Allyn
Mercenary
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Post by Allyn on Aug 14, 2008 9:53:18 GMT -5
Stephanie will truly be missed. I think every time I ever saw her, she was smiling. Allyn
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Post by Captain John Stout on Aug 14, 2008 12:59:59 GMT -5
A part of us is gone. A tiny corner of our world is empty. What eloquence I may have fails me for I have no words to say the things that all of you have said already, or what famous people who have come before have written.
I can only say this - in the past two days I heard stories I didn't know about Stephanie, truth be told I didn't know her as well as most of you did, and I can only hope to live my life half as well as she lived hers, to be half as good a friends as she was to hers, to dream half as well as she dreamed. To smile as often as she smiled.
"Thou wilt come no more, Gentle Annie, like a flower, thy spirit has depart; Thou art gone, alas, like the many, that have bloomed in the summer of our my heart.
Shall we never more behold thee, never hear thy winning voice again; When the springtime comes Gentle Annie, when the wildflowers are scattered o'er the plain."
- Gentle Annie, by Stephen Foster
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Post by Scarlett on Aug 14, 2008 13:19:35 GMT -5
This news is so tremendously sad and shocking. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you who knew her so well.
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Post by Athena on Aug 14, 2008 15:57:48 GMT -5
I remember seeing Stephanie in the shire, and though I didn't know her personally I am very saddened by her loss, especially because she was so young. Sending out deep condolences to her friends and loved ones.
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Post by ravenson on Aug 14, 2008 16:55:40 GMT -5
I can not say that i knew Stephanie well, I did get letter from her about once a year during the off season but mostly I saw her at fair. All I can think of to say is that She will Be missed.
Jeff/JJ
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Post by Sir John Drakkon on Aug 14, 2008 19:54:01 GMT -5
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Post by Sir Trevor on Aug 14, 2008 20:48:20 GMT -5
Here is the text of the obituary (in case the link stops working)
Stephanie M. Gilson PAINESVILLE Twp. — Stephanie M. Gilson, age 39, of Painesville Twp., Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at Metro General in Cleveland, Ohio.Born Oct. 6, 1968, in Painesville, Ohio, she was the daughter to Barbara L. (Korb) and David E. Gilson.Stephanie was a graduate of Madison High School and Lakeland Community College. She had a deep love of books and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Stephanie loved her herb garden, flowers, and her cats. She enjoyed participating each summer in the Medieval Faire in Ashtabula County, and enjoyed her time at the former Grand River Winery and the Mapleleaf Theatre Company.Survivors include her father, David E. Gilson, of Painesville Twp.; sister, Romy (Jon) Vaughan of Kirkland, Ohio; niece, Violet Vaughan of Kirkland, Ohio; grandmother, Maxine Korb of Chicora, Pa.; grandmother, Kathleen Gilson of Perry, Ohio; her “Faire Family”; her many pen pals; and her cats, Merlin and Morgan.She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Gilson.Friends will be received 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 16th, at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, 26 River St., Madison, Ohio.Funeral Service will follow immediately at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Funeral Home. The Rev. Keith Mostad of Perry United Methodist Church will officiate. Final resting place will be Perry Cemetery in Perry, Ohio.Contributions may be made to the Perry Library, 3753 Main St., Perry, Ohio
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Post by Lady Catharine on Aug 14, 2008 20:57:13 GMT -5
Thank You John!
**hugs to u and Tina****
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Post by tomnaboley on Aug 14, 2008 23:23:50 GMT -5
Thank you for posting that. (It was very easy to sign the guest book)
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Post by countessofmidnight on Aug 16, 2008 14:53:07 GMT -5
SO SAD & SO VERY SHOCKING !!!!!!!!!!!!... Steph was a new friend. She kindly took a picture of me dancing and gave it to me. ----- I would like to partly quote a favorite poem (by Christina Rosetti):
"When I am dead, My Dearest, Sing no sad songs for me. Plant no roses above my head, Nor the laurel tree...
"Be the flowers and leaves with dewdrops wet; Happily remember... And, happily forget."
(WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN, Dear...)
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Post by Molly O'Connolly on Aug 17, 2008 7:11:54 GMT -5
Of all the things in this lifetime, the most pain a human could feel is the loss of a loved one. I hope beyond all hopes that my dearest Kayenne will find her place as the Goddess she always was, wherever it is she goes. It is such a shame that we all didn't have more time with her, and I am personally torn apart by this. I feel that next season we should put together some kind of memorial for her, in a place where she loved best. Stephanie, you were a brilliant light in an era of darkness, and i shall miss your shine more than you could now. Love Always, Emily
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Post by clara on Oct 4, 2008 4:11:15 GMT -5
omg i am a big fan
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Post by Hephzibah on Oct 21, 2008 22:49:02 GMT -5
All I have to say at this time I am missing her and sure could use some of her humor or whatever right now
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Post by Dillasandra on Oct 22, 2008 14:33:43 GMT -5
You aren't the only one Hep, trust me......................
I'm still trying to break the habit of going to call her every time I have news......or just because one of the cats did something funny................takes some serious getting used to.
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Post by Dillasandra on Oct 27, 2008 10:55:41 GMT -5
Her favorite Honey Chrisp apples are in season now. Saw a display when I was shopping Saturday, and thought of her.............
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