2014 February Beacon

AMessage From Chaplain Art Brooks…

During the last month, several of our NCYC member friends have lost loved ones and others have been hospitalized.

P/C Commodore Tom McHugh’s father, Thomas J. McHugh, age 81, passed away on December 21 st at his home in Gaylord. A memorial service was held on January 4 th at St Mary’s Church with several NCYC members in attendance. Mark and JoAnn Rathbone both lost a parent just days apart. Clarence Dockeray, father of JoAnn, passed away on January 3 rd , and Felicite Marie Rathbone-Pominville, Mark’s mother, died on January 7 th . Their funerals were held from the Wujek-Calcaterra Funeral Home in Shelby Township.

The Siwek family lost John Siwek, brother of P/C Henry, on New Years Eve.

Cindy Swan had knee surgery on January 9 th . She is at home going through rehab and out patient therapy. She should be up and around very soon.

Diane French’s brother, Fred Jasmund, suffered a stroke while in sunny Florida. He will be recuperating and having his therapy there. If you wish to send him a card, his address is 5725 Cottonwood St., Bradenton, FL 34203.

We are so sorry for your losses, illnesses and discomfort. Hearing from the membership is very consoling during these difficult times.

note from Diane…

“To ALL my friends at NCYC, A mere "Thank You" is not enough for all the well wishes, cards and prayers for my brother Fred after his stroke Dec. 27. I believe his recovery is because of all the prayers from all of you. After only a month of therapy he is already doing much better. By the time you see him this summer you probably won't even know what happened. Thank you for being there for us. THANK-YOU !!! THANK-YOU !!! THANK-YOU !!!”

Warmest Regards, Diane French and Fred Jasmund