...and gone.
D. Janese "Jan" Tennant It is with enormous sadness that I write to tell you that Jan passed from this world last evening around 9:45.December 6, 1953 - October 8, 2008 Her sister-in-law, Joyce, and I were with her at the end. The love of her life, David, arrived just minutes after she passed - we were all with her. Joyce has been an amazing angel in all of this, comforting, calming and being with Jan every moment that she could. She continues to be a source of strength. Her friends who streamed in and out of her room and the nurses at Harmar Place were wonderfully uplifting to her spirits, we are grateful for their love and attention. Jan leaves a space that will be hard to fill - she held so many people together, and was one of the most widely loved people I know. |
David said last night, She didn't have an enemy
...Except, maybe, for the woman next door who didn't like her dogs barking.
Jan was that loved.
Feed me, baby!
81 Comments:
hugs.
How wonderful you were able to be with her as she passed. Sending healing thoughts.
As blessed as you were to have Jan in your life, we are blessed to have YOU in each of our lives. I will try to be a better person today in Jan's memory, and in your honor.
Elizabeth
Annie, I'm so, so sorry. When you were here for the class I took at Stitch DC, Jan sent you a picture on your phone, and your affection for her was so clear just from the smile on your face. I am so glad that you were able to be with her at the end.
I'm so glad you made it there to be with her. I'll be thinking of you.
You and you're family are in my prayers.
hugs to all of you.
Oh dear, Annie.
I am so sorry. Please accept my condolences for you and all who love Jan. Such empty words, but please believe all of the emotion and love I can muster is behind them.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Her spirit is at rest. My you, and those her loved her, find peace.
My thoughts are with you and your family. It is clear from your description of Jan that she was a beloved person.
Diane
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry for your loss, but so glad you were able to be there. She sounds like a dear person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family. I'm glad you were able to be there for her.
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My heartfelt condolences to you Annie dear and to all of Jan's family and friends.
Glad you were there to ease her passing. Sending healing thoughts and strength for her family and friends.
Am praying for all of you.
I'm so sorry for your loss, but thankful you were able to be there for I am sure she knew you and Joyce were with her. You are in my thoughts.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and my prayers are for your strength and for your peace.
I wonder how many of us read you, and sympathize without commenting. Anyway I send peace and strength wishes to you and safe driving.
Gillian
Sending you love and light.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry, hoping you feel the prayers and strength we are all sending you.
Annie
I'm sure Jan knew you were there. So many times I have experienced that hearing is the last sense to go ... people can hear long after they seem quite unconscious ... I'm so so glad you were able to be there with her.
Now, it is time to be good to yourself ...
god bless, annie.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Dear Friend, We are all so sorry about the loss of such a wonderful person who was so important to someone so special to us. You and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Cathy
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad you were there for her, and that she was surrounded by love in her last moments. Take care!
Lots of thoughts, Annie
You were there, Joyce was there, David's heart had, I'm sure, arrived ahead of his body to be there with her. Jan went surrounded by love; all of us should be so lucky.
My sympathy to those she left behind because for you to love her so, she must have been an exceptional person.
I'm so sorry...........
Oh, Annie. I am truly sorry. I hold you in the light of God, in the most peaceful and loving way possible.
Oh, Annie...I am SO sorry for your loss. How lucky for Jan to be surrounded by so much love at such a poignant time. God bless her and may her memory be eternal.
Hugs-
Margie
May she rest in peace.
Annie,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and good wishes for Gerry.
Blessings,
Ali
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
glad you got a chance to say your last good-bye. It's always so hard and sad. Many are praying for you and sending love.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad that you were able to be there for Jan, though. I've been unconscious and I could hear the people I cared about conversing next to me.
What about her dogs? Were they all placed?
Hugs...
oh annie,
I'm so sorry. You and your family are in my prayers.
*hugs*
You have not lost a loved one, she still lives in your heart, you have gained an angel, to look after you and yours.
Annie, I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you find it comforting that you were there for her at her passing.
Dear Annie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Hang in there and know that Jan is now free. And, thanks for staying in MSP to read to us on Monday-
Much Love-
Annie A.
I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
Annie, I am very sorry to hear about your lost. My heart goes out to you and Jan's family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bless you and your family during this difficult time
You are in my thoughts
May you feel the peace that Jan is certainly experiencing right now. Prayers, Kristin.
Ah, sweetie. I'm so sorry. {{{hugs}}}
Dear Annie,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Wishing you peace, strength, and hope
may you, your family, and friends find comfort in the loss of Jan and may her memory be a blessing.
{hugs}
So sorry, but also so glad you could be there. Thinking of you.
Annie,
Jan was blessed by a generous universe to have you for a cousin. I, too, am sure your presence comforted her. I hope the light of life in Max and Hannah's eyes brings you comfort and peace when you return home.
Annie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time.
Hi Annie sorry to hear about Jan. All the best to you and your family. Be well.
Lawrence
I am sorry for your loss. I am sure you were a great comfort to her.
So, so sorry...you'll all be in my prayers for comfort in your loss.
I am so sorry. You will be in my prayers
annie, so, so sorry for your loss. we are thinking of you.
So sorry, Annie. Love to you.
All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Aleza
I'm so sorry for your loss Annie. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so so sorry..... I am glad you were able to be with her at the end, if only for the peace it will give you
Oh Annie--I'm so very sorry for your loss. You and Jan were blessed to have each other for the time that you did. My condolences to you and your family.
I'm sorry to hear of her passing, Annie. But I am SO grateful that you made it in time to be with her--what a blessing for you to be able to comfort her at this time. I'll keep you and her family in my thoughts.
Hugs, love, strength, peace. May we all have someone such as you at our side when it is our time to leave the party.
Oh, I'm sorry, Annie! Love and healing to you at this hard time. Baruch Dayan Ha-emet. May Jan rest in peace...and courage to you as you face the joy of her memory and the sadness of losing her.
Dear Annie..I was so sorry to read that you lost your dear cousin and on Yom Kippur of all times. I am sorry that the Book of Life had closed but hope that you remember how blessed she was and you as well. My sincerest condolences on your loss. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Elise
We're thinking of you!
Annie, I'm so sorry to read about your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Words seem so empty at times like this; know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
She waited for you to get there so you could be together. She knew you were there to see her on her way. That is the definition of selfless trust and love.
Trust that we're all sharing your sorrow.
I'm so sorry; hoping you find solace in the happy memories.
Besides being with someone when they enter this world, the next most beautiful thing is being there when they leave it. God Bless Jan, and your family.
I'm so sorry Annie, but glad you made it there. May your memories be joyful.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Big hugs from Texas. I am so sorry for your loss, and I am thankful that you were able to be with Jan when she graduated summa cum laude from earth life.
Oh Annie.... I'm so so sorry for this loss. You're always in my thoughts and I'm sending my warmest energies your way.
Annie, I am so sorry for Jan's passing and the grief that you all are feeling. At least she passed with love and company from those who meant the most to her.
I hope your healing will come quickly, but that the memories of her will be eternal.
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