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Maiyah VanDunk Obituary
Maiyah was a first grader in the school she loved, A.S.K. Elementary School in Port Jervis with her beloved teacher, Ms. Amy Bavoso. She was an accelerated reader and was going to receive a certificate for reading at a second grade level at her graduation next week.
A family statement read: 'Our dearest Maiyah, your smile warmed our hearts like your love warmed our souls. You brightened the lives of everyone you touched. Although you were only in our lives for seven short years, your spirit will remain forever. We'll always miss you, little one. All our love always, your family and friends. Maiyah was a very special little girl who could brighten up your day with just her smile. She was always happy and bubbly. Maiyah lived her life as a princess and will now live on in all our hearts as an angel.'
Surviving are her mother, Lindsey Warren and her companion, Tommy 'TomTom' Butler, at home; her father, Thomas VanDunk of Port Jervis; her brother, Thomas 'Bubba' VanDunk and her sister, Jorden 'Gordo' VanDunk, both at home; her maternal great-grandparents, Jacqueline and Butch McCann of Cuddebackville, N.Y.; her maternal great-grandfather, James Warren Sr. of Eldred, N.Y.; her maternal grandmother, Lori McCann and her companion, Danny Predmore, of Port Jervis; her maternal grandfather, James Warren Jr. and his wife, Leonora, of Ferris, Texas; her paternal great-grandparents, Diane and Harold Butler of Wantage; her paternal grandmother, Penny Seward of South Carolina; her paternal grandparents, Tommy and Pam Butler of Wantage; her special aunt and uncle, Lisa and Ray Miller and their son, cousin Luke, of Long Island, N.Y.; her great-uncle, Bud 'Percy' McCann of Cuddebackville; her uncles, Jay Warren of Eldred, James Predmore of Port Jervis, Steven Butler and Steven Hardick, both of Wantage, and John 'Jr.' Hall and his companion, Jennifer, of Hampton; her aunts, Alicia Butler of Ringwood, Stephanie Brown and her husband, David, Hardyston, and Bernadette 'Bern' Bedner of Port Jervis; as well as many special aunts, uncles and cousins and close friends.
Friends may call at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, Inc., 100 East Main Street, Port Jervis, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Jim Lethbridge of the Gospel Outreach Christian Fellowship in Wantage officiating. Cremation will be at H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made to A.S.K. P.T.A., c/o Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School, 10 Route 209 Port Jervis, NY 12771.
Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home. For additional information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Maiyah VanDunk
megan ~n~ family
June 27, 2009
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.
peyton richards
June 25, 2009
i miss you maiyah alot i hope i see up in heaven miss you sis
June 23, 2009
There is no greater sorrow than the loss of your child. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Dawn McClelland
June 22, 2009
People tell us that in time the pieces will eventually come back together,
If this is true, though hard to believe now, there will always be a space,
The piece to which has your name on its place.
Tears have been falling now for so long,
When we think of your beautiful face it all seems so wrong
You had so much to look forward to and so much left to do
But God needed somebody in heaven who is as special as you.
Nothing is the same now and we doubt it ever will be
Your story has touched people, all ages, near and afar
On the night you were taken from us, in the sky was a lone twinkling star.
Was that you to tell us that you had reached home now?
And from life as we knew it, it was time for you to take your final bow.
We miss your voice and your infectious laugh
Now you have new accessories… a pair of Angel’s wings.
The world has lost a wonderful girl, a true and amazing Daughter, Granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend.
But maybe her goodness was needed to help and to heaven you where sent.
June 21, 2009
To The Family of Maiyah,we will alway's remember little Maiyah as our princess.Her life was filled with happiness and love.She is and alway's will be our little treasure,holding her deep in our heart's 4 ever and a day.we loved her very much and will alwa'ys be here for her family and little thomas and gordo and little janayia.God bless you all Love you all Pat and Topper Buck and CherriDunning
Thomas n Judy McClelland
June 21, 2009
To Lindsey, Lil Thomas & Jordan, We love you and pray for you. We hope your wounds mend and your healing process begins soon. If you need us we're here for you all. We love you.
