2013-2015
Addison Carolyn Bryan
Lovingly memorialized by Lisa Cleaton on February 17, 2015
Addison Carolyn Bryan, born June 30, 2013, peacefully departed for her Heavenly home on February 14, 2015 following a lifelong battle with childhood brain cancer. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and she gently passed from this earthly life wrapped in the loving arms of her Mommy, Daddy and Grandma.
Addison’s life was short, but her impact on the lives of others immeasurable. She never spoke a word, yet her voice resounded across the nation and the echo of that beautiful voice will never cease to be heard. Although her illness caused her to endure many painful procedures she possessed strength, perseverance and an ability to overcome incredible odds and physical challenges. With her courage, fortitude and amazing grace she taught us that each day is a blessing to be fully embraced.
With Addison’s passing we remind others that her life is one to be celebrated. Her infectious smile, bright eyes and amazing spirit captured the hearts of all who met her and touched us in ways we will never forget. Though we were never certain how long we would have with her, it was a privilege to have her in our lives for 19 months. We are eternally grateful for the beautiful and lasting memories that were created. She changed us all for the better and though we will miss her dearly she will remain forever alive in our hearts. Given the intensity of love she inspired in others it was only fitting that she chose to claim the day devoted to love as her own.
Addison is survived by her devoted parents, Benjamin and Hillary Bryan currently of Raleigh, NC; Maternal grandparents Lisa Cleaton of New Bern, NC and William Cleaton, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; Paternal grandparents Thomas Bryan and wife Denise of White Lake, NC; Great-grandparents Betty Modlin of New Bern, NC, Peggy Cleaton of Charlotte, NC and William and Barbara Cleaton of Concord, NC; Aunts and Uncles, Pam and Steph Fitzpatrick of Boise, ID, Melissa and Fred Gordon of Raleigh, NC, Stephanie and Paul Russo of Lake Worth, FL, John and Brooke Bryan of Asheboro, NC, Matt and Janet Bryan of Columbia, NC and Daniel Cleaton of New Bern, NC; and Cousins Mecala, Henry, Ethan, Ryan and Lilly Mae. She is predeceased by her Paternal Grandmother and namesake Mary Carolyn (Nancy) Bryan and her baby cousin John Thomas. In addition, she leaves behind many extended family members, friends, loved ones and faithful followers who have provided love and support for her and her parents and have enhanced the quality of life for everyone involved.
A special thanks to all of the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals that assisted in Addison’s care over the last 17 months. We have been blessed and are grateful for those who have shown compassion, commitment and have gone beyond the call of duty in order to ensure that Addison received the best medical care possible.
Funeral arrangements will be by Carter Funeral Home, Garland, NC. Services will be held at Bay Leaf Baptist Church, 12200 Bayleaf Church Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614. Visitation will begin at Noon on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 PM. Graveside services will take place at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Cypress Creek Baptist Church, 1321 Old Fayetteville Rd., Garland, NC 28441.
Flowers are welcome and may be sent to Bay Leaf Baptist Church, however donations may also be made to the Addison Bryan Foundation to aid other families dealing with Childhood Cancer. Please see www.addisonbryanfoundation.com for further details.
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Addison’s life was short, but her impact on the lives of others immeasurable. She never spoke a word, yet her voice resounded across the nation and the echo of that beautiful voice will never cease to be heard. Although her illness caused her to endure many painful procedures she possessed strength, perseverance and an ability to overcome incredible odds and physical challenges. With her courage, fortitude and amazing grace she taught us that each day is a blessing to be fully embraced.
With Addison’s passing we remind others that her life is one to be celebrated. Her infectious smile, bright eyes and amazing spirit captured the hearts of all who met her and touched us in ways we will never forget. Though we were never certain how long we would have with her, it was a privilege to have her in our lives for 19 months. We are eternally grateful for the beautiful and lasting memories that were created. She changed us all for the better and though we will miss her dearly she will remain forever alive in our hearts. Given the intensity of love she inspired in others it was only fitting that she chose to claim the day devoted to love as her own.
