Darlene Kay Neilsen Paulette, (1958 - 2010) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

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51 years old
Born on November 2, 1958 in Springfield, Vermont, United States
Passed away on September 20, 2010 in Claremont, New Hampshire, United States

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This website was created in loving memory of and as a tribute to the life ofour beloved, Dar. Although Dar is not with us physically, she remains alive in our hearts. We miss her each and every minute of each and every day.

Our hearts ache as we try to carry on life without her dry sense of humor, the laughter and irreverance she brought to every situation, her love and devotion to family, and her tireless energy.

If you never had the good fortune to be a part of Dar's life, then you truly missed out on knowing a remarkable person who was one-of-a-kind!

If you did know Dar, well then, you know how lucky you were and you share in our sorrow.

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January 1, 2013

Happy New Year Dar! My New Year's resolution, I'm going to try to keep your memory alive and honor you and make you proud BUT do it in a happy, cheerful way! I want to be happy I had you for the years I did & not sad you left us early in life. "B" is right, we are VERY blessed to have been able to spend the last of your days together making VERY special memories.Thank you God! xoxo nanni

December 31, 2012

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December 29, 2012

Dar, I just learned of James Bubear who died in March, 2011. We are so lucky that we were with you when you passed. I read about the heartache of his mum and Abhijeet's mom and can only imagine their pain. I know that you are looking out for Abhijeet and for James, too, because that's just who you are...the consummate motherer. I guess you really were needed in heaven afterall! XOXOXO "B

December 27, 2012

Hey Dar! Nothin new, just wanted to say Hi! Whenever I have any leisure time I just want to pick up the phone and talk to you and obviously I can't ,so I come here and "talk" to you. I can't even thank "B" enough for setting up this site, it's been a lifesaver and a mind saver for me!! I miss you always but times like this are so hard for me!! I luv and miss ya MUCH!! xoxoxo nanni

December 27, 2012

Hey Dar, yeah, it's me again! I know I'm always saying I want a day off and now i get one and it feels so empty!! It's snowing (and you know how i feel about that) so I'm stuck at home. For some reason I feel very alone today. I just want to feel like my old carefree, happy, silly self again. Well, thanks for lettin me vent, yet again! Just know we are..... never forgetting you! xoxo nanc

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas, Dar! Went to your house tonight. Not as somber as last year - thanks to the little ones! They keep us focused on the present. Mom and Nanni were there, too! Wish Amy had been there. Still, it wouldn't be Christmas Eve without going to Dar and Mikey's! Some things never change and that's good! Carrying on the tradition and NOT FORGETTING YOU THIS CHRISTMAS or ANY DAY! XO "B

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas Dar!! Went to your house last nite and brought Mom. Like I said before, I wish we'd done these things when you were here to enjoy them WITH us! Mom enjoyed herself but I know she misses seeing you on the couch! We all miss you! Wish I knew how to help Aim, trust me Dar, we're trying!! and we'll keep trying, "B" and I haven't forgotten our promise! Luv & miss ya much! nanni

December 20, 2012

Hey Dar, Miss you!! Christmas Eve is coming up soon and guess what!!?? I'm bringing Mom to your house!! So many times we've done things that I sooo wish we'd taken the time to do when you were here with us!! But since we didn't, just know that Mom's going as a tribute and honor to you!! We sure do miss you each and every day!! No worries, we're never forgetting you!! Luv ya! xoxo nanni :)

December 20, 2012

Okay Dar, Here I go to the story section to try to post that poem again! It's a beautiful poem, sure would be nice if I could share it with everyone! hint hint hint!! :) Alright let's see if this works this time!! xoxoxox nanni

December 20, 2012

Thanks Dar! That's so crazy how it wouldn't work before and now it went so smooth, no problems at all! That's just too funny! Just wanted to make yourself known huh? Alicia wrote that she hoped you'd find a way to let us know you were still around, well .... that you did! I miss you, wish I could just get another hug and kiss from you! Someday! until then..never forgetting you! xo nanni

December 17, 2012

Dar, so many little angels all arriving in heaven at once...I'm sure you're wrapping your arms around each and every one and welcoming them...spreading your love....take good care of them, ok?

