IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL V. MCDONNELL SR.

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   October 22, 2006
Micheal V. McDonnell was a very special human being! He was a loving father who believed that we learn by example. Throughout his life he taught us so much.
He was who he said he was from the time he became my father-in-law until his death almost 26 yrs later. He taught us how important it was to be honest, dependable and hardworking. More than that to always be a person that keeps their word. He never Judged and he would be there to help no matter how big or small or what time of day if you needed him he would be there. He was a loving Grandfather who took the time to laugh,play,and listen to his grandchildren. Although he is gone he will never be forgotten and will on in our hearts forever! I will take comfort in knowing he has been re-united with his son in heaven and they will be watching over us until we can be with them again. I love and miss them both so much and that will never change! All my love, Kelli
   Kelli McDonnell (Phx., AZ )

October 16, 2006
Peggy, so sorry to hear about mick,he will always be remembered in my thoughts,God bless you and your family. Helen Schoch toledo Ohio
   Helen Schoch (Toledo, OH )

   October 9, 2006
Peggy, So sorry for your loss,I'll always remember the special times we had when we were kids. Karen
   Karen Barnett (Toledo, OH )

   October 9, 2006
Special friends are hard to find and even harder to lose, your my best friend and my brother,you'll always be in my heart. Chuck
   Chuck Puhl (Toledo, OH )

   October 9, 2006
Dear Peggy and family.Sorry to hear of your loss.Mick may have left this earthly life but he left a lot of love behind. Love and light Linda Prescott Charles
   Linda Prescott Charles (Eustis, FL )
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October 9, 2006
Dear Peggy and family.Sorry to hear of your loss.Mick may have left this earthly life but he left a lot of love behind. Love and light Linda Prescott Charles
   Linda Prescott Charles (Eustis, FL )
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   October 9, 2006
I Love and Miss you sooo much daddy. I don't know how to do this without you, but, I am sure you and Jimmy will show me. It gives me comfort to know that you are with Jimmy and the rest of the loved ones that let before you. You sure did have alot of friends that cared for you. Remember dad, I LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY. Love your babygirl, Michele
   Michele McDonnell (Daughter) (Phoenix, AZ )
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   October 8, 2006
Peggy, Michele, Kevin and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through yet another difficult time in life. Time can heal some of the pain and look to tomorrow for brighter days. God be with you during this time.
   Mary Lopeparo (Phoenix, AZ )
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   October 8, 2006
   Peggy McDonnell (Phoenix, AZ )
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   October 8, 2006
Hoping the memories you cherish will comfort you now. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
   Denise Culkowski (Van Tress) (Toledo, OH )
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   October 7, 2006
Peggy, I'm sorry to hear about Mick my thoughts are with you and Mick.
   Dennis Prescott (Hopkins, SC )
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   October 7, 2006
Mikey and family, I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family our in my prayers daily and I know your Dad will watch over you and the family with Jimmy. Love You
Tammi
   Tammi (Swanton, OH )
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   October 7, 2006
Hi Peggy
You and your family are in our prayers especially at this difficult time.
   Louis & Kandy Kremnetz (Hernando, FL )
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   October 7, 2006
We will always remember Uncle Mick laughing with that moustache! His heart was the kindest, just like his family. We are blessed to be in this family, praying to be with you all. You are loved and missed. Tammy, Jason and Charlie
   Humphrey (Maumee, OH )
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   October 7, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your memories help you through this rough time and lean on me when you need, I am always here for each and every one of you!! Love always!! And miss you more!!
   Tiffany and Cassie Miller (Toledo, OH )

   October 6, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
   Darlene & Peter Woronec (Gilbert, AZ )

   October 6, 2006
Darlene "Dolly" & Peter Woronec
   Darlene Woronec (Gilbert, AZ )

   October 6, 2006
Peg, Michelle, and Mike, Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Too much grief for one family to endure. Look to God to carry you through these times and look to friends to help remember and celebrate the life that was.

The Van Tress' Family
   Tom Van Tress (Phoenix, AZ )
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   October 6, 2006
Peg, Michelle, Kevin and family. Our deepest condolences are with you all during this life's hardship. Even though time has past and visits have been few YOU are thought of often. God touches us with presence of people in our lives for reasons, and I feel that I have been blessed by the friendship we have shared over the years. From my family to yours, our prayers will be with you always and may God keep you all safe and under the Angels wings.

Love Ed, De, Chase and Zach
   Edward Vanlue (Phoenix, AZ )
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   October 6, 2006
I Love you grandpa and you will be missed! RIP
   Melissa McDonnell (Syracuse, NY )
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Whispers of Love
By afire, JVP Op on 02/12/07

Whispers of Love

I see you when I open the closet door
Empty hangers where your life once hung
Empty shoes that litter the floor
So many songs still left unsung.

Dreams are crushed
Like light bulb glass
And the implosion
Floods our mind,
Is nothing sacred?
Our child dies
And we are left behind.

Part of my spirit left that day
To guide my son to the light
Part of my spirit left that day
When life grabbed my heart
And took a bite.

The heart is slow to heal
Its a muscle severely bruised
But for a muscle to recover
It needs only to be used

So allow your heart to shine
Wherever you may go
Let your heart beat rule the day
And allow the love to grow



Live love, be love, look for love
Imbue it in what you say
And even though our child died
The love does not go away.

It is then that our soul shall recover
And we can sigh without a cry
Knowing our child is right beside us
Their spirit didn't die.

They seek from us
What we seek in them
Just a moment
To be as one again

They have the need just as we
To feel that love
That tingles the soul,
A connection made, a circuit complete
In our togetherness we are the whole

Whispers of love are everywhere
My lost child now is found
And although his body is forever gone
My soul can hear his song

Music to my ears
When he leaves a penny on the floor,
An orchestra in my heart
When he whispers through the door.

Turn the light on, turn it off
He speaks to me in metaphor
Using what ever that he can
To let me know that there is more

There is more to life than life
Death is not an end
And I find comfort
In the messages; whatever he can send.

Spirit lives on as pure energy
Its in our hearts we find the switch
To turn on that connection
And receive that special gift.

Knowing that love is eternal
And that life is just a dance
Will not provide answers to the whys
But can give us a second chance

To chance to say what's in our hearts
And to listen with our soul
Finding solace in a dialogue
No one else could know

Whispers of love
Are just that,
Gentle murmurs
We hear in our despair
And we know deep in our soul that love never dies
- our child is always there.