Joseph Thomas Surprenant

May you find peace knowing he is resting under a tree that will flourish in the spring, that he is near to his grandparents that can look over him, and one day he will be joined by his loving family. Let your fond memories of your son and brother help you through this difficult time. One must remember that a part of him lives on in each one of you, celebrate his life. Nancy Takahashi

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 This memorial website was created in remembrance of my loving son Joseph Thomas Surprenant who was born in Lowell, Ma. on June 23, 1981 and passed away in Lowell, Ma. on April 2, 2009 at the age of 27 years, 9 months, and 10 days. You will live forever in our memories and hearts.

 

 You will always be loved and missed.

 

Forever Loved

Never Forgotten
 

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When a parent dies,
You have lost a part of your past.
 

 

 

 

When your spouse or significant other dies,
You have lost a part of your present.

 

 

 

When your child dies,
You have lost a part of your future.

 

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The following is the eulogy for Joseph written by Robin Doyle.

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You can shed a tear that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he had lived.

 

You can close your eyes and prey he’ll come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all he has left.

 

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him,
Or you can be full of the love that you’ve shared.

 

You can turn your back on tomorrow and relive yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

 

You can remember him and only that he is gone,
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

 

It has become immensely clear to me that words can not adequately describe the meaning and value of Joey’s short life. Who was Joey? He was a son, who loved his parents, He was a brother, who loved his brothers and sister, He was a proud, proud uncle of his niece and nephews, He was a nephew, a cousin, and most important, He was a friend! He was a larger than life character whose ear to ear smile could light up a whole room and whose contagious laugh forced a smile on your face no matter what the situation was.

In life, yes we all go down different paths, ask different questions, and take different journeys, but in passing we ultimately all take the same road. Joey, I have no doubt is in heaven now. He is with his family and friends that have gone before him. I am quite sure he is happy there because in heaven he has conquered his demons and there is nothing but peace.

HE IS AT PEACE!

 

Let us not use this time grieving his death but use it to celebrate his life!

 

This last note is directed to Joe’s immediate family. To his mother, father, brothers, and sister: Joey was loved by all that knew him, regardless of weather it was spoken or not! Helen Keller once said, “The best and most beautiful things in this world can not be seen, heard, or even touched, they must be felt with the heart!” and I know Joey felt it, I am quite sure of it!

 

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This is on Joseph's Memorial card provided by the funeral home.

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God saw you where getting tired,

And a cure was not to be.

So he put his arms around you,

And whispered "Come to me."

 

With tearful eyes we watched you,

And saw you pass away.

Although we loved you dearly,

We could not make you stay.

 

A golden heart stopped beating,

Hard working hands at rest.

God broke out hearts to prove to us,

He only takes the best.

 

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