Remembrance Service for Robert Fawcett at Oakwood Manor on Feb. 11, 2011

Candles lit in honor of Robert Fawcett
at Remembrance's Celebration



Tim Fawcett gave a eulogy for his Dad
Joan, wife of Bob, and daughter Kristin stand behind Tim.



Jack Meehan, played "Amazing Grace"
and "When Saints Go Marching in"
and background music

On the last day of his life, Robert Fawcett swam and attended a fun Super Bowl party at Lois and Ron Charron's home on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2011. On his return home, he collapsed and died instantly outside his door. His wife Joan said that she remembered hearing a noise outside and went out to see if Bob was on his way in. Indeed, it was a terrible shock when she found her dear Bob had died. The community offered support at this time of grief. They provided help with calls and armed with a "to do" list sprung into action. I offered a resource for the Memorial Service and volunteered to officiate at the service. The family made a beautiful program with a photo of a beautiful sunset, the Irish blessing , a photo of Bob, and order of service.

Over 100 people from Oakwood Manor gathered at the Club House on Friday Feb. 11th to celebrate Bob's life. His family -wife- Joan and sons and daughter, neighbors and friends lit candles and paid tribute to his life with heart-felt stories. We learned that Bob was a respected school teacher and that he organized teams and sports events for the youth of his town in Canada. All of us here at Oakwood Manor will miss Bob who was a kind man who had an encouraging word for all and a delightful sense of humor.
The community recited the closing prayer together."Loving God, we remember Robert Fawcett. We pray that he may rest in eternal light and everlasting peace. We will carry him in our hearts forever. "
Bridget Mary Meehan, RCWP
http://www.associationofromancatholicwomenpriests.org/