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Lois Ruth Griswold

April 7, 1943 – july 21, 2025

Lois Ruth Griswold

People call me “Love Lois.”

For the last few years, I wear different colored hats (to match the clothes I wear, with the words, “Love Lois” on them.) You may wonder why I wear these hats. It is because I’ve had cancer for the last five years – so, if you see the hat on me, you know that I’m “in the fight for my life against cancer, again.” I was told in the beginning of this fight, that this was a very aggressive cancer, High Grade Urothelial Carcinoma and it would “always” come back. When I was first on Facebook, I signed every post – Love, Lois. (Lois R. Griswold)

I was brought up in a Christian home and went to church for the first time at two weeks old. When I was five years old, I had heard at home and in Sunday School that there was a man, Jesus, who Loved me and died for me. – to pay the price for my sins.  I trusted the Lord at that time. The verse that I remember basing my faith on was Romans 10:9. “That if thou shalt confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved. In my childlike faith, I asked Jesus to forgive me for my sins and to come into my heart (the Holy Spirit.) I learned more as I grew that Jesus Loved me enough to die for me, to pay for my sins. He died for everyone, but asking to be forgiven for sins and Trusting the Lord is something that each individual must do, if they want to have Real PEACE in their life and no fear of death  I have found that Jesus can and should be Trusted. We had a furnace accident with a new furnace on Thanksgiving night 1990. We were told that we should all be dead. I was the only one who got sick. I was in and out of a wheelchair for the next two years. I lost most of my photographic memory at that time. I could remember every phone # I’d ever called, before the accident. I was studying French and American Sign Language then — and, it was all gone. The Lord helped to restore my health.

I met my husband, Gary at Emmaus Bible School in Oak Park, Illinois for a one year Bible course in 1965-66. Gary was from Seattle (born in Alaska) and I was from Schenectady, NY.  The Lord knew all along that we would meet and be married on June 17, 1967 (58 years ago.) Gary was 20 and I was 24 when we married. I was his “first girlfriend.” I worked at Boeing in Seattle while Gary went to college at U of W. 

Gary and I moved to Boston in 1996 and lived at Longfellow Place on Staniford Street. We moved from Niskayuna, NY to Boston to be pable to send our two children  to colleges (Carnegie Mellon & Ringling School of Art and Design) with NO loans. When we moved in, I saw that Coaches Joe Kerrigan, Grady Little and Player, John Wasdin all moved into our building. (By the way, John Wasdin has JUST been diagnosed with the same exact cancer that I have. He is just starting “the fight for life.”) I love to bake cookies! I used to bake while watching the Boston Red Sox (on TV) play their games at Fenway – and I would bring the warm baked goodies down to the concierge – to give to Joe, Grady and John’s family. These people trusted me and I started baking for the Boston Red Sox TEAM. I baked 32 dozen cookies at a time. The only year I counted how many cookies I made was 2004 – I baked over 5,000 cookies that summer.  The Red Sox won the World Series for the first time in 86 years in 2004.  I was the Unofficial TEAM “Mom” for the Boston Red Sox for 12 years (1996-2007) I loved to greet the players to all their home games. Many of them called me “Mom” (Mom away from Mom.) I loved to bake the cookies that some of the players would tell me their favorite cookie and it was near their uniform the next day. Even Johnny Pesky called me “Mom.” When he came out to sign autographs, I would find a chair for him to sit in. I remember that Kevin Youkilis called me “Mom” a few times when I told him I’d baked cookies. Many of “the boys called me Mom.” Now, I bake cookies for my oncologist, Dr. Edward Crane and his TEAM. 

