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Condolence From: Saundra and Nick Turnbull
Condolence: We offer our condolences to the family and to Cathy. We met Fred only once and briefly. But we sensed that he and Cathy made a very happy couple looking forward to the pleasures of shared experiences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all who mourn his passing.
Tuesday April 26, 2016
Condolence From: Bob Coffey
Condolence: Gone from my Sight
I am standing upon the seashore.
A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze
and starts for the blue ocean.
She is an object of beauty and strength
and I stand and watch her until at length
she hangs like a speck of white cloud
just where the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other.
Then, someone at my side says: “There, she’s gone!”
Gone where? Gone from my sight – that is all.
She is just as large in mast and hull and spar
as she was when she left my side;
and just as able to bear her load of living freight
to the place of destination.
Her diminished size is in me, not in her;
and just at the moment when someone at my side says:
“There, she’s gone!”, there are other eyes watching her coming
and other voices ready to take up the glad shout –
“Here she comes!”.
And that is dying.


As a former partner I pray that the poem which looks at death from a different vantage point may provide some consolation to the family at this sad time. Bob
Tuesday April 26, 2016
Condolence From: David and Ann Ryan
Condolence: Our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Tuesday April 26, 2016
Condolence From: Nathan
Condolence: Please accept my condolences for the passing of your dear loved one. When someone we love dies, the heartache and grief can be great. I hope that you can be comforted knowing that God cares for you and sees your pain. (1 Peter 5:7) "He is close to the brokenhearted and He saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18) May you find comfort and relief during this grievous time, as you cherish the precious memories of Frederick.
Monday April 25, 2016
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