Bernie Gonyea's Spoouse, Margaret Gonyea Passes

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Bernie Gonyea's Spoouse, Margaret Gonyea Passes

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Last Eve at 1125 P.M. , my dear Wife passed away after several years of illness. Moved to Sherman, Tx two years ago to be near their eldest daughter, Laurie S. Coulter & hubby. We know that Margaret is now in her heavenly home with our LORD,Praise his holy name. Many thanks to her for spending the past 58 years with me and my five children. May she rest in peace. Thanks for all your prayers..
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My condolences

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Bernie, my deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
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Bernie, deepest condolences; may the Lord comfort you and be your strength. ..
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Bernie God bless you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Bernie, I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
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I'm sorry for your loss, Bernie.
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I'm so sorry Bernie..
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My sincere deepest condolences on your loss Bernie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Bernie.

God bless you and your family.

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Re: Bernie Gonyea's Spoouse, Margaret Gonyea Passes

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Bernie, I heard via social media from your daughter Kimmy. I am so sorry to hear the very sad news. May your dear Margaret rest in peace, God bless you both xxx

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Our thoughts & Prayers are with you Bernie.
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Bernie, so sorry to hear about this. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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Post by Larry Jamieson »

Bernie,
So sorry to hear this sad news. May God grant you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
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Bernie, I'm so sorry to hear this. God bless you, brother. May His peace be with you always...
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Bernie,

So sad to learn about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss Bernie.
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Post by Donna Dodd »

Bernie - you have always spoken so highly of Margaret, and with the utmost love and respect for her as your wife, and mother of your children. What a wonderful legacy to give your children!
As you grieve, Bernie, please know you and your family are in the hearts of many of your steel guitar brothers and sisters. God bless you always...
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Donna.....what lovely words you gave to Bernie...very thoughtful.

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Oh Bernie...Im so sorry to hear this...you are always in my thoughts and in my prayers...
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Bernie I just saw your post, I am truly sorry for your loss. If you would PM me your address, and phone number I would like to call you. You are in me and Roxanne's prayers. 58 years is a lifetime of memories. I Pray God will comfort you and your family at this time.
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My prayers are with you Bernie.
Your steel guitar family will surround you with love.

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Sorry to hear of your loss Bernie. Please accept my sincere condolences... my thought's and prayers are with you and your family.
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Bernie's Wife

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Bernie, I just saw the forum about your wife. I am so very sorry. Condolences to you and all in the family. Take care or yourself and bask in the wonderful memories she gave you..
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Bernie, I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife.
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Post by Jack Harper »

bernie;
my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time and especially with the season.
i have traveled this same journey in the recent month's and know the loss you feel, although, i only shared 40 years before the loss of mine. peace be with you and as stated earlier, you do have, ....a lifetime of memories.

country jack....