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My sis
Gary Kaiser
October 6, 2012
Out to dinner in Orlando
Gary Kaiser
October 6, 2012
Raymond Charlebois
November 22, 2011
Dylan Thomas' poem, “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” which we read together, urges us to live a strong life and not accept death calmly. While perhaps not apparent, I know those traits were the essence of your life for many years past. Death and disease sought to darken your life early, but you refused to submit, living your life as brightly as you could.
You saw death coming, you spoke of it often, and you were never afraid of it, but bravely defiant in its face. You would not let disease nor impending death change who you were, resolved that they not affect your capacity to love, care for, and help others. You continued to help those in need through your work as a nurse and medical case manager, and in your personal life, making people well, and dispensing medical advice and your life's deep wisdom. You posted a prayer every Sunday morning on Facebook, communicating your belief to loved ones and friends. The faith, compassion and warm heart that first led you to become a nurse saw you through to the end of your days.
You were furious at the disease for robbing you of a fuller life, and fought it to the end by retaining your keen wit and sense of humor, a zest for life, a positive and hopeful outlook, and an encouraging and generous nature. Though mentally tough, you never became embittered or hardened; the fundamental softness, sweetness and tenderness that were at your core never left you.
You fought with dignity and pride, telling no one the full extent of the devastating effects you endured, prevailing by never appearing fragile or less than remarkable. You were determined that it not affect your work, which gave so much meaning to your life, and that your friends and family not worry about you. That no one even began to understand the depth of your suffering is a clear sign of your victory.
I am so proud of your heroic ability to fight so strongly for so long in such a monumental struggle, and to live so gracefully under such extreme duress. What war lasts twenty years, the same soldier at the front? What rose in bloom was ever so lovely?
But the black universe seized you by the throat and shook you, and shook you. So alone in your fight, how could you withstand such merciless force? Finally, you could not. But because of the way you lived, because of your acts which still resonate so intensely, because of your fine qualities that made you such a shining light for so many of us, you showed us how to live, the mark of all great lives. For me, that is your legacy. I love you. Always have, always will…
Raymond Charlebois
November 22, 2011
Karen Phillips
August 21, 2011
Sending our deepest sympathies to Lori's family. She was truly a wonderful person. Enjoyed her thoughts and posts. May she always be remembered as one who touched many.
Karen and John Phillips, formerly of Elmira, NY
Crestview, FL
Moggy, Kevin T., & Lori at "Coconuts" in Cocoa Beach, FL Sept. 2010
Peg "Moggy" McMillen French
August 21, 2011
It's been over 2 weeks now, and though my heart still hurts, and I miss your quips, quotes, jokes, notes, & prayers on Facebook, I take great comfort that you are breathing free and easy and flying with the angels. I hope my Ryan has found you by now and given you those hugs I asked him to give you. Lori, I know you never had kids of your own, but please know you are Ryan's honorary "Angel Mom", and hey, you can teach him how to play pool!! Next Sunday, Aug. 28th is his 21st birthday, so please take him out for a glass of beer or two to celebrate....but please make sure he flies safely home...LOL! Love & miss you!
tina norgren
August 21, 2011
Lori, god only takes the best and now your watching over us and that is comforting to me as i do suffer from a different illness that could do horrible things to me, now that i have my mom my brother and other family and friends watching over me maybe my days will be better. Lori you will be truly missed and already an angel. love you tina norgren
Lisa Kerbein Dever
August 21, 2011
Lori, I truly hope you know how many people's lives you touched and made happier and richer for knowing you. We all miss you very much. Soar with the angels sweet lady. Enjoy those nice deep breaths of fresh air that you weren't allowed before. Will remember you always! Hugs and prayers to all who knew you, as I know there is much sadness to sift through.
Michelle (Mistria) Langlois
August 21, 2011
I am at a loss for words, My heart goes out to family and friends. I went to school with Lori in 1974 and have thought about her often over the years. She had such a positive impact on my life When we were young. Last week I felt compelled to find her On Face book and reconnect but sadly It was too late for me to tell her she was, and always will be a part of my fondest memories.
Cathy Dann
August 20, 2011
So sorry for your loss, Loris death was a shock to all. I will miss reading her daily post. she definitely had her opinions and we loved reading them. We definitely lost a beautiful woman
Shelly Milner
August 19, 2011
I was both shocked and saddened to hear about Lori's death. Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. She will be missed. The world is a better place to have had her with us
Chris Cousineau
August 15, 2011
Always thought I paid attention and took time but now I've figured out that I truly did not. Girlfriend I always said how I missed you and now you know just how much. You still are teaching me life lessons.
