Dear Friends,
I am deeply saddened that Correne passed today, July 22, 2013 with Nancee and Gordy by her side holding her hands. She was an extraordinary friend, sister, wife, aunt, grandmother, with many relatives and friends who loved her dearly. Her heart was large enough for everyone. She took life on with courage and an unmatched passion. She will be greatly missed by many, many family members and her many friends. I have been blessed to know such a wonderful person as Correne.-Sincerely, Sue Hogan Girard.
This message above was placed on Correne's FB page at Nancee's request shortly after Correne passed.
I'd like to add that Correne's spirit will live on in my heart and so many others' for a very long time. She extended herself, her generosity, and her journey with everyone. She cared for people who were also suffering from the same condition. She volunteered her own time, all this within the last year or so, to those whose time left was much less than her own. She wasn't really feeling well physically, like you and I would feel to include activity like this in our own lives, but she did it anyway.
How she loved her family was so clear and evident. Her sisters, her extended family and her close friends, she loved so much, and so vocally. Over and over I knew Correne's family was everything to her. How can one person be a part of so many people's lives? Correne could tell you, she would not let anything stop her from doing what she knew would make a difference. I hope she knows how much she was admired and loved by literally hundreds of people. I honor her spirit and gusto for life and will miss her for the rest of time. - Sue
