This is a list the kids and I aren’t actually probably going to get fully through this summer but just some things we are hoping to do (though not all are hoping to do all of them)…

• Drive in
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Museum of Science
• Site of the bombing
• Aquarium
• Camping
• Beach
• Six Flags
• TGI Fridays
• Boat day
• Niagara Falls
• More fires at the house
• Paint Brittany’s chalkboard wall
• Crafts
• Paint Mom’s Room (gray)
• Paint Kitchen (yellow)
• Castle Island
• Run more often
• Baseball Games – Cape Cod League / Red Sox
• Cape Tour
• Inside Castle at the island
• Put away money to buy a Keurig
• Yard sale
• Remodel / Rearrange our tiny living space
• Work on living room table
• Brittany’s graduation project
• Photo shoot
• Kitchen floor

This is a work in progress…more might be added, more might come off but I’m hoping to get through at least some of it.  Money will be an issue but with some (redoing the kitchen floor) gift cards earned through work, some might be possible.  And some might just not happen but it’s things I would like to see happen and I get to do them with the kids.  Nothing on here, with the exception of Brittany’s graduation project, cannot be done with both kids.  I am excited to start our summer!!

We don’t get out as a family a lot anymore, with all of us having pretty hectic schedules, but Sunday was beautiful and so the four of us got in the Scion and headed to Plymouth for the day.

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Got to hang out with two of my favorite people this weekend, Lucas and K-Cup!  Haven’t hung out with a baby in quite some time but had a great time with her and Lucas.  Zachary was a great help with the kids, Brittany too.  Was a busy couple of days with them and we put in as much as we could, apple picking and going to the park.  I don’t envy Lisa an dMike and all the things they had to bring back with them afterwards.

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I wanted a record of these for myself. I will add more as they come but I know that they will only be on the site until May 14th-ish…

April 06, 2011
Dear Sue and family, So sorry to hear about Julie passing.I know how close you and the family are.It,s a great loss for everyone who had the good fortune to have had her for a friend. your family will be in my thoughts and prayers Love, Barbara Condon

April 05, 2011
Julia…being your caregiver was the best job a gal could ever have. You always made me laugh so hard I would have tears in my eyes. I will miss your good honest advice and your beautiful smile. I feel an emptiness without you being part of my day to day routine. I will see you again someday pretty lady, and if you happen to see me first I wanna hear “YOO HOO!”….love you so much Miss Julia….Rest in Peace.
~
Angela (Angie) Sforza,
Whitman, Massachusetts

April 04, 2011
Gram, we will miss you so much! I have so many memories that involve you and they will live in my heart forever! I love you so much!
~
Julie Chalmers,
Whitman, Massachusetts

April 04, 2011
Julie, Eric, Brittney, Zachary, and family:

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. I know you will all cherish her memory forever. My prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. I am here for you if you need anything.
~
Michelle Hlavna,
Wolcott, Connecticut

April 03, 2011
My Family,
there isn’t a childhood memory that doesn’t include our family’s being together. We are lucky and special to have such love between us all no matter the time or distance between us.. I have so many wonderful memories of my Aunt that there are to many to list….I have always had a connection with Aunt Julie and love to talk with her. Spending time with her was wonderful she always made me smile and it was because of her smile, like she really had the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other…I will miss her everyday , I love you so much, rest now you deserve it…Love and Kisses Rowena
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Rowena Harding,
Hartland, Vermont

April 03, 2011
Dear Sue…one of my first memories (around 4 or 5 I am guessing), is of your family but especially of your mother. I always felt warmed & welcome in her kitchen and have so many fond memories of her while growing up.

She was a wonderful lady who lived a long and wonderful life surrounded by lots of family and love. I am just glad to have known her for a bit during my lifetime. She will be missed but not without a big smile when I think of her.

Condolences to all you. I’m with you in spirit.

Love … Jeannie (Douglas)

April 03, 2011
Sue,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of great loss. The memories you have of her long and full life will help you at this time of great loss. Julia, keep rooting for the Red Sox from heaven – they always need fiercely loyal fans.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Leslie Altieri
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Leslie Altieri,
Wells, Maine

April 03, 2011
Susan and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I have such fond memories of your mother when I visited with Edna and Rita. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Fondest regadrs,
Patty McMillan-Barclay
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Patricia McMillan-Barclay,
Sandwich, Massachusetts

April 03, 2011
Mom we love you and we will miss you.
Tom and Laurie
~
Tom Pimental,
Whitman, Massachusetts

I was asked to write a eulogy for Gram and though I’m not sure I can do the actual speech (thank you in advance to Eric who has promised to come save me if I need it), I thought that this might be the easiest way to do it.

