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Daniel Olds
February 25, 2011
Dear Ken Sr., Ken, and Joyce,
I'm am so sorry for your loss. I remember Kay so fondly and always felt that Kay and Ken Sr. were wonderful mentors for me personally. I still treasure our vacation in Stone Harbor and the many weekend mornings having breakfast with the entire Macek family which Kay made so lovingly.
All of your are in my and my families thoughts.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Dan Jr.
Allie McAlister
February 24, 2011
Dear Mr Macek,
I am so sorry to read about the loss of your wife. I know that we talk all the time about her. She sounded like some special lady to me.... Now we are on the same page and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I understand exactly how you feel and if you ever want to talk you can count on me.
My Deepest Sympathy
Allie
John & Launa Ismail
February 9, 2011
Dear Ken, Kenny & Joyce, Joyce and family.
We are so sorry to learn of Kay's death. It is hard to believe how much time has passed since we last spent time with you all. But fond memories and caring thoughts live on. May you all receive God's peace and strength during this time of both sadness and happy memories.
With deepest sympathy,
Launa & John
David & Becky Bucolo
February 3, 2011
We are really saddened to hear of your loss. We understand that she had been battling cancer and is better off now. Our condolences to Mr Macek, Ken & Joyce, Joyce and the rest of the family. Mrs. Macek was a wonderful and loving person and luckily her legacy lives on in her children.
With Sympathy,
David and Becky
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February 2, 2011
To the Macek Family: " I did not know her personally but as a teacher she made a large impact on my nephews' education, he loved her because she was kind and patient. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Mrs Macek will be greatly missed." The Poellnitz Family of Lincoln Rd
Karen Brown
February 2, 2011
Dear Macek Family: In 1961 Mrs. Macek was our 1st grade teacher. I have always remembered her for the kindness,love and guidance she shared with us. Nobody really ever got in trouble for throwing the paste on the way too high for her to reach. And, yes, my sister and I [twins] actually won one of the prized, hatched ducklings. I still remember walking home with that little guy in the shoe box. Please know, your Mom, Wife and Relative was a very special person in my family's heart & life and all the other children who were privileged to have her as their teacher. I will never forget Mrs. Macek and look forward to hearing her read to us again when we meet on the other side. Sincerely,
Karen Almasy Brown, Charlotte, NC
Steve & Jackie Kavulic
February 1, 2011
Dear Macek Family, How fondly we remember Mrs. Macek. She taught our children in Wm. Penn and then a grandchild in Forbes. Such a sweet caring teacher. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kavulic Bonita Springs Fl.
Amy O'Connor
February 1, 2011
Dear Macek Family,
I had the privilege of working with Kay for just 2 years at Forbes. I was transferred there after my building(Shenandoah) was closed in 2008.
She was a remarkable teacher and person.She truly had the gift to make all around her feel welcome and special whether a student or newly transferred teacher(such as myself). I will miss her dearly-we shared a daily laugh as we passed each other in the hall, shared a lunch period together or an occasional after- work beverage.
Her spirit will live on in our hearts and the halls of Forbes.
May you find peace in knowing she was so well loved as Kay, the friend/colleague,and Mrs. Macek ,the teacher to many youngsters.
February 1, 2011
Dear Ken and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Kay and I were good friends in high school and I always enjoyed her. She will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Joanie Campbell (Sr. Bernadette)
Lauren Howells
February 1, 2011
Macek family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mrs. Macek was a great mentor to me during my time as her student teacher and even after. She will be truely missed.
January 31, 2011
Ken, Kenneth and Joyce and Joyce,my heart is heavy tonight and I can't imagine the void you all must feel.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Jean
January 31, 2011
Mrs. Macek taught our son, William,and in the years following continued to show a sincere interest in how he was doing. She was a kind and caring teacher and person, and we are grateful to have known her.
You have our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Cindy and Bill Berkshire and Family
Pat Kammersell
January 31, 2011
Dear Mr. Macek and family,
My deepest sympathy to you all on the loss for your loved one. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in ways known best to Him.
January 31, 2011
Ken and Family
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife and mother.
Bill Kriger
Regina Seidel
January 31, 2011
Mr. Macek, Ken, Joyce and family-We are so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Macek was a wonderful person and the loss of her will be felt deeply for a long time. We will miss seeing her at all of the Henderson family gatherings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bill and Regina Seidel and family.
January 31, 2011
Mr. Macek and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Macek meant so much to so many people and she touched so many lives. She had a wonderful gift and love for children. I am honored that she taught my son in first grade and that I got to know her. Thoughts and prayers to all of you and may she rest in peace.
Carrie Nery & Family
January 31, 2011
Mr. Macek and family,
Know that you now have a special angel in heaven watching over your lives!
My prayers continue for you and your loved ones as you mourn the loss of a great lady.
Terry Cwiklik,
Pleasant Hills
January 30, 2011
Dear Ken and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Kay's passing. We send our deepest sympathy and pray for your comfort.
We are in Florida and will not be able to show our respect. Please know that we are with you in our prayers.
Bill and Gerry (Kuszyk) O'Connor
January 30, 2011
To the family of Kay Macek:
We all loved Kay and will keep her in our hearts. Thank you for sharing her with us.
May the grace of God be with you always,
Brenda K. McKinney and Family
Hilary Moyes
January 30, 2011
Please know that your loss is our loss too. We have lost a friend and a mentor who taught us never to accept less than the best in education and in life. She loved our children whether good or bad and attempted to train them in a way that Jesus called her to do. Being a teacher was truly a life's calling for Kay. We will miss her encouragement on this earth but please know that our family (as well as scores of other people), will carry her with us always because our lives are richer for having been touched by her.
"To teach is to touch the future forever," and we thank you for sharing your wife, mother, grandmother, relative and friend Kay with us and our future.
With our deepest sympathy,
Hilary Moyes & Rich Newby
Gregory Newby, 1993-94
Colin Newby, 1996-97
Alexandra Newby, 2000-01, and every summer since then.
Bill Fox
January 30, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss .
She will be greatly missed .
I was her custodian at the school ,
I will truly miss talking with her .
She was a great teacher and friend .
God Bless ,
Bill Fox
January 30, 2011
We are all so sorry for your loss. We have all lost a treasure in Mrs. Macek. Our children were not the only ones blessed to have had her for a teacher, she was a dear friend to all of us PTA mom's as well. We all have so many fond memories from ducks, to tea parties, thanksgivng feasts, stories and the list goes on.
Thanks for sharing her with us all.
God bless,
Kahy Wolf and family
January 30, 2011
Ken and Family, I was saddened to hear about the loss of Kay. She was a role model for me whenever I began to teach at Penn Hills and always a friend when I needed one. I'll always smile whenever I remember chasing those "escaped" ducklings of hers through the school every morning. Her passing will certainly create a hole in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her. You have my sincere condolences. Jackie Kruzic, PHSD
Stacy Iezzi
January 30, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Kay was my mentor and friend in first grade at Forbes Elementary for 15 years. She will be greatly missed.
Amy Simmons
January 30, 2011
So sorry for your loss. We all lost a wonderful woman in her. My daughter was in her 1st grade room two years ago and we both loved her almost as much as she loved chocolate! We will miss her.She made the world a better place through all of "her children". May she be at peace now. Our sympathies, Caitlyn Simmons and Family
Rita Adrian
January 30, 2011
Dear Ken & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss.It has been a privledge to have known Kay & your Family.
Deepest Sympathy,
Rita & Mike
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