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After a long debilitating illness, my my Mum passed away last night peacefully in hospital. We are a small but close family, my Dad, Vincent, wife Ann and three daughters Tara, Cliona and Alison. Tough days ahead but she suffered so much in recent years, its a relief to know she is now at peace. Your prayers would be very much appreciated
-------------------- Kevin Gaffney Artistik Signs Kinnegad County Westmeath Ireland 044-75187 kevingaffney@eircom.net Posts: 628 | From: Ireland | Registered: Oct 2003
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Prayers for comfort and peace, Kevin. Very sad - my mother is battling breast cancer, so I know how stressful and worrisome a son's love for his mother can be.
-------------------- Todd Gill Outside The Lines Potterville, MI Posts: 7792 | From: Potterville, MI | Registered: Dec 2001
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I am very sorry to hear of your loss. "Mum" is one person who is forever in one's heart.
-------------------- Signs by Alicia Jennings (Mudflap Girl) Tacoma, WA Since 1987 Have Lipstick, will travel. Posts: 3812 | From: Tacoma, WA. U.S.A. | Registered: Dec 1999
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Such a big piece of our heart is broken with the loss of our "Mum". My prayers are with you.
-------------------- Bob Moroney The Sign Guy 310 Club Valley Drive Falmouth, MA 02536 508-259-6297 Posts: 216 | From: Falmouth, MA | Registered: Jul 2008
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Kevin, our prayers are on their way to you. Bill
-------------------- Bill Riedel Riedel Sign Co., Inc. 15 Warren Street Little Ferry, N.J. 07643 billsr@riedelsignco.com Posts: 2953 | From: Little Ferry, New Jersey, USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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Sorry to hear that Kevin, may you find some peace in your memories.
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Kelly Thorson Kel-T-Grafix 801 Main St. Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 ktg@sasktel.net Posts: 5496 | From: Penzance, Saskatchewan | Registered: May 2002
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You have my condolences. Mom and Dad are always Mom and Dad. I lost my mother seventeen years ago and not a day goes by that I don't think of her and the things she said and taught us. Of course, I also have her picture as my wallpaper.
My father is in good health at eighty eight and is flying with my equally active ninety five year old step mother to Costa Rica tomorrow for a vacation trip.
-------------------- David Harding A Sign of Excellence Carrollton, TX Posts: 5084 | From: Carrollton, TX, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Kevin, so sorry to hear this. My Mom is also in bad health so I dread the day I get the sad news. But as you say, it will be a relief knowing they are in a better place. I pray that you will be at peace.
-------------------- Jean Shimp Shimp Sign & Design Co. Jacksonville Beach, Fl Posts: 1265 | From: Jacksonville Beach, Fl. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Sorry for your loss Kevin. Prayers are coming from us all.
-------------------- Jane Diaz Diaz Sign Art 628 W. Lincoln Ave. Pontiac, Il. 61764 815-844-7024 www.diazsignart.com Posts: 4102 | From: Pontiac, IL USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love.” ― Washington Irving
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Thank you all for your kind words. Its reading these messages, text messages and calls from friends coupled with people travelling great distances to be with us that has gotten us through the first day. Two more days to struggle through now
-------------------- Kevin Gaffney Artistik Signs Kinnegad County Westmeath Ireland 044-75187 kevingaffney@eircom.net Posts: 628 | From: Ireland | Registered: Oct 2003
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My heart sure goes out to you Kevin. Mom's are special.
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
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So sorry for your loss Kevin, my heart goes out to you. Friends and folks that call help remember nice things and pleasant times. They can be someone to lean on and support you for the next few days and weeks to come. Take care.
-------------------- Kathy Weeks Weeks-End Signs & Graphics Lake Elmo, Minnesota Posts: 248 | From: Lake Elmo, Minnesota | Registered: Mar 2009
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Thankfully weve made it to Friday night. My dear Mum has been laid to rest. A beautiful occasion with my daughters doing the readings, relatives and friends from far and near all rallied around us. Wonderful sentiments here, on facebook, by text all helped hugely in what has been a truly emotional rollercoaster for us all. We can now concentrate on remembering the first seventy healthy and happy years of her life rather than the last four of pain and permanent struggle.
-------------------- Kevin Gaffney Artistik Signs Kinnegad County Westmeath Ireland 044-75187 kevingaffney@eircom.net Posts: 628 | From: Ireland | Registered: Oct 2003
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May you be surrounded in peace and memories of her still living spirit. I love having my Mom around in spirit, as I lost her 23 1/2 years ago. I lean on family and friends and do believe there is a special place for us after this short life. Take care, so sorry about you losing your Mother.
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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible - Walt Disney (1901-1966) Posts: 5373 | From: Loves Park, Illinois | Registered: Aug 1999
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