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11:14 am - R. I. P. Valeska Niedzwiecki
Last night, at about 3am, my grandmother passed away. She would have been one hundred years old in April.

When I hear the word "matriarch," I invariably think of her. With her no-nonsense attitude and perpetual sense of humor, she kept her corner of the Niedzwiecki clan together, not with a stern word and an iron fist, but with a chuckle and a well-aimed witticism. She was sharp up until the very end, doing what she wanted how she wanted to do it. We should all be so lucky to live a life as full as hers on our own terms.

Rest in peace, Machute. You will be missed terribly.
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From:[info]gollumgollum
Date:January 5th, 2008 04:59 pm (UTC)
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She also had impeccable taste in baseball teams, right?

I'm very sorry, hon. I'm pretty sure i already was in the red in the liquor category, but i definitely owe you a beer.
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From:[info]kniedzw
Date:January 5th, 2008 05:15 pm (UTC)
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Damn skippy. She was alive for six of their World Series wins and could remember more than two of them, which really was something.
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From:[info]kurayami_hime
Date:January 5th, 2008 05:03 pm (UTC)
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My sincerest condolences
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From:[info]golconda2
Date:January 5th, 2008 05:05 pm (UTC)
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You also have my condolences.
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From:[info]tooth_and_claw
Date:January 5th, 2008 05:07 pm (UTC)
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I'm so sorry to hear. Let me know if you need anything.
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From:[info]moonartemis76
Date:January 5th, 2008 05:13 pm (UTC)
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I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you and yours. Let me know if you need anything I can possibly provide.
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From:[info]squishymeister
Date:January 5th, 2008 05:18 pm (UTC)
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Sounds like quite a lady. Was she the same grandmother that we met at your wedding?
I'm very sorry for your loss. Stop by any time this weekend should you feel inclined.
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From:[info]kniedzw
Date:January 5th, 2008 05:31 pm (UTC)
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No, actually. You met my mother's mother, who is still very much alive and kicking in her mid-80s.
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From:[info]ratmmjess
Date:January 5th, 2008 05:30 pm (UTC)
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I'm very sorry for your loss. She sounds like a great person to be related to.
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From:[info]wadam
Date:January 5th, 2008 05:36 pm (UTC)
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My condolences.
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From:[info]archangl23
Date:January 5th, 2008 05:42 pm (UTC)
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So, "my condolences" sounds a little over-played, but .... yeah.
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From:[info]oddsboy
Date:January 5th, 2008 06:14 pm (UTC)
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I know how you feel. My maternal grandmother passed away this year and it sounds like the two of them were a matched set. 'Dolences.

-RC
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From:[info]peaseblossom
Date:January 5th, 2008 07:51 pm (UTC)
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I know losing a grandparent can be hard, because you have to simultaneously grieve and support your parent in their grief. I wish you and your family the best.
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From:[info]eclectician
Date:January 5th, 2008 11:23 pm (UTC)
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I'm sorry to hear that. I'll give you a hug in a few weeks, I hope.
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From:[info]drydem
Date:January 6th, 2008 01:43 am (UTC)
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condolences, my friend.
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From:[info]sapphohestia
Date:January 6th, 2008 06:20 am (UTC)
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I'm very sorry. My condolences.
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From:[info]foxtown
Date:January 6th, 2008 03:23 pm (UTC)
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Sounds like she led an long and interesting life. My thoughts to all of you left behind, but she will be having a blast doing whatever comes next.

/encourage
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From:[info]princess706
Date:January 6th, 2008 04:08 pm (UTC)
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::hugs::
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From:[info]brisance
Date:January 6th, 2008 06:04 pm (UTC)
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That sucks, and I'm sorry to hear it.
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From:[info]damaskrose9
Date:January 7th, 2008 12:27 am (UTC)
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She sounds like a wonderful person, very inspiring...my grandmother lived with us for several years until she passed away, she was also perpetually sassy and winsome, it was a great inspiration for how to grow old with style...I'm sorry to hear about your loss, let me know if you need anything...or even just want to tell grandmother stories over a drink.
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From:[info]khet_tcheba
Date:January 7th, 2008 02:14 pm (UTC)
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Requiescat in pace. It sounds like she lived a great life and touched a lot of people.
From:(Anonymous)
Date:January 7th, 2008 03:28 pm (UTC)

Auntie Val

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She had a great life and i will not forget how wonderful she was to me as she reminisced with me at my Dad's wake. We were lucky to have gotten the opportunity to spend the day with her at your party. I came online to see if i could find information as to the arrangements for her this week, but i believe it Divine intervention that i also got this opportunity to send my condolensces and reminisce a bit myself.
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Date:January 7th, 2008 04:10 pm (UTC)

Grandma

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I don't think I could add anything to what you wrote--you describe her perfectly . . . and just when I thought I wouldn't cry again today. You really got me with the Machute. I will see you soon, Kyle and I look forward to it, though the circumstances aren't the best. I love you!
Rachael
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From:[info]pathseeker42
Date:January 7th, 2008 06:35 pm (UTC)
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Peace to you and yours, and I hope that this time is filled with all the memories and blessings of her life.
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From:[info]d_c_m
Date:January 7th, 2008 07:05 pm (UTC)
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*big hug* I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing her amazing spirit with us.
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From:[info]lowellboyslash
Date:January 9th, 2008 04:36 am (UTC)
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I'm so sorry. I'll give you a hug in a few weeks.

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