Valerie Lawhun
vlawhun@hotmail.com
Monday December 31, 2007 at
7:52 PM
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Tim, I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. Valerie
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Buddy and Jane Graham
Friday December 28, 2007 at
11:08 AM
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Dear Tom,
Please accept our sincere condolence in the loss of your beloved Margarette. We enjoyed cheering for The Herd with you folks. She will be missed.
Jane and Buddy Graham
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Helen Ann Nicholas Cook
hac40Hac40@hotmail.com
Friday December 28, 2007 at
9:39 AM
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Tom, I wish I could have been there for both you and Margarette.
We have a huge loss here . She touched so many lives . Iwas proud of her and still am very proud of you .
I would love to be there and tell you it will be ok plus a big hug ! I know it will take time to digest this and for now it is not ok ! Again all I can say is that I am deeply sorry for you and your famlies loss . My prayers, thoughts, and love are with you in this time of need ,
Please feel free to lean on those around you . They are there to help you . I wish I were closer to have been there , but during the funeral I went to my room to take some time out .
i love you Tom and miss you just as much . God Bless you for all your kindness throughout my life !
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Larry LaFond
Thursday December 27, 2007 at
6:09 PM
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My condolences to the entire family. I did not know Mrs. Leach. I am from Michigan and am a co-worker to Vickie Neal.
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Pam Van Horn
Thursday December 27, 2007 at
3:22 PM
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Tom and family - I am so sorry for your loss. Margarette was an inspiration to so many. I loved talking politics and MU with her and you in her office at the Capitol! She was such a singular force for our Party through her tireless work for the Federation and all things Democrat and progressive. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam Van Horn, WVDLC
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Susan Sobkoviak
Thursday December 27, 2007 at
2:36 PM
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To Tom and family. Margarette was such a dedicated person and did so much for the people of WV. I was a lobbyist and her hard work in the Legislature benefited so many people. She was a true champion on issues related to health care, mental health, child welfare, domestic violence, social justice etc. He compassion,commitment and dedication will truly be missed, but the results of her tireless efforts will live on forever. Susan Sobkoviak, WV Chapter National Association of Social Workers.
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Sam Hickman
Thursday December 27, 2007 at
11:47 AM
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West Virginia has lost a tireless advocate for children and families. Margarette inspired many people in government to allow wise compassion to guide their decision making. She will be greatly missed.
Sam Hickman
West Virginia Chapter
National Assoc. of Social Workers
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Gaston Caperton
Thursday December 27, 2007 at
11:10 AM
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To family and friends of Margarette Leach
Margarette was a woman that I respected and appreciated for her deep integrity and good judgment in combination with her deep love of West Virginia. I send my love and respect to those she left behind.
Sincerely,
Gaston Caperton
Governor – WV - 1988-97
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Joe DeLong
Thursday December 27, 2007 at
10:23 AM
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Tom,
My deepest condolences for your loss. Margarette was an inspiration in the lives of everyone she met. She was also a constant voice for those who otherwise would not have had one. I will always cherish the lessons that I learned from her. You and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. -- Joe DeLong
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Brittany, Eric & Madelyn Seebach
Thursday December 27, 2007 at
10:11 AM
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Tim, Vickie and family, We are so sorry for your loss and wish to express our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Kevin J. Craig
Thursday December 27, 2007 at
10:01 AM
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Dear Tom,
Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathies for your loss. Margarette was a dear friend and a mentor to me and our family will miss her. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kevin J. Craig
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Senator Jeff Kessler
Thursday December 27, 2007 at
8:37 AM
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A wonderful lady who worked tirelessly to help others. She will be dearly missed.
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Brooks McCabe
Thursday December 27, 2007 at
8:33 AM
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Tom... I was so sorry to read of Margarette's death. We have all lost a friend. My memories go back to the long lasting friendship between Margarette and my mother-in-law, Phyllis Given. We will all miss her very much. Barbie and I are keeping you and your family in our prayers. ...Brooks
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Harold and Patti Michael
Thursday December 27, 2007 at
1:16 AM
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Tom, I have always been proud to know you and Margarette. You both have been an inspiration to me. Margarette was the "Iron Magnolia" in doing the budget conference and I always knew she would prevail. I will miss her. Tom, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your friends, Harold & Patti Michael
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Margaret Workman
margaretworkman@hotmail.com
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
10:43 PM
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Dear Tom and family, I was so sorry to learn of Margarette's death. she was such a fantastic lady, always with that wonderful spririt and humor, and definitely one of the world's most ardent Democrats. I admired her for the way she mentored younger women in the party and how much she loved her family! I am in the Caribbean with my kids for the holiday or I would definitely have been at her sevices. My deepest condolences. Margaret Workman
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Don Perdue
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
10:20 PM
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Dear Tom and Family:
Margarette carried a great heart with her everywhere she went, and freely gave of it to anyone she felt was in need. I treasure her memory, and will ,always.
