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Fifty Five Years of Ripples

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A dedication to our friend and neighbor Jeanette. She will be greatly missed.

Every where we looked we seen your smile You have left so very many of them as reminders Reminding us to be joyful Reminding us how much you loved us Reminding us to be fully present So we gathered together to comfort each other Desperately needing to feel your presence We wanted so badly to honour you By honouring you we got to see deep within ourselves to our inner spring of emotions We attempted to maintain composure so that we could get our words out An impossible task because we felt so deeply Tears and laughter spilled over from our hearts refreshing our spirits connecting us to our humanity Through loving tears our sweetness intermingled So we spoke of you in quiet and boisterous tones Remembering and celebrating you We marvelled at the gifts you have given each of us Other's memories were added to our own They connected the dots of a life well shared Your story has touched so many Fifty five years of ripples will travel beyond that day So as we move on you will not be forgotten Each of us holds onto one of your smiles That special smile that was just for us Thank you dear Jeanette We love you and will miss you so much.

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Paloma P

Date: 10/8/2016 7:45:00 PM

No critique, merely my sincere condolences. 55 - much, much too young. Eloquently heartrending words.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 8/31/2016 3:30:00 PM

So sorry for your loss, Richard. But your words are a testament to those ripples she left on you ... may she live on in your thoughts and memories, my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/25/2016 3:27:00 PM

I am so sorry for your loss.Was she only 55 years old. Truly sad. you wrote a marvelous tribute to her. She is smiling down from heaven.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/26/2016 9:14:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, fifty five is much to early.

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/23/2016 10:55:00 PM

A loving tribute, Richard. Regards, Viv

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/24/2016 8:36:00 AM

Good morning Viv, thanks for the soup mail and poem. That was very thoughtful of you.

Paul Callus

Date: 8/22/2016 4:49:00 PM

This is a lovely and touching tribute to a lady who left a positive impact on you and many others, Richard. You celebrated her with words; I am sure you will also keep her memory alive. May she find everlasting peace. // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/24/2016 8:39:00 AM

I'm sure she has, thanks for your kind soothing words Paul.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/22/2016 3:04:00 PM

sending you prayers, rich.. beautiful homage to a special kin.. huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/24/2016 8:40:00 AM

Much appreciated Nette.

Casarah Nance

Date: 8/22/2016 12:05:00 PM

Hugs.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/24/2016 8:40:00 AM

Hugs back.;0)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/22/2016 4:53:00 AM

May you find comfort in tender smiles always. This is a very touching tribute. I'm sure she was an amazing woman. Hugs,dear...I'm sorry for your loss.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/22/2016 8:45:00 AM

Yes, Jeanette was amazing. Thanks for your comforting words. Hugs Rick. Are you back from your holiday?

John Hamilton

Date: 8/22/2016 12:31:00 AM

So so very touching, I felt like I was right there, well done! Too bad some our best writes come from tragic loss, I feel your pain! I lost 2 friends to cancer recently one was 60 other 61. May you find peace in your grief.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/22/2016 8:44:00 AM

My condolences to you as well John. Thanks for sharing.

Mama Bear

Date: 8/21/2016 8:37:00 PM

Jeanette was one of the finest ladies I have ever had the pleasure to meet She lived through so much pain and still always had a lovey smile for those she loved and cared about Your tribute was a wonderful piece of writing about an amazing lady and you did her a great service when you wrote about how she impacted all of us. Much love Mom

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/22/2016 8:42:00 AM

I'm glad you had the chance to meet Jeanette. She will be missed. Love Rick.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/21/2016 2:30:00 PM

- Beautiful written, Richard - Always hers smile and beautiful memories in your hearts - Rest in peace Jeanette - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/22/2016 8:41:00 AM

Thanks and hugs back.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/21/2016 1:06:00 PM

She will always be in your hearts and you have such cherished memories Richard - a lovely tribute to your friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/22/2016 8:41:00 AM

So true, thanks Jan.

Lynn Marie

Date: 8/21/2016 12:31:00 PM

A beautiful celebration of a dear friend..written with great heart. I am especially moved by the "honouring" of your friend...to unite in grief, share remembrances and gratitude for the blessings she gave to all. An extraordinary piece of unending friendship and love and the grace of humanity within us all. A profoundly touching poem, you are a wonderful friend Rick:-) blessings, lynn

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/22/2016 8:41:00 AM

I am moved by your sensitive response.

Daniel Turner

Date: 8/21/2016 12:11:00 PM

There is no pain for humans that affects us more deeply than grief. It is equally as tough to channel that grief toward a positive action. I am sorry for your loss Richard. This is a beautiful tribute for someone whose presence obviously impacted many lives.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/22/2016 8:34:00 AM

Thanks Daniel.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/21/2016 10:15:00 AM

A touching tribute and a profound look into our human composition of feelings. Suffering makes us wiser and richer but at the same time the missing of the person left leaves us poorer dear, Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/22/2016 8:34:00 AM

Thanks Demetrios.