Sunday, July 28, 2024
My condolenses to all who are suffering the loss of a great woman. I met Rhonda (Mom to Tracy & Mary Ellen at the time) in Cherryfield, Maine. It is where my late brother Adam met her, too. Upon introduction Rhonda relayed a story of something that occured a few nights before and it involved her sister Chris. I have to admit, I laughed and laughed. In the back of my mind I couldn't help but think that my brother wouldn't be able to walk away from this lady........and he didn't. Fast forward to a time when Rhonda, Adam, Tracy & Mary Ellen formed their family. I would visit them at their home on a Sunday and watch Rhonda engineer "Sunday Cleaning". Tracy was Rhonda's go to and vice versa. On one of those days, I vividly remember watching this mother/daughter bond and how much I admired Tracy for her patience with being dictated to and Rhonda for her nurturing nature. She always referred to her daughters with terms of endearment She loved her babies. After we lost Rhonda, all of those who were suffering the loss came together to grieve. This included her two new babies Kenneth & Clara. Tracy & Mary Ellen took the place of Rhonda. Her children had each other and that was enough. Tracy was very much admired in our community and family. Her mannerisms were very much like her Mom Rhonda's. I don't know any words that could convery the sadness that has filled our daily routines, only that Tracy will be looking out for each and every one that she loved. She is resting now, she has joined her Mama and is at peace. Memories made with her and of her will be with us forever. She left us knowing that she loved her daughters, family was like gold, she enjoyed a good chuckle. She was small but mighty, no one doubted that. Rest in peace, Ms. Tracy.
