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Christina Marie Manderville Townsend posted a condolence
Momma as I light this candle I can't help but think so many GREAT thoughts of our family. You were the soft, loveable, sweetest person in the world. I know you were the best Mom anyone could ask for as for someone to raise 5 hellions and anyone else that came along like you and dad had and have us all come out ok says it all! Through you I have learned so much. I learned that you can live on macaroni and tomatoes, bean soup, burnt pancakes (if Wayne gets the worst one) and have plenty for others to eat with us if only we share. I learned money isn't everything however LOVE is. No matter how tough life gets keep on living as there are others out there worse off. Although I am hurting right now I know God answered my prayers I had for you by taking you to him gently with no suffering or pain of any kind. My hurt someday will go away Mom as I meet up with you again. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MOM...these tears falling right now are ok tears...thank you for coming home on Monday and letting me take care of you as you took care of me all of your years. I know it wasn't easy..I know you and dad struggled often...I am just so glad that you won't have to struggle anymore. I promise you I will help my brothers look after Dad now as you did...I won't be able to call him Robert though..he may get upset with me and you know what that's like when Dads mad..Mom I have to ask you a favor and that is to keep the bed next to you open as someday I want to share a room with you again. I love you and will miss you...thanks for everything.. Your little angel Tina Marie.
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Christina Marie Manderville Townsend posted a condolence
I am writing to correct Moms parents names..her mothers name was Doris Louise Northrup and her fathers name was Edward Charles VanLoan..
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Bernard Manderville posted a condolence
Mom,
You have always been my ray of sunshine and as I write this message to and about you I want you to know that I'm proud of being your son!
Our mother gave alot of herself during times when others would have gave up. I thought that I have disappointed her in many things that I have done but she had always showed me that it would be ok. Your feathers from your wing never left your childrens side as you guided us through lifes many journeys.
I remember the great times we had skating to the music at the Red Barn Roller Rink, going bowling, playing baseball and especially fishing because you always had fun no matter how many fish we corn fed. I will pass your corn techniques on to Brianna and Brayden such that they can fish with you as we promised. The first fish we catch will be raised high in the sky and we will praise you!
Thank you for the long walks to Shorty's and stopping in to get those big Sugar Cookies from her neighbor. YUM. However, there was nothing like your Pumpkin Pie nor will there ever be!
You've taught me many valuable lessons in life and one of the best things that you have done for us was to bring my brother and sister close to one another again. This you have done by giving the ultimate, your life!
May God and his children bring you the much happiness that you have given this world and its people on earth. May you rest peacefully and play hard in heaven where one day I will be placed under your wings for the remainder of my eternity.
I love you and will forever miss you and the way you call me Bernerd until the day we reunite. With all of my love and many kisses,
Bernard
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Arlene Manderville posted a condolence
To all of the family and to aunt Jo, I had the greatest pleasure of meeting you, I will never forget the last time we were up for the reunion and you cooked chicken & biscuits and had us to come to your house for supper the day before we left to come home. That was the first time I ever had that and it was awesome. All of you treated me so well and I will always remember each & everyone of you.I love you all dearly and Jo you were so funny & you and Bob always kept me laughing. I will truly miss you. Love, Arlene
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Cindy and Joe Maloney posted a condolence
I have so many memories of you, Aunt Jo. I'd be writing a book on here. Sending you our Love and we will miss you so much..You are in God's arms now and looking down on us.
My prayers are with your family as they go through tough times and missing you.
Love to all.
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Mildred Borst and Eleanor Snow posted a condolence
We will miss you Josephine!
We will always remember being invited over for the many suppers, all the family get togethers, our trips to Turning Stone.
our thoughts and prayers are with Bob and all the family.
We will miss your kind and gentle soul.
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Melanie Borst posted a condolence
I'm sorry I didn't get down to see you when you were in Sayre. Thank for inviting my mom over to supper and up to turning stone so many times..it helped me knowing someone close was watching out for her.
