Lorna McDermott Obituary

To My Dear Aunt/GodMother,



I just wanted to say how much you truley have been missed these last 7 months by all of us who Love You so Dearly. My Girls just Love the snowman calender you gave us the couple Christmases ago. They take turns changing the dates as they pass it up for bedtime the night before. Our Ceramic Christmas tree light you made us is displayed and shines as like the Halloween pumpkin did in October. All so many sentimental memories we have of YOU...Happy 59th Birthday for the second,third or maybe fourth time...All Our Love, Gary, Lisa, Brittany and Tiffany

HAPPY BIRTHDAY-MY DEAR FRIEND



I can't express enough how much I Miss You. I Miss the shoulder I would cry on, and you always having the words to console me. So many years of Friendship, so many years of Laughs, so many Tears, But Always the BEST FREIND anyone could ask God for. Even after you were gone, You were there for me. Until we meet again.



Love,

Arlene

Dear Maureen and Ron,



Marlene sent me the booklet from the funeral Mass and the prayer cards. The picture on the cover of the booklet made me so happy... they truly were a special pair of people in my life. I cherish so many happy memories of our times together. I will use the prayer cards as they have special meaning to me. When I get back to Chicago, we will have to go out for a few beers and celebrate their lives....I see your dad dressed up like a German Frauline (Guillermo...speaking Spanish with his Amigo, Donaldo) and your mom bouncing into the room in her ballet tou-tou! Plus I think of all the bows we made for her famous wreaths...by the way, she did promise me one! Those are a couple wonderful memories of the many hours that we shared together



I also used the reading from EC. regarding the seasons of our lives at my Mom's funeral Mass. Life will be lonelier because they are not here...but our hearts are warmed by our memories and we will live on with those heartwarming thoughts. It is our time to live and celebrate the wonderful parents and friends that we had.



And, your correct Maureen, sharing the final days with our parents is a truly profound experience that we can hold dear.



Until we meet again, I send hugs with love!

Jeri

Dear Ron and Maureen,



You must be proud that God chose you to be Lorna and Bill's children, As I know they were so proud to be your parents. How they Loved You and expressed to me that you never disappointed them. Her love for Ron and Staci's two doggies, always talking about them and showing me pictures.



She was so fortunate to have you both, caring for her especially the last few months. She told me the last time I seen her she was ready to meet Dad but sad to leave you. But she knew in her heart that you would be OK, As she said she will always watch over you.Your Mom and Dad have 10 years of catching up with; Hugs, Kisses, and her favorite-Holding Hands!!



The speech about Mom from the Deacon, to all the Songs, Readings, and Kind Words from Father Darrow about Mom were all so Beautiful, and of course to end it with "The Final Word from Lorna" read by Brigid. It was so like her to think of everyone elses feelings of grief after she was gone.



The wake and funeral was so put together, But as you said "She made it easy". As I sat and watched this sad Good-Bye, in my mind I could hear Frank Sinatra singing "I did it my way". If I had to pick out one word to describe Mom, it would be UNIQUE. I feel so Blessed to have been her friend.



God Bless You Both,

Love You Guys, Always

Auntie Arlene

Dear Lorna,



I am so happy I got to read you my personal letter while you were still with us, that meant so much to me and I thank God I got the chance to do so. There are no words to tell you what your friendship has meant to me these last 56 years. To Know You Is To Love You and I Will Miss You Very Much, But I will keep all our memories for all those years tucked away into my heart, Especially our promise to one another, when we were 14 years old, To be each other's Maid of Honor and Godmother to our first born, and we did just that.



You were truely the Best Friend anyone could ever have and there for me everyday when I lost Wayne. You advised me and taught me so many things throughout the years, I will think of you whenever any of them occurs in my life.



I will miss all our lunches and dinners and mostly our chit-chats.You were Loved by so many and the proof of that was to see all the people you touched that came to say Good-bye to you.



I will end my message today and say Thank You for all your Unconditional Love to me and my Family. May God Bless you always.



All My Love,

Arlene

Dear Ron and Maureen,



I know no words I express to you could ever console you on the loss of your Dear Mother, But know Mom, Jodi, and I are always here for you because that's what family is all about.



I have never seen a more beautiful service in my life. I feel so lucky and privilaged to be there and be a part of it. And as the Good Father said "You know there was no stops along the way for Lorna, she went straight up to heaven". That alone should give us all great comfort, but then again we all knew that.



