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Francesca Sweeney Obituary
Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at Memory Garden Mortuary in Brea, CA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Francesca Sweeney
Janet DeSimone
September 4, 2008
Fran,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Janet
Elaine KIng
September 3, 2008
Dearest Fran and family,
The love you had for your mother showed everytime you spoke about her. I feel like I knew her but I never had the pleasure of meeting your mother.
I know it's been hard living so far away from your mom but I know she knew how much you cared for her. You and Dottie were very good daughters and your mom lived longer because of the care you gave her.
I know this is a very sad time for all of you but take the time to reflect upon all the good times you've spent with your mom.
I'm sending you all my love and sympathy. Elaine
Dorothy Lucas
September 3, 2008
Hello nana,get them all nice and fat up there with your great spaghetti and meatballs.My favorite dish,learned from the best you and mom.Your the best, your oldest grandchild DeeDee.
Edward Harmon
September 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dorothy Lucas
September 3, 2008
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)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Dorothy,val,johnnie,john,and mawn Lowell
September 3, 2008
To my family in california,we are so sorry for the passing of are nana.We all hope that all of our memories and the time we had with her will keep all of us at peace,knowing she is in a much better place.I love you all.
your family here in Rhode Island.
Dorothy Lucas
September 3, 2008
To my nana
I havent seen you much in the pass years,but love you so very very much.I will miss you so very much,sending you cards to keep in touch,wish i could have seen you in these years that have passed,but never stop thinking of you.
Love you nana you rest now,ill see you again one day.
Love your grandaughter DeeDee.
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