For Justmelaura's funeral expenses

Done

kthnry said:

There's also a fundraiser for Laura's sister.

http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/the-allain-family/331200

I can't even begin to fathom the grief that her sister is feeling now.

Done, and shared. So sad that I had just done this same thing for Laura's sister...

Less than $700 to reach the goal!

mbaldwin said:

Less than $700 to reach the goal!

And now less than $200. Thank you to so many! And let me repeat what sarahzm said above and so well:

sarahzm said:

WAY TO GO - almost 100 people have donated $10,000 in just 3 hours.

The trolls, bannings, disagreements are really meaningless. Boil it all down and this community is about love.

Laura was love and kindness and so are we. xoxo
Wendy

Am out of State in West Virginia, Laura's home state. Don't trust public computers but will surely help out when I am back in Jersey.

Done. The response is really remarkable. A testament both to this community and Laura's meaning to it!

Goal has been exceeded!!! Xxoo

Done, and shared on Facebook. For the brightest light on MOL. We love and will miss you, JML.

Keep going, folks, keep going! Laura would have.

Donated. Who could possibly cater the repast?

I feel like a fast would capture the moment more accurately. But maybe a feast also.

So stunned.

Done. My condolences to both Laura and her sister's family. ❤️

"Who could possibly cater the repast?"

I don't know who is planning anything, but I have plenty of space at the B&B for a repast, and will make rooms available for any out of town family members. Everyone could bring a little cover dish or dessert? Someone please extend the offer.. Art Christensen 973-699=8276

Art, you are a rockstar at times like these.

Art - that is so lovely...and exactly the kind of thing JML would do.

I know we have gone over the requested amount but don't forget that GOFUNDME takes a chunk.

Keep it going.

http://www.gofundme.com/qu9s7qgg

Done. Dan and I are heartbroken. We just saw Laura and Dan on Monday. It doesn't seem real.

Done. It still hasn't sunk in. Laura was so much a part of our family in our community...

@ajc what a kind gesture.

Lovely way to celebrate her life, Art. And I have to believe that a pot luck feast is exactly what she would have loved. Unless she could have found a way to cater it herself, and I am sure she's trying to do just that from wherever she is now.

I want to suggest that you enter the event onto this cite, so that you can publish it, keep track of rsvps as well as food everyone is bringing, location, date/time of the event. I would do it, but typing with one hand is very cumbersome, maybe someone else can set it up. It is easy. https://www.eventbrite.com/l/event-management-online/?ref=sem0unb0ggl0usa0ppca0eventinvite&kw=event%20invite%20ex&cr=32377541889&pkw=event%20invite&pmt=e&plc=&mkwid=sUJe9CeOM_dc&pcrid=32377541889&gclid=CKPGvqXP3MQCFQMQ7AodBRQA5A

Done. So sad, but it's also quite beautiful to see the community come together.

Yes it truly Is but I'm so sad because I can't help feeling she had no idea how cherished she was.

She knows Boomie............she knows.

Done. So tragic, such a special person....

Copihue, thanks for the suggestion; and I'll be happy to set it up, but I feel I need to speak to someone in the family first. Does anyone know who is in charge of the arrangements?

If the family is alright with it, my first thought is to invite everyone back to www.LesSaisonsInn.com immediately after the church service on Thursday. I'm sure many people will want to share some of their stories and spend time together; and not everyone may have time to go to the cemetery? I'll have plenty of coffee, soft drinks, and of course some wine and snacks for everyone. Does anyone have a copy of her famous chili recipe? ;-)

I'm going to drive over to her house shortly to see if anyone there knows if other plans have been made. If anyone knows what the plans are, please call me on my cell at 973-699-8276 For those who haven't seen her arrangements:

Laura Grace Frances Stammers Nichols (July 17, 1961 to April 3, 2015)

Wake Tuesday, April 7, 5 to 9 pm; Wednesday, April 8, 5 to 9 pm
Preston Funeral Home
153 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ~ 07079
PHONE (973) 762-1133
http://jacobhollefuneralhome.com/_mgxroot/page_10759.php

Funeral Thursday, April 9, 11:00 a.m.
Morrow Memorial Church
600 Ridgewood Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 763-7676
http://morrowchurch.org/

Thank you so mich Art.

sad time, but good to see so many contributing.... done..

ps - thank you Art!

Art, if you can't reach family, someone at Morrow might know about plans.

Almost up to $20k. So proud of this community!