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Maureen Chesney-Brown
October 18, 2014
To the Avakian Family:
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this very sad time. It is always very difficult to lose a family member, especially a parent. Cousin Jean has been on my mind during this entire month of October; yet I have not visited with her since the late 1950's. God works in mysterious ways as I have been feeling compelled to find all my family members these past several weeks. Jean was the only first cousin left; and, now tonight I find for the first time this information about my only "first cousin" that was left here on earth. We will meet again. I now type as the tears flow. I imagine you are wondering who I am. My Father (circa 1904-1982) was Merlin Haag, Jean's Uncle Merlin. Her Father Edmund Haag was my Father's older brother; their parents, (Jean and my Grandparents, Jon and Emma also had three other children, Forest, Ella, and Lilah. I was born on Aunt Estelle's birthday, May 10. Please know I send my condolences. You can find me on Facebook by typying my name Maureen Chesney-Brown. I did try to befriend David, but did not receive a response. I have so many great memories to share with you about the our childhood fun and the beautiful wedding I attended celebrating Jean and Vaughn's wedding. Looking forward to hearing from a second or third cousin out there.
Sending Blessings and Lots of Aloha and Love.
Maureen Chesney-Brown
Email: [email protected]
October 15, 2014
My condolences for your loss of Jean Avakian. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain you during this difficult time. John 17: 3
Sincerely,
Janice
Rev. 21:3-4
October 11, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
October 10, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Family of Jean Avakian.
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Meg Bollinger
October 10, 2014
Dear Aunt Jean,
Long ago you and Uncle Doc played for our wedding...that's always been a very special memory. Now at last you both play so beautifully with the angels.
Love you both,
Meg
October 10, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.
October 10, 2014
May God be your strength in this time of sorrow. Please accept my condolences ( 1 Corinthians 15:26).
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Oct
13
Funeral service
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Van Henkelum Funeral & Cremation Services7020 W 127Th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463
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