Jeanne Colton Obituary

9/23/06

Debbie,
When we were 14 and over each other's houses all the time, your Mom treated me like an honorary daughter. I remember "Mommie Jeanne" helping us bake cookies, make soup, fix things around the house, and listening to us chat about teenage problems. She was rarely critical or judgmental and made us feel respected, smart and pretty.

Her care and love made a big impact on me. She was always girlish and fun in a way that made her seem like a friend, yet she was also very strong and always seemed to know what to do. She allowed us the space we needed to grow up, but was there to lean on and give us direction when we needed it.

I remember her total devotion to you and your family was clear, but she seemed to have room in her heart for me, her cats and so many others, too.
She had a way of making everyone feel very special and loved.

"Mommie Jeanne" had the gentlest nature, with the power of 10 men hidden deep inside.

I will truly miss her.
Love,
Karen.

The Power of My Mother’s Love
To Jeanne

As a child, the power of love made me feel safe, special and loved as all children being gifts from God should. This power enabled me to live with and conquer my shyness and fears. I was happy.
Growing up I saw incredible strength in the love my mother used to manage and overcome many adversities in her life and in the lives of her children. Adversities that were sometimes physical, sometimes emotionally painful. This love was more powerful than any medicine ever created. My mother proved this often in her life as she at times chose her own will over conventional cures. This same will and love of life taught me the dangers of drugs and alcohol. I learned strength and courage.
I have seen the power of maternal love turn the gentlest lamb into the fiercest lion. I felt a protection I learned to recognize as the same protection God offers me in loving and believing in Him. I felt safe.
As an adult I was blessed with my mother’s existence day after day when at times her health threatened to take her life. I was blessed with thousands of days of sharing my own children, my husband, good meals and good times with my mother, my best friend. I have a storeroom of memories of my children sitting on my mother’s lap to read stories, watch a favorite movie (for the 100th time) or nap. I remember all the toys, pets, and creations my children shared with her. Each one greeted with excitement and exuberance. They were feeling the power of love. I was helped.
Being so close to my mother, I remember moments of feeling like a child again as I could share with her my ambitions and creations. Anything important to me, was important to her. She marveled at my accomplishments, and helped me accept and learn from my mistakes. I felt young.
As the roles changed, and I began to care for my mother, I strived to make her feel loved and respected, never a burden. This would have been a difficult task if not for all the years of training I received in unconditional love and care. I was needed.
I have felt the power of my mother’s love for 46 years. I will use this power to pass on to others and to help me through the rest of my life as a mother, wife, teacher, sister, friend, and person. My mother will not be there for me to go to, but I will feel her love through God. It is powerful enough to last an eternity. I feel blessed.
With love to you mom,
Your precious daughter Debbie

Gram
Tomorrow our family and friends will be getting together not to say goodbye but to celebrate the wonderful life that you lived on this earth. We are no saying goodbye to you we are saying "see you later". Because I truley believe that we will see each other again someday. It is comforting to know that you are now in a beautiful place and looking over us. You meant the world to alot of people including myself and I want to thank you for touching my life the way you did and being a part of me. Your memory will live on in all of us. I love you Gram.
Love Michelle

Gram there are so many good memories . spending weekends in lexington on charles st or cutting your grass in chelmsford and you making me lunch. and those very special christmas eves in lexington we couldnt wait to open the little presents you would put in the sleigh we love you and you will be missed dearly
love jimmy,lisa,meghan,jimmy,matt

Gram,
You always had the ability to make people smile with your kind words and loving smile. I am sure you are in Heaven making it a better place, and we all will greatly miss your words of encouragement.

I will always remember Christmas eves' in Lexington. Your xmas eves created lots of memories never to be forgotton. we all looked forward too that night every year. We will miss you but never forget the memories you help to create.
Love Jeff

Jeanne,
This entry is from Jake Chezick, I know you might not remember me as much as the rest of your family but I know you were always keeping warmth to the villiard's hearts. You had also kept some warmth in my heart as well you always put a smile on my face because of the kind hearted personality you had.Memories will definetly not be lost of your soft soothing voice i've always heard from you.
Love, always
Jake Chezick

Gram, Mom,
Where do I start, I could write a book and still leave something out.
From the first time I met you I can remember your warm smile and happy eyes. The way you took me into your family and made me part of it. How you included me in your life, all the long talks we had, how you were always there for me and all of our family, so many memories; happy and sad. I can't imagine not having you in my life and don't want to think of what things would of been like if you weren’t there. I learned a lot from you, kindness, happiness, forgiveness, and most of all unconditional love, I could keep going and talk about how you never missed one of the grandchildren’s football games, & baseball, you made everything special. especially when you had to act like a mediator between grampy and the kids. The Football at Dartmouth with C.H. and just hanging out,
Gram you are unique, one of a kind, I can't imagine what it would have been like if I didn't get a chance to experience all the things you have taught me and shared with me and our family, Family ,being the key word. To Gram ,family, was everything.
I love her like she was my own mother, and even though we have not been around to share in her life as much as we would have liked (since we moved to Florida) Jim and I have memories that will last a life time for us and our children. I have movies in my mind and she is in them with all of us. I will keep her alive in my heart as long as I live. I know someday we will all meet again in a wonderful place; there we will all be together and happy again. I also know that Gram is watching over us, and we had better keep in tow or she will let us know about it.
So as we all get together to say our good-bys, lets keep in mind that Gram would not want us to all sit around and be sad, but to CELEBRATE HER LIFE as we all remember it AS SHE WOULD OF WANTED US TO DO. Maybe a little sad but also be happy she is where she wants to be now. SHE HAS GONE HOME.....AND WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN SOMEDAY.

I LOVE YOU GRAM, YOU WILL BE DEEPLEY MISSED

NOW WE HAVE 1 MORE ANGEL TO WATCH OVER US =^J^
LOVE JEANETTE

Gram

I will always remember the sound of your calm, soft voice, it was always so peaceful and soothing. The feel of your hands when you would touch mine. They felt like silk. The many many Christmas eves that you made so special and perfect. I was always excited about that night as a little girl. The way you where with all the great-grandchildren. They loved to visit "Gram Gram". The memories that I have of you will stay with me forever. I will miss your sweet and funny personality. But I know your in a safe and happy place right now. I love you Gram always.

This entry is in memory of my dear grandmother Jeanne R. Colton, She was like a second mother to me and i will love and remember her till i one day meet her again in heaven

this entry is in memory of my grandmother Jeanne R. Colton she was like a second mother to me and i will love and remember her for ever until i meet her one day in heaven.

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.