Monday, January 29, 2024
Dear Mark, Aiden, Jack and Tracey,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Lori. She was a one in a million gal and I can even remember how exciting the news was the day she was born. I was walking home from Connaught Street Elementary School and I ran into my cousin Susan who was also walking home (we both lived in the neighborhood and walked to and from school). She said, "Did you here the big family news today? We have a new baby girl cousin - Donna had her baby! " At 8 years old I was so lucky to have a real baby to play with and then babysit. She was the most beautiful child ever with her dark hair, fair completion and big expressive eyes. She did not disappoint and was so fun to play with whether we were at our grandparents home in Lincoln or on Bessborough Street . Her love and concern for others was demonstrated early on and we knew that she would work in a profession where she would care for people and someday, she would be the best mother on the whole wide world. My Dad, always said "just like Donna" his sister. Lori always carried a special spirit with her and I will carry her spirit with me and think of her smile and laugh and mostly, how much of her heart she gave to others.
