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Jeanne E. (DeClement) Sands
November 27, 1940 ~ October 8, 2016 (age 75) 75 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Kathy Lafferty
on December 31, 2016 5:09 PM
A candle was lit by Ron Webb
on November 14, 2016 8:41 AM
Message from Ron Webb
November 14, 2016 8:40 AM
it's taken a while to think, But I want to say to all of my mothers friends I'm sorry for the loss of her, I know my mother thought very highly of her fellow poet's, writers, artist and musician friends. You all helped make her the strong person she was, Also she had longtime high school friend who will miss her. I know Jack will miss her, As for myself I never felt close to her growing up but I tried to do my best to bridge that gap I know she appreciated the call's and card's and for some strange reason we always had this connection I knew when she was going to call and she knew when I was. Everyone says she's in a better place but I know my mother thought like I did the movie is over the credits roll and that's that. The better place is for those of us who had to watch her not be able to do thing's she used to do it's not a good feeling when there is nothing you can do to help. While I am sad to see her go, When I saw her at Jacks retirement /70th BD party I knew it wouldn't be long I always know somehow before things will happen, I just didn't think it would be less than a month after. my brothers Jack and the family will get through this together that's what family's do.
Ron
Ron
Message from Lea Dmytryck
October 23, 2016 9:55 PM
Dear Jack, just checked this website for another friend's mother and saw that Jeanne had passed away. I am so sorry that I did not see it sooner. I shall remember both of you in my prayers!
Love,
Lea
Love,
Lea
Message from Jack
November 27, 2016 9:05 AM
Lea, thank you for your kind words. I, too, apologize for this late response; I am just now getting around to reading the outpouring of sympathy on this obit guest book. There will be a memorial celebration of Jean's life on April 23, 2017, at Litchfield Community Center, where, as you may recall, Jean taught writing for years. (You were at one of the events.) I hope you can come. Email me for details.
Message from Ken and Betsy Beyer
October 14, 2016 8:45 PM
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Jack, and family in your loss.
In sympathy, Ken and Betsy
A candle was lit by Tammy Tronina
on October 13, 2016 1:24 PM
A candle was lit by Sunny Torres
on October 13, 2016 9:30 AM
Message from Sunny Torres
October 13, 2016 9:29 AM
Dear Jack and family,
We just learned of Jean's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Love Sunny and Bruce
We just learned of Jean's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Love Sunny and Bruce
A candle was lit by BobbiJo Preston
on October 12, 2016 11:58 PM
Message from Barbara McGrane
October 12, 2016 11:41 PM
Jack and Family,
Today I realized that I will miss my neighbor and good friend, Jean. I will miss our backyard chats, email updates and many conversations. I will miss how she would stay in touch and ask how I was doing, always keeping me in her thoughts--her genuine concern. I will miss news of her sons, daughter-in-laws and her grandchildren through the years --her glow each time she shared the news. I will miss her sense of humor that she and Jack would always share--her laughter up lifting. I will miss hearing about her journey--the wisdom she shared. I will miss her expressions of love and gratitude to Jack--her appreciation. ..........and here an expression of sympathy I have read so fitting to Jack;
You were her angel,
-- -and now she is yours!
Love, light and healing,
Barbara🌠
Today I realized that I will miss my neighbor and good friend, Jean. I will miss our backyard chats, email updates and many conversations. I will miss how she would stay in touch and ask how I was doing, always keeping me in her thoughts--her genuine concern. I will miss news of her sons, daughter-in-laws and her grandchildren through the years --her glow each time she shared the news. I will miss her sense of humor that she and Jack would always share--her laughter up lifting. I will miss hearing about her journey--the wisdom she shared. I will miss her expressions of love and gratitude to Jack--her appreciation. ..........and here an expression of sympathy I have read so fitting to Jack;
You were her angel,
-- -and now she is yours!