December 5, 2012

Hi mom,Damien's dad passed away suddenly last Friday.Every emotion & thought I had when you passed has flooded back into my heart & brain.I miss you so much;I wish you were here to talk to about this.The service is tonight;Going back to Stringer's is pretty sureal.Keep an eye on us,ok.I love you mom & miss you terribly!
Love you, Dolly

December 4, 2012

Hey Dar!!, So, I'm gonna be a "MeMe" again!! To a boy this time!! Now I'll have one of each, how exciting huh!!?? Boy, I sure do wish you were here in person to play with and hang out with all the little ones AND so they could get to meet you in person! For SURE they'll know about you, fret not about that!! Cuz we are NEVER forgetting you!! luv and miss ya MUCH!! xoxoxo nanni :)

November 28, 2012

Hi mom,I realized the other day that I am a lot like you.No woman ever wants to admit that they are like their mom,but I'm proud of it!I have a new found joy of the outdoors,cooking,gardening,& much more.I'm not the same person I was before you passed;I've realized all the things you've taught me about love,life,& being a good person/parent-I'm a better person cuz of it!I LOVE & MISS YOU!

November 25, 2012

Dar,"B" and I went to visit Mikey and had a really good time! We had fun reminicing about you, the only way it could've been better was if we were reminicing WITH you!! We all sure do miss you so much!! I've read alot of books about Heaven lately and I'm really happy for you but I still miss you!! One day we'll be together again,until then, remember...we're NEVER forgetting you!! xo nanni

November 22, 2012

Hey, Dar, thinking of you today and every day...NOT FORGETTING YOU....xoxoxo "B

November 21, 2012

Okay Dar!!, Are you having fun messin with me??!! I tried to post the poem for everyone to see but for some reason it doesn't copy the way I wrote it, so I had to delete it and yes I'll try again later but for now enjoy your little joke and have a good laugh!! I am!! :) Thanks for lettin me know your still with me! Love and miss ya MUCH!! and of course NEVER forgetting you!! xoxo nanni

November 21, 2012

Hi Dar,
Thinking about you today. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a time when we should be thinking how thankful we should be. Yet I'm saddened that your family won't have you to celebrate with them. But knowing you, who always did things your way, you'll find a way to let them know you are there with them. Love you and miss you Dar!

November 21, 2012

Dar, Do you NOT want me to share this poem or what!!?? I can't believe every time I try to post that poem, the words get all scrambled up, it's CRAZY!! What a laugh I'm having!! Good thing I'm alone or someone would think I've lost it! :) You're too funny!! Yup you can still make me laugh!! Well, I guess I'll try again later, OK? 26 months missing you and NEVER forgetting you!! xo nanni

November 20, 2012

Dar, Just saw something on facebook from Enu about how I couldn't get thru a day without you and realizing that I still depend on you by thinking of you, writing to you and talking to you each day; so you STILL help me get thru the day!! I'll have to put it on your story page cuz I didn't do it justice. But you know what I mean, right!? Still missing you & NEVER forgetting you!! xoxo nanc

November 20, 2012

Ditto what Nanny said...when I wake up, I ask myself how I will get through the day without you; as I start my day I wonder how I will go on without you; as the day goes by I remember how you made me laugh and I smile... without you; at the end of the day I know in my heart that I couldn't have gotten through the day without you. As the song goes, "How Could I Forget About You?" xoxoxo "B

November 20, 2012

Hey, Dar. I went grocery shopping last night and picked up a bag of peach blossom candies. Yup, it's that time of year. I'm gonna enjoy them in your honor. Wish me luck that I don't cut my tongue while I'm eating them! It seems to always happen, huh? but we never stop, do we? of course not! I miss you...wish you were here. Sure do hope you're close by enjoying the show, though. xoxoxo "B

November 15, 2012

Hey Dar, Good morning!! No new news to tell you, just wanted to say Hi!! :) I miss those times when you'd call for no reason except to say "Hey" and then we'd end up talking for an hour or more, yea usually more!! :) Can't sit and type for an hour tho, so I'll say Bye for now and remember we're "never forgetting you"! Luv and miss ya MUCH!! xoxoxo nanni