kathy tufano
June 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
sierra spivey
June 19, 2009
laurie im so sorry for everything and she was like a sister to me and i miss her so much...miss her so much
bill butler
June 19, 2009
thomas u might not remember me but im so sorry for the lost of ur angel i cant even imaging the pain that u feel but just try and keep ur head high from ur cuz bill butler and wife jessica
brittany kanoff
June 19, 2009
i miss you so,i miss you dear,i swear to god i wish you where here,my heart is is torn,my happiness is gone,when you left you took it all,be for my eyesi seen my world fall,i will see you when i get there,but i still think your death was unfair!!! REST IN PEACE
kelly &herbie kanoff
June 19, 2009
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
george kanoff
June 19, 2009
she was a good friend and a verry special person ..she was one of my classmates and will be sadly missed but never forgotten..our prayers are with you and the family..our love is with you at this time in need
Patrick & Tina
June 18, 2009
A Beautiful Angel, Not Ready To Go
Wants To Go Back, But God Says No
A Daughter, A Princess
Beloved By Family & Friends
A Meaningful Life That Suddenly Ends
An Angel Is What She Was Meant To Be
Now Think Of All That She Can See
Watching Over Her Family Night and Day
Saying I Love You In Her Own Special Way
In The Night We Sleep And In The Day We Cry
While She Watches Us All From Her Star In The Sky
Although I've Left And Now Walk Above
I Am Never Alone, I'm Wrapped In Your Love
What Can We Take From This?
Our Hearts Are Crushed
But Nothing Loved Is Ever Lost
And You Are Loved So Much.
Maiyah,
We Love You And Will Miss You Always.
You Were A Princess On Earth As You Will Be In Heaven.
Rest In Peace
Thomas & Lindsey,
We Love You And Are Here For You…You Are Not Alone And Can Call On Us Anytime.
Thoughts & Prayers,
Love,
Patrick & Tina
~Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal~
June 18, 2009
Thomas, Lindsey & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You have our sincerest sympathy in this sad, sad time.
With deepest condolences,
Bonnie Griswold (DeGroat) & Family
June 18, 2009
To Maiyah's Family,
"I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamonds glint on snow; I am the gentle Autumn's rain, when you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift uprising rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die."
We hope this poem brings you all comfort.
-The Charnecky Family
a mom
June 18, 2009
A young new mother tragically also lost her life a day after Maiyah. May God guide Maiyah to her side and find comfort with her. May their families take comfort that Maiyah and Heidi are not alone for these two precious angels are walking together in Heavan.
paticia sam E CKERSON
June 18, 2009
TO Tom Family We are so sorry @ sad to hear about your lost.YOURES Hearts @ Prayers go outto all.She is one of GOD angel . LOVE paticia@Family sam@Family
June 18, 2009
To Maiyah's family,
Our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. There are no words that can be said to to fill the hole in your hearts nor can we begin to describe the hurt and pain we feel for you.
Just know we are here for you and our home is always open for you and we love you so much.
God bless your little princess Miayah, R.I.P you'll always be in our prayers.
Roderick, Darlene and boys
Carol Brown
June 18, 2009
My heart goes out to all who loved this dear, sweet child, Maiyah. I am so sorry to hear of this very deep loss to all of you. May God keep you in the palm of his hand during this hour of need. My sincere sympathy,
a mother
June 18, 2009
I am so sorry, I cried for you & your family.
Crystal Ruiz
June 17, 2009
For some moments in life there are no words. I am so sorry for your loss and I wish I could be there to help you through this time. Maiyah was a beautiful and smart girl. I love you all and you will be in my prayers. She will be forever truly missed but never forgotten.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." ~author unknown
Lisa Anthony (Camacho)
June 17, 2009
I have no words nor can I imagine what you are all going through. Maiyah will be missed by everyone she has ever met as I'm sure she had touched them in some way. I remember back in October we saw Maiyah, Bubba and Jordan at a park during a softball tourney Tom Tom was in and she was watching out for Lia and Jordan while they were playing on the playground equipment. She was an angel then and she is a guardian angel now. You all are in our payers
Tanya Paterson
June 17, 2009
My deepest condolences to you and your family. She was the sweetest little girl and was always very nice to me and my son. My heart goes out to you.
Your (ex) neighbor- Tanya
June 17, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
GREAT GREAT AUNT ELLEN BUTLER
June 17, 2009
MY FAMILY AND I SEND ARE DEEPEST SORROW AND LOVE FOR THE LITTLE ONE .
