Monday, July 28, 2008

Roosevelt Field Mall

Nothing really special or interesting happened over the weekend. I practiced driving as usual. I must admit I still get a little panicky whenever I encounter aggressive drivers. IFC keeps on reminding me to be alert at all times. You can never tell you know.

Anyway, we also went to Roosevelt Field Mall… didn’t buy anything though; Walmart… got some groceries and supplies; and we ate at this “restaurant” that we were so disappointed with the quality of the food and service as well. IFC wants to go to this restaurant ever since but we don’t have any branch near us. We didn’t have second thoughts upon seeing the restaurant near the mall. But I don’t think we’re going back there again ever.

Friday, July 25, 2008

"Pepe"

Pepe (Grandpa in French), as we used to call him, was Tita Laling’s father-in-law… a very warm-hearted and hard-working person. He was always in his “cardigan”, dressed neatly as if he had some place to go to. I can also remember how he was at the dining table… didn’t want any mess, always tidying up while eating. I guess it’s the “military background” that he had. He always talked in a gentle manner. And most importantly, he was a family man and a devout Christian.

Tita Gie has been inviting us to go to Tita Laling for the 4th of July weekend. I said no at 1st having been there just last May. Then, Tita Laling said that Tito Ken had to request an IV for Pepe as he wasn’t eating anymore and that the doctor “sort of” gave him just 2 more days to live. IFC suggested that we go as we can’t make it during the week if something happens to Pepe. And so we did. I felt so bad upon seeing his condition. He lost so much weight… imagine an 87 year old weighing only 60lbs. But he looked peaceful though. I really thought he was ready to leave… too tired and just wanted to rest.

Anyway, we had a little celebration for my birthday on July 5th. Tita Gie made some bbq, cooked pansit sotanghon and adobong kangkong. Tita Laling bought me a cake too. Weng was there with Billy so we had some fun time.

But the next morning, Pepe died. And in as much as we want to stay for the funeral, we just can’t.

To Pepe: Wherever you are, I know you’re happy and at peace. We will always include you in our prayers. You will be missed…

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Have you seen it yet?

I read the reviews online (including an “Oscar buzz” for Heath Ledger) for the movie The Dark Knight... people were raving about how great it was. IFC and I watched it last Sunday. All I can say is… I couldn’t agree more! There was no dull moment. In fact, people were clapping from time to time. The actors were great. Christian Bale has proven it once again and while I’m not really a fan of Heath’s, I think he deserves the recognition (though I read concerns of some parents on the violent role he had in the movie).

What are you waiting for then?

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

2008 birthday greetings!

Thanks to everyone who greeted me on my birthday… email, text messages, phone calls (Tito Ariel) and in person. It was greatly appreciated.

Greetings from family and friends (in exact form):

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Hope you have a good one with all the July 4 fireworks !

Tita Malu

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Hi Faye,

Advanced Happy Birthday! Many happy returns. May the Lord bless you and grant your prayer by giving you the one thing that you and Irvin have been wanting for so long.
Ingat kayo palagi.

Happy 4th of July na rin sa inyong dalawa. Enjoy the rest of the day.

Best Regards,
Samuelito Castillo

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Hey Girl!

Sorry wasn't able to greet you on your birthday. Had so much to do at home and at work. I hope you enjoyed your day with family and friends.

Wishing you good health, love and happiness. Cheers!

Regie, Song & LJ

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Faye--

Belated Happy Birthday, Sis! Blessings come your way.

Rene

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happy happy bday Faye! more blessing for a kind hearted person like you.

Regards,

Chen

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HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAYE!

Here are my wishes for you ...... each rose
symbolizes a special wish from me to you.

One Rose for Long Friendship
One Rose for Unconditional Love
One Rose For Financial Wealth
One for Everlasting Happiness
One for Success
One for Knowledge
One for Beauty, inner and outer
One for Family
One for Honesty
And the last one for a long and healthy life

HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAYE!!!!!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!

Maridel

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Maligayang kaarawan Faye...nanaginip ako kanina nag ce-celebrate tayo ng birthday mo sa office..... sarap ng mga handa at marami..enjoy your birthday..

