Hello to Bibette, Lulu, and Mom 1. We are so sorry for your loss, the world has lost a gem of a man. We knew John/Phred from the Findlay picnics (we lived in Findlay for several years). We seem to share connections in other ways - my husband is from Campbell, (next to Poland OH), and I see you are living in Auburn ME-- that is where my grandparents were married and lived! I have a brother in Gray, and my SIL (now deceased) was from Lewiston and is buried there. What a small world! Unfortunately I will not be able to travel back for John's funeral, but will be with you all in spirit there. Phred was a remarkable force, I'm sure he's busy organizing something in Heaven! We shall miss him.

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Karen, thanks for posting the obit. I broke into tears again reading the comments before signing. Words seem so inadequete.