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Tuesday Jan 19, 2010
I remember the days when the whole family would have summer outings. I remember the Christmas parties at the Knotty Pine and switching off weeks helping Grandpa do the weekly shopping. Those were some great times to remember and you were there. Rest in peace my dear cousin.
Linda Gilman - (North Smithfield, RI)
Wednesday Jan 20, 2010
Dear Ray,
I'll always remember Little Compton, take a right at Mr. Smith's mail box off the main road, walk on rocks to the old staircase. At the top, the small clearing where you & I, Lori & Dennis, watched the sun set on the ocean. You were a big part of who I was then. You told me once that your were like a butterfly, you had to be free. Finally, you are. Thank you for that sun set.
Fondly, Brenda
Brenda Lee Machado, Gribbin - (Burrillville/Pawtucket)
Wednesday Jan 20, 2010
I am so sorry that we could not be there to see you! I just wanted you know that I remember when we first met In Florida and you took Chris and I over to the arcade so Mom and Dad could have a night out alone! I remember how we use to ride on the back of your chair doing wheelies through Disney and how you use to squirt the girls In the butt with your water bottle. I also remember how Mom and Dad said you looked like the Cape Crusader when you had your rain poncho on when speeding through the park In your chair. I especially remember all the stories you use to tell me about when you were growing up. You always made me laugh.I wish I was there to give you a big hug and remind you how much I love you! Rest In Peace Bro! Say Hello to Lori for us! You will always be In our hearts! I love you Bro!
Your Brother
Lonny
Lonny Palardy - (Largo, Florida)
Wednesday Jan 20, 2010
Dear Ray,
I will never forget the years we spent together, You are and always will be so special to me and the boys. I loved all the
time we spent talking about your family and you when you lived in florida.
Love you
Always,
Tammy
Tammy Cournoyer - (Woon. R.I.)
Wednesday Jan 20, 2010
My dear Brother, I can't help but think of all the good times you made sure I had as a child. Like on my Birthdays when you and Brenda would take me horse back riding at Lincoln woods, and take me for my favorite ice cream (Banana split)or the games you would stay home and play with me so I wasn't bored. There are some people out there that are trying to say that your family didn't care about you! Now that you are with Lori I am sure she filled you in on all the deception! You now know that your family loves you and will miss beyond words. I will not say goodbye because the word sounds like forever! So I will say farewell for now because Someday we will meet again! So until then my dear Brother farewell for now I love you Heart and soul!
Your Sister
Dawn
Dawn Megna - (Smithfield)
Wednesday Jan 20, 2010
To my uncle,
As a child, you taught me that to be myself was the only way to be, you taught me that if people in my life cannot love me for who i am than they are not worth my time, and uncle ray, i have lived by those words for as long as i can remember. The words of love and inspiration that you have always given me will forever guide me through my journey in this life and the next, your great neice, Lorin Victoria Lemoine, will receive the same guidance and love that you so selflessly rained upon me, your words and your wisdom will flow through me to ensure that the next generation of our family will know the love that we have always known from you. I will miss you always and will never forget the times we have had together.
With Love forever,
Kaylah Renee and Lorin Victoria Lemoine
Kaylah Lemoine - (Warwick, RI)
Wednesday Jan 20, 2010
To My Son,
October 12th 1956 was the day that changed my life forever, that was the day that the Lord blessed me with you. On that day I felt a kind of love that i did not know was possible, a love that to this very day i still cannot explain. I can only hope that I have proven myself worthy enough to walk beside you in Heaven someday, and show you the love that you so effortlessly instilled in my heart.
With Love Always and Forever,
Mom
Joan Palardy - (Largo, FL)
Thursday Jan 21, 2010
To: Liz and family my deepest sympathy to you all. I had the privilege of assisting Liz in Ray's care for the past 5 years. We spent many of mornings either on the phone at 7 a.m. or at Ray's apartment at 7 a.m. coordinating his care.
Liz, you did an outstanding job and I know that Ray really appreciated your help. I will miss seeing you both and all the laughs we have had. Take care of yourself.
Tina, VA Home Care Nurse - (Providence)
Thursday Jan 21, 2010
To my son,
October 12th 1956 was the day that changed my life forever. That was the day that the Lord blessed my life with you. On that day i felt a kind of love that i did not know was possible, a love that to this very day i still cannot explain. I can only hope that in my life i have proved myslef worthy enough to walk beside you in heaven one day, and show you the love that you so effortlessly instilled in my heart.
with all of my love,
always and forever
Mom
Joan Palardy - (Largo, FL)
Thursday Jan 21, 2010
You are dearly missed. At times it seemed you were more a part of my family than your own. It's been almost 19 years that my Aunt Liz has spent giving you the best care possible making me 12 years old at the time. We had a lot of fun together whether it was a small cook out in the back yard or a big holiday meal at Liz's. Please look down from heaven on Liz without you she's be lost. I'll miss you Ray may you rest in peace. xoxo
Danielle Vargas - (Manchester, New Jersey)
Thursday Jan 21, 2010
Ray, we will miss you very much. As are mother mentioned, we've spent a lot of time together, and we'll never forget those years.
Devon, Aaron, and Jared -
Thursday Jan 21, 2010
Ray you have been apart of this family since the day Liz started caring for you over 18 years ago. You were always happy to see us and very appreciative for every little thing we could do for you. Liz took very good care of you over the years, and you acted like an old married couple. It has been a privilege to know you and we will miss you very much. Run Ray, run. We love you brother.