Addison is survived by her devoted parents, Benjamin and Hillary Bryan currently of Raleigh, NC; Maternal grandparents Lisa Cleaton of New Bern, NC and William Cleaton, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; Paternal grandparents Thomas Bryan and wife Denise of White Lake, NC; Great-grandparents Betty Modlin of New Bern, NC, Peggy Cleaton of Charlotte, NC and William and Barbara Cleaton of Concord, NC; Aunts and Uncles, Pam and Steph Fitzpatrick of Boise, ID, Melissa and Fred Gordon of Raleigh, NC, Stephanie and Paul Russo of Lake Worth, FL, John and Brooke Bryan of Asheboro, NC, Matt and Janet Bryan of Columbia, NC and Daniel Cleaton of New Bern, NC; and Cousins Mecala, Henry, Ethan, Ryan and Lilly Mae. She is predeceased by her Paternal Grandmother and namesake Mary Carolyn (Nancy) Bryan and her baby cousin John Thomas. In addition, she leaves behind many extended family members, friends, loved ones and faithful followers who have provided love and support for her and her parents and have enhanced the quality of life for everyone involved.
A special thanks to all of the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals that assisted in Addison’s care over the last 17 months. We have been blessed and are grateful for those who have shown compassion, commitment and have gone beyond the call of duty in order to ensure that Addison received the best medical care possible.
Funeral arrangements will be by Carter Funeral Home, Garland, NC. Services will be held at Bay Leaf Baptist Church, 12200 Bayleaf Church Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614. Visitation will begin at Noon on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 PM. Graveside services will take place at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Cypress Creek Baptist Church, 1321 Old Fayetteville Rd., Garland, NC 28441.
Flowers are welcome and may be sent to Bay Leaf Baptist Church, however donations may also be made to the Addison Bryan Foundation to aid other families dealing with Childhood Cancer. Please see www.addisonbryanfoundation.com for further details.
Please copy and paste this link in your browsers address bar to view the slideshow presented during the service or see the Prayers for Addison Facebook page for the link.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/106788061776004952968/posts/UUwADQm2kDP?pid=6117961090992403794
https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/obituaries/article_c14fbdb2-b781-11e4-994e-23b333c4654b.html
1934-2015
linda faye Titian
Lovingly memorialized by Ashley miles on February 17, 2015
On January 13,1934 in Houston tx at st.Joseph hospital a baby girl was born to Mr. An Mrs James yitian whom they name Linda Faye titian. Li.da Faye was raised in Houston where she attended elrod elementary in her toddler years.. On Saturday February 7,2015 at 11:11a.m Linda Faye departed her life and went home Jesus.
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1934-2015
linda faye Titian
Lovingly memorialized by Ashley miles on February 17, 2015
On January 13,1934 in Houston tx at st.Joseph hospital a baby girl was born to Mr. An Mrs James yitian whom they name Linda Faye titian. Li.da Faye was raised in Houston where she attended elrod elementary in her toddler years.. On Saturday February 7,2015 at 11:11a.m Linda Faye departed her life and went home Jesus.
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1934-2015
linda faye Titian
Lovingly memorialized by Ashley miles on February 17, 2015
On January 13,1934 in Houston tx at st.Joseph hospital a baby girl was born to Mr. An Mrs James yitian whom they name Linda Faye titian. Li.da Faye was raised in Houston where she attended elrod elementary in her toddler years.. On Saturday February 7,2015 at 11:11a.m Linda Faye departed her life and went home Jesus.
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1929-2015
Dominga Payne
Lovingly memorialized by Barbara Andrade on February 16, 2015
Dominga Payne was born on March 17, 1929, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Andreza (Ribeiro) and Candido Silva. She was the sixth of seven children. Her early years were spent enjoying time at the local library reading books with her brothers and sisters, and playing in the front yard under her mother's watchful eye. Dominga also enjoyed watching her mother cook the family meals and listening to her father tell stories.
Dominga graduated from New Bedford High School in 1947. She worked for a short time after graduating before meeting her soul mate, Samuel Benjamin Payne, Jr., an army soldier from Bronx, New York. They were united in holy matrimony, and through this union they were blessed with seven children, Patricia, Steven, Samuel III, Fredrick, Andreza, Anesta, and Tanya. Because her husband Sam was in the military, the family spent the next 20 years traveling the United States and overseas.
After settling down in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children in 1974, Dominga worked in retail for Payless Drug Stores. While working with Payless, she was known for her exceptional professionalism, customer service, and kindness to customers. She was employed with Payless for over 20 years until her retirement in 1996.
Dominga enjoyed her life to the fullest. She loved to travel, attend Cape Verdean events and conferences, listen to her favorite music, spend time with family and friends, and relax at home. In 1997, she and a friend went to the Cape Verde Islands where her mother and father were born. Upon her arrival back to the United States, she was so happy and excited about the experience that she described it as "awesome." She spent her retirement years traveling back east to her hometown to visit her siblings, nephews and nieces, and to attend her class reunions. In 2012 she attended her sixty-fifth class reunion in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Dominga became a member of the Bay Area Chapter of the Cape Verdean West Association in 1980. During her years with the CVWA, she served on the executive board both as president and as secretary treasurer. She was a loyal member of the Cape Verdean West Association for many years until her passing.