Gary and I and David, Melissa and their first daughter, Emma (Emmy) all moved from Boston to Cincinnati in April of 2008. Emmy was 3-1/2 years old. (She is 20 now and in college.) Emmy was born with 10 severe food allergies. I wanted to help Melissa cook and bake for Emmy.  Charlotte was born seven years after Emmy, while we lived here in Wyoming, Ohio. We have been privileged to live just three blocks from Melissa’s family for the last 17 years. This fact has become even more important in the last 5 years, when a kidney stone became lodged in my right ureter. It really was wonderful that this stone got stuck, because it alerted my PCP, Dr. Joyce Philip, that I may have ureter cancer. Joyce attended “our church” (Northern Hills Bible Chapel in Finneytown.”) She told me about an Oncologist, Dr. Edward Crane, who she thought I should go to for cancer care. We went to see Dr. Crane before the official diagnosis of cancer. He passed the test – I was willing to trust Dr. Crane with my life – with cancer. I was 77 years old (and now, I’m 82.) This was in 2020, during the time of rampant COVID. (Gary and I have never gotten COVID.) On September 1st, 2020, Melissa put up a place for me to write about what having cancer was/is like on CaringBridge.org (a free site that I’ve written on every day since September 3rd, 2020.) Since then, I’ve had over 628,851 visits to this site – people who are praying for me and encouraging me along the way.  On October 5th, 2020,  I had my right kidney and ureter removed.  I had always thought that if I ever got cancer, I’d just “lie down and die.” To my surprise, this was not the reaction that I got at all.  When I was first diagnosed, I prayed to the Lord immediately and said, “I can’t handle this, but I know YOU can.” I gave all of my fear to the Lord and I haven’t taken it back from Him, so I haven’t had one moment of fear, all while going through the initial cancer treatments and then having the cancer metastasize five times  – first, two times the cancer metastasized to my bladder and then two times to my right lung – Stage 4B. And then to my right Iliac  Hip Bone – also stage 4B. With all of the chemo and immunology treatments, I had different reactions – the first reaction – I no longer had any fingerprints on my hands. Then, I got neuropathy in the end joint of each of my fingers and I couldn’t feel the bottoms of my feet from neuropathy there. Then, my fingernails raised up off of my fingers and toe nails raised up off my toes. I quickly passed what they call in insurance – the donut hole – to catastrophic care. My hobby is crocheting afghans with peoples names on them and giving them to people. I’m working on afghan #246. I’m so thankful that I can still crochet. I also bake for Dr. Crane’s family and the TEAM of nurses that help me each week. I’ve stopped baking now – because I’m so sleepy.  

I sleep all day and night. 

A few months ago, I woke up with a pretty severe pain in the top of my right leg, on the front of my thigh. Pain medication did not touch the pain. I told Dr. Crane and he immediately had me get an X-ray of my right hip and it just showed minor arthritis in my hip. The pain became more severe and Dr. Crane sent me for an MRI of my abdomen on 1/10/25. I have another cancer metastasis – a one inch tumor on my iliac bone. (It has doubled in size recently) As I’ve said before, I have no fear of cancer. I have no fear of death. The Lord has protected me from fear and I stay happy 99% of the time. The cancer is now growing quickly. My meds have changed, with a higher dose of pain meds and different infusions. 

The reason that I say that cancer is the BEST THING that has ever happened to me, is that cancer has opened my mouth (through writing my posts) to tell others where they can find REAL PEACE in their lives – for all Eternity.. Tomorrow is not promised for each of us to be alive and able to accept the Lord’s Gift of Forgiveness.

It has been wonderful to attend Kenwood Baptist Church. I love people. I call it “peopling.” I’m particularly happy about being able to sit in church with our daughter, Melissa and her family. Melissa is very caring and compassionate. She is tender-hearted and REAL.  It is wonderful to have people care about and for us. 

Thank you so much for loving us. We love you, too. 

Love, Lois

Services

Visitation

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Kenwood Baptist Church

Service

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Kenwood Baptist Church

Burial

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM

The Arlington Memorial Gardens

Guest Book

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“I loved Lois Love so much even though it has only been a year I have known her. She was such a loving, compassionate person.”


“Lois lived across the street from us in Niskayuna,NY. She was always there for us in time of need. She extended her willingness to help us out during the birth and school years of our two children. Lois had a heart of gold and was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Lois had a giving self and will be sincerely missed by many. Our heartfelt condolences are sent to Gary, Melissa and family. Our love to all during this sad time. Marcia Maurycy and Bill Hahnenberger and the families of Maura Hahnenberger and Treu Hahnenberger.”


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“I had the honor to meeting Lois and Gary thru a patient family advisory council. From the first time I met her I knew she was someone that was a kind and genuine person. I loved her updates and inspirational messages and was privileged to see her on a few occasions over the last few years. There are people you meet on the journey of life that just bring a bright light to those around them and I consider myself blessed to have known her. Prayers to her family and friends, may her light continue to shine thru others.”


