Kathleen deSanctis
October 27, 2002
On Sunday, October 27, 2002, I was driving to play at an 80th birthday party in Seymour, CT, listening to the Eva Cassidy CD 'Songbird' in the '92 Tempo. Eva's version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" came on, and I saw the blustery clouds being hurtled though an azure sky. I pulled off the road to listen and watch the sun streaming down through the yellow and crimson leaves, and I became overwhelmed with emotion. I couldn't help thinking of my friend John who died ten years ago next month. I thought of the day driving home from Danielson under a similar sky in 1987, just a few weeks after the birth of my daughter and a few weeks more after the death of my father. I remember looking up at the clouds and I knew that he was alright, and no longer in pain or suffering. I cried most of the way home, but awoke the next day somewhat relieved after experiencing the silent notice that my father had made the journey safely and all would be well. I had the same feeling that Sunday afternoon in October, but not certain why exactly. The next day I received an e-mail notifying me of Kay's passing. I truly believe this was another instance of the spirit of an active, vibrant, much-loved person was making the transition to the next phase of life. As with my father's passing, and John, and all those who we've known and have had profound effects on our lives, so then also goes Kay's spirit...great laughter, kickin' ass, taking no prisoners. You are much loved and missed more than you know. In our thoughts often, in our hearts forever...xo, Bobo
PS: Kay, my office is STILL messier than yours ever was, so there!