- Date Of Birth: November 17, 1959
- Date Of Death: June 22, 2021
- State: Massachusetts
My dearest Greg,It is with heavy but proud and grateful heart that I write this letter. Heavy as I have to let you go onto your next journey, and proud and grateful that you shared your heart so completely with me for 20 years. We shared so many hopes, goals, dreams, challenges and successes and my biggest regret is only that we don’t have another 20 years to share here. I know for sure that when you left Frankie and me, your first stop was at that Rainbow Bridge to reunite with Sallie who then guided you to reunite with those who left before you. Your father Normand, sisters Lynne and Missy, brother Paul and so many loving family members. I’m sure you had one of your famous big hugs with your dear friends Chris O’Grady and Cheryl Stevenson and a special hug and welcome from cousin-in-law Chris Guari, who you had a special affinity for and he for you. There are countless others you leave behind who will forever hold you in their hearts as they cherish your unforgettable kind and compassionate heart and soul. Mom Claudette, brothers and wives Brian and Carol, Doug and Gail, Bruce and Brenda and brother-in-law Russ, nephews Kenneth, Jason, Joshua, Benjamin, Nick and especially Dougie and Kelly and the precious joy of your life, your grand-niece Madelynn. There are many aunts, uncles and cousins, your dear friends Alan, Paul, Kim and Dave and of course our most fabulous “May Babies Family”, Carol, Michele, Freda, Jeff, John, Jaime, Scott, Lorna, Ilona. And so, so many special friends, colleagues, chorus members, group members and acquaintances near and far. You have touched so many hearts and souls. People who’ve been in your life forever and people who you’ve only met once. I have received more than a few notes from people who remember meeting you at a group or performance or even on the street and who you made such a lasting impression on that they had to reach out and tell me how you had such a positive and heartfelt impact on started you own business, Maxium Custom Draperies, and built it into such a success. You were a sought-after Design Consultant with Ethan Allen. You were an admired member of the Plymouth Festival Chorus as singer, board member and then president during the most challenging year of 2020. I’ll never forget watching your first performance with them. I cried tears of joy as you sang on stage, having fulfilled one of your most important dreams, to sing! You never shied away from challenges and always said there is no such thing as perfect. You had a zest for life and for truly “lighting up a room”. When Greg Martin was near, people sure knew it! Yet you were so humble being the man you were. And boy, those beautiful blue eyes!You loved me, family and friends unconditionally, accepting faults and always offering encouragement and support and praising accomplishments and successes. Your favorite spot was sitting on the front porch at the home we made together, or sunning in the backyard in our private oasis. Sallie or Frankie never far , you know, we must have a special, dignified, sweet and simple send off for you. On the morning on Monday, July 5th (yes, the day after our legal anniversary!) we’ll be having family and special friends to your favorite spot, our home and yard. We’ll have music, stories, remembrances, love, laughter and tears. In the afternoon, all are welcome to stop by for a visit, between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm, to relay a message, to tell a story or just to shed a tear. We can walk the beach, sit in your spot on the porch to enjoy the view you so loved. There will be lots of yellow, I’m sure, as well as flip flops and painted toenails. Maybe you have a little pull for sunshine!As I sign off for now, I hear the words to “Come What May”, the song playing as we danced and you proposed. I envision the day when we will be reunited again will be you, me, Sallie and Frankie, walking hand in hand on the beach. And, again hearing one of our songs in my head, I thank you for creating our own private “Vienna”. I know we’ll have it again one all my love, and remembering your words to always “keep love peace and joy in our hearts”, I add that I will ALWAYS keep you in my heart.
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