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George Carenbauer
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
9:12 PM
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Out thoughts and prayers are with Tom and the rest of the family at this time. We remember Margarette as a compassionate and diligent legislator, a wonderful wife and mother, and a great Democrat. She will be greatly missed.
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William A Neal
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
4:39 PM
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Dear Tom,
Will never forget meeting you in Margarette's office a decade ago. She listened politely to my entreaties for several minutes, then informed me she was the St. Mary's ER nurse who caught me squirting water on the student nurses when I was an orderly; and that my Grandfather Neal delivered you. I have since been honored to know you both. Please accept my kindest thoughts upon the passing of a great woman.
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Tom Rone
hehs1967@verizon.net
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
4:37 PM
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To Tom, Tim, and Vickie
Tim, we are all sadened with the passing of a great lady and friend. Your mom was special to us Tim. My Mom and I will never forget how your mom and dad took my grandmother under their wings when my grandfather passed away. I remember when Janet and I were first married we had to make a trip to the emergency room to have Janet looked at for some injury. Your mom put everything down to see to it that we were properly taken care of. I remember when my my grandmother passed how consoling she was to me and my family.
Your mother was a wonderful friend and will be missed greatly. Someday we all will be able to join her in Herd Heaven and rejoice.
Tom, Janet and Irene Rone
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Tom Campbell
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
4:31 PM
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Tom and Family--
I was very sorry to hear of Margarette's passing. I will never forget her guidance to me as a young somewhat lost freshman legislator. She always gave great advice! I will always remember her tenacity in fighting for what she believed in even as her health declined.
She will be greately missed my many. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Delegate Tom Campbell, Greenbrier County
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Tom Jones
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
1:45 PM
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Tom, I was so sorry to hear of Margarette's death. She was a very special and kind person to me especially since I was a Republican and a WVU grad. She taught me the politics of southern W.Va and helped me in so many ways. I also have many fond memories of "The Little Green Room" and her homemade ice cream.Our state has lost a great leader and I have lost a friend. My deepest sympathy to you and the family.
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Delegate Mike Caputo
mikeumwa@aol.com
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
12:47 PM
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My deepest condolences. Margarette was a great leader, a true public servant. I am truly honored to have served with her for so many years. She will always be remembered for her dedication and compassion in helping others.
May God Bless,
Delegate Mike Caputo
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Leon T. Copeland
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
12:32 PM
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Tim and Family. No empathetic words or gestures can alleviate the pain of life's final parting, but the effects of a life well lived can last forever and fondly comfort memory. May you find comfort in your loss. Leon T. Copeland
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Ron Miller
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
12:31 PM
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My prayers and thoughts are with you the family. I found that Margarette and Tom were always a wonderful bright spots when they were serving in Charleston. Del. Leach was a true woman of principle, and she will be missed by many of us. WV has lost a true hero of the people.
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HARRY KEITH and PHYLLIS WHITE
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
12:23 PM
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Tom and Family,
Margarette was a true leader. Phyllis and I will miss her deeply. As you know,she guided us through our early days in politics. She was always there to help and listen to others concerns. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Your friends, Harry Keith and Phyllis White
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Becky King
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
12:17 PM
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Dear Tom and Family,
Our heartful sympathies to you at this difficult time. Margarette was a wonderful person and a passionate advocate for children and families - she will always be remembered. Many thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy, Wanda, and Becky - Tonkin Management Group
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Sister Mary Edward Mack
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
12:01 PM
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I extend my sincere condolences to Tom and family. We have lost a dear friend.