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“What a wonderful picture! Perfect! To all of Lois’ family and friends near and far, we will all miss her daily posts uplifting us everyday. Her smile til the end was a testament to how wonderful she was. Blessings to all and hope we have learned some valuable life lessons. Carry on Lois ❤️🙏”


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“Lois was a bright light bringing her joy and love to so many in York Beach and beyond. I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting her but we corresponded the last few years. Her strong faith, determination and love of the Lord will live in our hearts forever. My condolences to Melissa and family.”


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“Lois touched many , MANY lives and hearts . With her beautiful caring heart and spirit she shared her journey and her strong faith. She is forever written on the heart of many. I had the privilege of a visit in York. I had mailed her a blue prayer shawl when she first shared her cancer journey . She stopped at our home in York and gifted me a blue LOVE LOIS hat. I wear in on Long Sands as I love to share her story. I read her posts EVERYDAY … held her in prayer and will continue to hold her beautiful family in my prayers . Melissa , PLEASE continue to post and let us all walk with you during these days of great loss . Hugs for your hearts and prayers for comfort , Martha Liddy”


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“I never met Lois. But she has touched my life nonetheless. I first came to know of her through a York Beach Facebook page. She was a very special Christian lady whose courage and faith is an inspiration to me. I read her posts daily once I learned she would not be able to return to York. I’m sure she is now at peace with our Heavenly Father and our Savior. May God bless Gary, Melissa, and all Lois’s loving family. She is dearly missed by so many of us.”


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“My condolences to Gary, Melissa and family and friends. Lois was such a wonderful Lady with her undying faith in the Lord. She certainly helped me renew my faith as I am sure I am one of many. May you rest in peace inside the Pearly Gates of Heaven Love,Lois. You will always be in my heart. Warm hugs to you Gary, Melissa and family. Always sending prayers for you all. Gail Grace from NH”


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“I never had the pleasure of knowing Lois on a personal level, but have followed her posts the past few years. It truly feels as though I knew her – from her posts from York Beach to those on Caring Bridge. I was and am so touched by her witness and testimony – what an amazing woman of God. To Gary, Melissa and family: you were so very blessed. Continuing prayers for your family.”


“Love Lois exemplified all that’s good in life…faith, love , hope, peace and courage. Gods special Angel has come home. Cindy”


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“Condolences to the family.I met Lois two years ago at York beach.She was the sweetest lady.Rest in heavenly peace Lois.”


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“I had the privilege of meeting Love, Lois and having my picture taken with her, a day I will forever remember. Her gentle spirit and love was so special. I am so happy she is my sister in Christ because I know I will see her again one day and will get to spend eternity with her and our Savior Jesus in heaven. My deepest sympathy to all of her family. She will be deeply missed by so many. Love, a fellow Lois”


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“I am sure that Lois and her family have no idea just how many people Lois touched and helped. I have aways believed in God and even helped to teach religious education to the children at our Church. Yet I never turned my pain and health problems over to God as she did. When I fractured my back last September and was overwhelmed with all the things I could not do. I learned to turn it over to God because of Lois. What a big difference that has made. I will keep Gary and Melissa and her family in my daily prayers.”


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“The photo of the bench at the beach is quintessential Lois! It embodies her spirit and love for all things nature. Whenever we would visit our daughter in Maine and spend a day at the beach I was always hopeful to see Lois and her husband there. Rest in peace, sweet lady.”


“My team was blessed with your presence at our table at the Unsung Heroes event…You all are unsung heroes for being the light of Christ to others! Lois flew up the steps to the stage that night, not needing her oxygen-a first in quite a while she told me. She blessed me with her easy friendship and I was blessed to meet you all. You all remind me every day why I work in the oncology space-it’s all for the patients and their families. Thank you for sharing your mom and your faith with so many people! Sending prayers and love to you all!”


