jenny Williams
June 23, 2014
So sorry to hear of Cynthia's passing. You were an amazing lady.Truly will be missed.
Rachael Chase
June 23, 2014
you were an awesome person.I will miss you. You were a great person to know.
Pamela and Craig Chase
June 23, 2014
I am sorry for the loss of Cynthia. She was a great lady to know.I met her through Bowling on Monday nights with her. She was always fun to be around. We will miss her.
Diana Scruggs
June 23, 2014
To the Family:
I was saddened to hear the passing of my friend Gaffey. We would always talk about bowling since we were both on Wednesday night leagues in different houses. Neither of us was a professional but we thought we were great as we compared our averages and how well we did.
Gaffey was on my mind on Friday just before her passing on Saturday. I never made that call and it hurts my heart that I didn't.
Rest on my friend. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Family, I know you all loved her, but God loved her best. She is rejoicing right now somewhere around God's throne.
She will be truly missed.
Maria Gallaga
June 23, 2014
I can't believe this happened. She was so nice and helpful. I will miss her dearly. She was the best!!!! She helped me through 3 hard years at portage. I can't believe this.
June 23, 2014
I will miss u very much as u always awesome lady as it will be hard without u coming to lunch for me to serve to u~Sending prayers for u and family/Friends
Ruth Kiel
cole trammell
June 23, 2014
Im gone a miss her pink piggy during the hockey season
Patricia Turnipseed
June 23, 2014
Gaffey - I remember how much fun I had surprising you when I went back to Indiana for a visit - you almost crushed me with your hug! Everyone will miss your smile, laughter, and kindness. I am very thankful for the opportunity to know and love you. You have left us too soon, but I know that you are bringing love and friendship to all the other angels!
Jackie Pifferitti
June 23, 2014
Emily thoughts are with you at this time ! Your mom was the best back in marching band day we always knew she was the with her "your mother lives you" before the start of every competition. If you need anything Emily always remember you can call "momma piff"
Sol Reyna-Hill
June 23, 2014
Wow. I can't believe this. She was an amazing woman at portage. Im going into 8th grade and I've known her since 6th grade. She always had a smile on her face. When I remember her now, I will remember her as the woman who loved the Komets. Not her sad death. I would walk passed her everyday at school. I'm so sorry for her familes lost, the staff at portage, and the students. She will be missed. Gone but never forgotten. R.I.P Mrs.Gaff <\3
Barbara Davis
June 23, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ANGIE HUGHES
June 23, 2014
WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY. REST IN PEACE.
ANGELA HUGHES
June 23, 2014
You will be missed so much. You were a special kind of person Gaffy! I will miss your smile and your upbeat attitude about life. I will miss your humor and laugh. You made such an impact in the life of my son, Jimmy Hughes. He loved you! Me too! Emily, I am so sorry for your loss. If you need anything, you come right on over. You know where we live. God bless you.
Donna Ferguson
June 23, 2014
I will miss you and all the fun we had in section 223 when we. Would do the let's jump with our hands. And I will remember you saying. Holy moely go orange. Peace and love now you have wings from above Love.you Donna Ferguson
Lisa Thaxton
June 23, 2014
R.I.P. Ms. Gaff
Lisa Thaxton
June 23, 2014
I'm sorry to hear about Ms.Gaff passing. She was a wonderful lady who will be missed. R.I.P.
Gay Gerbers
June 23, 2014
I will truly miss seeing her in section 223. Thoughts and prayers to you Emily and super huge hugs!!!! RIP Momma.......Go Komets!!!!
Amber Sampson
June 22, 2014
My prayers are with emily and the family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Judy Reeve
June 22, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the family in this most difficult time.
June 22, 2014
Hey Mrs.s gaffs family i will miss her a lot i will miss hearin her voice in the office at portage i am sorry to about your loss i was one of her favorite students that would visit in her office my prayers and condolances goes to her family much love brandy carter
Vanessa Shafer
June 22, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of Cynthia's passing.
Christina Dougal
June 22, 2014
She was a very nice lady I got to see her at alot of Komets Hockey games and at the Eagles bowling! She will be missed alot. My prayers to all of the family.
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