Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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How do I even begin to sum up a friendship of over 65 years? From little girls growing up in East Camden to teenagers, young women and now - as Jerry Blavet would say "yonteens." Through various jobs & addresses, we never lost touch. From weekly Saturday night dinners at Maplewood to home get togethers. I still cannot wrap my mind around this, it doesn't seem possible - you cannot be gone! Making memories & reminiscing, small talks & serious issues, problems & advice, sounding boards & silliness. That was us.
Roe you have been an integral part of almost all of my life. How do I handle life without my best childhood friend? I feel so lost. If I forgot, you'd remember & if you weren't sure, I'd offer reassurance. What am I supposed to do now? Good grief Roe, never did I see this happening - never & especially not the way it did.
You never realized just how pretty you were, nor how funny. And you were an excellent fast dancer. My consolation is knowing you're no longer suffering. Please give everyone a hug from me, I'm already missing you terribly.
Until we're all together again rest easy my dearest friend.
Love, Shirley Kilmartin