Love, light and healing,
Barbara🌠
Message from Dick Benton, for The Litchfield Writers Guild
October 12, 2016 5:19 PM
Jean was one of the founding members of The Litchfield Writers Guild. Before that she held Writer's Work seminars for local budding writers until the end of 2002. The work she did to prime the writers who started the Guild without doubt led to its continuing existence today. Rest in peace, Jean. We shall not forget you, ever.
Message from Michael George
October 12, 2016 4:02 PM
Jack and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jean was such a special person who meant so much to everyone who knew her that it is hard to imagine that she is gone.
A candle was lit by Cortney Davis
on October 12, 2016 3:00 PM
Message from Joyce Staudinger
October 12, 2016 2:26 PM
Aim so sorry for your loss. I will miss Jeanne's pictures of the barns and your travels. Thank you for being so nice to her it could not have been easy. She really loved it . Please let me know when the service are
Message from Jack
November 27, 2016 9:01 AM
Joyce, thank you for your condolences. You know how difficult it is caring for a loved one, but you also know that it is a special privilege. I hope you can attend the memorial celebration April 23 at Litchfield Community Center. Please send me your mailing address.
Message from Joyce Peck
October 12, 2016 2:16 PM
Rest in peace, dear Jeanne. May you now be pain free and fully mobile. And Jack my sympathy. May you find peace among friends and family.
A candle was lit by Jody Fairchild
on October 12, 2016 12:38 PM
Message from Jody Fairchild
October 12, 2016 12:34 PM
I was very sorry to hear of her passing my love and prayers are with you all.
Message from Cynthia Howard- Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools
October 12, 2016 10:16 AM
Dear Jack and family,
Deepest condolences on the loss of Jean. Our prayers will be with you during this time. May God bless you as you travel this road and may you know that you have many people thinking of you and sending our strength to you. May you find peace and comfort in your fond memories of Jean. With sympathy, Cindy Howard
Deepest condolences on the loss of Jean. Our prayers will be with you during this time. May God bless you as you travel this road and may you know that you have many people thinking of you and sending our strength to you. May you find peace and comfort in your fond memories of Jean. With sympathy, Cindy Howard
Message from Jack
November 27, 2016 8:59 AM
Cynthia, thank you for your kind words. I am just now getting around to reading the many outpourings of sympathy on this obit page. I am overwhelmed.
Message from Shirley Zimmerman
October 12, 2016 8:23 AM
Jack and family - my heart goes out to each of you. I began my writing odyssey with Jack and Jean, and Jean's soft voice will ever be in heart when I read her poems. I attended many of her readings that seemed to massage and somehow assuage pain.
In our lives we have the privilege of knowing and loving people that helped to enlighten ours. Jean was that light for me, and through her poetry it will be lit for all of my remaining years. Blessings, Jack, your support and encouragement was a testimony to God's love.
In our lives we have the privilege of knowing and loving people that helped to enlighten ours. Jean was that light for me, and through her poetry it will be lit for all of my remaining years. Blessings, Jack, your support and encouragement was a testimony to God's love.
Message from Jack
November 27, 2016 8:57 AM
Shirley, thank you for your kind words. I hope to see you on April 23!
Message from Linda Mortensen
October 11, 2016 10:42 PM
As much as I will miss you, I know you are now past the pain and misery you have lived with for too long. Rest in Peace My prayers for Jack and rest of family to carry on as she would want you to.
Message from Jack
November 27, 2016 8:57 AM
Thank you, Linda. You were one of Jean's special friends. I apologize for not responding sooner, but I just now thought to look at this page!
A candle was lit by Kelley Ingenito
on October 11, 2016 10:24 PM
Message from Pat and Karen Payst
October 11, 2016 10:49 AM
Jack, We are so saddened to hear of the death of Jean. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Both of us enjoyed conversations with Jean. She was a special person.
Message from Jack
November 27, 2016 8:55 AM
Pat and Karen,
I apologize for not responding sooner to your posting on Jean's obit page. Thank you for you kind thoughts.
Jack
I apologize for not responding sooner to your posting on Jean's obit page. Thank you for you kind thoughts.
Jack
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