“Many prayers and condolences to Gary, Melissa and family. Lois was a joy and blessing in so many lives even those who never met her in person. She opened so many hearts to Jesus with her words and beliefs. Lois’ stories will be missed as she begins new ones in heaven. May God bless all of you. Rest in Peace Lois, Memory Eternal 🙏🏻🙏🏻”


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“Gary, Melissa, David, Emmy and Charlotte, Our hearts are with you. Meeting Lois (and through her all of you)was a joy. I have never been more inspired by someone’s bravery, faith, humor and loving persona . Lois was all those things and more. She brought so many people together , showed us the good in the world and gently reminded us that we could all be together one day with one simple ask. May her memory be a blessing. “Love, Lois”, we love you, thank you for welcoming us into your life❤️”


“My thoughts and prayers are with Gary, Melissa, David and girls. Lois was an amazing lady who inspired so many people. You, her family, was right by her side all the way. The picture of Melissa finishing the last afghan was heartbreaking 💔 But, she never worried about it, she knew Melissa would finish it. I was one of the lucky ones that received an afghan. I will treasure it for the rest of my life.”


“Sending prayers and love to your beautiful family…My heart is broken….Love Lois was one of the most amazing and loving person—ever…”


“”Love Lois” was such a special person. My husband and I had the privilege of talking with her and Gary two times while on vacation in York Beach, ME. The first time was at her bench at Short Sands. Gary was just coming out of the water. She gave me one of her famous Love Lois caps. A pretty pink one. The second time was a couple years later up at the Nubble. They were sitting in Gary’s spiffy car. I enjoyed reading her daily posts. She shared so much. The good and the not so good. Sending extra prayers and hugs to her dear family. ~~ Linda”


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“”YOU ARE LOVED” I will never forget these words. Donna”


“I will always smile when I think of you Sweet Lois…..you brought joy and love to everyone who crossed your path….sending love to Gary, Melissa and family. 💕debbie”


“I am a better person for meeting Lois. Kind,compassionate and a hug for all. I will miss seeing you on my yearly trip to Maine. You are truly an inspiration that will live in the hearts of many gor eternity. Rest easy”


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“Lois was such a gift to everyone! She was such a wonderful woman to know, even though it was just on Caring Bridge! You couldn’t help but feel as if you knew her for years. Her kindness and compassion for others will always be remembered! She was definitely “an angel on earth!” Take care of yourselves and find comfort in knowing you will all be with her someday! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️”


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“Your light touched so many lives including mine.”


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“Gary Melissa and family Please accept our condolences. Lois was the salt and the light and angel unaware. We know you are flying high with the angels. We met Lois a couple of times we have a baseball cap and we each made her a necklace which we were thrilled when she sent picture s of her wearing them . We looked forward to reading her post each day. May she rest in peace. God bless all of you. York Beach will never be the same. 🙏🙏🙏🫂🫂💔💔🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹”


“Farewell dear Lois, I miss your daily letters. I always looked forward to hearing about you dream dinners and your overs. As a knitter, I watched with amazement as you cranked out one afghan after another. Most of all, I’ll miss your serenity, your deep faith and your goodness. The world is a better place because you were in it. You have touched so many hearts and souls. Gary, Melissa, David, Emmy and Charlotte, my deepest sympathies to you all. May Lois’ memory be a blessing to you. ❤️❤️❤️”


“Dear Gary, Melissa, David, and girls – I only had the privilege of meeting dear Lois once, years ago. Yet she friended me on Facebook early on, which led to us corresponding from afar. Lois was always joyful, warm, and caring. And then came cancer. I told her that I’ve never seen such a bright testimony from anyone on that journey. Her faith was uncommon, her trust in God was unfailing, and right to the end, her only goal was to encourage all to trust in her Savior. As I’ve gotten older too, there has come the desire to finish well. Love, Lois did just that. She’s Home now. But our prayers are with her beloved family. I can’t wait to see her again, all perfectly healed and better than she ever was.”


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“My thoughts and prayers are with you all: Gary, Melissa, David, Emmy and Charlotte. Also all Lois’s extended family and dear friends. This is not good bye, dear sister, just see you later.”


“I never had the honor of ever meeting Lois, sad to say. As a child we went to Maine every summer, I saw her posts, and started reading them…and, that led to Caring Bridge. Please know, I am sending my deepest condolences to Gary, Mellissa and her beautiful family and friends. I truly feel she was one of the most amazing people I had ever encountered in writing. Her faith was just beautiful, her love of people never ceased to amaze me. May God Bless all the beautiful people she loved, and encountered.”


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“Rest in eternal peace dear Lois. Sending prayers to all of her family and FB friends. I’ve followed Lois’s story and she was nothing but Joy and Inspiration. You will be so missed.”


