Month: December 2011

Moms Obit

FISHER, Elizabeth (Rein) “Betty Ann” Of Walpole, formerly of Norwood, December 10, age 87, passed at her home surrounded by her family after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Allyn H. Devoted mother of Scott J. and his partner Michael Cordeiro of Walpole, and the late Douglas A. of Brunswick, ME, and Wayne S. of Norwood. Cherished sister of Edward Rein and his wife Dorothy of Grand Haven, MI. Loving grandmother of Brian Fisher and his wife Marion of Westboro and Daniel Fisher and his wife Lindsay of Portland, ME. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren, many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday morning from 9-11 at the Alexander F. Thomas & Sons Funeral Home, 45 Common St., WALPOLE, followed by a Service at the Funeral Home at 11. Relatives and friends invited. Interment at Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Betty Ann was an avid tennis player and writer. In 2005 she published a book of her poems called, “Please Delay Departure.” In lieu of flowers all donations can be made to Walpole Visiting Nurses, 55 West St., Walpole 02081. For directions and guestbook please visit thomasfuneralhomes.com Alexander F. Thomas & Sons F.H. Walpole 508-668-0154

Please Delay Departure by Betty Ann Fisher

Please Delay Departure

I thank the Lord for every day
That I am here on earth, and pray
He wont decide to let me go
Before I see the Autumn glow.

And after that I pray again
That I can stay around for when
The earth is blanketed in white
And then to see each starry night.

He knows I ‘ll ask for one more thing
That I’ll be here to see the Spring
To greet each morning bright and new
And then, of course, there’s Summer too.

When warm winds whisper in the trees
And flowers are a-hum with bees
I’ll want to hear the church bells chime
Oh yes, I like the summer time.

I wonder if He’ll think it fair
If I send up another pray’r
That after I have romped in clover
I’ll still be here when Summer’s over.

I’d like to witness, Autumn’s show
And then I really love the snow
And then Spring sunlight on my cheek
It’s just Eternal life I seek.

From Mom’s Book, Please Delay Departure

Most Dearly Beloved

Mourn me not when I have left this earthly place—for I have enjoyed each precious hour and day and season—the first sign of spring, summers’ warmth, birdsong, nighttime sounds, mourning awakenings, autumns’ glow, and winter sunsets, first snowfalls.

My riches were boundless. Beloved parents who gave me all that made me worthwhile—an undeserved, but patient, kind and noble man to be my spouse—a sweet and gentle brother to love, respect and cherish through all the years—three precious, honorable, stalwart, thoughtful and loving sons—each unique and marvelous—each God’s special gift to me from the day they were born. My fringe benefits along with all else—the loyal, loving, understanding, friends of youth and later years.

I ask only happy memories that all of us have shared—and that a prayer be said for me in springtime—near flowing brooks and frothy streams—at sunsets, at moonrise—when lilacs bloom after summer rainfall—now and then at eventide when daily tasks are done—on Christmas Eve perhaps—on Easter moon—whenever soft winds rustle the leaves-when stars come out and always when church bells ring—when trees grow tall and nearly touch the clouds.

Contentment, peace and happiness have been mine and God has been so good to me with joy and laughter in greater measure than tears.

Love each of you ad infinitum.

Betty Ann