Jen's Mum succumbed to her many illnesses Monday night...I was waiting for the Obituary to post it...as you know I went to visit her a lot with Jen..as much as everyone is saddened by her passing I am glad she is no longer suffering...good night God Bless Mum (she liked me calling her Mum)
Gloria Lorraine Tompkins
Gloria Lorraine Tompkins Gloria Lorraine Tompkins, 75, died Monday, January 5, 2009, at Big Bend Hospice after a long illness. The service will be at 2 p.m. EST Monday, January 12, at Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com ) in Tallahassee, Florida, with burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service at the funeral home. She was born in Rochester, New Hampshire, and raised as a child in Portland, Maine. Lorraine has lived in Tallahassee for the past 37 years with her husband, Hobart Tompkins. They just celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary. Lorraine was a real estate agent in Tallahassee for 28 years. She loved working with people and helping them find the "home" of their dreams. Lorraine was very family oriented, her life revolved around her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She has touched the lives of many and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Hobart Tompkins, Jr.; her son, Kerry Farmer of Harwich Mass.; her daughter, Lee Ann Trapp (and husband Robbie) of Marstons Mills, Mass.; a son, Greg Farmer (and wife Colleen) of Cotuit, Mass.; a daughter, Jennifer Callahan (and husband David) of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; her sister-in-law, Ginny McKean (and husband Jim); eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and other loving nieces and nephews
My entry in her guestbook:
My sincere condolences Jen...you know that I understand completely the pain you are feeling right now but please know that it does get easier and one day you will find comfort in your memories...your Mum was one of a kind and it was a pleasure getting to know her.... I have fond memories of our visits to see her..especially driving all over town for hours looking for that darn Ruby Tuesdays!! May she rest in peace .. I like to think she's up there with my own Mum...please pass my condolences along to Hobie..and give him a kiss on the cheek from "his" Lynda xx
Lynda Hatfield (Orange Park, FL) Contact me
26 comments:
It's never easy to loose someone. That was a sweet comment you left in Jenn's guest book. I'm sure it was comforting during such a hard time.
*M*
Jen, may you be carried in your time of grief. Thanks Lyn for making me aware of this.
Kelli
Oh hun im so sorry for your friends loss :( I will be praying for her & her family thru this tough time. What you wrote to her was comforting and beautiful. She is lucky to have you to help her thru this.
ttys hun. Leslie
Your a thoughtful friend. Sorry to hear of your loss. Take care
Please accept my condolances and may perpetual light shine upon your Dear Friends Mum Lyn.My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.Kind comforting words from a lovely gal.Take Care God Bless Kath
So sorry sweetie. Sounds like you got very close.Loved what you wrote though. Jen will treasure your words.
hugs, Bethe
Sorry to hear of your friend's loss Lyn. My heart and prayers go out to her. I am sure that good friends like you help a great deal.
So sorry to hear this Lyn you will miss her ,she sounds quite a Lady ..love Jan xx
So sorry to hear about this my friend but, as you say, she is no longer suffering. How caring of you to do this posting.
I'm so sorry to hear about the pasing of your friend. I thought your entry was beautiful and loving.
Lisa
you left a lovely and heartfelt note...so sorry for your loss of a friend. XXOOO
I'm so sorry!
So sorry for their loss. May she rest in peace now.
Take care, Chrissie
So very sorry...
Keeping everyone in my prayers
Hugs
Terri
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friends mother. Loss is always hard but I think it must be especially so when it comes to losing ones mother. My heart goes out to her and you as you were quite close with her as well.
xoxo, Heather
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend's mother, and my condolensces to Jen, also. I'm glad that you have wonderful memories of her, and I hope they are a comfort to Jen.
Have a wondrous journey Gloria, and in your next step through life as you evolve more and more, look to those who are still bound to this planet and remember you lovingly.
So sorry to hear about your friends Mum - but what a lovely entry about her.
Jen is lucky to have such a wonderful and supportive friend as you Lyn.
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It sounds like she had a wonderful full life and was loved by many.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
It's always sad to lose someone that was so nice and meant a lot to you. She is in a place away from pain and illness now. Hope you have a good weekend. Luv ya!
It's good you called her mum, you had that special bond. I have that with one of my mates mother.
Hey, guess what, the suns shining here today.
Gaz xx
Raised in Portland, Maine, eh.
Well, condolences to Jen, her family, and for you as well. I'm glad you could be of assist during everything, and not just after the fact. What you've done is important.
RIP indeed. Blessings to all.
My sincere condolences to you in the loss of your friend. No matter how much someone is suffering, it is always hard to lose a loved one. I am glad that she was with a hospice at this end.
Hi Lyn! Pardon me for not commenting aqs often as I would like but I do read. It's just a case of keeping up with everyone. I do like your new set-up and it's nice to see the pics of you in front of the camera for a change. I never get bored of people's pics because I am basically a nosey parker at heart!
love, Angie, xx
((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU))))))))))))))))My thought go out to you and your friend loosing Her Mum.That wa a beatiful cooment you left.
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