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Pat Sommers posted a condolence
Friday, November 16, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Charlottes passing. I knew Charlotte from the Police Dept. at Dulles. She was a fine person and I missed her when she left. She was always ready to help any of us with reports and most ofall me with spelling. My love to her family.
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Bob Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Dear God,
We are thankful for the blessing of Charlotte.
We are grateful to have been touched by her loyalty, her playful sense of humor and her compassion.
Her story from a baby, to little girl, to teenager and adult, was that of a strong, gentle and shining spirit.
She was my pen pal. Emailing me in Shanghai, London, Sydney, St. Lucia, and St. Louis. My constant companion, cheerleader, encourager and protector, she was proud of my growth and success.
She loved me to send pictures of the turquoise waters of Anguilla and the 2000-store shopping mall of Dubai. She worried about me in Cairo.
Charlotte celebrated. After the birth of our son Nathan, no one on the maternity floor of Reston Hospital could escape her boisterous cheers. And, when she held our newborn Nathan a light filled the room.
She loved our children. She wanted every Christmas to be special. With stockings, a talking Santa and glowing Christmas tree, a Lionel train and piles of presents, she filled our Nathan, Emily and Connor with 'never to be forgotten' memories of what it feels like to be loved.
As a young boy back in Clinton Maryland, I remember standing at the bus stop when the neighborhood bully, Dickie, threatened to punch me. Charlotte jumped up in his face, "If you touch my brother, I'll punch your lights out."
You see that is just the way Charlotte was. Fighting for the ones she loved. Standing up against injustice. You see if you were her partner, a family member, a friend, or even an everyday person, you were under her fiery protection.
She was faithful and forgiving. Despite her differences with dad, she made peace with herself, and forgave and cherished him. She visited dad everyday while he was in assisted living.
She adored our mother Doris. She so admired mom's beauty, and never got over mom's struggle with deafness and isolation. She missed her. She dreamed about her. She kept her in her thoughts and lived out her legacy of empathy.
So much goes back to Karl and Celeste, our grandmother and grandfather. So many weekends and vacations spent at Karl's cottage on Cobb Island at the junction of the Potomac and Wicomico River. She bathed in our grandparents unequivocal love. It was Charlotte's heaven on earth. God's sea and sunshine.
Charlotte and I grew up sitting beneath our grandmother's Knabe grand piano listening to her perform Moonlight Sonata, and the masterpieces of Revel, Rachmanioff, Debussy and Chopin. Our magical front row seats sparked a love of harmony and song, a sensitivity to art and to the deepest spaces down in our souls.
To the outside world it appeared that I was the student, musician, performer and writer. But, little known was Charlotte's artistic spirit, her creative side, her poetry, and her profound connection to singers and song.
She loved shiny things. I remember Charlotte washing her cars: waxing, cleaning the rims, polishing the interior. Everything spotless. MGB, 55 Chevy, and her Z and, well let's face it, her clothes.
Dressed to the nines. Everything in its place: delicate necklace, bracelet, rings, pressed blouse and pants and shiny shoes. And, Elvis. Commerative books, magazines, plates, trinkets, posters, photos and albums. Clothes, cars and Elvis. Her soul was locked and loaded into glistening things.
Then there's Fran and Charlotte. We admired them. After all they made love work. Sure they yelled, but never to bed with a grudge. A love that was full and radiant, steadfast and true.
Charlotte encouraged. And Fran was lifted. And Fran's standing by Charlotte, was a testament to "and in sickness and in health." Their love was a lesson for us all: two people who can forgive, celebrate and embrace for 32 years.
Even in the darkest hours of the unrelenting pain of fibromyalgia, Charlotte fought to steal precious moments to give and receive from Fran and me, Nathan, Connor and Emily, Judith, our 95-year old Aunt Doris, nephew Alex and neighbors Mary, Ethan and Taylor.
And, all of her life she endured with dignity the judgment of a world not ready to accept her lifestyle. Yet, Charlotte prevailed.
But, now what about our grief? What about this dizzying hurt? How will we heal this wound so deep inside our souls? How much of this punch of pain can we take? We pray that she's back in Cobb Island with Celeste and Karl and mom and dad with sunshine and calm waters. And, that's she's free of pain.
Now I know more deeply how I was Charlotte's brother and she my sister.
And I pray I will see her again.
And, I pray and I believe... that her free and shining spirit will forever fill our hearts.
Amen.
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The Conlins posted a condolence
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Dear Fran, Bob, Judith, Nathan, Emily, Connor, So sad & sorry to hear about Charlotte's passing. May she rest in peace. Our condolences. We're sending lots of love and light from Singapore. Love The Conlin Family - Cindy, Michael, Zachary, Jackson
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Linda Rademacher posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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Fran, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cathy and Linda
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frank dunn posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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Frank Dunn posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
I met Charlotte years ago at Dulles Airport. It was always a pleasure to go to work and see her smile or share a laugh. It was a great start to the day. I don't think she ever missed a week without going to the movies which she would always share to the point I never had to go. She unknowingly ran the police department and was missed when she left as she will be missed now. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends.
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Michelle Taylor posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I met Charlotte many years ago when I was a rookie police officer at Dulles Airport. She is a kind and beautiful person and will be missed by all that knew her. She is now at peace with God. God Bless.
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wilson posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Our loving memories are so very precious and will sustain us. Our loving Father has the power to heal your broken heart he will also give you the courage and strength to endure these very difficult times (Phil 4:6.7). Don't be afraid, he is with you.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Today is ours. Let's live it.
And love is strong let's give it.
A song can help let's sing it.
And peace is dear let's bring it.
The past is gone don't rue it?
Our work is here let's do it.
Our world is wrong let's right it.
The battle hard let's fight it.
The road is rough clear it.
The future vast don't fear it.
Is asleep let's wake it.
Today is ours let's take it, let's take it, let's take it.
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Mary Anderson posted a condolence
Saturday, November 10, 2012
To Fran, Bob and family - I am so sorry for your loss. Charlotte was a wonderful person and I will always treasure her friendship. May she find eternal peace and also give you strength during this sad time.
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Donna Creager posted a condolence
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Dear Fran & family- I worked with Charlotte at MWAA and came to know & love her. Charlotte was a good person and I am so sad for your loss. I know Charlotte will be watching over all of us and keeping us safe. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Donna
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Emily posted a condolence
Friday, November 9, 2012
I am sooooooooooooooooo sorrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyy that you and the rest of the family are going through this. I know that we all loved Auntie Charlotte so very dearly, and she was so close. But she will always love us and be with us in our heart, but at least she won't be in pain any longer. She knows that we love her too, remember the time where she was over at our house and I remember that we were always sad when you guys left. Christmas was always so fun, where we would give presents to each other and we would have a good time. I remember the Christmas when you guys got me a DSi, and when you got me a game for it at first I said" thank you but I don't have a DSi" and you, Mom, and Charlotte all looked at each other and had a smile on your face!
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Mark & Patricia Stein posted a condolence
Friday, November 9, 2012
To Fran Kidwell, Bob, Judith, Nathan, Emily and Connor, Aunt Doris and all the Brown Family, My deepest of sympathy on the loss of Charlotte. I can only say that now she is in heaven with all the family that have gone on before her. She is no longer in pain and is whole again. She is greeting all those friends that have gone on to heaven too. She is talking with her love ELVIS about all the things in their lives. She is looking down on Nathan, Emily and Connor and making sure they stay safe as they remember they loving Aunt Charlotte. How I will miss you so much already but I know one day we will be together again. I see Katie her beloved Dog running around her so happy to see her again. I will miss you so much.
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