“As a Christian and a sister-in-Christ, I have been blessed to have known Lois. Lois exemplifies all that Christ calls us to be. I watched her so boldly, but lovingly, spread the good news of the Gospel to everyone who crossed her path. She has been an inspiration to me and an incredible example of strong faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Knowing her has helped grow me in my faith and I will be forever grateful. My thoughts turn to her family now, who I am keeping in prayer. Grief hits us all, whether we are Christians or not. But as Christians, we have hope and look forward to that Grand Reunion Day where we will be together again for eternity. Amen!”


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“Gary, We are sending all of our love and strength from Maine. Meeting you and Lois at the Goldenrod while we worked has truly been one of the most meaningful experiences in both of our lives. Lois is probably one of the kindest human beings we’ve ever met. We could also always tell how proud that kindness made you, in your quiet presence, at her side. It was always such a pleasure to chat when you came in. You are missed deeply here in our little town of York, Maine. In a world where you can be anything, be… Like Lois. You are both loved and she will be deeply missed by all of us whose lives she touched. Our deepest sympathies, Gary. Love, Shanon & Em Lowery”


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“Love to all the people related in any way to Ms. Lois. She inspired me so much. I’m facing a challenge here in NH, but I’ll make sure to make the journey to YB!”


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“Love Lois, You are a treasure!!! I’ve believed in God more & more daily because of you. Thank you for that & for your posts. I will miss them!!! Gary, Melissa & family so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your wife/mother/grandmother with us over the years. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. I will sit on your bench Love Lois each & every time I’m at Short Sands. I will think & prayer there for you all. God Bless.”


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“I just wanted to send my sympathy to all of Love, Lois’ family , friends, and care team. I never had the pleasure of meeting Lois in person, but I felt like I knew her for several years from her posts on Caring Bridge and Facebook. What an amazing women and she did so many nice things for many people. I felt like I lost a very dear friend when I heard of her passing. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through these very difficult days ahead. God bless you all and may you find peace knowing that Lois is at her final resting place. Rest in peace dear friend.”


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“When we met in York, I gave you an Angel that was my favorite to protect you every minute of your journey. Knowing that you were special in God’s eyes, I knew my special angel would watch over you and hold you dear. Though you have entered God’s kingdom, we take comfort knowing that our angel will continue with you in eternal life. You have and always will be in our heart Lois…continue to hold onto our favorite special angel. 🫂”


“I learned of Love Lois, when she started posting on FB. We summer in York. I met her last year at her bench, & of course took a picture of us. I never knew until I just read her letter, that they came from Schenectady/Niskayuna NY. We live 40 minutes away in Mechanicville. How ironic… God Bless you Lois, you have touched thousands of people with your sweet ways. A lovely woman, now in God’s good graces, may you forever rest in peace. Condolences to her family. ❤️🙏🏻”


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“Dear Lois, You will forever be remembered. Your positive attitude, strength and courage throughout your cancer journey was just amazing. Your love toward everyone you met along the way incredible and so appreciated. To continue to live your life to the fullest and never giving up was admirable. You are now at peace and free of the pain. Thank you for making all of us better people. Your love and devotion for others will never be forgotten. Thank you sweet Lois. May you rest easy. You will forever be loved.”


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“I met Lois once in 2022 at her bench. However, I read her posts daily, and loved her openness, warmth, and honesty. Lois loved well, and was loved well too. My prayers continue for Gary, Melissa, David, Emmy and Charlotte. May you all experience the Peace that Lois possessed in abundance. I will be happy to be greeted by Lois in heaven.”


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“I had the pleasure of following Lois for the last 4 years. It’s hard to believe she is gone home. But that was the plan all along to be back with Jesus. My thoughts and prayers are with Gary and Melissa and her family. I happy that Lois is no longer in pain, but sad that our journey with her has ended for now.”


“We had the pleasure of meeting Lois at short sands Beach my heart had heart problems and she went over to him on the bench and gave him a big hug and told him God would be there for him and in June 2nd of the year he had a heart/kidney transplant and is doing well and should have a full recovery thank you for all your posts we’ve gone through a lot of things with you ❤️❤️”


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“May you rest in eternal peace. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.”


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“We sat on your bench this July, remembering visiting there with you 💕 Dear Gary, Melissa and family, Lois’s faith and strength ignited many hearts and souls to accept Jesus 💕 well done good and faithful servant. With our love and thankfulness for knowing Lois Rosann A Worthington Lowder”


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“I so enjoyed meeting you hanging out at short Sands. I will keep you in your family in my prayers, go with Grace, dear Lois.”