Regards.

Ernie Gutierrez

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Faye,

Happy Birthday po !

Wishing you all the best for this day !

Keep safe !

Joey

*****
happy and blessed birthday faye! ;-)

Rachel

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Happy Birthday Pipay!!! Wish you good health and beauty...

See yah!

Marie

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Advance Happy Birthday, Pepay!

Ruby

*****
happy bday faye!

Rona

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happy birthday!More blessings to come and wish you good health

tita baby and raphi

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Dear Faye,

wishing u the best on ur birthday.. may ur life be filled with happiness, people who love u and good health.

regards,

indira

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Happy Birthday Faye!!!

Miss you na! I hope we really do meet up next time you visit!

Take care!

Ricci

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Wishing you true happiness, peace of mind and more blessings to come... Happy, happy birthday Faye!!! =)

Erikitch

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Belated happy birthday Faye..sorry late na.

Vel

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sup2x? ei! happy happy birthday h!

Mickey

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Hey Girl! Long time no hear. Happy 34th Birthday! I pray for many birthdays to come.
Also for a baby soon... para me pinsan na ang mga babies ko...

I'm doing fine khit mag-isa lang, I'm still hopeful that we will be able to follow Lito very soon.

Hope to chat with you sometime...regards to Irvin.

Wishing you all the best today and always.

Love,

Irmee Cansino - Castillo

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Noel Jo Ann and Kids has sent you an ecard from 123Greetings.com.

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hi ate faye!!! ... howdy?...

from all of us, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

wishing u all the best...take care always...c u na lng sa chat..

muah!!!...

GOD Bless...we love you

ShAsHa

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Hello Ninang FAye!!!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!

wish you continuous blessings and happiness.
And most of all: a healthy baby soon.... :D

more birthdays to come...

love yah!

Regards,

Caryl/Roland/Migs

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Hi Faye,

Happy happy birthday sister!

Fatima

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Hi Faye!

As usual, I just opened my email today after so many weeks. Belated Happy Birthday and God Bless!

Hope to see you when you come back again to Manila.

Espie

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Hello faye,

belated happy birthday. Hope you had a fun birthday! God bless you. All the best to you and irvin.

cat

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Hi Faye,

It's your birthday today, isn't it? I wish you all the best my dear! Take care & God Bless!

ellen

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Hi faye, happy birthday! Mwaah… Ano nilu2 mo? o llbas nlng kyo ni Irvin? Wish ko 4 u, sana maging successful operation mo kung ma22loy man. Ok, mag enjoy kyo ni Irvin ngaun, bday mo e. Mwaah… Ingat kyo lagi! 

Tita Aba

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Faye hapi bday! May u hv mre blessed n peaceful life. Luv u. T.Baby

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Happy birthday to you! :)

Tita Baby

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Happy birthday! With d grace of God, may u hav an abundance of all d good things specially good health nd happiness, I love u anak

Mama

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Adoy

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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! REGARDS TO ERVIN AND GOD BLESS

Papa

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Thursday, July 10, 2008

Edmour O. Vachon 87, of Leominster



LEOMINSTER: Edmour O. Vachon, 87, of Leominster, died Sunday, July 6, 2008 at the Keystone Center, Leominster.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathleen P. (Kennedy) Vachon, three sons; Kenneth F. Vachon, Dennis L. Vachon both of Leominster, Ronald E. Vachon of Gardner , three sisters; Teo McDonald of Fitchburg, Cecile Waskowicz of Florida and Lorraine Holland of Fitchburg. He also leaves 4 grandchildren.

Mr. Vachon was born in Fitchburg, November 27, 1920, a son of Joseph and Regina (Forest) Vachon and was a longtime Leominster resident. During WW II he served his country in the United States Navy.

For over 40 years Mr. Vachon and his family owned and operated the Grand View Golf Course in Leominster, which has recently been transformed to the Vachon Wildlife Sanctuary.

He attended the Holy Family of Nazareth Church in Leominster.

Funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours.

The Louis M. Isabelle Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg is assisting the family with arrangements.

credits:

The Louis M. Isabelle Funeral Home and

Sentinel and Enterprise (local newspaper).