FReeper Daffynition, has passed away.

Legacy Obituary ^

[Jim Robinson]

We have just learned that Daffynition passed away in November. She was a 15 year FReeper, and will be sorely missed. Sending prayers for her family and loved ones.

"She brought so much joy and good cheer to your place [FR]. Never a cross word to anyone ever, always just rolling along with her bright aura of sunshine."

[cherry]

God bless....every single freeper leaves a mark here...prayers.

[McGruff]

Sorry to hear this.

[floralamiss]

Ah, that was lovely. I hope you don’t mind if Daffynition visits my mind, in the same character as she does yours. Many thanks to you and to Mr. Robinson.

[mad_as_he$$]

RIP.

[MomwithHope]

Thank you for sharing. She must be smiling.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Such a warm heartfelt eulogy! We all know exactly what you mean about constructing an image of a person you never met based on conversations. I remember doing that with radio DJs when I started listening to radio as an early teen. Then, you’d see the DJ at some local in-site broadcasting event at a shopping center or park and find they looked NOTHING like what you had imagined. Perhaps the most famous “invisible” person I had “created” in my mind was Rush Limbaugh. Then he started his TV show and once again here was a friend from afar who didn’t look at all like I thought he would.

That just set me to thinking what it must have been like 200 years ago when there was no photography, primitive newspapers, and no halftone photo printing process. People read about the important people of the day (politicians, ministers/clergy, and generals) and go through their entire lives not having any idea what people looked like. Contrast that today with everybody’s image plastered all over social media in still or movie form for global consumption.

Maybe FR is the last outpost where we can all chat anonymously without knowing what we look like or how we live or behave.

Anyway, here’s to you and Daffynition for stimulating such thoughts this morning. And to Jim for creating our little corner of the world!

[combat_boots]

Nicely done!

[OKSooner]

RIP.

[ZinGirl]

That was lovely. Thank you.

[Albion Wilde]

And that is why I come back to Free Republic, year after year, and have a lot of people (many I have met in person) with whom I have enjoyed spirited and wonderful correspondences with over the years. I do appreciate your site, Jim, so I thank you for your efforts and vision in getting it out to us.

So well said, FRiend.

[Allegra]

Great post. (86)

[deport]

Carolyn Moley Lyman, 78, of Lunenburg, VT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022. She was born in New Britain, CT on December 13, 1943, the daughter of George and Mary (Matulis) Moley. Carolyn was raised and educated in New Britain and had lived in Connecticut until 2017, when she moved to Lunenburg, VT. Prior to her retirement, Carolyn had been employed as an art teacher with the Hartford Public School System, after a career spanning over thirty years. She was an avid sportsman, and enjoyed fishing, shooting, gardening, and the outdoors. Carolyn was a great proponent and supporter of Lyman Orchards over the years (the family farm). Carolyn is survived by her son Charles E. Lyman V of Southbury, CT and his daughter Madison Lyman; her son William Lyman of Lunenberg, VT; and her son Matthew and wife Sarah Lyman of West Hartford, CT along with their children: Norah, Molly, Adelyn, Greyson, and Kennedy; and Carolyn's ex-husband Charles E. Lyman IV of Middletown, CT. Carolyn was predeceased by her late brother, Ronald Moley of Terryville, CT. Services will be held in Connecticut at the convenience of the family. Those who wish may make donations in Carolyn's memory to the Vermont Traditions Coalition, PO Box 323 Williamstown, VT. Arrangements are entrusted to the Bryant Funeral Homes & Crematory, Berlin, NH. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.bryantfuneralhome.net Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 20, 2022.

[SunkenCiv]

Great post.

[Chode]

Amen

[Chickensoup]

Very nice.
Thank you.

[M Kehoe]

Bttt.

5.56mm

[Lazamataz]

Oh wow! SOrry to hear. This is the part of growing older that sucks....you see friends and acquaintances die.

[lysie]

RIP

[luvie]

So sorry to see that she has passed. God rest her soul.....

[TianaHighrider]

RIP and Prayers 🙏 for family.