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Kimberly L (Slingerland) Gilbert

January 10, 1963 ~ August 21, 2017 (age 54) 54 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Your Partner in Crime Forever on February 16, 2022 10:06 PM
Message from Sally
April 14, 2021 12:41 PM

Kim,
It is so hard still, you were so young
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A candle was lit by Sally- Kim, Kelly is with you now, So Young both of you. on April 14, 2021 12:39 PM
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A candle was lit by on October 20, 2017 11:11 PM
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A candle was lit by πŸŽƒπŸ‘» on October 18, 2017 5:43 PM
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A candle was lit by <3 <3 R.I.P Beautiful Lady <3 <3 on September 10, 2017 8:23 PM
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A candle was lit by Peggy on September 7, 2017 8:16 PM
So sorry Kelly to hear of the loss of you Sister. Thoughts & Prayers are with you.
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A candle was lit by Peggy on September 7, 2017 8:14 PM
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A candle was lit by <3 <3. Miss you so. My Girl :(<3 <3 on September 7, 2017 1:00 AM
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A candle was lit by Your Little Sister on September 6, 2017 2:45 AM
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A candle was lit by Your Little Sister on September 3, 2017 4:30 AM
Kim, I still can't believe you are gone ! 3 Sundays ago I was taking you to the hospital at 11:15 am, here we are all in Extreme Pain and Emptiness in our Hearts.

I am so lost without you, and trying to find my way! It's difficult my way was always to you!!!

I miss our 1am conversation that went till 3 or 4 am. No one will ever know the friendship we shared and our late night secrets.

I miss you :(

Kelly
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A candle was lit by Your Little Sister on September 3, 2017 4:23 AM
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A candle was lit by β™‘ on September 1, 2017 6:35 PM
Message from Russell and Valarie Ainsworth
September 1, 2017 4:14 PM

In times like this words cannot express our sadness. We are so sorry.
Kelly, Uncle Chuck, and Chucky, please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Xoxo
Message from Brandon Gregoire
September 1, 2017 2:56 PM

Hey Erica, it's B. Thinking about you, love you !
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A candle was lit by Brandon on September 1, 2017 2:54 PM
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A candle was lit by Cousin Debby Ainsworth on August 31, 2017 4:53 PM
Message from Cousin Debby Ainsworth
August 31, 2017 4:52 PM

I was in shock to just find out about Kim's passing. Even though I haven't seen you all in years, I love you and I am so sad to hear about Kim. I was hoping to travel up to Ct. to see more of my family members. My whole childhood, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, sleeping over your house occasionally, brings me the greatest memories! I always knew Kimberly to be the strongest, most resilient girl that I admired so much...nothing, no body, and no challenge or obstacle could get in her way or stop her! My heart aches and I am so sorry for your loss and pain . I miss you Kelly and Chuckie! I would love to hear from you sometime...
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A candle was lit by Kim Brothers Kozloski on August 30, 2017 8:10 PM
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A candle was lit by George on August 29, 2017 3:33 PM
Slingerland family ,Sorry to here about Kimberly
A lot of memory’s of all you guys.
Again sorry to hear about Kim
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A candle was lit by Your Little Sister on August 29, 2017 3:35 AM
- Kim -

No words can share the depth of my pain! As you are looking down on me, you can see I am up at 3:16 am, our FAVORITE time to chat!
I have missed you every day since the moment you passed. I want you to know, I am taking care of everything, you have no need to worry and struggle anymore! You would be so proud of your girls. Erica would melt you're heart as she ALWAYS has. She is struggling with your loss,but Thank God she was blessed with your intelligence, she is a Very Remarkable young woman and is using all the things you taught her. You did not pass in vain, Erica is that exceptional,extroidinary woman you taught her to be!!! Your 23 year's of dedicated care,along with all your selfless acts didn't go to waste. The house is VERY empty without you.πŸ’– I want you to know just how Very Much you meant to me and will always be with me in my heart...Please give Mom my love and you too have so much to catch up on, it will take you year's. My life has changed forever in a moment. I wasn't prepared, however all your hour's of coaching me, has paid off. I'm finally doing everything you taught me and standing tall and being ME !! Last thought Matt misses you so much, keeping my eye on him and helping him through this. You were LOVED more than you ever knew.

Love forever.πŸ’– and always,
Your Little Sister
Kelly xoxo xoxo xoxo xoxo xoxo xoxo xoxo
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A candle was lit by Your Little Sister on August 29, 2017 3:16 AM
Message from Maxine Batrawi
August 29, 2017 12:18 AM

Dearest Erica, Have just received word from Kelly about your precious mom's passing and am still in shock. Just this morning, I placed the book, Pennies from Heaven, at the end of my bed and the very last thing that I saw was a photograph of you. It brought back so many memories of the last time I saw you and your family in Monson. My husband Salah passed away 3 years ago and I haven't traveled since then. I am moving in with my daughter and her husband as I am now 83 years old. It was my daughter Debbie who came up with the title of the book, Pennies from Heaven. I am so thrilled to learn that you are attending college. You are so amazing and we are all so proud of you. It is because of your precious mother's determination and great love for you that you have been able to achieve all that you have. So go forward with your life, proud of who you are and thank God every day that you had the mother that you had. She is shining down on you now, watching you achieve new heights. She loved you so very much I am thrilled that I was at least able to meet you and your family. Please keep in touch. Love you, Maxine Batrawi
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A candle was lit by <3 on August 28, 2017 11:01 PM
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A candle was lit by Your Partner In Crime Misses You Terribly <3 on August 26, 2017 11:40 AM
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A candle was lit by Kelly L Gregoire on August 26, 2017 2:57 AM
Jennifer and Erica
Auntie Kelly has waited so that I would be able to gather all my thoughts, before I sent this to you.

