Nolan Funeral Home, Inc.
Betty Wickham
1934 - 2013
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Michelle Oliveri posted a condolence
Saturday, March 23, 2013
When I was about 10 and 11 years old, I kept a diary to record all the important people and events in my little life. And as I read it now, I realize how much Aunt Betty is mentioned. From trips to Child World and the Tri-County Flea Market to her surprise visits with donuts and chocolate Easter bunnies, Aunt Betty showed her love in so many ways. She was always generous, always giving gifts, and yet she herself was the gift that we most cherished. Aunt Betty, you gave us so many wonderful memories, and I am honored that you were such a big part of my childhood! I love and miss you lots!!!
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Danielle Soucie posted a condolence
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Aunt Betty. We will miss you. Through the years you have been generous and kind towards Madison and me. Words are inadequate to express my appreciation. You have made a positive impact on a lot of people as you went through life. May you now rest in the peace of the Lord.
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Debbie Behrman posted a condolence
Friday, March 22, 2013
Thank you Aunt Betty for the laughs and kind words you shared. I have fond memories of Easter and those chocolate bunnies you always brought me and my sisters. You get to celebrate Easter in heaven now. May peace be to all the the family.
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Chris, Skip & Ellie Grasley posted a condolence
Friday, March 22, 2013
Dearest Betty, We will always hold the fondest memories of you, close to our hearts. Although we have lost touch over these long years, we will never forget your kindness and complete willingness to help others in need. We will cherish the time we spent as neighbors at Vernon Pl., the “get togethers” at the Robertsons’ and the countless hunting excursions (With the Boys) to our home in Pennsylvania. Our eternal love, Chris, Skip & Ellie Grasley
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Renee Crespo posted a condolence
Friday, March 22, 2013
As your granddaughter, I will have so many memories of my childhood that you were a special part of.
I will always remember you insisting to my elementary school teachers that I was a gifted and talented child, when in all actuality I was just a really good student. You were so proud. And now I understand. I'll never forget how embarassed I was the day you announced to a roomful of strangers,"My granddaughter became a woman today!" I wanted to crawl under the table and hide. But you were so proud. And now I understand. I'll never forget the day I came home to visit on break from chiropractic college, and you introduced me to your local politician friends, "This is my granddaughter. She is a doctor!" I was embarassed. But you were so proud. And now I understand. I'll never forget the weekend you took a road trip with mom to visit me in GA, just so you could attend my baby shower, wearing your pantyhose with white shorts in 90 degree weather. I was so embarassed. But you were so proud. After all you were about to become a great grandmother for the very first time! And now I understand.
Nannie, I am so grateful and feel so blessed that I had the chance to see you just a couple weeks ago. There is nothing that could ever replace the peace that it has given me to be able to tell you how much I loved you. If you only knew how much you have touched each and every one of us and impacted our lives not only while you were here, but yet even still in your absence. It would make you so proud. Proud to know that through this entire process it was exactly what our family needed to form a bond that was otherwise almost non-existent. You would be proud to know you had a daughter that not only stood by you in your last hours, but a daughter who learned the hardest lesson of forgiveness a person could ever imagine. With that comes a lesson of appreciation and respect for family and the bond that can exist in spite of such dysfunction. You would be proud know you have a son who was transformed into such a admirable man right before our eyes. He showed such unconditional love with his attentiveness and tender heart while he cut your food into tiny pieces and patiently fed you every last bite. He showed such gentleness as he stroked your head and held your hand. You would be so proud to know you had a daughter in law who showed such patience and compassion each and every step of the way. Never once hesitating to jump in with both feet to help out in any way possible. She loved you like a mother, in a way you so deserved to be loved and appreciated. Most of all you should be so proud to have a husband that stuck with you in sickness and in health and loved you in spite of your differences. He will miss you more than you ever know. Many of us will never completly understand the unique bond the two of you shared throughout the 60+ years you were together, but even still its a bond that is undeniable and not one that is easily broken. You would be so proud and take comfort in knowing that we will take good care of him in your absence. You will be missed and always be rememberd for the lessons we all have learned through this experience. You can be proud that with your passing this family have been given the opportunity to bond and to heal in a way it so desperately needs. I pray to Jesus Christ that others can accept you for the person you were and give you the appreciation and understanding that you so deserve. May you rest in peace. I love you.
