Thanks to Jessica for pointing this out to me, just before I received John’s email. Lisa’s obituary is online in one of the local newspaper sites.
EDIT: From John (Dude) via email:
Karl, I am sending the link to Lisa’s obituary that appeared in today’s paper. I’d also like to send out a special thank you to everyone that has donated and for all of the kind words that I’ve been reading, not only on Clusterfook, but on blogs all across the country. It brings a smile to our faces when we see how many lives that Lisa has touched and the huge impact she has made on other cancer patients as well.
Here is the obituary. There’s also a guestbook you can sign at the above obituary site.
Lisa A. (Gift) Kelly
Lisa A. (Gift) Kelly, 42, passed away of natural causes Feb. 27, 2009, in her residence.
She was the wife of John.
Born in Meadowbrook, she was a daughter of Harrison William Gift III, Fort Washington, and Dolores (Dorsey) Krasnoff, Exeter Township.
She was a wife and mother.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Douglassville.
She was a volunteer with the American Cancer Society. She was a graduate of DeVry University, Fort Washington.,
Surviving in addition to her father and mother are two daughters, Cameron and Christine, both at home.
Other survivors include her paternal grandmother, Florence (Thomas) Gift, Lower Gwynedd; her stepmother, Dolores M. (Wilson) Gift, Fort Washington; and her stepfather, Arthur S. Krasnoff, Exeter Township.
There is also her sister, Danielle M. Gift, Blacksburg, Va.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 1 p.m. in Immaculate Conception RC Church, 905 Chestnut St., Douglassville. There will be no viewing. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Berks Unit, 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605. Dengler Funeral Home Inc., 144 N. Spruce St., Birdsboro, is in charge of arrangements.
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Wearing my Teal Bracelet everyday, Thinking of Lisa. Glad you are no longer in pain.
Thoughts and prayers are with Dude and the Girls and rest of Lisa’s family.
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Mary Anne Reply:
April 5th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I just stumbled upon this website looking for gifts for people and wanting to boost awareness of ovarian cancer at the same time. My own mother passed away in August of 2008 after a third time occurrence of ovarian cancer but at the age of 85. Forty-two year old women with young children are not supposed to die, so I am very sad for Lisa’s family. My own mom was tough as nails and I don’t doubt for a minute that many people thought she was immortal. I am certainly keeping Lisa’s family in my prayers, knowing that Easter brings life and that my Mom and theirs are finding each other in eternal life now.
Stay strong and talk to your Mom because she’s looking after you.
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The online community has lost a wonderful, witty, beautiful, loving friend. My very deepest condolences to Dude and the Girls and all her friends and family.
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I will always remember Lisa. She was an amazing person and will be missed by many. Really sorry she left so early.
Colin B.s last blog post..rest in peace Lisa
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There were tons of obituaries written for her all over the internet, weren’t there? I just couldn’t. But she touched my heart with her great sense of humor and love of the Rolling Stones. I think we had a lot in common.
Love to John, Cameron and Christine.
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Once again, thanks for the info, Karl! *smooches*
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i love that her maiden name was gift.
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No problem Karl.
The guest books are nice because the family can print them out and keep them. I have a feeling Lisa’s is going to be the biggest one that website ever saw.
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I’m so grateful that I was able to meet Lisa and John last year. She was truly an inspiration to so many people. My heart is with you Dude, Cam and Teeny.
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so sad. rip lisa. take care lisa’s family.. be strong. all my best. xoxo
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My deepest sympathies to John, Cameron, Christine, as well as all of her extended family. Lisa was a charismatic, special and fun lady. She will be missed by so many more out in the blogging community, including myself.
God Bless and comfort the three of you, always.
Rest in peace, dear Lisa. You will remain in all of our hearts. And never will I listen to a Rolling Stone song and not think of you and your vibrant personality and the love you shared with so many of us.
With love & prayers,
3T
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I came here by way of Colin’s blog to wish you and your family my deepest sorrow on your loss. Cancer will not defeat the human spirit. May God watch over you during this time and remain close in the days ahead…
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I wish they would have said “ovarian cancer” instead of natural causes, in the obituary. I don’t think anyone considers cancer a natural cause. Also, it helps increase awareness when identified as such in obituaries – a better way to track causes of death…
I am so sorry about Lisa. Prayers are with the family.
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