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Lori Edwards Obituary
Lori A. Edwards of Neversink, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at home with her loving family by her side. She was 49.
The daughter of the late Ludwig and Frieda Scherer Grupp, she was born August 6, 1959 in Queens, NY.
Lori graduated from Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School in 1977 as the Salutatorian of her class. She went on to attain a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Rochester in 1981. Lori worked in the insurance industry for many years and in recent years served as a substitute teacher at the Tri-Valley Central School. She is best remembered as a homemaker and loving mother and wife. She also enjoyed arts, crafts and puzzles. Lori was an active member of First Lutheran Church, Jeffersonville, NY, and served several terms on Church Council. She also served as a trustee for the Daniel Pierce Library and was active in many Tri-Valley Central School clubs, organizations, most recently as the Assistant Advisor of FBLA.
Lori leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, Brian, at home; her beloved children: Kimberly, Charles, Brandon and Jonathan, all at home; her brother, Paul Grupp and his wife, Sharon of East Rockaway, NY; her sister, Luanne Ritz and her fiancé, Neil Muccio of Lake Huntington, NY; her nephews, Ryan and Christopher Grupp and her nieces, Kelsey Ritz and Mary Grupp.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 18,from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Rte. 52, Woodbourne, NY 12788. Services will be held on Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with The Rev. Kit Robison officiating.
Memorial contributions in Lori's name may be made to First Lutheran Church, PO Box 591, Jeffersonville, NY 12748 or Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550.
Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home. For further information, please call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lori Edwards
Kevin, Anne, Matt & Theresa O'Donnell
May 16, 2009
Dear Brian & family,
Deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Lori. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
April 23, 2009
Dear Brian and family,
We'd like to extend our very simcere sympathies to you. When the saddness is overwhelming may you find comfort, peace and understanding. Godspeed.
Amy, George and Kate Amaral
Pat Bullock
April 21, 2009
To Brian and Family, So sorry to hear of your Lori. She was a truly gifted and happy person and we shall remember her as such.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat & Jerome Bullock, Carson City, NV
Mickey & Patty Mullen
April 20, 2009
Brian and Children,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Valerie Zeppelin
April 19, 2009
Brian, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you have all the love and support of your family and find the tender peace your heart deserves. May God bless you and your children.
Liz & Sal Trifiro
April 18, 2009
Dear Brian and children,
I am so sorry about the passing of your dear Lori. Every loss is difficult, but the loss of a wonderful lady so young brings extra tears. Know that your friends are also sending you extra love and prayers, for your burdens to lighten while your memories deepen.
Lisa, Thomas, Cara & Matthew Davies
April 18, 2009
Dear Brian, Kimberly, Charlie, Brandon & Jonathan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will always remember all the years Lori spent teaching Sunday school--Lori's dedication and commitment to her church and community & her love for her family will forever be a source of light for those who knew her.
April 18, 2009
Dear Brian and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will remember Lori as a smiling and gracious person. We hope you can find comfort in fond memories and the support of friends and family.
Carol & Bernie Kroop
John and Debbie Connolly
April 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We were sorry to hear about your loss. Take comfort in knowing that Lori/Mom will always be with you, watching over you and whispering in your ear when you need her. She will never be farther away then the love in your heart.
Danielle DeGroat
April 17, 2009
Charlie and family,
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Someone so special can never be forgotten. There is comfort in friendship, hope in prayer,and peace in love your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica, Dominick, Jake and Mateo Scanna
April 17, 2009
Brian, Kim, Charlie, Brandon and Johnathan,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We feel so blessed and honored to have known Lori. One thing we will never forget is her beautiful smile and infectious laugh. Someone so special... will not be forgotten. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Patty Edwards
April 17, 2009
To the Edwards Family, sorry for your lose my deepest sympathy goes out to your family.she was a very kind person and i'm glad i had the opportunity to know her.
Charlotte Bullock
April 17, 2009
Dear Brian and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Lori. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will always cherish the wonderful memory of Lori.