August 15, 2011
So sorry to hear..prayers to the family:)
Mark NeJame
August 15, 2011
We met through FB and I was so impressed with your intelligence, humor, wit and analysis. I was looking forward to working together. You touched many. I wish you eternal peace and abundant blessings.
Peg "Moggy" McMillen French
August 15, 2011
There are just no more words or tears I could possibly share or shed, Lori you are so missed. Thanks for being my friend of about 39 years, for talking me into joining Facebook, which without, I would've never been reconnected with SO many friends, classmates, family, and with the current love of my life, Scott...don't know HOW to thank you for the friendship, support, kindness, compassion, & love you have shown me and so many others, we know you already have your angel wings.....you are in my heart, and in my thoughts with much love, always and forever till we see each other again in Heaven (please give my Ryan hugs for me!) Love you, girlfriend!! <3
Doug Church
August 15, 2011
To the Kaiser family my thoughts and prayers to you. Here's a thought; I was going through some papers the other day and came across Lori's address - it brought a smile to my face - and thats how I bet everyone feels when they think of her too,she was my big sis when we were on Miller St, she always listened.
August 14, 2011
For You're an Angel now Lori,You can now take those Deep,Deep Breaths and Exhale the Sweetness of Your Soul, For All Those To Feel Im going to miss our long long talks on the phone with all that "TMI" stuff only the way you could tell me, you cracked me up so hard at times. Those eyes Sparkling along with that Smile and Laugh that would make anybody follow suit..Lori forever my Love, and Forever In My Heart..Hon-ee.....David Bernas (your Bestee)
Penny Wingert-Walls
August 14, 2011
Rest now dear friend. I remember all the time spent together back home in Elmira and then we moved to Florida! Was it really that long ago? You will always be a piece of my heart, my life. God bless you.
Jeanne Coon
August 14, 2011
My heart goes out to Lori's family. She was wonderful and will be so missed.
Robert Sickles
August 13, 2011
God Bless you Lori. She will be missed greatly. My prayers to her family.
Susan Wild
August 13, 2011
Honesty was always the best policy and was Lori's motto. You were and always will be the absolute BEST...we need to learn from you...xooxoxo
SHARI MATTHEWS
August 13, 2011
LORI THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING YOU. RIP MY FRIEND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
August 13, 2011
I'm sorry for your great loss. I always enjoyed Lori's honesty and lightening wit Roy Murphy Neosho Mo fb
Phyllis Stier
August 13, 2011
Lori, you were one of best women I have ever known. Thank you for sharing your life with so many, many people on FaceBook. You are at peace and have your wings and making all the souls in heaven laugh with all you witiscims. Love you and miss you. You were always the start of my dayl
Trish Councell
August 13, 2011
Much loved, gone too soon.
Trish
Karen Bivans
August 13, 2011
Lori, you were a dynamite "Lady", a very special friend whom I only had the pleasure of knowing for a short while. But in that time you touched my life like no other one has; your continous support and unconditional love at a blink of an eye, always thinking of me and not putting yourself first with all the pain you experience with your illness. You always put a smile on my face with that special sense of humor you had! May you be at peace now and free of your pain. Until we meet again my dearest friend God Bless You, Love ya with Hugs & Kisses
Ernestine Waite
August 13, 2011
Dear Lori, I have such fond memories of you, Gary, Jeff, and your parents from our years in Elmira. I,m so sorry you have been so ill these past years, but now, Rest in Peace, Lori. With fond memories and love, Ernestine Waite
Tina Mullen
August 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to Family and Friends. I hope that she has found peace. She will be missed by many. She was a very special person and has touched everyone. God Bless ! RIP Lori
Charise Vargo
August 13, 2011
Since The Loss Of You
Since the loss of you
I've learned to live for each day
And take it as a blessing
Knowing it may not always be this way.
Since the loss of you
I've learned that when everything goes wrong
To never give up on what is right
Because it can only make you strong.
Since the loss of you
I've learned that even when you're in a lot of pain
You've got to hold yourself together
So you won't feel like you're going insane.
Since the loss of you
I've learned how to hold the tears when I want to cry
Because all I have is memories
And just want to ask God why.
But mostly, since the loss of you
I've learned a life can be taken in the blink of an eye
And only Heaven really knows when
That person will have to say "Goodbye."
Rest in peace my sweet friend, I love and miss you dearly Lori...Big Hugs!!
Charles Smith
August 13, 2011
We are all so very sad to see you leave us, yet know, we that believe in him shall see and speak with you again. God bless you Lori, you are in good hands and a great place now.