Dominga departed this life on January 27, 2015, and was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Samuel Payne, her son Fredrick, her mother and father; sisters - Julia Fortes and Mary Ribeiro; brothers - Antone "Smoke" and Albert "Smokey" Silva, and granddaughter, Kristina Payne.
Dominga leaves to cherish her memory: her six children, Patricia, Steven, Samuel III, Andreza, Anesta, and Tanya; two sisters, Joanna Rebeiro and Louise Oliveira; her nieces and goddaughters, Janet Brito and Marsha Rebeiro; a niece in Antigua, Lynn Hendricks; nephew and godson, Jackie Riberio and godson, Arthur Perreira; 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, sons and daughters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Her loving friends are countless, in particular, her close friend, Barbara Andrade, whom she considered a loving daughter.
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Dominga graduated from New Bedford High School in 1947. She worked for a short time after graduating before meeting her soul mate, Samuel Benjamin Payne, Jr., an army soldier from Bronx, New York. They were united in holy matrimony, and through this union they were blessed with seven children, Patricia, Steven, Samuel III, Fredrick, Andreza, Anesta, and Tanya. Because her husband Sam was in the military, the family spent the next 20 years traveling the United States and overseas.
After settling down in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children in 1974, Dominga worked in retail for Payless Drug Stores. While working with Payless, she was known for her exceptional professionalism, customer service, and kindness to customers. She was employed with Payless for over 20 years until her retirement in 1996.
Dominga enjoyed her life to the fullest. She loved to travel, attend Cape Verdean events and conferences, listen to her favorite music, spend time with family and friends, and relax at home. In 1997, she and a friend went to the Cape Verde Islands where her mother and father were born. Upon her arrival back to the United States, she was so happy and excited about the experience that she described it as "awesome." She spent her retirement years traveling back east to her hometown to visit her siblings, nephews and nieces, and to attend her class reunions. In 2012 she attended her sixty-fifth class reunion in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Dominga became a member of the Bay Area Chapter of the Cape Verdean West Association in 1980. During her years with the CVWA, she served on the executive board both as president and as secretary treasurer. She was a loyal member of the Cape Verdean West Association for many years until her passing.
Dominga departed this life on January 27, 2015, and was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Samuel Payne, her son Fredrick, her mother and father; sisters - Julia Fortes and Mary Ribeiro; brothers - Antone "Smoke" and Albert "Smokey" Silva, and granddaughter, Kristina Payne.
Dominga leaves to cherish her memory: her six children, Patricia, Steven, Samuel III, Andreza, Anesta, and Tanya; two sisters, Joanna Rebeiro and Louise Oliveira; her nieces and goddaughters, Janet Brito and Marsha Rebeiro; a niece in Antigua, Lynn Hendricks; nephew and godson, Jackie Riberio and godson, Arthur Perreira; 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, sons and daughters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Her loving friends are countless, in particular, her close friend, Barbara Andrade, whom she considered a loving daughter.
1974-2015
Mario S.
Lovingly memorialized by Robi S. on February 16, 2015
Ovdje se upisuje njihova prica... pitanje je koliko naplacuju funeral houses ovu uslugu po korisniku?
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Karen Kratzer
Lovingly memorialized by Priscilla Woodworth on February 13, 2015
Goodbye my beloved friend. Priscilla
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1900
Bailey Bass Greene
Lovingly memorialized by Robin Greene on February 11, 2015
You Did Me a Kindness
When my legs grew too weak to carry me,
And my tired eyes could no longer see,
When it pained me to struggle for each new breath,
When my heart beat weaker, and I drew closer to death,
You did me the kindness of letting me go.
You didn't make me hang on when I was suffering so.
I promise I don't think that you loved me any less,
And I love you all the more for your selflessness.
You freed my spirit from its body so wracked with pain,
And let me run the fields of Heaven, where I'm sure we'll meet again.
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When my legs grew too weak to carry me,
And my tired eyes could no longer see,
When it pained me to struggle for each new breath,
When my heart beat weaker, and I drew closer to death,
You did me the kindness of letting me go.
You didn't make me hang on when I was suffering so.
I promise I don't think that you loved me any less,
And I love you all the more for your selflessness.
You freed my spirit from its body so wracked with pain,
And let me run the fields of Heaven, where I'm sure we'll meet again.