November 14, 2012

Hey Dar, So, Madi Mae stayed at my house this past weekend and we went to change into comfy clothes to just hang around in and she said.... Ahhh MeMe... I want my Dar! Made me smile, big time!! I sooo wish you were here to hang out with us cuz I KNOW you would get a kick out of her and all the little sayings she comes up with! I miss you much!! & Always thinking of ya!! xoxo nanni :)

November 8, 2012

Hey Dar, Well woke up this morning and saw the first snow of the season! Can't help but think about how different we were when it came to this! I hated and dreaded driving in this stuff (still do yuck!) and you were like...bring it on, I don't care...I got things to do and the weather's NOT gonna stop me!! :) Wanna send me some of that winter spunk??! Luv ya & Never forgetting you! nanni

November 6, 2012

Hi Dar,
I've been thinking about you alot. Bet you never realized the impact you had on everyone that loves you. Your sister's have been amazing at keeping your memory alive. Kimmy posts wonderful things about you on facebook. I like to imagine you walking on the clouds watching over us. You are so missed and loved!!

November 5, 2012

Dar, a client asked me to do a search last Thurs. due Fri. I refused it cuz I was taking the day off. She begged and gave me till Mon. at 5 pm. Fri. afternoon they called wanting to know where the search was; today I got a rude call telling me I missed the deadline. So, I "channeled my inner Dar" and, bottom line: got a phone call from the boss apologizing this afternoon. Knew you'd like!

November 5, 2012

Hey Dar, So, we had a nice b-day get together for you at the daycare.It was nice to hang out together and eat your cake :) Kimmy is great with Mom, she has your gentleness! The candle lighting ceremony was nice and Barb did a beautiful job! I knew she would, you knew she would too, right?! She always does you proud!! We sure do miss you & remember...We are NEVER forgetting you!! xoxo nanc

November 3, 2012

Thanks, Dar! I was in a panic cuz I wasn't ready for tomorrow's service. Yesterday I finished the poem. Then Nanni convinced me to do both. Today I tweaked the first part, added new segments for Nanni and Kimmy *wink*wink* and the poem! Me thinks it's not too long, not too short...to use your words - "just right"! I hope they like it. I know you will! Still NOT FORGETTING YOU. XOXOXO "B

November 2, 2012

Happy Birthday! :) Sure wish you were here with us to celebrate the day you came into this world to share your uniqueness with everyone you met! Yup, you definitely were the one and only Dar and I'm so glad you were my sister! So, we'll celebrate here and you can celebrate there with Dad and others. Some day we'll be able to celebrate together again,til then...Never forgetting you! nanni

November 2, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM! I miss you; today I am going to spend some time with one of the people who brought you into this world while you celebrate with the other. I made a german chocolate cake with coconut pecan frosting to celebrate your day. I love you and I am so proud that you're my mom HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

November 1, 2012

Dar, Tomorrow is your birthday! I feel the loss of you and your special ways every day but when special or milestone days come around I really feel the loss of your presence here!! Barb, Hailey Darlene and Kim are coming down to be with Mom for your birthday, wish you were here too! Why is it we always wait til it's too late to do the special things huh!??! Luv & miss ya much nanni xoxo

November 1, 2012

Hey Dar. Tomorrow is your birthday. Me, Hailey Darlene and Kimmy are taking the day off and going to visit Mom and Nanny at the day care. If we can't have you, at least we'll be together. By the way, Sunday's candle light service is fast approaching-still could use a little help with my "reading" -hint, hint. One way or another, I'll do you proud, you know that. Not Forgetting You. xoxo "B

October 31, 2012

Dar, I came to the realization last night that your kids are grown up! John is a MAN! and what a wonderful husband and father! Kimmy is very much like you....loving, nurturing, and a bucketful of saying what needs to be said. Amy is struggling right now but I know she loves her girls to pieces. Hopefully, things will turn around for her soon. Give her a little nudge, would ya? Love, "B

October 31, 2012

Oh, yeah, and by the way, EVERY TIME I visit your website and the music starts, Hailey Darlene stops dead in her tracks, looks up, and smiles as she watches all the photos on the slide show. She LOVES this website! She recognizes all the photos of you. As she grows up she will learn just how remarkable her namesake actually was. You'd adore her...I hope you're watching! Missing you ALWAYS.

