Patricia Sinclair Daggett

August 27th, 1926 - May 4th, 2008

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Cathy and Tom -

I am very sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. I know how much you loved and cared for her and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I recently read this poem and think it is so true of people such as your Mother who had such an impact the lives of others.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hust
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there. I did not die.

May you find yourselves surrounded with love in the days ahead.

Susan

Susan Walter

Dear Kathy, Tom and family. Oh, how I remember your mom from when we were kids! She was the delight of the neighborhood and I was so jealous of you, Bev and Mary 'cause you got to be with her everyday and live in that gorgeous house!!!! She was always so creative and gave us kids such inspiration to express our creativity too. Not one Halloween goes by that I don't think of your mom and the way she delighted in entertaining the neighborhood! And then the first "teenage parties" (enough said). What great memories you will ALWAYS have with you as you grieve her loss. Keep them close to you, they will help.......Always....Karyn

Karyn Radtke Ridley

Uncle John, Bev and Cathy, I am sad, as are you this day. These are a few words to Aunt Pat.
I will always remember you as that wonderful lady, my aunt, always with a great sense of humor and so much fun to talk to. You were young at heart and lived a good life. There were tragic times and then there was the rest... that was all good. I am fortunate to have had you in my life. I love you and will miss you. Goodbye until we meet again some day in a better place.
Love Greg and Family

Greg Daggett

Dear John, Cathy, Bev and families...

I have been thinking of Patt so much this past week and just wanted to share this with you. It was a fall afternoon and forgive me I don't remember the details as to how it came about but a few yrs back Patt had asked if I wanted to go on the fall art tour with her, studios from here to Fennville. Me being a new artist and had always wanted to go on this annual tour jumped at the chance. I'd offered to drive us but she insisted, with her driving gloves on we were on our way if she was nerveous about making the trip she didn't show it as I think it was one she'd made before and was familar with the way. Talking all the way about my art shows I'd been in, my pottery, her experiences and art adventures that she's gone through and accomplished. Both in heaven and enjoying the beautiful fall afternoon. At each studio that we stopped at each and every artist greeted her with open arms and hugs, so happy to see her!!! And always she'd introduce me as a new and aspiring artist, it was like she'd taken me under her wing.... she was just so encouraging to me and instilled in me to go for my dreams. Once we'd had our introductions we'd both go our ways in the studios she to her long lost art friends catching up and seeing what new and exciting things were being created. I have to tell you she was in her element that day, and the smile that she had that entire afternoon was just priceless! We talked nonstop the whole way and that day, our hearts with the love of the arts came together. She invited me to come to see her work at the condo soon after that. She had baked cookies to much the surprise of your dad when he walked in....she was so proud of herself! That afternoon she showed me all of her pieces that she still had and got into her closet of supplies and once again was just beaming and so full of life sharing with me her ideas and accomplishments. After that I just had to make a trip to Saugatuck to see her little girl in the park, I just had to touch her knowing her fingers and hands had touched and created each spot that I'd touched. I could just feel the love that she'd put into making that beautiful little girl! To my surprise that Christmas I rec'd a package in the mail from Fla. It was one of her ornaments with her little girl on it!! I have a very cherish Christmas ornament collection and to receive that from her was just priceless to me and ea and every yr since when I put it on my tree my memories that we made that fateful fall will be with me forever! What a blessing it was for both of us to have found each other being able to share something that not everyone can relate to let alone understand. But in those two afternoons together it was like we were these soul "art" sisters that were in heavenly bliss sharing something so special only we could appreciate.

Much love to you all!

Polly