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Pat & Cathy Hannifin
November 15, 2013
We are very saddened to hear of George Willard's passing. He was a great leader amongst a fine community & served as a role model for us during our formative years. His grace and humor and talent were an unmatchable combination. Please know our prayers are with the Willard family as you morn but celebrate such a bright life. We are blessed to have him looking down upon us from now on.
In sympathy,
Pat & Cathy Hannifin
John & Kay Greene
November 12, 2013
Dear Mary Catherine and family. Kay and I are saddened by your great loss. So many have suffered a loss. George is a great model for men and families. I know he fully appreciated the support of all of you. Hard to imagine life without him.
Sorry we couldn't be in Knoxville for the services. Fitting he be buried on a national holiday. Semper Fi. Best wishes to all of you. Love, John and Kay Greene
Chela Quintana
November 12, 2013
So sorry I'm not with you in person but I'm there with heart.
Don't cry if you love me! If you could only know of the gifts of God and if you could only know what heaven is! If you could listen to the Angels singing and if you could see me amidst them! If, for just a second, you could contemplate the real beauty that renders all the beauties pale! You have loved me in the world of shadows and you do not resign to see me in the world of an immutable reality. Believe me, when the day that God has chosen for you comes and your soul rises to this Heaven, where my soul preceded yours, you will see again the one who has always loved you and you will find my heart purified by tenderness, transfigured, full of joy, not waiting for death to come, but walking with you along the paths of light. Wipe away your tears and don't cry if you love me.
Saint Augustine
How beautiful it is to loose life for Life.
Donna Clary
November 11, 2013
Ned, prayers for you and your family during this time. So sorry for your loss.
Suziw Campbell
November 11, 2013
Ned, so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Prayers for you and your family.
Chris Russell
November 11, 2013
Ned, So very sorry for the loss of your Dad, may our Lord's presence and the precious memories of your Dad sustain you and your family....
Janice Trant
November 11, 2013
Ned, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this sad time.
November 11, 2013
Ned, I'm so sorry you have lost your Dad. He was a great man and must have been a great Dad. My thoughts are with you. Karen Montooth
Cathy DeCotes
November 11, 2013
I am so very glad that Geroge Willard was in our family! He was a delight in every way and we will always miss him.
Donna Murphy
November 11, 2013
They are rejoicing in heaven right now, but we are missing an angel here on earth. It was such a blessing to know George.
Love, Frank and Donna
John Dombrosky
November 10, 2013
Sad to hear about this Mary Cathrine, but I know it was a pleasure to know George. Our prayers are with you and your family
Ginni Foust
November 10, 2013
Thoughts & prayers are with you!
Ginni,Frank,Will,Jim & Becky Foust
Mary Drexler
November 10, 2013
Mary Catherine,
Thinking about you and your family, and praying God's love envelopes you and gives you strength.
Eddie Price
November 10, 2013
Will miss a good friend.
Holly Martin-Baker
November 10, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Know I am thinking of you all in this time of loss. Love from Bill Martin's daughter, Holly
Cheryl Doherty-Goins
November 10, 2013
Ann & all of the Wiilard family I am so sorry to hear about your wonderful father. He was one of the best men of the church & community & father! He I was so special & I know he will be missed. I wil keep your family close in my heart & prayers!
November 10, 2013
Mary Catherine I am so sorry for your loss my you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and my God always give you peace and understanding. Love to You Becky Mankel McBride
November 10, 2013
Mary Catherine and family, Gosh my Mom and George died within days of each other..he was a dear, fine Gentleman and Cousin! I know he and Tinkie are in Heaven now looking down on all of us! Much love, Jane Maloy
Jeremy Bullen
November 9, 2013
We were proud and honored to know you and George. He was always a delight to have at therapy and always had funny and pleasant things to say. He always asked about the kids as if they were his own. We will miss him greatly. We love you all and will pray for you all.
Kristen Austin
November 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Karen. Your dad was such a good friend to so many of my relatives and will be remembered as a bright spirit on Earth.
Calvin Lane
November 9, 2013
Mary Catherine, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
November 8, 2013
Condolences to the family for your loss.
Dorothy Taylor
November 8, 2013
God comes down from Heaven and takes special people when their time comes to be by his side. Though he is in Heaven, he will always be loved and remembered dearly.
Maureen Kelly
November 8, 2013
What a tremendous loss for our community. George and Mary Catherine have been icons in the Catholic Church for as long as I can remember. I know that George will be sadly missed by his beautiful family, as well as by all of us who knew him. I pray that he is resting peacefully and watching over us all.
Marilyn & Mark Reda
November 8, 2013
Mary Catherine, our hearts are sad over George's passing. But, we are so grateful to have known him. Your love and friendship is a blessing to us. We love you.
Cate Willard
November 8, 2013
Love you always, Papa George. I'll always remember how you let me use your darkroom when I visited. I'm glad that I had you as part of my life.
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