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“I feel so blessed to have met you at my favorite place on Earth…..York Beach Maine. Every year since my Grandchildren were little we take them to the beach and I got a wonderful opportunity to meet you outside of FUN O RAMA while my Grandchildren were inside having a Great time. I also met Ginger St. Clair and she took my picture with you. You are a beautiful person and I feel it was divine intervention that I met you. Until we meet again..big hug…..Linda Pope”


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“Gary, Melissa & family, So sorry for your loss. Sending many prayers to all of you. May Love Lois rest in peace.❤️”


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“It has been a such an honor to know you Lois, although I have never met you. I have been following your journey for the past 5 years as my father was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2011. My parents owned a house in Ogunquit and like you I loved spending time in Maine. May you rest in peace. Love, Tracy”


“I am sorry for all of the family and God Bless all of you.”


“My heart is sad. I didn’t know Lois personally, but through the York Beach group on fb. Lois was a very special lady and will be missed by so many. My sympathies to her family and friends, hugs💕🐾🐾💕”


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“Dear sweet Lois. You have taught me so many things since I first met you almost 5 years ago in York. I have learned that having peace and faith is paramount in life. I’m going to miss you terribly. Sitting with you on “your ” bench was a great honor. I will forever treasure that time. While I still visit York, I look at “your ” bench without you there, it’s very emotional. Rest in eternal peace Lois. Sending prayers for strength for Gary, Melissa, David, Emma and Charlotte. You were blessed with a wonderful family. I pray that they know how many, many people love you. Thank you to them for sharing you with us.”


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“My condolences and prayers are with all of you. Love, Lois will be missed, but her legacy will live on forever. I always prayed for Lois, Gary and Melissa and the rest of the family..Sweet Sweet Lois will always have a special place in my heart ❤️ peace & love to you all at this difficult time! p.s. what a lovely life Lois lived & I bet Love, Lois wrote it also (just a guess) take care & God Bless You Always 🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️”


“I’m going to miss your words my friend but I know you will always be near. Love you more and I know where you are Keep on keeping on . I will see you again my friend I love you Patti”


“I will miss your daily posts. You have single handly brought me back to my faith. You were and will continue to be an inspiration. May you rest peacefully in the arms of the lord 🙏 May your memory be a blessing to all who have had the pleasure to know you in person or through caring bridge and FB. Praying Gary, Melissa and family find peace through this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy, Debbie”


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“Lois was definitely a blessing to myself and others. Her kindness and faith helped me with my cancer diagnosis in 2024. Meeting her definitely renewed my faith in God. I will always remember this beautiful soul.She was a blessing from God. Rest peacefully Lois.❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽”


“Lois brought Joy to everyone! As my pastor once said, “ Joy is a gift from God that can never be taken.” Lois lived this, and because of her so many will continue to scatter that Joy! Heaven gained an angel, and down here on earth, she will be remembered.💕”


“I never met Lois personally but I feel like I have had her as a best friend for 5 years.I am a believer and her words have touched my heart. I cried when I read Melissa’s post about Lois now in the presence of our Lord.I knowvwhen my Lord calls me home I will see Lois and have a wonderful conversation. Melissa,Gary ,David ,Emmy & Charlotte,I pray for God’s comfort in this time of grieving. Love in Christ. Sue”


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“May the Lord bless Lois and the family. A wonderful woman with the heart of gold. You will be missed my friend but never forgotten”


“Dearest Gary, Melissa and family, I had the pleasure of meeting Lois in York Beach Maine on a few occasions. I followed her journey on Caring Bridge and looked forward to each and every post there and on Facebook. I want to express my deepest condolences on the passing of this remarkable woman. Her faith was unwavering and she was an inspiration to all. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏”


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“I never met your courageous wife, mother and grandmother in person. I just happened to join a group of York Beach, Maine lovers and there was the story of Lois and her fearless battle with cancer. I truly believe I was led to that page and her story as it has given me a renewed faith in the goodness of God even through a few health battles of my own and my family and friends. Thank you for sharing your precious Lois with me and the rest of the world! God bless you all and give you His strength and peace in the days, months and years ahead. Lois and you, her family, are the Light and Love of Christ!”


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