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Linda posted a condolence
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Oh, our little Betty,
So petite in stature, only the grace of an angel could have carried so much love and kindness. An Angel you truly are.
You watched over me as a child, and have been near throughout my life. I will deeply miss the warmth of your smile, and will embrace all the goodness of your life.
Our heartfelt condolences to all of the family.
Ron and Linda Traub
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Tracy and Dewey Howard posted a condolence
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Betty,
You came into our lives almost ten years ago and have been our guardian angel for all those years. Your love, your caring and your beautiful presence can never be replaced. We will miss you terribly but know that you were so close to God, doing his work here on earth, that it won't be long before you are with him for eternity. God Bless you always.
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Taylor Wickham posted a condolence
Thursday, March 21, 2013
both my grandmother and number one fan. the smile she would give me no matter what trophy i got..."thats my granddaughter". Most giving and caring person i know and was a huge part in my life. I remember working a long day at the beach and she would bring snacks and slurpee's for not only me, but everyone who worked there. (that is, after you worked a long day for the "OLD PEOPLE") she never came home empty handed. from bringing dad lunch every day, to bringing bagels home every sunday... my moms shopping buddy and best friend will be greatly missed but never forgotten. she was a fighter with a strong heart, she was a lover with gentle hands, and she is an angel with huge wings... RIP grandma. know that i appreciate everything you have ever done for me. I will miss the ugly shirts in 15 different colors on christmas, the doggy backpacks with matching keychains, glow up gooey balls u bought "just cuz".. i cant say how happy i was to have been there within your last breaths like you have been there for all of mine. i love you nanny .. and i knew you loved me too even though you never knew how to text it back <3
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Julia Kearns posted a condolence
Thursday, March 21, 2013
RIP so happy I got to visit you! Rest in paradise up there... love you<3333333 You will never be forgotten, we all pledge to you today. A hallowed place in our hearts is where you will always stay.<3
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Christopher Richtberg posted a condolence
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Blessed by her is what I can say. She was kind and always treated me like another son. May her legacy live on. Blessing of healing of hearts go out to the entire family.
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Micaela Crespo posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Dear Nannie,
I love you, I love you so so much
Xoxox.
Micaela
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Miranda Crespo posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Dear Nannie,
I love you very very much and I will miss you lots and lots. May god bless you very much and I will always be in your heart. I love you. Xoxox.
Miranda
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Gail Devol posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
I remember when Betty came to Lloyd Harbor with a birtday lunch for John. She always wanted him to have the best, and she was always interested in sharing with others. I hope that I am half the Mom to my children that Betty was to hers. She always had a kind word to say, and she always went out of her way to help others. Rest in Peace, Betty. Love, Gail
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John Wickham posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Mom,
I was with you when I took my first breath And I was with you when you took your last.
As hard as it was for me to see you go through that, I am happy I was right there with you, as you were always there for me.
All the love you showed me in between those two breaths is the love I will keep in my heart until I breath my last.
I Love you Mom, with all my heart.
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Bob and Dolores Behrman posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Memories of Betty at her best are warm and plentiful. What comes to mind are her visits to us in Smithtown with Renee in tow. Renee’s cousins Michelle, Danielle, and Debbie had great times and remember the best of Betty. The chocolate bunnies from the Northport Sweet Shop delivered by Betty are still a stand out memory of my daughters. The Lord be with you Betty.
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Raquel and Chris posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Many from when I first met you so many years but Chris and I share memories together of you as well...playing charades, wiggling on the floor like a worm, always you were full of life, love and great humor. Such an honor to have known you. Now we pray for peace and comfort of all you love.
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Dr. Enrique Crespo posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The Great-Grandmother of our daughters Miranda and Micaela. They could always count on her for their chocolate advent calendars and solid chocolate Easter bunnies like clock work. Nannie, I would like to take this opportunity to say that YOU WILL be missed.Thank you for being you.... and may the peace in Christ embrace you at the steps of our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven.
We love you!
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Maureen Pelkowski and Ed Motnihan Ed posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
I remember Easter in the hospital. I remember white water rafting. I remember my best friends mom and I mourn the loss of dear Betty. I send all my love to the Wickham family as they were all an important part of my life and will always be important to me. My heart is with you each and every day. I love you all and will pray for you all.
