Valerie McMahon Vincent

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Valerie Vincent Obituary

VALERIE MCMAHON VINCENT on October 26, 2007 after a brief illness. She is survived by her children Anne (Patrick), Bill (Amy), and Ted (Christine); her beloved grandchildren Jack, Benjamin and Tyler, Laura and Kate; and her sister Elise Furer (Bob). Reposing November 1, 2007, 3-7 pm at Fred D. Knapp and Son, 267 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Mary's Church, 178 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT, November 2, 2007 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Columbia University, Pancreatic Cancer Research, c/o Bill Horan, Suite 29D, 630 W. 168th St, NY, NY 10032.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Valerie Vincent

11 Entries

Geraldine Huang

November 16, 2007

Dear Anne, Bill, and Ted:
I am Valerie's classmate from Newton. I am so sorry to hear about your mother's death. Please accept my deepest condolences.
In 1958, I was a Freshman foreign student housed on the same dormitory floor with Valerie. She was the one who first taught me about much of the American culture - Notre Dame, Halloween, Perry Como! Years later, our family spent 32 years at Notre Dame and I always remembered that first introduction from Valerie. Valerie was always one of my favorite people - the most intelligent, the most un-assuming, the most generous and absolutely the kindest. May her soul rest in peace.

November 1, 2007

Dear Bill and Amy,

Having met Valerie, only three times, we were very impressed with her graciousness, loving kindness and friendliness. We couldn't help but think how fortunate those were who had known her over the years, and how much they will miss her. Such wonderful memories of her will last forever.

"When I first came into this world,
I was crying, and all those
around me were smiling.
When I left this world, I was
smiling, and all those around me
were crying."

Our dearest love,

Aunt Bet and Uncle Dick

Carol Lo Chin

November 1, 2007

To

Anne, Bill, Amy:

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I just saw Valerie at our Class' 45th reunion, and she looked so well and happy,
always a smile on her face. I have always remembered her as being the brightest but very sweet person. She shall be sorely missed. May all your happy and special memories help to bring you comfort and peace.

With deepest sympathy,

Nancy Crowell Haefeli

October 31, 2007

To Valeri's family:
Our Newton classmate V.V. Martin e-mailed the news about Valerie. I was so sad to learn that she had died. We just saw her at the Newton reunion and were looking forward to seeing her at our 50th reunion. She was a kind and very intelligent lady. When I think of her, I picture her chin tilted up as she made her point. My sympathy and prayers to you all. Nancy Crowell Haefeli, Newton '62

Tom & Mary Davis

October 31, 2007

To the Vincent Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Barbara (Keane) Blais

October 30, 2007

To Valerie's family,

I was very sorry to hear of her death. There was no finer person in our class at Newton. She was much loved by all and will be sorely missed. My condolences to you all.

Marsha Whelan

October 29, 2007

Dear Valerie's Family;
Valerie and I were classmates and history majors together at Newton College. Many of us saw her in June at our Reunion;she will be very missed at future reunions. Valerie was a gentle and kind soul with a wonderful sense of humor. May your memories of happy times console you during this time of sorrow. She has been released from her suffering and is free.

Sheila Matkins

October 29, 2007

To The Vincent Family:
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Valerie. Although I did not know her very long, I can say from the times I have been in her company, she is a very welcoming lady, and always made me feel special as a person. She will be greatly missed,

God Bless The Vincent Family

The Matkins Family

Claudia Slocum

October 29, 2007

Dear Anne, Bill, and Ted -

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful woman whom I will remember fondly. I know that she and my father are sharing a smile right now - he was such a fan of hers. And rightly so. I will keep you in my prayers.
Much love,
Dede

George Poillon,Jr

October 28, 2007

Dear family of Valerie.We send our heartfelt condolences to you all. Val was a wonderful woman and a true and dear friend. We shall miss her smiling face.Sincerely, Connie & George Poillon

Amy Vincent

October 28, 2007

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)
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