Candle Category: Remembrance

Francesca Elms and family lit a candle in memory of Richard Scobie, who died in February. A kind, funny, thoughtful musician, writer, and fighter for justice, with a subdued, yet larger-than-life presence. A social worker by profession, Dick became the Executive Director of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, in 1972. Under his direction, the UUSC...

Deborah Ann Tripoldi and family lit a candle of remembrances for her late grandfather Ralph Dimaio and her late first cousin Anthony DiMaio. They both shared Feb. 24 for their birthdays. Anthony would have been 34 years old this year.

Foxxy Pullen and Ann Trip lit a candle of remembrance for Foxxy’s late husband, Ann’s elder Herm. Jan. 25th marked ten years since Herm’s passing. They also light a candle recognizing Foxxy’s late mother Arlene’s birthday on Jan. 25th and Arlene and Merton’s wedding anniversary on Feb. 2nd.

Jill Beckman-Gaynes lit a candle of remembrance for her father, John Heller Beckman, who was born 100 years ago on January 22. He was a quiet, brilliant man who was deeply devoted to all of his many children and grandchildren. Though he left the Earth almost two decades ago, his presence and love are felt...

Johanna Foster lit a candle of loving remembrance for her mother-in-law, Joyce East-Palmer, who died one year ago on December 21st. Proud grandmother of Sophie and Kellum, and devoted mother of Steven and Leah, she is in our hearts this holiday season, and for always.

A candle of care and remembrance. Our music director Markus Hauck is traveling today to be with his family. His father passed away four short days back. May his grief find release in the presence of family. May all who mourn be comforted.