Deb

Just a word about a friend, who fought a valiant fight,

Her battle may be over, and these words won't make things right.

The pain she had been fighting, has finally gone away,

Ours is just beginning, to settle in to stay.
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She is gone, but, not forgotten, 'nor will she ever be,

The legacy she leaves behind, for all of us to see.

Two children and a grandson, to whom she's never gone,

All those in her family, who must now carry on.
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The scores of people everywhere, who have known her for years,

Just a few knew of her illness, her smile hid all the tears.

She always had a kind word, when I passed her in the hall,

Her cheery voice on radio, when she dispatched a call.
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But, do not dwell in sadness, remember Deb in life,

A Daughter, Friend, a Sister, loving Mom, devoted Wife.

Calm through any crisis, she always found a way,

To keep things in perspective, to get through every day.
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So Deb, I know you're watching, and will always be nearby,

Though it will be difficult, we will try hard not to cry.

Instead we will remember, all the good things deep inside,

How much you meant to all of us, we all can take great pride.
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In having met and known you, to have had you as a friend,

While you may have left us, the friendship will not end.

We must continue onward, with a minimum of fuss,

Remembering forevermore, "You will always be with us".
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PC 664 T.J. Gowdyk 95-07-11 (122)

DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF DEBORAH (MINNIE) MELYMICK