Sunday, June 3, 2012
Dear Carole,Don; William and Scott You probable don't even know who I am, but I hope the name has some connection for you. My Mother was your Father's aunt, though they were only two years apart in age. Your Grandpa Charles was my Mother's brother. I remember you all as little children living on 5th street. We lived on Hopper Ave on the corner of 4th street. We often walked past your home on the way to visit our Grandpa and Grandma DeBruin. I would like to extend my sympathy to you all on the death of your Mother, as this reflects yet another "end" of a generation... your Uncle Ted & Mary, Ray & Marg, are all gone now...the only one left is Dot and I never hear from her. I was born in 1944 so even though your Dad was a first cousin, we had little in common. My Mom loved you Father dearly as he was that little boy growing up with her...she was born in 1915 and your Dad must have been born in 1917 or 18. I live in the Southern Tier of New York State now so my memories of Fair Lawn are growing faint, but the love I have in my heart for your parents will live on for my lifetime. God Bless and keep you all in His care as you carry on with out this special lady in your life. Second Cousin, Carol Visscher
