I did not know her well, but from the fleeting memories I have of her, she was happy, fun, loving, and giving woman. My grandmother was placed in a 24/7 psychiatric facility probably for what we now know to be Alzheimer's. I would not be surprised if she suffered from bipolar disorder, but neither of these disabilities made her a woman unworthy of a loving family. I know my father loved her dearly, and I know she loved him. Most of my memories I have with my grandmother were going to their house when I was very young, usually during the holidays. There was always plenty of food and love to go around. There were a few incidents when I remember my grandmother at our family house. Usually these were following baptisms and/or first communions. My mother did not like my paternal grandparents, and was often picking fights with them. Suddenly, one day when I was young, we were not permitted to see our grandparents. It was not too long after that when my father became distant to his children, drinking a lot. Within short order, my grandmother was committed to long-term psychiatric care for "blood clots in her legs." I never saw nor spoke with her after that institutionalization. She died in Gowanda Hospital several years after her admission. I wish I had more and better memories. Rest in peace Grandma! !

The small black blemish on Don's nose was caused by a BB gun pellet when he was young?