Saturday, April 15, 2023
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Eulogy for Madelyn:
On behalf of Denise, Bonnie, Justin and I, thank you for attending Madelyn's funeral mass this morning.
Madelyn was most comfortable spending quality time with her family. Most notably during Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. She loved cooking holiday dinners surrounded by her loved ones.
No sooner was dinner over when on we went to the karaoke machine. Everyone had a turn; however, all of us wanted to listen to Madelyn’s wonderful voice. She was the star.
Madelyn was conscious of her appearance. She dressed herself fashionably and always looked “the lady” whatever the occasion - naturally, her hair was beautifully styled! She could light up a room up upon entering. When music began, she was the first one on the dance floor. She knew all the latest dance steps and possessed terrific rhythm and it was difficult for anyone to keep up with her.
During Spring and Fall, Madelyn and I took Sunday rides. We would pick a direction and begin our journey. We always found something of interest and topped off the day with a visit to a restaurant. During the summers, we spent nearly every weekend at our cottage in New Hampshire. Madelyn enjoyed boating, campfires with friends and traveling throughout the Lakes Region in the North Country. Those rides culminated with a search for an ice cream shop for her favorite flavor: black raspberry in a cone.
Madelyn loved and cherished her daughters Denise and Bonnie. I think she kinda liked me too!
She was always there for them… offering mom’s advice, listening to their concerns and helping each of them when life presented challenges. Then in May 2001, her beloved grandson Justin was born. Madelyn was beaming at the first sight of him. From that day on, they were joined at the hip. Justin was her “sweetie boy;” they were inseparable. While Justin’s mother, Denise, worked, Madelyn took loving care of Justin. When Madelyn became a nanny, she made it clear that she would be unable to accept a caregiver’s role unless her grandson was allowed to accompany her; all Madelyn’s parental “employers” accommodated her request.
Madelyn enjoyed gardening. She loved flowers and planted many around our yard. She was the most prolific with the flower boxes on our deck; she chose, planted and arranged the flowers tastefully. Madelyn decorated our home as well. She made all the window treatments, sewing them herself; guests would always pay Madelyn compliments on our window treatments.
Madelyn was very compassionate. When confronted with a person in distress, she consoled them. If a child fell down, she would rush to their side, pick them up and reassure the child. If she observed a puppy crying, she would pet it.
Madelyn made you feel cared for. She touched many people. And now in her final hours with us, she will rise to heaven where she will be a welcomed addition to the Angel's choir.
