Trevor & Owen McElwain Relation to Deceased: Grandsons Dear Gramma G, Mommy told us that angels come and take special people who are ready to live with them in Heaven. Mommy explained that we live in Rochester, Uncle Steve lives in Copenhagen, Uncle David lives in Louisiana….and it was your time to go live with them in Heaven. Mommy told us that the angels came to Rochester in their special car to take you to your new home. We saw Angels at the cemetary and asked Mommy if they were here to take you with them. She told us yes, they were here to take Gramma G with them, but that you would always be with us. We didn’t really know how you could be with the Angels and with us also, but mommy explained we will have you in our hearts, even if we can’t see you. We love you, Gramma G, and we’ll miss you. p.s. We’ll try to be good and not run and scream when we visit Grampa Joe!! ************************************************ There’s magic in a Grandmother’s touch, And sunshine in her smile. There’s love in everything she does To make our lives worthwhile. We can find both hope and courage Just by looking in her eyes. Her laughter is a source of joy, Her words are warm and wise. There is a kindness and compassion To be found in her embrace, And we see the light of heaven Shining from a Grandmother’s face.
Steve McElwain Relation to Deceased: #4 Son All memories of Mom are good ones. She asked for so little, gave so much and always put her family before all else. She will live on in our hearts and will always be the glue that holds all of us together. Mom’s love of life, strong will to go on and her examples of living a good life will be a lasting part of each of our lives as we continue on in her memory. Now, you can rest, Mom. We love you! May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. An Old Irish Blessing
robert & evelyn mc elwain Relation to Deceased: former sister inlaw our thoughts are with the mc elwain children, our sympathys. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
richard s mcelwain Relation to Deceased: son My last memory of my mom is when i talked to her on the phone and told her we would get her something she could use and could not send it back. Mom enjoy our thoughts The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Linda Metcalfe Relation to Deceased: Daughter My Mom, My friend. I have so many memories and she always made sure that those memories were good ones. She taught me so many things that I now pass on to my own children. I will miss her engaging smile and her laughter. I knew there was never anyone’s Mom that could hold a candle to my own. I will miss you Mommy. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Lauren Metcalfe Relation to Deceased: Granddaughter The last fond memory i had with my grandmother is when her, my mom my uncle and aunt went out to eat and had a wonderful lunch and drinks. we all had a long island iced tea and she said she felt drunk afterword. we all laughed and had a great time as a family. ill never forget all the times during my childhood going to her house and watching the same kids movie over and over and sitting on the couch watching her light up flower decoration. every morning sitting down to breakfast with waffles and honey buns and a big glass of milk, her and my mom going back and forth about old times when she was a kid. One thing is for sure, i wish she could have made it to see me graduate college, but now she is with me always in spirit and will be very missed.
Lara McElwain Relation to Deceased: Daughter-in-law, married to Jim (#6 kid) To Gerry, You are the mother I received the day I wed your son. And I just want to thank you, Mom, for all the things you’ve done. You have given me a gracious man with whom I share my life. You are his lovely mother and I his lucky wife. You used to pat his little head and now I hold his hand. You raised in love a little boy then gave to me a man. You will be greatly missed by all. Thank you for instilling family values into all of your children, but most of all, thank you for making Jim the man he is today. He is a loving, devoted husband and daddy and I am greatful for all that you taught him. HUGS!!!!
kimberly a mcelwain Relation to Deceased: grandaughter I have so many wonderful memories of ma,yes ma because i never called her grandma she was my savior and the one who loved me the most in my life. When i was a young girl ma would let me make out my own shopping list when we would go to the store and i would get my favorite things to eat.I would spend every weekend and every time off from school with her.I miss her so very much and am so sorry i didn’t call as much as i should have. You would be proud of me ma for i finally have my life in order. We used to go and have lunch at friendlys or pizza hut or whereever and i could tell her anything.My last memory of ma was when i was in new york about 4 years ago and she made me the best dinner ever homemade broccoli soup and i was going to get on the bus to come back to portland. I love you Ma more than words can express,please watch over me.I will see you again one day when the great spirits allow it. Safely Home I am home in Heaven dear ones: Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still; try to look beyond earth shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s will There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand: do it now, while life remaineth you shall rest in Jesus’ land When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; oh the rapture of that meeting, oh the joy to see you come!
