Book of Memories for Helen L. Yanarella Lamoree

Condolence From al and jane green

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:16:00 EST

our deepest sympathy to carol on loss of your mother

Condolence From Bettye Burke Gobbelet

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:58:17 EST

Carol Ann, Diane and Sandy, So sorry for your loss and sorry I was unable to attend your Mom's funeral service. Please know she will be in my prayers.........

Condolence From John Darcy

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:38:01 EST

Dear Diane, Carol, Dave and Chuck: My deepest condolences for your loss.

Condolence From Kelly Lamoree

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:30:09 EST

To the Family-- Grandma Helen was a blessing to all of us. We were very fortunate to have her in our lives. She brought grace, humor and peace wherever she went and to whomever she met. She will be greatly missed.

Condolence From Fred & Barbara Haight

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:57:40 EST

Our sincere condolences on the death of your family matriarch. The loss of a loved one is never easy. Our prayers are with you.

Condolence From Lauralyn, Jennie, and Gilbert

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:09:13 EST

To our family and all of her friends, what ever name you may have called her we were addressing the same beautiful lady. This was a woman who watched all of us as we danced through life, and danced right along beside us to make sure we didn't miss a step. We all would remember her with such words as Patient, gentle, kind, unselfish, understanding classy! Bundle all of this together and you will remember her always. Grandma said time and time again how lucky she was, and I would like to share with you in my heart what I thought when she said this. Being lucky for her was to have been blessed with five beautiful children, and that she was able to teach her children all of what was good in life, and in return her children would then pass this knowledge to all their children, nieces, nephews, and so on, by being such great role models. The big secret in all of this is, she with such strength and wisdom, and in the true sense of the saying without knowing created her own happiness by making sure she surrounded herself with all that is good in life, thats why she felt so lucky. I would like to end in saying we all should be so lucky to have danced through life with such GRACE and pass with such respect. (remember the secret)

Story shared: Pleasures and Treasures of Time

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 23:41:42 EST

Mom, Lucy Pitts, made fast friends with Helen at Wingate Rehab & Nursing Center. I don't know if it was the fact that they were from the very same hometown but even though they really didn't know each other previously, they seemed to have known each other's spirits instantly. They became buddies. They seemed to bring the spiciness out of each other, which was a real feat because they are both the sweetest of ladies. They enjoyed sneaking salt into the dining room and watching movies until they were politely told they really needed to go to bed. Mom told me that they chided themselves that they at their age were watching these movies, and chuckling about it. They also seemed to be ever so caring of others in Wingate, watching over and trying to get them to talk and be with the others. I'm so very happy that Mom met Helen at Wingate. She really helped Mom pass the time in such a delightful way. As Mom worried over Helen since she moved to PA, she said many times how lovely and a perfect lady she was. Not only did Helen boost Mom but her children always had time to great Mom, lifting her spirits. This is truly an example of the pleasures and treasures of time. Time is the essence of life. Time spent well and with pleasure is a treasure. May God be with you all at this time. Our deepest of sympathies are with you as we also mourn the loss of such a lovely lady.

Condolence From Michele Lamoree

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:51:11 EST

Dear Grandma, I was completely devastated by your passing. Although we weren't included in your obituary, I want you to know that you were always my grandmother to me, including when I was a child. You actually were my grandmother longer than my biological grandmother and saw both of my marriages and were the only great-grandmother my children had. So there was no "step" in there for us, you were grandma. Matthew and Emily were also were very upset but as Emily put it, grandpa was there waiting for you and the love you two shared was an inspiration to all of us. I truly loved the time we spent together after grandpa died and the conversations we had while holding hands and crying together. I'm glad I could always come up with a memory that made you laugh or smile in the end. You and I grieved together as we had been through the awful experience of his death together. You were very strong and I'm so glad we made all those decisions together. I will miss you for all of my life. It was a gift to have a grandmother who loved us all so much. I love you so very much and thank you for accepting all of us as your own and especially for all you did for Uncle Billy. I hope you and grandpa are together now and happy again. Please watch over us as you always did in life. I'm comforted to know I have 2 angels up in heaven and you are once again keeping grandpa in line. You may be gone, but you were such a big part of my life you will never be forgotten. All those years, all the love and caring. You were one special woman and a part of you will always be in my heart. We love you so very much, Your grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Ron, Michele, Matthew and Emily

Condolence From Keanne Yanarella

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:16:42 EST

To my family: I am so sorry to hear about Helen passing. The whole family is in my prayers and i wish i could be there. I am so glad that i was able to see her recently at Matts wedding.

Photo shared: From my wedding

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:56:27 EST

Grandpa and Grandma at my wedding

Condolence From Kathy Eagan

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:39:18 EST

Diane: How sad to read of your mother's passing in this Poughkeepsie Journal. Your mother probably knew my mother because Mom was also a member of Court Liberata, Catholic Daughters of America. My sympathies are with you and your family at this time.

Condolence From Pat Yanarella McLeod

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:25:37 EST

To all my family -- Wish we could be there to share; just know I love and feel for you all. We'll all miss her. What a wonderful lady, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and person. I know it's ironic but I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and know that I am with you in spirit. Hope to see you soon. Love, Pat

Photo shared: Helen_Lamoree.jpg

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:48:12 EST