1. I remember you dating Santé, who was also an amazing person, and remember sitting at the window of our kitchen waiting for them to come home and then watching Santé walk her to the door.
2. “Woo Hoo” Anyone who knew you, knew that sound. If you wanted us, it didn’t matter where you were, that’s how you would call us to you. Used to drive me nuts!
3. One of the last times Gram was in the hospital, she wasn’t eating. She had a nurse by her side the whole time she was there and the woman was trying to feed her mashed potatoes and Gram wanted nothing to do with it. She was fighting it pretty hard and the woman in the next bed had to be fed and the nurse had to do that. I offered to feed Gram. She had chocolate pudding on her tray too and I know Gram, she wanted that. I fed her the pudding and she finished it all. Not a surprise, but the potatoes were another story. I kept telling her “One more bite, one more bite” and the look she gave me was like icicles and she told me I was pushy! I told her I learned it from the best!
4. You had a smile that lit up the room. I loved seeing that smile. It was something that came out anytime your Grandchildren were around. You loved them so much.
5. You bought that little Toyota (Corolla I believe) and you were so little that you had to have the chair pushed all the way up and still have a pillow behind you to be able to reach the pedals.
6. How many of us have ever heard The Chicken Dance and not thought of you? You loved that dance and we all got up and danced to it for you. I think that even when you aren’t at whatever we are celebrating, we get up for you. I know I do!
7. Like Rachel, I have a blanket that you made me. Though I didn’t take it everywhere like Rachel and mine isn’t fully in pieces like hers (though it’s starting to come apart in some places) I still use it to this day. In fact, I slept under it last night.
8. You loved to knit (or crochet, I never really understood the difference) and I loved watching you do it. It’s one of the things I wish I had taken the time to learn from you.
9. You loved to play cards. You always had your little purse with your money so we could play nickel and dime poker, no wilds! Anything that was more difficult, you got all mad about and usually refused to play. Playing Rummy with you, cards had to be in color order (red, black, red) and you couldn’t put a card down on someone else’s down cards unless you had one and you made sure to let anyone know if they did it wrong!
10. Every time I left downstairs, you would say “See you later alligator” and I always replied with “After a while crocodile”. So Gram, I will see you after a while. I will see you in my dreams, in the house on Cherry Street that will always be yours no matter what happens to it. I love you so much and I will miss you every day of my life.

I wanted to make sure to always have a copy of this.

Julia M. Pimental

Julia Marie (Bureau) Pimental, 90, of Whitman died Friday, April 1, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was the wife of the late Thomas A. Pimental Sr. Julia was born in Abington, daughter of the late Victor and Aurora (Jacob) Bureau. She was a graduate of Whitman High School. She worked at the old Regal Shoe Factory in the cutting and stitching room, also at the Duval and Park Ave School in the lunch program for many years. In her later years, Julia and her husband Tom had a candy store in the center of Whitman for several years. They also ran a Popcorn & Candy Apple trailer at the Whitman Football games and other activities in town. Julia was a member of the Whitman American Legion Auxiliary for many years. She served as senior vice president in 1947 with her mother Aurora Bureau as junior vice president. In October 1947, Julia became president of the Legion Auxiliary and remained president until September 1949 when she then served on the Executive Board for many years. In October of 1948, Julia was elected president again and her husband Thomas was elected commander of the Whitman American Legion. They were the first husband and wife head of the Legions and were installed in a joint installation at Whitman High School on Oct. 21, 1948. She celebrated her 89th birthday for three weeks at Disney World in Florida, one of many birthdays celebrated there with family. During her stay at Disney, she also saw her beloved Red Sox play at Disneys Wide World of Sports. The crowning glory for her was seeing them win the World Series in her lifetime as her father Victor also an avid fan, had missed that win. Julia was an avid camper with her family, traveling to many states in the US. Later after her husbands passing, she traveled extensively with her daughter and grandson. One trip was to Rouen, France, to meet her pen pal from 7th grade, which she corresponded with for years and still did until her death. She was a wonderful baker, loved knitting, crocheting, sewing, camping and time with her family. Her family will miss her dearly, but most of all, of her great-grandchildren will miss her warmth, caring and great stories of the good old days. Rest in peace Julia. She is survived by her children, Susan Tautkus of Whitman, David Pimental and his wife Kay of Rhode Island, Thomas Pimental Jr. and his wife Laurie of Whitman; her sisters, Rita Harding of Vermont, Edna Godfrey of Mexico; her grandchildren, Gregory Tautkus and his wife Michelle of Norton, Julie Chalmers and her husband Eric of Whitman, Thomas Pimental III and his wife Tanya of Brockton, Rachel Ventura and her husband Victor of Stoughton, Kristin Riddle and her husband Jay of Rhode Island and Stephanie Pimental of Rhode Island; her great-grandchildren, Brittany and Zachary Chalmers, Logan Tautkus, Lucy and Jack Pimental and Lauren Ventura; also her dear friend, the late Camile Sante. Her services will be held Wednesday, April 6, at 8:15 a.m. from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 at the rotary), Whitman, followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Plymouth. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, April 5, from 4-8. Donations may be made in her name to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 20 Walnut St., Suite 318 , Wellesley, MA, or the Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Bay State Dr., Braintree, MA 02184. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.blanchardfc.com.