GERRY BUTLER
June 17, 2009
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY .GOLD BLESSES THOSE WHO MOURN,FOR THEY WILL BE COMFORTED.MAY YOU FND COMFORT IN GOD LOVE DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME .
donna scott
June 17, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
June 17, 2009
A mom in Ogdensburg NJ
mary burris/vandunk
June 17, 2009
so sorry for your loss
kim
June 17, 2009
maiyah's family my thoughts and prayers are with u im so sorry for ur loss.im a friend of betty's and i only knew maiyah a short period of time but she was the sweets lil girl u could meet r.i.p sweet heart
shannon merchant
June 17, 2009
Dear Lindsey, We are so very sorry for your loss,words can't even express how you are feeling. Nothing can or will ever replace her here on earth, just know you have your self a Gaurdian Angel with you at all times!! Maiyah was such a happy little girl who gave my boys a run for there money and always kept them up on there feet. she may be gone but she will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts.
Peachie Coager
June 17, 2009
My deepest sympathy.
Brenda Caswell
June 17, 2009
There is no words that can be said right now that will ease your pain and sorrow, But I just want you to know that all of you are in our prayers. Love Sue & Howdy
A Mother
June 17, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss.
From one mom to another my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barbara Conklin
June 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you.
Jessica traver
June 17, 2009
Lindsey and Thomas
I'm so sorry I couldn't stay durring this time of grief. I can not imagine what you are going thru either of you. We will never forget her. Im so sorry for your loss. We love you all.
~live for today because tomorrow is never promised.~
Love Jess & Michael Traver
Pam Unich
June 17, 2009
Dear Lori and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so very sorry.
Pam and Howard Unich
June 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Ricco Family
June 17, 2009
Lindsey, We are so sory for your loss.Ther are no answers to this tragedy. Nothing anyone can say or do can ever take the pain. But take confort in knowing that now you have a very special gaurdian angel to watch over you, Jorden & Thomas.Please remember that we are here for you if you ever need anything. Maiyah, You had a special smile that could light up the sky. That beautiful face & that twinkle in your eye. Your personality was so unique you had a gift to make everyone smile. We will be thinking of you everyday & how we wish you could still be here. But we know that you're safe in heaven & your sweet memories will live on..You will always be in our hearts.... R.I.P. Sweet Princess
Buck n Doe
June 17, 2009
Words cannot begin to describe the hurtand pain we feel for Maiyahs entire family.We will forever miss PRINCESS MAIYAH,and NEVER forget her.
Ken Storms
June 17, 2009
God has a new Angel Today sweetheart, I'm looking at your picture now.
Uncle Kenny
Ryan Wood
June 17, 2009
We can never know for sure
what the next day brings...
Broken Hearts &
Receiving Wings
A light will always shine
from the heaven above
to grace you with her smile
and console you with her love
My heart goes out to all of you
{Lynz & Tom...I love you guys..im here Anything u need Anything..just ask}
Doshie Ruiz
June 17, 2009
There are no words to describe how we feel at the thought of PRINCESS MAIYAH no lnger being with us.Our Prayers and Blessings go out to Maiyahs entire family.WE LOVE YOU MAIYAH, ALWAYS AND FOREVER
kelly Birchenough
June 17, 2009
my condolences and prayers are with you.
Dawn McClelland
June 17, 2009
Maiyah..... You are loved so very much and will be missed by everyone...Your time here was to short but you are now in "PRINCESS HEAVEN"
R.I.P. sweet baby girl
Ken Stoms
June 17, 2009
God has a new Angel Today sweetheart, I'm looking at your picture now.
Uncle Kenny
A Mom
June 17, 2009
To Maiyah's family,
My deepest sympathy
My Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
A mom
IDELLA MAPES
June 17, 2009
TO MY NEPHEW TOM,
IM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GRANDAUGHTER MAIYAH GOD BLESS
LOVE AUNT IDELLA & UNCLE JOHN AND THE MAPES FAMILY
Marianne Petitti
June 17, 2009
I was a lunchlady at ASK. I can remember that big smile of Maiyah.
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child.
My deepest condolences are with you at this time
Suzanne & Melvin Watson
June 17, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tiffany & Jake
June 17, 2009
Maiyah was a beautiful baby girl, a beautiful princess & now a beautiful Angel. She always had a big smile on her face, and that smile i will miss forever! Maiyah will never be forgotten she was to precious to us all. We will miss her dearly! Rest in Peace Princess, we love you!! [Lindsey & Thomas, if you guys need anything you know we're all here for you. stay strong!]
a mom
June 17, 2009
To Maiyah's family,
My deepest sympathy
June 17, 2009
my condolences goes out to the family maiyah you were always a beautiful little girl we will miss you and we will keep you in our prayers
Melissa Poley-Smith
June 17, 2009
My heart goes out to the family! Such a Little Angel to get some wings!!!
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