Barb (BJ) & Tim Miller
August 13, 2011
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
Colleen Hicks-Pariso
August 13, 2011
I am in shock! To Lori's family (which is part of my family too), I am deeply sorry...Lori was such a funny and inspirational person. Her jokes always made me smile. I could always go to her facebook page and get a laugh if I was in a sour mood. She will be missed!
Kathryn Kerr
August 13, 2011
She touched the hearts of a thousand people. A true inspiration and wonderful friend~ we will miss her dearly! Kathy and Bob Kerr
Pat Rennie
August 13, 2011
Great seeing your post everyday and insight on all the current events on facebook. Your quick wit will be missed daily. Glad you found me after all these years from our days in Elmira. RIP Lori.
Mark Zito
August 13, 2011
So sorry for the early passing of a light that shone so brightly in the lives of so many. She will be missed and always loved. I hope there will be peace in the hearts of those who loved her most.
Cynthia White
August 13, 2011
Lori, You gave so many so much laughter and love. May eachone find comfort in remembering all the joy that you added to their lives. May God's peace and His comfort fill all of you. I can see you there cracking all of heaven up with your wit and humor. Thank you for sharing you with all of us, Cyn
Randy Caccia
August 12, 2011
May your wonderful humor, wit and outlook on life make the heavens even brighter! Bless you!
Colleen McLaughlin
August 12, 2011
Lori your passing has brought sadness to all that knew you. You were such a special lady. Always bringing love and joy into the lives you touched. Through your years of pain you continued to always think of others before yourself. Your daily posts and Sunday prayers were always an inspiration to us all. Be at peace dear Lori and know that you have touched so many people and will always be in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends in this time of sorrow. It is comforting to know that you are free of the pain. Memories will be held in our hearts forever. God Bless you Lori and God Speed.
Charlee McPherson
August 12, 2011
Lori, You will be missed, your sense of humor could lift anyones day, you made so many smile I could almost hear your laughter. You left a monument of your facebook behind, that so many return to just to read your posts and too see your smiling face. I know now you are pain free as you are comforted by the angels and safely in God's arms. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family that they may be find solace at this time. Many Blessings, xoxoxo until we meet again. Godspeed.
Gail Rankin Douglas
August 12, 2011
Dearest Cousin Lori, how I was sooo glad that you re-connected with my on FB & our little chats. I remember when you & your Mom met me,my Dad & Mom (your Uncle George & Aunt Lucy) at there condo in Flordia many years ago. I never knew that would be the last time I would see you. Thanks you so much for staying in contact with the Rankin cousin's, we all loved you & will miss you. Our deepest sympathy to the family, give a kiss & hug to my sister Marcia & my Mom & Dad. xoxoxo but a special hug & kiss for you, may you rest in peace. Cousin Gail Rankin Douglas
August 12, 2011
Lori, You will be missed by so many friends and family.. We love you so much. I will miss that smile,that laugh,the way you always said "HONEY it WILL be ALRIGHT".. I will miss the look my brothers made when you beat their butts in pool.. Take care on your journey home and we will be together again sis..LOVE&LAUGHTER SIS...
Patty Byrd
August 12, 2011
Lori has been a very big part of my life for 17 yrs and has been supporting me and my battle with BREAST CANCER. I am remembering all the laughter we have had together and feel honored to have her in my life. She is in my heart forever. Just can say enough when it comes to Lo and her vivaciuos personality. with all my love.
Patty (MOMMACITA TO LORRIBELLE). Hemet, California. Wish I were there with ya'll.
Jessica Kaiser
August 12, 2011
I will always love and care for you, Aunt Lori. I am so sorry for this untimely loss for our family. She is truly missed.
Heather Rodabaugh
August 12, 2011
Lori was a very loving and very happy person. Prayers for the family. She will truly be missed. Heather Rodabaugh Pine City, NY.
Sherrie Pizzo
August 12, 2011
Lori and family,
My sincere condolences to a great lady, a dear friend and one with such a great sense of humor and a kind heart. I'll miss our conversations and your quick wit. You will be greatly missed by many. Love,
Diana Hobler Ackerson
August 12, 2011
Rest in Peace Lori. You brought so much joy to everyone who knew you and even those that didn't. May God bless your family with many wonderful memories to ease their pain. We miss you already.
August 12, 2011
Lori,
I will miss your warm smile and kind heart. Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones. You will be missed by all who knew you!
Your neighbor,
Judy Marsicano
Frank Smith
August 12, 2011
Lori was always so upbeat and pleasure to be around despite all the pain she was going through from her illness, she will be sorely missed by all that knew her!