Her Unconditional Love, Generosity, Courage,Friendship, and Willingness to give advice (if we asked for it or not) is what I will always treasure so much.



I could never begin to Thank her for all that she has meant to me, My Loving Aunt, My Godmother, My Friend and My second Mom. She has touched and enriched my life, my family and everyone who was fortunate to have known her, And we all are Truley Blessed by having had her in our life.



Your Mom was always there in our darkest hours, supporting and comforting my Mom and family with the loss of Dad, Grandma, and Wayne.I will never forget her kindness and all she did for us and being my Mothers best friend.



We will all Miss Her so very much, But she is home, safe, with Uncle Bill. And if she has any say so and input-she will be beside us watching and guiding over all of us.



May God's Blessing be with you Dear Aunt,and his Strength,Healing and Love be with you Ron and Maureen.



Our Thoughts, Love and Prayers are with You. Gary,Lisa,Brittany and Tiffany

I've been asked to repeat the letter since the acoustics and having to share room weren't so great...





On behalf of Ron and myself, I would like to express our sincere thanks.



But realistically we cannot, for there are no words to tell you all how we feel, just as there are no words for you all to tell us how you feel.



It grieves us all to be here. But this is part of life. Regardless of one’s beliefs, there are two things we all have in common: birth and death. However we go through either one, we all have to go through it. Our religions, regardless of what they are, gear us towards the end. In those final moments we must realize that this is what we have prepared our lives for.



In times of solace she thanked Ron and me for being there. And in times of solace I thanked her back. Our parents gave us so much. To do what we had done was nothing tantamount to what they have given us. There’s no question about where we wanted to be, no sense of obligation. Love does not dictate. Love is just love. There are no questions. It just is.



She was our mother, our friend, our confidante. In her we could confide, in her we found peace.



I’ve searched high and low for some profound poem, something to sum up how we all feel about Mom’s passing. As with any individual, there is no way that one poem could describe what we are all feeling. It differs from person to person. One thing is certain: good people attract good people. Look around for a moment and revel in that fact. Pass along a quick hug or handshake. She’d have liked that.



Ron and I are sad. This is an understatement, to say the least, but look inwardly and know that this is the only way to sum up how you feel as well.



You’ve all asked what you can do to help. Please don’t worry about us right now. That is yet to come. For the time being, think only of yourselves. Recall those Lorna traits: the “you should’s,” her rainbow jello molds and dirt deserts, how much she loved and bragged about her granddogs, and her love for all of you. Remember to cry or laugh when you need to, allow yourself to realize that there is some sort of void because she no longer fills that space.



Then remember where she is and smile.



As sad as we may be, we are also happy for her.



She’s with her husband; she is home again.



God bless.

Dear Ron,

I just found out about the death of your mom, Lorna. I have great memories of working with her on many projects for St. Hilary Mother's Club. A Great Gal! My sincere sympathy to you and the family. Joan Haley

Dear Maureen and Ron,



We have lost an angel on earth but will remember her always. Aunt Lorna was truly an incredible loving and giving person and all who knew her will miss her terribly.



All our love, thoughts and prayers are with you both now... and always.



Love - Your cousin Lori (Loraine), John and Joel

Dear Ron and Maureen,



We would like to extend our sympathy on the passing of your Mother. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said "It isn't the length of your life that is important but the breath of it that is."



Joe and Kay Blong

Ron & Maureen, how can I begin to tell you what a great person Lorna was and will forever me in my heart. She once shared a story with me on how your dad would put little smiley stickers in the bottle of her coffee cup. Now they could both be smiling together once again. She will be missed.

Maureen, Ron and Staci,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You were truly blessed to have such a wonderful mother. She was a very special lady and we will all miss her. You are all in our prayers.



Love, Dave, Cindy and family

Maureen,



My deepest sympathies. Your mother was a great person and now she's your angel watching over you.

I met your Mom through Mary Newman she was a really wonderful person. She fought a great battle and I'm sorry she didn't win.

Dear Maureen and Ron,



Monika and I were very sorry to her about the loss of your Mother. I hope that warm memories and good stories surround you during this difficult time.



We are praying for you,



Dan and Monika McGuire

Ron and Maureen,

Karen and I send our thoughts prayers and best wishes to you both.

My heart goes out to all family and friends of Lorna - one of the sweetest people on the planet. She will be missed by many.

In deepest sympathy. Your Mom is deeply loved.



Lola

In deepest sympathy. Your Mom was deeply loved.



Lola