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Michael Rand Obituary
Michael L. Rand, 18, of Blakeslee, formerly of Budd Lake, N.J., passed away on Jan. 22 in Florida.
Born in Hackensack, N.J., on Sept. 14, 1987, he was the son of Michael Rand and his fianceé, Donna of Blakeslee and Brenda Letts Rand of Jonas.
In addition to his parents, Michael and Brenda, he is survived by a paternal grandfather, Louis Rand of Hamburg; a maternal grandfather, Edward Letts of Effort; sisters, Mildred Rand of Stroudsburg and Jennifer Thompson of Stroudsburg; brothers, Anthony Rand of Blakeslee and Jason Thompson of Conn.; one nephew, Jordan; and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Donald N. Gower Funeral Home, Inc., Route 209, Gilbert, with Deacon Robert O'Connor officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Rand
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Michael Williams and family
January 31, 2006
Michael,
My family and I offer our deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Michael E. & Lisa Williams
Ashley, Anthony, Joshua & Michael Jr.
laurie churchill
January 28, 2006
I didn't know Michael but he went to school with my daughter Nicole and he used to call her. I offer my condolences to his family and friends. God Bless.
Aunt Karen & Uncle Roy Verge
January 27, 2006
Mike,
We will always love you and miss you. We will never forget the time you lived with us. We had some good times and some bad times, but we always loved you. Until we meet again.
Don't ever forget the song that Uncle Roy taught you.
Barbara Cornell
January 27, 2006
THE JOURNEY
You left us for a journey
So much you had to do
A world out there just waiting
For you to pass on through
None of us could stop you
With all our loving words
It was something you had to do
To be free like a bird
So you began your journey
And did not keep in touch
Didn't you know we'd miss you
So very, very much?
And now we wish you Godspeed
As ou walk in clouds and sun
Boodbye beloved Michael
Your journey has just begun
Your heartbroken
Aunt Barbara
Barbara Cornell
January 26, 2006
THE JOURNEY
You left us for a journey
So much you had to do
A world out there just waiting
For you to pass on through
None of us could stop you
With all our loving words
It was something you had to do
To be free like a bird
So you began your journey
And did not keep in touch
Didn't you know we'd miss you
So very, very much?
And now we wish you Godspeed
As you walk in clouds and sun
Goodbye beloved Michael
Your journey has just begun
Your heartbroken Aunt Barbara
Danny Letts
January 26, 2006
Mikey,
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven”
Though your season was way to short I hope that the people you touched while you were here will in time come to know your purpose and find peace in knowing it.
Rest in peace,
Uncle Danny
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