August 12, 2011
We are all blessed to have had you in our life. I remember the first day we started hanging around together. all we did was laugh. you had a sense if humor like no other. I will miss you. until we meet again my friend. love Vicki Lambert Dildine
Joy Pond-Versetti
August 12, 2011
Lori's life lived was something we should all shoot to obtain... LIVE everyday reguardless ! Be joyful no matter what. Missing you girl, bet you have all in heaven already smiling.....to her family hope your memories bring more smiles than tears, thats what she would have wanted.
Angie Haws
August 12, 2011
Lori, I will miss your smiling face! We had alot of good times in this life and we will have even better times in the after. Goodbye for now my friend.
Judy Westerheide
August 12, 2011
Lori, you were and always will be a shining light that lit up the lives of thousands. Your wit, wisdom, and love for your friends will live on thru all who knew you. May you rest in peace, and fly with the Angels sweet lady.
Angela DeRenzo
August 12, 2011
I love you always & i will miss you always! SNICKERDOODLES to you~ may your spirit soar with the angels~ until we meet again ~~Angela J. DeRenzo (Elmira, NY)
Mary Ellen Carmack
August 12, 2011
To Lori's Family: She was a wonderful person and brought happiness and joy to all her friends. She will be truly missed. You are in our hearts and prayers! Mary Ellen (Mel) Taft-Carmack
Becky Arellano-Fields
August 12, 2011
Deepest Sympathy's to Lori's Family and Friends .. I will miss your wit and beautiful smile.. may you Rest in Peace , One last Hugz for you ...
Terri Reich Marshall
August 12, 2011
Lori even thought I have not seen you in years I have thought of you often, remembering times we had together as children. I am so glad that I was able to reconnect with you on facebook and get to know you as the adults that we have become. You were deffinitely a real and very special person. I will always remember you. Rest in peace Lori.
Cheryl Newton
August 12, 2011
You can shed a tear that Lori's gone or you can smile because she lived, My thoughts and prayers go out to her family
Cindy Moore
August 12, 2011
To Lori's Famiy - Please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of your sister, Lori. Please find comfort in knowing that many friends are praying for you all. Cindy Moore.
cindy shane
August 12, 2011
May you dance with the angels and rest in the arms of our Lord...rest in peace dear friend.
Sue Draht
August 12, 2011
My sympathies to your family at this difficult time. You brought a wonderful view and outlook to Facebook that I will miss. May you now be at peace with no pain.
Linda DeRenzo
August 12, 2011
Lori, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all you touched. You will forever live in my heart, I will miss you dear friend, Rest in Peace.
Georgette Burvee
August 12, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Nancy Rodabaugh
August 12, 2011
Lori,
You brought sunshine through your pain to so many people. My deepest sympathy goes out to all your family and friends. You will remain forever in our hearts. I pray that you are at peace and that family and friends are able to find solace and comfort during this time.
Roxanne Koski, VanGalder
August 12, 2011
Lori, May you rest in peace now my friend. When I get to heaven we'll dance like we did at senior prom.. Until then.
Robert Jessmore
August 12, 2011
Lori,
You will be remembered by me for the quirky sense of humor you had. God seen that you had suffered enough and was time for you to go home. May your family find comfort in knowing you are no longer suffering in pain.Prayers to the family and friends at this most difficult time.
Donna Linehan Haskins
August 12, 2011
Lori my prayers go out to your family in this difficult time.You were a wonderful .kind person and you will be missed.R.I.P SWEET LADY !!!!!!!!!!! Donna Linehan Haskins ( Warwick R.I.)
Roxanne Koski, VanGalder
August 12, 2011
May you rest in peace my friend.. Sadly missed. Maybe someday we'll attend another prom together..
Robin Wilson
August 12, 2011
LORI YOU WILL BE MISS DEARLY, I LOVE AND MISS YOU
Robin Titus
August 12, 2011
Lori,
I love and miss you dearly. Thoughts and prayers to all your friends and family. May the memories help you through this difficult time. Hugs my angel..
CARRIE CADY
August 12, 2011
I HOPE YOU HAVE FOUND PEACE MY FRIEND,I WILL MISS YOUR INSPIRATIONAL POST. PEACE BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Alan Cecce
August 12, 2011
Lori, thank you for letting me be a part of your life. May God provide comfort to those who knew and loved you. A piece of you remains inside many hearts. Rest in peace my friend.
Elizabeth DeRenzo
August 12, 2011
Lori,
You brought sunshine to everyone who knew you, and you will be sorely missed. I pray you are at peace, and that your family is able to find solace and comfort.
Love always,
The DeRenzo/ Armolt family
Beth, Rick, Betty, Frank, Zane & Gemma
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