I will miss seeing you at future family get togethers.
love melanie
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Wayne Manderville posted a condolence
Florida vacations, camping, ghost town in the glen, lake george, fishing, long walks to the Epply's and Irene Bunts, great food made from absolutely nothing, guidance, support, new clothes for school (hand made if need be), bread and butter pickles, glazed donuts, pinapple upside down cake, millions of cups of coffee, billions of smiles and laughs, 3 wonderful brothers, one amazingly caring sister, friends, relatives, education, .......Not enough paper in the world to detail all of my memories that you have given to me mom! I love you and cant wait to see you again at the gates of heaven.
I will be forwarding a special message God has given to me last night during services on Wednesday for all who attend..
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darlene wilson posted a condolence
jo, you were the most sweetest lady i have ever meet. i have good memories of you and your family.when i was a young girl i love visiting you and your family.i wished i came to see you before you got sick.you will be in my thoughts.god bless you,and your family.love darlene
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Michele posted a condolence
Aunt Jo ,
You will be missed dearly . I remember brushing your hair every time I came to visit you when I was a child . You are in a better place now .
I love you ...Til we meet again
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Pauline posted a condolence
My "FEENIE", Even though our lives drifted us apart for awhile, our love as sisters ,brought us back together stronger than before,and I am so grateful for that. There is a BIG hole in my heart that can never be mended....You were always there for me....I could tell you anything and you listened. You raised a bunch of great kids going through tough times,but you can be so proud of each and every one of them......you "DUN GOOD", Sis. I will never make another pair of socks without thinking of you and how many times I had to call you to straighten me out on that first pair. I will never go to the Casino again without seeing you in that chair the last time I saw you there. It seems like so very long ago, but yet it really wasn't. I know you are in a much better place now, because people like you deserve nothing less. You fought like a little trooper, but God wanted you HOME and took you ,where you are at peace and looking down on us. Know I love you Sis and we'll be seeing each other again soon!!!! Hugs and kisses, Sis
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Jeremy Hromada posted a condolence
Aunt Jo will be missed and loved by all that knew her. She touched our hearts and made us smile. We are all blessed that she was part of our lives. Thanks for the memories I love you aunt Jo and tell Dad I love him.
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Mark Hinman posted a condolence
on behalf of the goodrich and hinman families I would like to extend our deepest sympathies for your loss..
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Bonnie & Jeff Coe (Nicole & Linsey, too) posted a condolence
Dear Uncle Bob, David, Wayne, Bobby, Tina and Bernard - We just wanted to let you know that we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Aunt Jo was a wonderful aunt. I (Bonnie) have been thinking for a few days now of my personal memories of her. I remember her laugh and the way she would shake when she'd laugh. I remember how she was so kind to us whenever we came to visit from NC. I still have a baby blanket she made for Linsey 28 years ago. I have a blanket she made from the last family reunion. She was so talented. We loved her! We will miss her deeply.
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Barb Grant posted a condolence
Some times I called you "Little Jo" but most of the time I called you "Pipsqueak"
Sometimes when I called your house and Bob answered the phone, I would say is Pipsqueak there? he would say I don't know anyone named Pipsqueak, then he would laugh and say oh she is probably around here somewhere. Then he would say oh here she is, did you want to talk to her?
You have "ALWAYS" been a Special Friend of mine.
You were always very honest, caring, fun loving, talented, had a great sense of humor, always had something good to say about other people, never ran anyone down. You were one of the nicest people that anyone could ever meet. I am so lucky to have you as a Friend for all these years.
We had a lot of fun working together, did a lot of laughing BUT, we always got our work done on time.
I will never forget the time that I stepped on your shoe string and you almost fell in that big round sink in the restroom. I put my arm in front of you so you didn't fall in. You said you thought you stepped in gum because you stopped so quick.
You and Bob raised a great Family.
I know you love Bob and your Children very much, I should know because you have told me many times.
Your Children were Blessed to have such a Wonderful Mom as you.
You will truly be missed by everyone.
" May You Rest In Peace "
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Darrell & Pixie Young posted a condolence
Jo was a blessed person to all of us. She enjoyed life to the fullest. Her joy and laughter will be deeply missed as we carrie on.