October 29, 2012

Dar, the annual memorial candle lighting ceremony is coming up...Sunday...and I'll be doing a "reading". I have an idea of what I want to say but haven't decided on the format yet. I could really use some help focusing. I can't seem to get any clarity and time is running short. Yikes! I want to use the opportunity to its best advantage. Not forgetting about you for a second. XOXOXO Love "B

October 28, 2012

Hey Dar, Saw Mikey today and he seems like he's doin okay. I know he misses you alot, but he's hangin in there. We're all gettin ready for the storm that's suppose to hit and all I can think of is how much you hated storms (thunder and lightning storms) and how you used to run around and unplug EVERYTHING!! You can still make me smile!! :) xoxoxo nanni

October 22, 2012

Good morning Dar, Well, It's Monday morning! Need I say more!!??!! I'm praying for a better day but I guess I get what I get, right?!? I should just be thankful I have another day!! Well, here I go.....wish me luck!! Miss ya MUCH!! xoxoxo me :)

October 21, 2012

Dar, Yesterday was the 20th and I wanted to write a poem for you but family called and I helped out. Today I'm way too upset to even get a thought together! But I will work on your poem as soon as I can get myself together. If you can see what's goin on down here, then you know I need help!! Keep lookin out for me, please!! I luv you and miss you more than I can say!! XOXOXO nanni

October 21, 2012

Thank you Dar!! :) I love you!! xoxoxo me :)

October 15, 2012

On my birthday,I was asked if I had gotten what I wanted.My initial response was "yes";As I thought about it driving to my birthday dinner I realized that "no,I did not get what I wanted".All I really wanted for my birthday was to see you again.Is it selfish that all I want for my birthday is to see you?I miss you so much!No birthday will be the same without you...Love you mom!

October 12, 2012

Hey Dar, What can I say!??! I feel like life is going absolutely CRAZY all around me!! Sure could use your "tude" and humor right now. I miss you!! PLEASE keep lookin out for me!! Get a big ole squishy bear hug from Dad for me Okay? Luv and miss ya MUCH! NEVER forgetting about you!! XOXOXO nanni

October 11, 2012

Dar, today is Kimmy's birthday. As Hailey Darlene and I picked out birthday cards for her yesterday, I tried to find one from you. I found several (with butterflies, I might add!) but had second thoughts because if you couldn't be here to give it yourself.... So, Kristel, me and Hailey Darlene are going to lunch with her to celebrate her birthday. You raised a beautiful daughter! xoxoxo "B

October 10, 2012

I haven't had internet nor the emotional stability to go through this site which I now hope to start but had to share a story. My grand son 2 1/2 yr old Caiden asked me where my sisters were, I told him I had 3 sisters and 1 is in heaven. He looked at me very sad and said "that means she's dead? I said she was very sick he said "where was her doctor" Kids always amaze me with their wisdom.

September 28, 2012

Hey, Dar, even though the "sky" theme is my favorite background...I know how much you loved tending your yard, picking up the fallen limbs, raking leaves, cleaning out your flower beds, and putting your gardens to rest....so I thought I'd let you enjoy Fall along with the rest of us. By the way, your sedum is a rich rose color right now...just beautiful! Not forgetting you....XOXOXO "B

September 28, 2012

Hey Dar! Madi Mae's b-day party is Sunday and of course you'll be a part of it!! I made Madi a new t-shirt with your picture on it, cuz her other one, she's worn so much the picture is fading. So, she'll have a new shirt with "my Dar" on it!! Luving your new look on this page and I absolutely LUV the new song!! Thanks to "B", you're styling!! :) NEVER forgetting you!! XOXOXO nanni

September 27, 2012

EVERY morning Hailey Darlene says, "Hi, Dar!" when she sees you on my computer, when I put on my tear drop necklace of you...she LOVES your new song! She dances and smiles...Not only will you NOT be forgotten, Dar, but Madi Mae and Hailey Darlene already recognize you and feel like they know you. Of course, they'll hear all the stories when they're older, afterall, "HOW COULD I FORGET YOU!