I want you both to know, that your mother was a absolutely remarkable woman. She always wanted children and she was blessed with the both of you!

Too many memories to list and share here, I want you to know your mother lived the last 27 years of her life taking care of the two of you teaching you how to love and respect one another along with so many other important life lessons. The two of you brought her more joy than you will ever know and I have never seen another mother love and care for her kids to the depth that your mom loves both of you!

I wish I could say to you both what grandma Alice used to say; start everyday a new day and never go to bed angry!! Unfortunately in this situation we're not just starting a new day, we now have to learn how to try to heal the pain and move forward I wish I could tell you don't worry girls in a couple days everything is going to be okay.

But what I can tell you is that your mother is inside both of your hearts and you will never be without her. So cry when you need to cry laugh when you need to laugh Smile when you need to smile and on the days when it gets really tough think of the strength and all the wisdom and all the Care she gave you both and you know what everyday things will get easier over time !Know that I love you both with all my heart and I promised your mom I would watch over and make sure both of you would be okay. I'm here for you day or night anytime you need me you pick up that phone and I will be to you !!!!

I love you both so very much and want you to know in honor of mom we're all going to laugh together cry together and celebrate your mother's life for eternity.

Love always and forever,
Auntie Kelly
xoxo xoxo xoxo xoxo xoxo xoxo. .......
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A candle was lit by Sally on August 26, 2017 6:15 AM
Kelly, That was Beautiful <3. I am so sorry. Kim as made Wonderful imprints in our hearts that will stay Forever. This is so hard, never in a million years could I have thought this would happen, I believed her when she would say, "I can't die, My kids need me" Love you All <3.
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A candle was lit by Kelly L Gregoire on August 26, 2017 2:32 AM
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A candle was lit by Little Kimberly on August 25, 2017 9:34 PM
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A candle was lit by For you Girl :) on August 25, 2017 8:37 AM
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A candle was lit by Jennifer Gilbert on August 24, 2017 9:48 PM
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A candle was lit by Brandon martins on August 24, 2017 7:13 PM
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A candle was lit by Erica Gilbert on August 24, 2017 6:00 PM
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A candle was lit by Erica gilbert on August 24, 2017 5:59 PM
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A candle was lit by Kristie Nathanson on August 24, 2017 1:24 PM
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A candle was lit by Terry and Louie Picco on August 24, 2017 12:31 PM
Message from Terry (Russell) Picco
August 24, 2017 12:30 PM

Jen, Erica, Chuck, Kelly, Chuck Jr and family
I am so sorry for your loss, Kim will be missed dearly. You are in my prayers.
Terry
Message from Melinda Rigney
August 23, 2017 8:28 PM

Kelly and Kim , I am so sad to see that you just lost your sister and aunt. My heart goes out to both of you. Hugs and sympathy to you and all of this beautiful woman's family and friends.
Message from Kelly Leogue Brilakis
August 23, 2017 8:11 PM

My deepest condolences to Kim's family, I know she will be missed.
Message from Matt
August 23, 2017 4:30 PM

Kim I love you and miss you very much. Kim you will always be in my heart. I miss all the good times we had together and I will always cherish them and never forget them. I want you to know that I will always keep my promise to you that we made together. I miss you so much Kim you will always be with me every minute of the day and in my heart. Love you always Kim your Portuguese parrot and pirate ❀️❀️🌹🌹. Love Matt. Ps say hi to you my mom and dad and Matt πŸ’‹πŸ˜˜
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A candle was lit by Bethy bobbles on August 23, 2017 4:05 PM
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A candle was lit by Matt martins on August 23, 2017 3:49 PM
Message from Sally
August 23, 2017 12:04 PM

Kim,
My Girl :) My Partner in Crime :) I never knew that my last hug from you would be my last. :( I have known you since we were 16. Long time, but really not long enough. :( I wanted so much more time with you. :( Kim, we grew up together and become Moms together. What ever was thrown at you, you handled it now matter how hard it was you always survived through it. I have so many Wonderful Memories with you and I laughing and dancing and oh yes, our selfies in the bathroom :) :) I so wish I could have been there in your last waking hours, just so I could have held you when you made your last breath. I am so sorry that you were all alone. :( What is that saying? Only the Good Die Young, So true. Jen and Erica I am so sorry that you lost Mom in this way, so soon. :( Mr. Slingerland, Kelly, Chuck and Eric and all Kim's Family Members . To you all, My Deepest Condolences. My Bestie is gone, I thought we would have her forever. She is now our Angel forever. Please contact me if there is anything I can do. :( I am so sorry. Love you All
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A candle was lit by Sally on August 23, 2017 11:51 AM
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