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Ron Hinkley posted a condolence
Aunt Jo. That is all I ever knew you as. There was and will always be, only one Aunt Jo, my very favorite Aunt. You were a mountain of a woman at 4’-6�, a tiny little package with enough love to fill the world. When times were tough and we were down and out you always had a spot for us to stay. You always had something for us to eat and how could I ever forget those canned pickles? There were all those endless summer days with you and Mom sitting outside in the shade. You were drinking coffee and David & I were there also which usually meant that we were in some kind of trouble again. There were at least nine children when just your family and ours got together. When we needed your help you somehow always found a way to provide. You were that great of a lady. It took me years with my own family to realize just how hard life could be and you always made it look so easy. You are always going to be missed, loved, and wanted. I will always love you.
Ronnie
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Jackie & Peter St.Thomas posted a condolence
Jo, One thing we know for sure, is that we only wish we knew you longer. For just the short times we were with you, you made us feel like we had been friends forever. You always showed compassion, love and a genuine interest in those around you. You are the most selfless person we have ever met. You have always put everyone else's interest before you own. We thank you Jo, (and Bob, of course) for bringing the most wonderful son into this world. We could never, in all our hearts, have imagined a better son-in-law than Bernie. You should be so proud. Thank you for showing him that kindness, compassion and love are just a few of the special qualities that make for a great husband and father. You will be missed terribly. We have a part of your memory at our home. We were given some clippings from your purple Rhododendron shrub that is in your back yard. They are beautiful, just like you, and we hope that, in time, they will grow in our back yard too, so that each day we can remember what a special woman you were and when Brianna and Brayden come to visit, they too can see that their Gramma is here too to watch over them. Thank you Jo for being a part of our lives. We will be forever greatful. Love, Jackie and Pete
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bill zayac posted a condolence
with my deepest sympathy to the family and my very good friend wayne. your mother was a very special lady, she made me feel like a part of the family from the first moment we met. i will miss our talks around the kitchen table. please know if there is anything i can ever do i will always be there for the family.
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Sharleen & Bill posted a condolence
Aunt Jo you will be missed. I would like to thank you for all the memories we shared. We had some pretty great times. Thank You for being a part of our lives. You touched so many people. You are now an Angel. I'll be looking for you when I get there. Always Loved
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wennerpat & jim posted a condolence
TO THE MANDERVILLE FAMILY WE WANT TO EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY TO ALL YOUR MOM WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED I REMEMBER WHEN SHE HAD THE STORE IN SIDNEY SOMETIMES I WOULD JUST STOP IN TO SEE HER AND CHECK UP ON LITTLE JOHN MANDERVILLE WHOM I BECAME VERY FRIENDLY WITH WHEN HE STOPPED IN THE AFTON PHARMANCY AFTER SCHOOL OUR PRAYERS AND WITH YOU ALL
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Kathleen Haddad posted a condolence
My condolences to Tina and the entire family. I always enjoyed visiting with your mom in Coventryville and then in Sidney. She was a wonderful lady and I will miss her smile.
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Vicki Nabinger-Paden posted a condolence
Aunty Jo (my sencond mother) Was always a smiling face, always sence of humor. I remember so many countless memories. When there was no house, a foundation or it was just being framed. The walls going up and Mister winter pounding at the door. Playing in the mud, the pond, the junk cars, it always was an adventure, being chased, combing aunties hair(her favorite thing) besides back and leg rubs. ALWAYS feeling welcome, like I was home and offered a drink or a bite to eat. The fun times with my cousins. So many memories packed into a lifetime full of love and caring. The wise words of wisdom. I will cherish all the memories from childhood until she was called home as an angel above to watch over us like those who have went before her. John 11:25,26 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die"
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Mable Ecker (Epply) posted a condolence
I remember Josie as a very quiet and soft spoken lady. A very loving mother to her children. And loving wife. I thought she was very special and had alot of talent;she could crochet the socks off everybody I knew. She could also make you smile. R.I.P. She will be missed by all who loved and knew her.
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