The family of the late Elaine M. Skinner would like to thank all who eased their pain and sorrow on her sudden passing January 4, 2010.

Special thanks to Father Patry, Father Collins and Father Devine who celebrated the Funeral Mass. To the altar servers, pallbearers, the St. Joseph's choir, Jim Mercer, Terry Downey, and the Catholic Women's Guild for the lovely reception. She would have been so proud of all of you.

Also a special thank you to all who made donations to the Catholic Woman's Guild in her name. Thank you to all those who sent flowers, sympathy cards, donations to other causes and to those who sent food, e-mails, and who called to offer their condolences.

Thank you to Carolyn and Ernie of Fillatre's Funeral Home for your impeccable service and caring. As a family, we would like to thank all the medical professionals who we met over the last several weeks, you are all truly heroes in our hearts.

To name everyone would be impossible, and to describe every act of kindness and compassion would be a novel. We just want you to know how much we appreciated each and every one of you.

William, Stephanie and Dean.