Tinker & John Bullock
Evelyn Grese
April 17, 2009
Dear Brian and Family,
I was saddened to learn of the loss of your wife and mother. As a mother myself with a child fighting for her life everyday, my heart goes out to you all. May you find the strength in each day to continue to live your lives to the fullest and always remember and treasure the memories you have and the love you shared! May God Bless you all!
Chris, Liba, Ashley & Nicole Campiglia
April 17, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
pat and charlie haaf
April 17, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
April 17, 2009
I will always remember her kindness, and encouragement she gave me when I first started substitute teaching at Tri-Valley. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lori was a very special person.
V. Winchester
Liberty, NY
Donna Donovan
April 17, 2009
To the Edwards Family; The only words that I can use for this tragedy is "Only the good die
young". I am honored to have been given the opportunity to work with Lori, laugh and cry with her. She loved her family, her school, her friends. Her appreciation of help given and offered from all was always mentioned. May the comfort of all the memories that you have help you at this time and forever.
Louann Petrillo
April 17, 2009
You don't know me...but when I see a young woman/man's life taken at such a young age(especially with children) it tugs at my heart strings. It will be 2yrs ago on April 26th that I lost my daddy. I STILL feel like it happened today. Someone told me that it would get easier as time passes. I'm a witness to this: As time moves on, you get used to that person not physically being a part of your life. BUT my dear children....the pain will always be with you b/c your loss is a GREAT one. I've come to terms with my dad not calling me 5x a day or doing our yearly vegetable gardens and other traditions we had. BUT once I did come to terms....I feel him with me ALL the time. The birds,wind,rain,sun & looking in the mirror....I see him everyday!! You will all find your own ways, but it will take time. In my thoughts & prayers, With Sympathy, A mother of children & a daughter of a late "wonderful man".
Annette Wood
April 17, 2009
Dear Brian and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Lori. We are happy that we were able to go on the cruise with all of you and had the time of our lives. Remember all the happy times you had with her and know that our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Billy"Woody" & Annette
Bonnie LaDuke
April 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are sent to your family.
Ed and Judy Simon
April 17, 2009
Dear Brian and Family -
It is with a very heavy heart and with much sadness that I write this. Lori was a very special person. I remember every Christmastime starting before any of your children were even born, she made gift baskets for all of us at the office. She continued that practice for years, graduating to trays of Christmas cookies and tins of fudge. It was the best fudge I ever ate. I know that you and your children were her world. I'm sorry that I cannot attend the services, but living in Tennessee makes it impossible. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 17, 2009
Dear Brian, Kim, Charlie, Brandon, and Jonathen
We wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Murphys
Amanda La Hanko
April 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Tracy Magie
April 17, 2009
Lori will forever be remembered by me as someone who never had an unkind word to say about anyone. Ever. Lori was extremely unshelfish with her time and was a vital part of the Loch Sheldrake Ladies Auxiliary. Saying Lori and was a true friend to anyone she knew is an understatement. What a great role model and truly someone who led by example. My heart goes out to Brian and her children.
Beverly O'Hearn-Dill
April 17, 2009
Brian and family I wish to send my sincere sympathy to you all in the loss of your wife and mother. I had the good fortune of knowing and loving the entire Grupp and Edwards family. My prayers are with you.
Mr. & Mrs. Riordan
April 17, 2009
To the Edwards Family;
As God receives Lori your love one in the mantel of His love, may He sustain your spirit, too, With blessings from above. With our sincere Sympathy. God bless Lori and your family. The Riordans
April 17, 2009
Brandon and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
Veronica, Eddie, Sydnee, Michael, Sami, Jaymie and Jessica
Bobbi Noren
April 17, 2009
Brian and family,
We just wanted to let you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are truly sorry for your loss.
April 17, 2009
Brian, Kim, Charlie, Brandon and John...we will miss Lori so much. Cherish your memories of her...we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy, Walter, Halie and Maggie Travis
The Staff of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home
April 17, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences at this time.
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