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Tuesday, June 20, 2006
My Mommy
Gretchen Pritsky, 58, died Thursday, June 15, 2006, in Burlington with her husband at her side. She is survived by Richard Pritsky of Williston, her husband of 37 years; her son, Nathaniel Todd Pritsky of Fletcher; her mother-inlaw Marjorie Pritsky of Livermore Falls, Maine; her mother, Amy Ramer in North Carolina; and by hundreds of folks, young and old, who were touched by the incredible brightness of her inner light [sic - should be Inner Light]. A simple celebration of Gretchen's life will be held Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. in the United Church, Rt. 116, Hinesburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hinesburg Community Resource Center, P.O. Box 444, 05461.
BTW, can I just say that having exclamation points on the "Search" and "Go" buttons strikes me as a bit...odd on an obit page? "Wheeeee! Let's search for Mom's obituary! Partay!" Geesh.
ntodd
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Darlin' - Everyone's grief is personal. Everyone's mother is unique.
But I was an only, too, and my mom was my best friend in the world and the sympathy I have for you is sharp and deep and lasting.
I love you, NTodd. I'm so sorry you are having such a terrible series of things happen to you at the same time - it is never understandable when the universe does this. But my heart is with you, such a heart as it is. And it always will be.
Posted by: Tena | Jun 20, 2006 9:59:29 AM
58? Much too young, as you know. My mom died 4 months past 60.
Of course, any age is too young.
Posted by: Buckeye, Dealer of Rare Coins | Jun 20, 2006 11:19:51 AM
My condolences. So you're an only child too? I can only imagine how you must be feeling right now. I hope you are able to cope - I never know the right thing to say, but just know that many people here in the blogosphere as well as the "real" world care about you deeply. I'm sorry for the loss of your mom. I'm sure she was a wonderful woman.
Posted by: mags | Jun 20, 2006 11:33:44 AM
58 is definitely too young.
Posted by: fiat lux | Jun 20, 2006 2:17:12 PM
As they used to say in my faith tradition (and, if the liturgical trends keep going the way they have lately, probably will be saying again before too long):
Requiem aeternam dona ea, Domine,
et lux perpetua luceat ea.
("Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.")
Posted by: Michael | Jun 20, 2006 3:38:45 PM
Such a pretty woman with quite a lovely name. We have her (and your dad) to thank for the person that you've become.
Will be there in spirit on Sunday.
Posted by: Kath | Jun 20, 2006 3:41:47 PM
NTodd, I lost my Dad when he was 57. I've always been one to deeply internalize things of a personal nature, which led me to not face his death until 3 yrs later. I had a 'dream' that he died, and of course when I woke up it was still true. That was the first time I was able to cry.
I'm glad you're able to express and grieve, it's much healthier no doubt. Pa and Ma did a wonderful job together raising you.
At least for me, I'm more than glad to come and read anything your heart and mind lead you to post at this time. It's the least of things I can do, and it lets me know that you are coping.
More hugs to all.
Posted by: Desi | Jun 20, 2006 3:51:37 PM
this is the first chance i've had to swing by here after i saw the news on powerpop - all my sympathies, for whatever that's worth.
after my dad died it was very helpful to me to be of help to my mom. i don't know if that's going to work for you, but if nothing else you won't feel like you're suffering alone.
Posted by: dan mcenroe | Jun 20, 2006 4:13:19 PM
Our thoughts are with you.
Posted by: The Liberal Avenger | Jun 20, 2006 4:45:39 PM
Deepest sympathy....she was a great woman.
Posted by: ml | Jun 20, 2006 7:39:00 PM
"Don't grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form." So sayeth Rumi. Perhaps Kayla is that other form. Or perhaps Rumi is full of shit.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dearly loved mom. I hope you find the sharing of your grief with others to be a benefit and that it helps in some small way. We'll be thinking of you and your family on Sunday.
(Been a lurker for too long!)
Posted by: cygnus | Jun 20, 2006 9:45:27 PM
Condolences, Nathaniel.
Posted by: The Kenosha Kid | Jun 20, 2006 10:04:07 PM
So sorry to hear about about this. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Roxanne | Jun 21, 2006 11:31:59 PM
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