Joe DiCicco Relation to Deceased: Husband Hi! My Dear Gerry. It has been one year since you went to me. I still LOVE and MISS you so much. Sorry, I could not keep up our home so I moved into a senior assisted retired home. Wish you were here with me. LOVE ME The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Joe DiCicco Relation to Deceased: Husband Hi it’s me I will always remember you as a loving caring wife. I will try to keep OUR house as clean as you did. Am not sure about all the holiday decorations. I could never do it as good as you. Hope you get to meet Errol Flynn. LOVE!!! Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
Florence Ann A Dearinger Relation to Deceased: Mothers grandaughter Kimberly Anns Mom She was the only real mother I ever Knew. She taught me everything I needed to know on how to keep a house clean and together. I have so many wonderful memories of Mother and will cherish them for the rest of my life. To Dick, David, Roger,Steve, Linda, and Jim, My heart goes out to all of you and your families. With Loving Thoughts Always Ann Arlington, Wa The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
DAVID MCELWAIN Relation to Deceased: SON Hey mom, soon Karen and I will be coming home on your birthday to fulfill your wishes up at the thousand Islands. i guess this will be the closure i’ve been waiting for and a bitter-sweet occasion it will be. i’ve missed you so much this year and our little talks over the phone,it’s really going to be hard to let go again,i miss you so much mom, so much has changed and is gone since you left,but your spirit will always remain with me.I’m so thankful you got to come see me and go camping with us several years back, it’s something i’ll always treasure. see you soon mom, i love you.
David B McElwain Relation to Deceased: Son The death of my mother is the hardest to bear for she was the one who was there for us the most. She has showed me a path to follow and never lost love and guidance and patientence for me to achieve all that i could. When i decided to run away that day, you never said no, just that you love me and come back to see you,and then you huged me and the tears began to fall as they did the day i left for a war so far away. A pillar of strength even to the end fighting all of life’s battles and killing all those bad giants in my life. you were the glue that held us all together and will truely be missed so much. One day I will see you again and get to hug you again. Love you mom. As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering ….. Did we remember to thank you enough For all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides To help and support us ….. To celebrate our successes To understand our problems And accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgement, Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you For the sacrifices you made. To let us have the very best? And for the simple things Like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If we have forgotten to show our Gratitude enough for all the things you did, We’re thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, How much you meant to us.
DAVID B MCELWAIN Relation to Deceased: SON Dear mom, Christmas is soon coming and I know how much you loved to decorate and make the house as festive as possable. I should have come home more mom for christmas, I know how much you missed us all during this time and how much we all enjoyed christmas as children,opening gifts and eating dinner upstairs at grandma’s. you made it all so festive and did so much to make our christmases as wonderfull as possable. I will truely miss you more than ever during this time, I just hope you forgive me for not being there as much as i should of been. Merry Christmas mom, I love you so much.
Trevor & Owen McElwain Relation to Deceased: Grandsons Dear Gramma G, Mommy told us that angels come and take special people who are ready to live with them in Heaven. Mommy explained that we live in Rochester, Uncle Steve lives in Copenhagen, Uncle David lives in Louisiana….and it was your time to go live with them in Heaven. Mommy told us that the angels came to Rochester in their special car to take you to your new home. We saw Angels at the cemetary and asked Mommy if they were here to take you with them. She told us yes, they were here to take Gramma G with them, but that you would always be with us. We didn’t really know how you could be with the Angels and with us also, but mommy explained we will have you in our hearts, even if we can’t see you. We love you, Gramma G, and we’ll miss you. p.s. We’ll try to be good and not run and scream when we visit Grampa Joe!! ************************************************ There’s magic in a Grandmother’s touch, And sunshine in her smile. There’s love in everything she does To make our lives worthwhile. We can find both hope and courage Just by looking in her eyes. Her laughter is a source of joy, Her words are warm and wise. There is a kindness and compassion To be found in her embrace, And we see the light of heaven Shining from a Grandmother’s face.
Steve McElwain Relation to Deceased: #4 Son All memories of Mom are good ones. She asked for so little, gave so much and always put her family before all else. She will live on in our hearts and will always be the glue that holds all of us together. Mom’s love of life, strong will to go on and her examples of living a good life will be a lasting part of each of our lives as we continue on in her memory. Now, you can rest, Mom. We love you! May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. An Old Irish Blessing
robert & evelyn mc elwain Relation to Deceased: former sister inlaw our thoughts are with the mc elwain children, our sympathys. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker
richard s mcelwain Relation to Deceased: son My last memory of my mom is when i talked to her on the phone and told her we would get her something she could use and could not send it back. Mom enjoy our thoughts The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Linda Metcalfe Relation to Deceased: Daughter My Mom, My friend. I have so many memories and she always made sure that those memories were good ones. She taught me so many things that I now pass on to my own children. I will miss her engaging smile and her laughter. I knew there was never anyone’s Mom that could hold a candle to my own. I will miss you Mommy. The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Lauren Metcalfe Relation to Deceased: Granddaughter The last fond memory i had with my grandmother is when her, my mom my uncle and aunt went out to eat and had a wonderful lunch and drinks. we all had a long island iced tea and she said she felt drunk afterword. we all laughed and had a great time as a family. ill never forget all the times during my childhood going to her house and watching the same kids movie over and over and sitting on the couch watching her light up flower decoration. every morning sitting down to breakfast with waffles and honey buns and a big glass of milk, her and my mom going back and forth about old times when she was a kid. One thing is for sure, i wish she could have made it to see me graduate college, but now she is with me always in spirit and will be very missed.
