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"Dimitri" > wrote:

> Well Saturday was the memorial service for Aunt Pinky (82). The service was
> real tearjerker as all her grandkids & children read a passage then shared
> some personal experiences. She was quite loved.


Alex rest her soul.

> The reception after was quite nice with many people bringing some thing to
> share.
>
> The basis was Costco ( I think) platters of croissant sandwiches &
> turkey+stuff roll-ups ( the mayo & dressings were in containers no little
> packets)


I'll give it a B.

The church I attend used to serve it that way, too. No more. Must've
had a review by the health department or something. Leftovers would,
I'm pretty sure, go back into the original container. I don't think
you can do that. . .

> There were several salads, including a red potato, bow tie pasta with
> salmon, tossed Green salad, macaroni Salad and a few others.
> Red & white wine, beer, soda, bottled water, coffee & tea. The dessert bar
> was sensational with enough chocolate to satisfy even the Cookie Monster.


Nice. Dessert is important.

> All in all it was a really good sendoff.


She was lucky to have you in her life.
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