Condolences for Lavabe and ILJ

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Condolences for Lavabe and ILJ

Post by devildeac » January 18th, 2013, 10:52 pm

Ben's mother, Harriet Freed, passed away last night. I talked with him about 730 PM tonight for a few minutes. Sadly/happily/amazingly, he sounded quite relieved as she had suffered a while and he took great comfort in the experience he had here with us over the Christmas holiday when my brother died. Please send a note, call or say a prayer for them tonight.
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Post by OZZIE4DUKE » January 18th, 2013, 10:55 pm

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Post by CathyCA » January 18th, 2013, 11:01 pm

Ben and Rose Anne, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. As I told you on FB, my prayer is from the Requiem Aeternam, which I know that Rose Anne has performed many times before: "Grant her eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her."

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Post by IowaDevil » January 18th, 2013, 11:36 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go thru this troubling time. :ymhug:
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Post by Ima Facultiwyfe » January 19th, 2013, 12:37 am

We hope your grief is quickly replaced with the warmest of long lasting memories.
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Post by ArkieDukie » January 19th, 2013, 1:52 am

Echoing what I said on FB, I'm so sorry for your loss. Lots of :-* :wizard: , and :pray: for all the family during this difficult time.
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Post by shereec » January 19th, 2013, 8:13 am

So very sorry for your loss. I hope all your wonderful memories of your mother help you find peace.
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Post by Very Duke Blue » January 19th, 2013, 8:43 am

I'm so sorry for your lose. It's never easy but your mom is at peace and not suffering now. :ymhug: :wizard:
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Post by windsor » January 19th, 2013, 9:35 am

My deepest sympathies to all of you. Celebrate a life well lived, and cherish the memories.
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Post by YmoBeThere » January 19th, 2013, 10:51 am

Condolences on your loss, so good that you could be there for her.
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Post by lawgrad91 » January 19th, 2013, 11:22 am

So sorry for your loss, Lavabe and ILJ and LL. May you find comfort in your memories. Thoughts and prayers with you.
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Post by DukePA » January 19th, 2013, 12:55 pm

Many hugs, much love and many prayers to you all. :ymhug: :ymhug: :ymhug:
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Post by Devil in the Blue Dress » January 19th, 2013, 1:27 pm

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. It's never easy. Happy memories become a lifeline. Sending prayers your way.
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Post by CameronBornAndBred » January 19th, 2013, 5:50 pm

Adding my thoughts, very sorry for your loss. Loved her smile on the facebook photo.
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Re: Condolences for Lavabe and ILJ

Post by EarlJam » January 21st, 2013, 9:55 am

Lavabe,

Just seeing this and wanted to send my condolences as well. Thinking of you and your family and sending prayers and vibes for comfort.

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Re: Condolences for Lavabe and ILJ

Post by Lavabe » January 21st, 2013, 1:44 pm

Thanks, everyone.

Ultimately, my mom died of congestive heart failure, but it was the flu that sent her spiralling down. We arrived there on Thursday several hours before she passed, so we were able to say our good-byes.

The graveside service will be Thursday afternoon this week in the family burial plot in an Elmont, Long Island cemetary. After the service, we are keeping with her spirit, and having a big family dinner at Harold's. She'd have wanted it that way.

Thanks again for all of your support.
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