My dear sister Tina: You were the sister I grew up with, the other 4 sisters were already married and had kids. You were a timid, shy, but resourceful girl. Until, that is, when I'd borrow your clothes without asking . We shared a bedroom and would talk sometimes for a long while after lights out. But soon enough you were a teenager and off to highschool. I was 5 years younger and left alone in school. But I was always compared to you by the teachers we both had. Sometimes good, sometimes not so much. When I was 16, you got married in the Swedish Cemetery in Worcester. You wore a bright burnt orange long dress with a hood and orange fur lining the hood. Between the headstones and your orange dress, it was a most memorable day. Leave it to you to think outside the box. You were a talented painter as well. I missed you so much when you moved south. I cried. But I hid it. I missed your girls who I helped you with from day 1. Naomi came home from the hospital with you to our family home just before the blizzard of '78. I had a great time. We had many memorable times. You were a very kind and loving sister. I pray you are no longer in pain and look down and watch over your girls and your grandchildren. Until we meet again dear sis. .

Lovingly your sister Cindy

I always considered your mom as my sister....she did like wise.....I knew her for years.....we got married the same year, I was suppose to be her maid of honor, but I was pregnant and real close to my due date and didn't want to disappoint her plans if I were to deliver at that time. Your mom was honest, sweet. And a great sister in law....even though she was planning her wedding, she took the time to make my wedding dress...I loved it, cuz it was unusual and hippyish....I will never forget her, and her and my brother Al have 2 wonderful children and wonderful grand children....I love you all........Aunty Pam.  XXOO

Naomi and Chrystal, sorry to hear that your Mama passed away, Tina was a great aunt growing up with her kind and creative personality. I sure wish we could of connected prior to her death as I've often thought about your family an hoped everyone was doing well. I recall when I was young Tina sewed a butterfly patch with purple velour on a dungaree jacket which I still treasure today because it came from her and it meant a lot that she would give it to me. I still have a love of butterflies so I send her off on butterfly wings and know she will always be remembered in my heart. May she find the peace now.
Diane Gale (Gregoire, Tinkie's daughter).

I Love You mom, to the moon and back! I'm sorry I never said it enough. I miss you so much...

You will be deeply missed, but never gone from our hearts and minds. You blessed us with 2 beautiful daughters, and 4 wonderful grandchildren, who loved you so much. Thank you Tina for bringing Naomi and kids into my life to love, as well as Chrystal and her children! I promise I will be here for them and help take care of them, so Rest In Peace knowing that. I am glad for the time I got to spend with you, and bring some laughter to your life and happiness. I will miss you and your personality. Until we meet again, Gene Allen ❤️

To Mama, Although you kept your circle small the ones you kept close said you were the sweetest woman a person could ever have the privilege of knowing. Not one bad bone in your body. You were honest to a fault, kind and caring. I believe that was the most powerful gift you gave to me and Chrystal. The morals we both live by today were modeled by you. I thank you for that! You were never of this world, were you Mama. It was too harsh of a place for you, but everyone knows beautiful Angels can't ever be of this world. They can never conform, and I know that is why you had to go. Beautiful Angels need to be in heaven. I thank God that he took, you will never feel pain or hurt again. Instead you will forever remain in Gods loving, healing hands. Forever an Angel in heaven looking after all you loved. Thank you Mama for everything. I love you. Until our paths cross again.