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Barbara Smith posted a condolence
Friday, February 10, 2017
Dear Peggy and Jay and other relatives,
My mom, Florence Rybacki, has been a resident of Brookdale for 1 1/2 years. I met your dad when he joined the other residents there last year. What a gentleman he was from day one! He adapted so quickly to his new environment, never complained or seemed frustrated; instead he was grateful for any help given to him, always proclaimed the food "Delicious"!, had a fantastic sense of humor, and eagerly reminisced about his family, especially your mom, Margaret.
Your dad shared with me how he met Margaret while he was at Notre Dame, how he was "a Hooker", how he liked his coffee - "black, hot, and ready"! Since I visit my mom several times a week, I saw your dad frequently. We always shared a hello, often a laugh, and he always appreciated my cookies which I share with the residents. I remember how happy he was when one of his grandsons called from college in the fall! I remember how he tried to engage the men at his dining table in conversation. I remember how he always looked and acted polished, appreciative, humble, and gracious. In the past few months, your dad sometimes forgot where his room was and I gladly walked him down when he was searching for it. (I loved the Campbell's soup can and other paraphenalia in his shadow box outside his room!) The last time I took your dad to his room one evening recently, I opened his door, (and of course he was so thankful, as always). He said "You're a good woman", and I replied that he was a good man and gave him a hug...
I was not surprised to read in your dad's obituary tribute that he volunteered in the NF Soup Kitchen for 18 years along with other acts of kindness throughout his life! I will continue making cookies for the Brookdale residents, remembering your dad fondly each time I visit my mom there! I am sad about your dad's passing and will miss him very much! I hope your dad Jim meets my precious dad, Stanley (who died June 1, 2013). They can have a cup of black coffee together on the other side...
Here are a few quotes I've collected through the years that may give you comfort:
"I will give back the soul that was given to me at the time of my birth as pure,
as clean, as it was given to me. I will give it back that way when I die." - Kabir
"When he shall die
Take him and cut him out in little stars
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the worls will be in live with night
And pay no worship to the garish sun." - Shakespeare
"The beginning and the end of life are the moments of its greatest frailty."
"Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see."
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith."
-II Timothy 4:7
"The debt of gratitude we owe our mother and father goes forward, not backward.
What we owe our parents is the bill presented to us by our children."
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! - Barb Smith
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Paul Prozeller, Jr posted a condolence
Friday, February 10, 2017
Hello Jay and Peg, I am a few days late here, my regrets. I am very very sorry to learn of the passing of Jim. Jim was quite a guy, a breath of fresh air compared to my folks who were quite reserved. I always enjoyed his sarcasm, humour and way of looking at things in a new light. My favourite neighboor, always a character. My sincere condolences to you both. Sincerely, Paul Prozeller, Jr
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Ken Cromwell posted a condolence
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss. My sincerest condolences.
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Nancy Quinlan posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
To Mr. Campbell's family,
It was with a great sense of loss that I heard the news that Mr. Campbell had passed away. It feels like the end of an era. How can Youngstown (AKA Melon City) go on without the King of the Melon Heads? I was privileged to meet Mr. Campbell many times when visiting friends in Youngstown. He was an unforgettable character, and someone of whom I was very fond. Happy memories of Mr. Campbell will live on in this honorary Melon Head's heart;long may he reign!
With heartfelt sympathy,
Nancy Quinlan
Worcester, Massachusetts
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Judy maree posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Jay, Joy and family, kalah and I are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Judy and Kalah Maree Rock Hill SC
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Courtney White posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
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meri nordstrom stone posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Dear Meg, it is so hard to lose a father especially, when you had a close connection. I am happy you got 7 months to be with him, living back in your childhood home....to be close to him when time permitted for your visits with him. I am sure he was so happy to have his cherished, beautiful daughter so close at the end of his life. Remember the good times. I am sure he was delighted that Bryce was learning how to sail on The Lake last summer after HS graduation, freshmen year awaiting at Tufts...and that Arjun had started his job at Harvard. Remember how he enjoyed talking about the Trump Train. You will remember his conspiracy ideas (haha). At least, he lived to see a historic election.
Meg, it is with a heavy heart, I know, that now that your father is gone, an overwhelming feeling of loss may take hold. However, you are never alone...you have friends who have enjoyed your company for decades. And, you have the best sons a mother could ask for - sons who are close to me and my sons...and Nancy's sons, which is truly unique - I don't know any people in the world who have our unique luck and six degrees of separation.
Your father had the absolute pleasure to know how accomplished and amazing Bryce and Arjun are. He was proud of Bryce and Arjun, and I'm sure, bragged about Harvard and Tufts - I would! He was lucky to see his grandchildren grow to be men who will carry his ideals further.
Arjun & Bryce: be the male strength, the strong duo you have been for too many years now, stretching back to your childhood, no less. What has seemed like hardship; losing your father; and, now, your grandfather, will be strengthened by the good memories you will have from the times you had together. Be your mother's rock now. Watch over her when you can...try to e-mail/call/write (?) as often as you are able. Make plans; give her highlights to when you can be together - time is all that matters. I will try to have her stay with me in the summer (and Christmas, of course!) as I am soon, an empty-nester myself. I think that is the hardest for us mothers who only have sons: after losing our dads, moms, knowing we must let our sons go off into the world. Thank God for the internet!
I always loved this quote from Nietzche: "Invisible Threads are the Strongest Ties." Anyway, Campbell-Kapurs, Noubar, Travis, Lukas, Jasper and I say: God Speed to Grandfather James Campbell.
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