September 26, 2012

Dar, I heard this song, Symphonic (Don't Forget About Me) on Abhijeet Singh's website as the background to a memorial video his friends had made. It reminded me of you instantly. So, for now at least, I've replaced the somber funeral music with it. Like the song says, How Could I Forget You? No worries, honey, that will NEVER happen. Never forgetting you - Always missing you...XOXOXO "B

September 26, 2012

Hey Dar! Love, Love, Love your new song! Don't you? Like Barb said, NOT a chance!! You will NEVER be forgotten!! You are still a part of my day,every day!! and that will never change!! I promise!! I love that Barb keeps adding, updating and changing things for you, it's awesome!! Keep lookin out for me, okay? Luv & miss ya MUCH!!! XOXOXO nanni

September 26, 2012

Hi mom!It's been a lil while;I'm sorry.You have not left my mind for ONE minute.I had to give some well needed,well deserved,well overdue quality time to my kids.I know you understand that!YOUR kids always came first.Curt is a replica of John,which I love.Nat has Damien's sense of humor & quick wit and my ability to be outspoken.I love you & miss you so much!

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February 4

Hey, Dar. I finally caught you up to the winter scenery. Been a bit preoccupied with Skip's never ending issues...but, of course, you know that. And, you also know that you are never far from my thoughts...ev-er. SO wish we could hang out a bit like the old days...I could use the light-hearted laughs. More than anything, now that the kids are getting older...I know, I haven't posted pics of them in YEARS! (sorry!)...I KNOW that they would get a real kick out of your take on life. Dang! They're missing out on really knowing someone really special to me, to Kristel, to Nanni... sucks. Kristel started a little book club with Kimmy, me, and Nanni...it's good when we get a chance to all be together for an afternoon...and we all wish you were there too. I'll never stop missing you. XOXOXO "B"

January 9

Hey girl, Well, first off ..... sorry I didn't come chat sooner!!! Although I was here "hanging out" I couldn't quite get my thoughts together enough to "chat". So, here's a VERY late Merry Christmas to you and Happy New Year!!! I made it through the holidays and now the snow has arrived!! I should be glad it held off this long and I am, I just know that now my anxiety had tripled!! Ugh!! On a good note... I am really excited about our new book club. I had to miss the first one because of snow but hopefully I'll make the next one. I need to stay in touch so I don't feel so detached. Well, I suppose I should go get ready for the kiddos. Give Mom and Dad a big hug for me!! and Keep looking out for me, okay??
Luv & miss ya MUCH!!! xoxo Nanc

December 7, 2023

Hey girl, Me again. Just wanted to hang with you for a bit and chat. Again, I have nothing good to report but I wanted to come say hi and browse through your page and pics and listen to your music for a bit. I miss Mom but she isn't afraid or in pain anymore and she is where she has been wanting to be for quite a while. So I am actually happy for her, it's just an adjustment for me. Well, the kids will be here soon so I'd better go. Luv & miss ya MUCH!!! xoxo Nanc

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I'll Always Remember Us This Way

November 22, 2018

ALWAYS REMEMBER US THIS WAY

by Lady Gaga

That Arizona sky burning in your eyes
You look at me and, babe, I wanna catch on fire
It's buried in my soul like California gold
You found the light in me that I couldn't find

So when I'm all choked up but I can't find the words
Every time we say goodbye Baby, it hurts
When the sun goes down and the band won't play
I'll always remember us this way

Lovers in the night Poets trying to write
We don't know how to rhyme but, damn, we try
But all I really know - you're where I wanna go
The part of me that's you will never die

So when I'm all choked up but I can't find the words
Every time we say goodbye Baby, it hurts
When the sun goes down and the band won't play
I'll always remember us this way

Oh, yeah
I don't wanna be just a memory, baby, yeah

Oooh……

When I'm all choked up but I can't find the words
Every time we say goodbye Baby, it hurts
When the sun goes down and the band won't play
I'll always remember us this way, oh, yeah

When you look at me and the whole world fades
I'll always remember us this way.

May 10, 2017

Happy Mothers Day!!
I know I'm a little early but I have a busy weekend and may not get to a computer so I wanted to chat and wish you a Happy Mothers Day now so I wouldn't miss it! I still miss you like CRAZY and trust me, you will NEVER be forgotten!!
I luv and miss ya MUCH!!! xoxoxoxo Nanc

September 20, 2015

Here we are Dar!!! Our 5th Annual Six in the City Memorial Walk!!
You are loved and you are missed more than I can say!!!

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