Margie and Sonny Vargas - (Blackstone, MA)
Friday Jan 22, 2010
My dear Ray,a brother ,friend but most of all a wonderful human being.I have been so blessed to have known you and love you.You were always so kind and most resepectful.I cannot imagine where your kind heart came from, certainly not your so called family members.they are trying so hard to dismiss those of us who truly loved and respected you and return to you your unconditional LOVE.... But we all know the truth there Ray just by all our conversations. Liz loved you in life as she will through your erternity, as we all will! PLAY THAT MUSIC LOUD RAY WE'LL ALL BE LISTENING!!!!!!! ALL MY LOVE.......... SUE XOXOXOXO
Leslie F.Proietti SUE - (Cumberland,RI)
Friday Jan 22, 2010
For My Uncle
Words Written and Read
By: Kaylah Renee Lemoine
Eulogy Read At Uncle Rays Services
As I look back at my life, I can vividly remember so many things, so many firsts, so many lasts, and so many loved ones, but I cannot seem to remember the first time I met my uncle ray. I know today that I was 6 years old, and my mother and grandmother took me to florida to meet him, we went to Disney , and did so many wonderful things together, I can remember sitting on his lap in the park sharing a chocolate covered frozen banana with him, I can remember going to see the dolphin and seal shows, and the little white seal he bought for me to remember our trip. But I can’t seem to find that first hello, that always upset me until recently when I realized that it didn’t matter when I met him, because he always loved me, he was always there with me, as he will be now. Throughout his life uncle ray faced challenges that many people would never have survived, but the love of his family and friends gave him the strength he needed to push forward. When uncle ray moved back to Rhode Island, we saw him every week, he always made sure to keep special treats in the house for the boys and I, and made it a point to pump us full of sugar and get us all crazied up before we went home with our mothers, but hey… that’s the cool uncles job. As the years went by, and our family changed, lost, and grew some more, we slowly drifted apart and the visits became less frequent, but when we did visit, it was as if time had somehow stopped and I felt like a little girl at Disney world again. Those are the memories that matter most.
When I sat down to write this, I thought that the words would flow through me like never before, that my memories of my uncle would fall effortlessly onto paper, but as I began to write I realized that anyone can tell stories about memories, stories of our lives with him, but there is only one word that could ever say exactly what this man meant
Kaylah Lemoine - (Warwick, RI)
Friday Jan 22, 2010
For My Uncle
Words read at Uncle Rays services
I didn't know you well,
But the you I knew I loved.
Now is your big chance
To fly with the doves.
If you see Auntie Lori,
Tell her we all said hi.
The last time I saw you
I wish it wasn't our last goodbye.
I'm glad that all our memories
Were fond as they might say.
And I wish I wasn't reading this ,
On this mournful day.
I wonder if you are watching this,
Seeing us all cry.
I just would like to say,
I Love You and goodbye.
Love,
Kasey
Kasey Lynn Wilton - (Smithfield, RI)
Friday Jan 22, 2010
Ray, being blind, I know what it's like to live with a handicap. You must be brave, you must be strong and you were. You dealt with so much more than I and you were are so young. Go with God, Ray. My heart goes out to all your family and friends as I'm sure they are grieving, for their loss of you. Respectfully, Bea
Those words are from my Mom, Ray. We both haven't seen you in many years. We all spend our time finding our paths in life that during our journey, we can only hope that our paths will cross, once again. During our journey, we are blessed by those that have touched our lives, along the way. Without knowing, we take them along with us, their love, their kindness & often times, their wisdom. Although we may not always meet again in life, we are blessed with an occasional memory that will make our heart & soul SMILE, both at the same time and what a gift this is. To be able to remember the good in life and in love, yes it is truely a gift. You've touched so many, Ray. We remember. We all do. Thank you for being a part of my journey, Ray. Your friend, Brenda
Bea Machado - (Pawtucket)
Thursday Jan 28, 2010
I only wish that I could have known Ray as well as the rest of our family. I met Ray after his accident & before I married his mother but the Ray I did know had a good heart. Ray went through quite a bit before he moved up here from Florida after the accident. There were hard time for Ray but he got through them & his family was there to help him through them. I 1st. met Ray in Florida when we had gone on vacation & we stopped in Ocala where Ray was at a rehab center. We took Ray to Dinney with us & had a great time. He told his mother later how is it that that little can pick me up like its nothing. Ray was a lot lighter back ten But we still had fun even with him in a wheelchair & he even had thanksgiving with us in Woonsocket, Billy & I had to carry hm into the house with his chair which was quite the challenge to get Ray & his chair up int the apt. house where we live. Ray could be a talker & we did have our time together not as often as we would have liked. Ray's mom worked & I did to a rotating shift so being able to visit was fa inbetween. But noone can say that hisfamily didn't love him because they did. We all tried to watch his back. We will miss you Ray & you will always be in our hearts that is for sure. Our heart & prays go out for you OH by the way say hi to Lori & give her a kiss for MOM & ME. LOVE YOU RAY
Alphonse Palardy - (Largo, Florida)
Wednesday Nov 10, 2010
Raymond I am so sorry to have seen that you are gone. I looked for you for a long time to see you again, we had things from your dad to give you. I am sorry for your mom and the rest of the family, you will be in my heart, and your family will be in my prayers.
R.I.P. RAYMOND
MAY YOU HAVE A GREAT JOUNEY. Your Friend,
Sheila Boulanger Benoit - (Pawtucket, R.T.)
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