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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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| chris |
| Dad |
| Dad |
| MOM |
I remember when you were a child about 4 taking my cabinets apart.
When I was sick you always taking care of me.Every morning putting that coffie on.
Working on our trailers getting ready for opening day.If something needed to be fixed you fixed it.
| sister |
| mom 2 Waylon Kitchens | Happy Birthday in Heaven | June 22, 2010 |
| Mom to Angel Justin Lindley | Thinking of You on Mother's Day! | May 7, 2010 |
A Mother's Prayer
Lord, today is Mother's Day, but my heart is split in two.
Half is with the child still here,
The other with the child that is now there with you.
All the lovely presents are a nice surprise,
But the one thing I want most is missing,
And tears fill my eyes.
I know when you sent him, Lord,
You didn't promise how long he would stay.
All you said was to love him and treasure each and every day.
But Lord, it crushed my heart when you called for his return.
I feel like half a Mom, as I ache, weep and yearn.
But Lord, tell him I love him just as much as I did before.
And could you please make a window,
so he can see through heaven's door ?
Let him see that he is missed and thought of with each breath.
And that a Mother's love begins before life, and does not end with death.
So, on this Mother's Day, the Greatest Gift, I give to you.
For Lord, I know you missed him and you loved him, too.
-Author Unknown-
| Dennis Baldridge | Friend | April 6, 2010 |
God Bless you ! i miss you and jesus has loved you always !
| mom 2 Waylon Kitchens | Angelversary | April 2, 2010 |
You are loved and never Forgotten!!
| Mom to Angel Justin Lindley | Wishing you a peaceful holiday! | December 24, 2009 |
