Anniversary / Donna Stamatin (Niece)
Dear Georgette, Jimmy & Edz,
I know how significant this day is for you
As a year has passed without Aunt Fran.
Life does continue &
Remembering them in their absence often makes their presence stronger – I hope you take comfort in knowing that I thought of you this day & join you in honoring Aunt Fran in both life and in death.
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CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY  / HALFORD JONES
Words cannot really express too much when it comes to such transitions but as we all have to encounter another dimension possibly that opens to those who pass on,we can expect that our character will determine our fate,which is based on our type.                                                                                                                                    Life,if lived without accident and other things that come about, such as, cataclysms, catastrophes, and the like, can be divided up into periods of seven years, going from the moment of birth to seven years, then 7-14,etc. Of course, it really starts as 0-7,but calculating things is much easier when you start at 1 and go to seven.                                                                                                     However, if you examine your life thus far, you can,if you are most sincere and honest and willing to see things as they are/were, note that certain events are to be found within such periods.                                                                                                             A quick example of this is one's education, one's years of work, one's significant relationships, etc. If you list down what seems or seemed important during those times, you may discern a special, particular pattern in your life.                                                                                                                                                Barring accidents, which is actually a law many of us unknowingly place ourselves under, our fate is determined by our character. But, and this is a big BUT, we seldom achieve our goals in life in a direct manner because there are other factors, influences, and forces that work to divert us from a straight path.                                                                                                                                                These three forces are: creative, neutral and destructive in simplest form. Well, enough of this but we can see that those who are no longer with us physically may just be with us in eternity.                                                                                                                                                                                         At any rate, it is important to REMEMBER, RECOLLECT, RECALL, REMINISCE as we carry on in life and retain thoughts of those who have entered another dimension of life, for life is eternal.     Close

Tribute / Franco Vigna (Student)
I have had the honor and the privilege of being a student in the dojo that Soke and Soke-Dai built with their hands, their hearts and their spirit.  Soke-Dai always had a warm smile, a big heart and a kind word for her students.  She was like having another mother to look out for all of us.  Every time we are true to ourselves, true to our families, and true to the martial arts we pay tribute the beautiful and caring woman that some of us have had the honor to call Soke-Dai. Close

Soke Rossi Kuntao / Founder Chun Kuk Moo Sul  / Eric Breuer (Friend)
Prof. Brown, I am deeply sorrowed over your loss. There are no words to ease your pain. I can only offer my friendship and compassion. Know that you are not alone in your sadness. We in the martial art community all feel YOUR loss. Although, I will not be able to attend the tribute. I will have Prof. Fran in my thoughts and prayers. I will think of her with great respect and remember her kind heart. Prof. Brown, thank you for thinking of me in this sad time. Peace to you my friend. As well, to all who read this. ERIC BREUER Close

I never had the priviledge to meet you  / Mark Pearlman (A friend in the arts )
Life is a journey. We are not judged by how we died, but by how we lived. The people I know have only good thoughts of you. They will miss you. So in that regard your life was well spent. 
God Bless! Close

From a Friend  / Ken Miarecki (Friends in the Arts )
You were a very special person. We will all miss you. Close

My Grandma  / Eddie Patenaude (Grandson)
I will never forget all the good times I had with my grandma.
It was so fun going to her house to visit her and Grandpa.  I am so lucky to have her as my grandma, I just wish I had more time with her. 
I know my grandma is watching over me and she knows what i am doing and she gets to see me in school and when i am playing basketball and practicing karate.  I will do my best to continue to make Grandma proud.
I will never forget that night I saw her for the last time, she talked to me in her hospital room and I told her that I loved her.
I wish she was still here with us but I know she is in heaven with God and He is taking good care of her.
I will always think of her and she is always in my heart.
My life was blessed just by having her as my grandma.
I miss you and love you Grandma!
Love and hugs,
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Hold my hand and never let go  / Jimmy Patenaude (Grandson/Godson)
I never could imagine the pain it felt when I was told that my grandma was leaving this world and entering her paradise. Just looking into her eyes when she had taken her final breath will cause nightmares and pain everyday of my life. Many of my friends say that it will get easier and I will forget, but she wasn't just my grandmother, she was my godmother and my friend. Talking to her was like escaping the normal world and entering a time when there was no worries and no stress.  I remember when I used to visit on thursdays she always made me and my grandfather lunch, but she would never eat it.  I thought that she was still trying to diet, but now i know better.  It is always hard losing a loved one, but it is even harder when you have no idea what is going to happen in the hospital day by day.  I went everyday and every possible time that i had available and one day she was smiling and trying her best and then the next day she was groggy and wasn't strong enough to put forth her best effort.  She was an inspiration to all and will and has inspired me from the day that i met her.
I love you and I will never forget
Always,
Your loving grandson,
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I never knew You  / Becki Serrato (Friend of daughter Georgette )
I wish I could have gotten to know you Fran. Your daughter has become my sister and I know you would be like my mom. Your daughter is one special person and that is such a reflection on the mother and father that raised her. And although we never met, I know you were a loving and wonderful mother - because your daughter Georgette is one also. God bless you! Close

Remembering / Trina Marie Imperioli (Friend of Daughter, Gerogette )

Remembering your mom will bring her right to you in spirit.  Reminise about yesterday and never regret anything.  Life is so short and not until we lose someone do we realize how short it really is.  Enjoy each day with your family and friends and never let the memory of your mom leave your heart.  Fran is in my thoughts and prayers as is your family.  Your friend always! Trina

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" More Than Forever "  / Edward Brown (Husband)
     People keep telling me it will get better or better days will come or it will evenually fade.  What is it, they can't find the right words or they just have to say something to comfort me.  I personally don't think they truly understand.  We just don't know how others feel.

     Knowing myself, the only comfort I'll get is when I'm with Fran in her kingdom.  In  our 41 married yrs., she not only was my wife, but my partner, my friend and someone I could on to confide in at anytime, anywhere.  I just can't get enough of her.  I knew this when I first laid eyes on her on July 25, 1965,  the first day I met her.  We married on May 28, 1966 and my love is exactly the same now as that first meeting.   

     I always had my mind on her 24 hrs. daily and I'll be always thinking of her every second of every day and when I stop thinking of her that's when I'll be with her.

     Fran was my life and my life's gone now.

     ' They'll never be another you '    ' More Than Forever '

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Grandmaster of Kempo-Jitsu Pre 1900 MA  / Ken Melbourne (Friend)
When Ed called I was probably not as supportive as I could be as I was taken by surprise. I had no idea that Frances was sick. I told a grief stricken friend I did not have the words. I don' t think the words have yet been written. But I will try. Frances was Ed's loyal partner and best friend and she was a committed Martial Artist. She stood side by side with Ed in all their years together. She will be sadly missed by all who had the good fortune to meet her. Close

I will remember the happiness you gave others  / Vincent Lyn (freind in martial arts )
Dear family and freinds,
I would like to send my heartfelt condolensces. Frances Brown will be truly missed throughout the martial art world. She always had a smile that lit up the room.
Prof. Ed Brown may your pain right now be a constant reminder of the pleasure that you experienced with the love of your life- Frances.

With kind regards.
sincerely.
Vincent Lyn Close

My Mom  / Georgette Patenaude (daughter)
I could have never prepared myself for the day I would lose my mom. After all, how could I imagine life without the person who gave me life?
I will never forget the last time I saw her on the sad, dark night that God called her home.
God needed an angel and now she is up in heaven watching over us.
She is the best mother in the world and i will forever love, cherish and miss her.
Mom, rest in peace, i love you.
Always,
Your daughter, Georgette










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