Lara McElwain Relation to Deceased: Daughter-in-law, married to Jim (#6 kid) To Gerry, You are the mother I received the day I wed your son. And I just want to thank you, Mom, for all the things you’ve done. You have given me a gracious man with whom I share my life. You are his lovely mother and I his lucky wife. You used to pat his little head and now I hold his hand. You raised in love a little boy then gave to me a man. You will be greatly missed by all. Thank you for instilling family values into all of your children, but most of all, thank you for making Jim the man he is today. He is a loving, devoted husband and daddy and I am greatful for all that you taught him. HUGS!!!!
kimberly a mcelwain Relation to Deceased: grandaughter I have so many wonderful memories of ma,yes ma because i never called her grandma she was my savior and the one who loved me the most in my life. When i was a young girl ma would let me make out my own shopping list when we would go to the store and i would get my favorite things to eat.I would spend every weekend and every time off from school with her.I miss her so very much and am so sorry i didn’t call as much as i should have. You would be proud of me ma for i finally have my life in order. We used to go and have lunch at friendlys or pizza hut or whereever and i could tell her anything.My last memory of ma was when i was in new york about 4 years ago and she made me the best dinner ever homemade broccoli soup and i was going to get on the bus to come back to portland. I love you Ma more than words can express,please watch over me.I will see you again one day when the great spirits allow it. Safely Home I am home in Heaven dear ones: Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still; try to look beyond earth shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s will There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand: do it now, while life remaineth you shall rest in Jesus’ land When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; oh the rapture of that meeting, oh the joy to see you come!
Joe DiCicco Relation to Deceased: Husband Hi! My Dear Gerry. It has been one year since you went to me. I still LOVE and MISS you so much. Sorry, I could not keep up our home so I moved into a senior assisted retired home. Wish you were here with me. LOVE ME The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
Joe DiCicco Relation to Deceased: Husband Hi it’s me I will always remember you as a loving caring wife. I will try to keep OUR house as clean as you did. Am not sure about all the holiday decorations. I could never do it as good as you. Hope you get to meet Errol Flynn. LOVE!!! Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
Florence Ann A Dearinger Relation to Deceased: Mothers grandaughter Kimberly Anns Mom She was the only real mother I ever Knew. She taught me everything I needed to know on how to keep a house clean and together. I have so many wonderful memories of Mother and will cherish them for the rest of my life. To Dick, David, Roger,Steve, Linda, and Jim, My heart goes out to all of you and your families. With Loving Thoughts Always Ann Arlington, Wa The butterfly emerges from its silken shell- Reborn, it arises, no longer bound to earth. Free at last, the butterfly glides to heights unknown before. So do our loved ones find a beautiful release as, earthbound no more, they leave our sight and joyfully rise to a garden of matchless beauty, a place of light and peace. -Evelyn Phillips
DAVID MCELWAIN Relation to Deceased: SON Hey mom, soon Karen and I will be coming home on your birthday to fulfill your wishes up at the thousand Islands. i guess this will be the closure i’ve been waiting for and a bitter-sweet occasion it will be. i’ve missed you so much this year and our little talks over the phone,it’s really going to be hard to let go again,i miss you so much mom, so much has changed and is gone since you left,but your spirit will always remain with me.I’m so thankful you got to come see me and go camping with us several years back, it’s something i’ll always treasure. see you soon mom, i love you.
David B McElwain Relation to Deceased: Son The death of my mother is the hardest to bear for she was the one who was there for us the most. She has showed me a path to follow and never lost love and guidance and patientence for me to achieve all that i could. When i decided to run away that day, you never said no, just that you love me and come back to see you,and then you huged me and the tears began to fall as they did the day i left for a war so far away. A pillar of strength even to the end fighting all of life’s battles and killing all those bad giants in my life. you were the glue that held us all together and will truely be missed so much. One day I will see you again and get to hug you again. Love you mom. As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering ….. Did we remember to thank you enough For all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides To help and support us ….. To celebrate our successes To understand our problems And accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgement, Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you For the sacrifices you made. To let us have the very best? And for the simple things Like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If we have forgotten to show our Gratitude enough for all the things you did, We’re thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, How much you meant to us.
DAVID B MCELWAIN Relation to Deceased: SON Dear mom, Christmas is soon coming and I know how much you loved to decorate and make the house as festive as possable. I should have come home more mom for christmas, I know how much you missed us all during this time and how much we all enjoyed christmas as children,opening gifts and eating dinner upstairs at grandma’s. you made it all so festive and did so much to make our christmases as wonderfull as possable. I will truely miss you more than ever during this time, I just hope you forgive me for not being there as much as i should of been. Merry Christmas mom, I love you so much.