Calling Hours / Wake
4:00 - 8:00 p m Thursday March 26
O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home
465 Spring Street
Newport, Rhode Island, United States
02840
on-street parking
on-street parking
Memorial Service
10:30 am - 2:00 pm Friday, March 27,
2015
Atlantic Beach Club on the 2nd floor
55 Purgatory Road
Middletown, Rhode Island, United
States
02842
overflow parking at Easton's Beach
overflow parking at Easton's Beach
The agenda for the memorial service will be roughly as follows (to the best of my knowledge right now):10:30 - 11:20 - service by Pastor Mike from Fall River Church of ChristBreak for coffee & danishes & slideshow of Leah's picturesThen we encourage people to share their memories of Leah for all to hear at this time
Calling Hours
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, March 26, 2015
O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home
465 Spring Street
Newport, Rhode Island, United States
02840
Leah is the only person I’ve met who is like me. I have Stage IV colorectal cancer, in my 30’s with a young family (my daughters are 6 and 2.5 years old). Getting in contact with Leah allowed me to feel connected to someone who truly understood everything I was experiencing. I was no longer lost and alone. She was my guide and helped me navigate the complicated roller coaster of cancer treatment. She did everything right. I tried to emulate how she coped and handled every twist and turn that accompanies scans, chemo, and other medical circumstances. Her openness inspired me to begin a blog and get my story out there for others.
ReplyDeleteI was fortunate to have finally met her this past summer (I live in Maryland and have family in Newport and Middletown). We sat in her backyard, on a beautiful sunny summer day, watching her children play and talking about our experiences. It was beyond words how impactful that moment was for me. Talking with her took away my pain and suffering. Sitting face-to-face and talking with her comforted me and reinforced the beauty of life. I’m disheartened I will be unable to attend her services (I’m currently hospitalized. But I know Leah understands and is OK with it, as long as I get my story out there and help others like us. I’m holding Bryan, Elly and Drew in my thoughts and prayers. I know God is holding Leah in his arms, where there is no pain and suffering. I will always band together for Leah.
What an amazing story. How wonderful that you and Leah found one another. God bless you. ❤️
DeleteLeah's friend, Jackie
What a wonderful story. This was exactly what Leah was about - thanks so much for sharing Kevin. My thoughts are with you as you go through your own battle.
DeleteThank you Kevin for sharing this story. Best of luck to you in your battle.
ReplyDeleteI consider myself fortunate to have known Leah. Such courage and honesty inspires us to be our best selves every day. Our family's thoughts and prayers go out to hers.
ReplyDeleteTim and I would like to express how moved we were at Leah's service today. We have never been to such a beautiful memorial. I loved Leah very much and could feel how much everyone loved her as well. We could feel her presence with us. I am forever grateful for being able to call her my friend. Much love to Bryan, Elly, Drew, Cathy, Jim, Ben and all of her family and friends.
ReplyDeleteLove, Jackie and Tim Davis