The night before Mom's passed, one of Mom's beloved friends said a beautiful prayer as the family gathered around Mom.
"Guardian of the Galaxies,
Mother of the Universe,
Father of the Stars Beyond Counting,
may we rest in thee tonight."
We will celebrate Mom at a memorial church service at First Baptist Church of Fall River, MA, the church of her adult baptism and ordination. The service will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 11 am. The church is located at 228 North Main Street.
We are sorry that we are not able to call you and all of Mom's friends to personally share this difficult news. Thank you so much for holding Mom and us in your thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Ed, Christiana, Katharine and Michael - Your mom will be remembered as an incredibly warm, loving and unique person who brought so much to our church here in Fairhaven in the year she was here. We will lift you all in prayer this morning at worship. You are all in our hearts.
ReplyDeletechristiana and family - you know how special denise is and what a gift she was to all who knew her, even briefly as i did. she made a difference in this world and that alone measures a life well-spent. i wish for peace in your hearts at this difficult time. psk.
ReplyDeleteLove and peace to all.
ReplyDeleteI will greatly miss the cousin that I dearly loved. My condolences and sympathies to each of you in your hour of sorrow. I must tell you how moved I am over the compassion shown by each of you. Your mother was able to share with me, the joy each of you gave to her, in our last conversation. I know that Denise and Ed have given special gifts to each of their siblings, children and grandchildren, as well as all those who came into contact with their joyful marriage. Much love to you, dear Denise...
ReplyDeleteCourageous and loving are words I think of when I think of your mom in the short time I knew her, but as I've gotten to meet all of her children I see she has passed that part of her on. There is nothing that will take the pain away right now, but I am thinking of all of you and have been through this journey. Sandi
ReplyDeleteWe Ursulines mourn the death of Denise. Be assured of our prayers and sympathy for Ed, Cristiana, Michael and Katherine.
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We here at Andover Newton share your loss. She spread much light and joy here. Mark Heim
ReplyDeleteDenise is at last in the arms of our Savior, Jesus, dancing on streets that are golden. No more pain, no more sadness, only incomprehensible joy. Ed, Christiana, Katherine and Michael, I hope you feel comfort from this truth. May God hold each of you tenderly in His arms of love. Linda Hope
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