When I came to St. Mary's in the late 50's, Margarette was working as an ER Nurse. She gradually climbed the ladder and by the time she decided to step up to the Political Arena, she was well grounded in the Medical Field. She did not spare herself, or her comrades in office, when it came to helping those in need. She gave all she had to fight for the needs of the less fortunate. She had the expertise of how things should be and she was there to do her best, to see that HER ISSUES in POLITICS were properly carried out.
I have always said our Loving Father is never out done in GENEROSITY. So too with Margarette, as she gave of herself to help her brothers and sisters in need, GOD SAW IT ALL and being the LOVING AND FORGIVING FATHER AS HE IS, SHE HAS REACHED HER FINAL GOAL, ETERNITY WITH HIM!
My friends, I will not be able to come tonight, due to health problems, I hope you understand. I want you all to know, you are very close to my heart, and deep in my prayers. Tom, I will not forget you!
Sister Mary Edward, SAC
St. Mary's Convent
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Steve & Mary Ann Kominar
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
11:57 AM
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Our sincere condolences to the Leach Family. Margarette was a true friend and a great leader. She will truly be missed. She will always be the Queen Bee.
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John Parsons
johnparsons1@suddenlink.net
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
11:26 AM
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It is with a great sadness and joy that I read aobut the passing of Mrs. Leach. She was a great inspiration when I served as a Herndon Fellow in 2006, and she will be greatly missed.
John Parsons
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Belinda Biafore
bbiafore@ma.rr.com
Wednesday December 26, 2007 at
10:48 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you TOm and your family,
Margarette was a fighter for women and for Democrat values
She will be sadly missed. In deepest sympathy
Belinda Biafore
Marion County Democrats
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Delegate Virginia Mahan
Tuesday December 25, 2007 at
10:10 PM
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Goodbye to my mentor and remarkable friend. Your wisdom will always guide me and all of us lucky enough to have known you.
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marc subik
Tuesday December 25, 2007 at
10:06 PM
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Tom, Tim and family- i initially met Margarette yesrs ago when she was in quality assurance at st marys hospital. she was very kind, knowledgeable , and easy to work with then. over the years she didn't change at all. she was a great ambassador for huntington and the Marshall community. my deepest sympathies to her extended family.
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Tuesday December 25, 2007 at
6:04 PM
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Tom and Family:
Warm heartfelt thoughts are with you at this time.
June Craft Black
Beavercreek, OH 45430
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Joyce Brown
ajoycebrown@hotmail.com
Tuesday December 25, 2007 at
12:53 PM
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Tom and family,
I am sorry to hear about Margarette. My prayers and sympathies are with you during this difficult time. She was a very great lady and friend. I will talk with you soon.
Love,
Joyce
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The Shade Family
Tuesday December 25, 2007 at
10:56 AM
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Dear Tom,
Robert and I wish to send our condolences. She was a remarkable woman. Margarette was like a second mother to mom and she loved her dearly. May she now rest in peace until you meet her again. Our deepest sympathy, the Shade Family
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Cathy St. Clair
Tuesday December 25, 2007 at
10:42 AM
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My family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I truly appreciate the long time friendship Margarette had with my mother (Ethel Lou St. Clair) and grandmother (Alma Jane Gander). Mararette will be truly missed by all of us whose lives she touched.
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Melissa Daniels
Tuesday December 25, 2007 at
10:27 AM
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WE WILL DEEPLY MISS A WONDERFUL PERSON. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. MARGARETTE LEACH
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Joseph & Shirley Williams
jlwgolfsaw@aol.com
Tuesday December 25, 2007 at
9:40 AM
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Our condolences to the family.Mrs.Leach has left a legacy that reminds all of us that a dedicated and caring person can indeed make God's earth a better place. May God comfort and sustain her loving husband and family members.
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Bob & Eileen McClain
Tuesday December 25, 2007 at
9:35 AM
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Margarette was a true champion for education. She will be deeply and always in our memories. She fought for the underdog. She was a wonderful lady.
Our prayers go out to Tom and the family. May she rest in God's peace.
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William N. Cunningham
Tuesday December 25, 2007 at
9:24 AM
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Dear Mr. Leach and Family- Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. She was a wonderful lady. I will never forget her kind encouragement through her work with the Democratic Women's Club. She was a pleasure to work with at St. Mary's and a real friend to me. I wish you the best as you move forward with your lives. I am sorry I won't be able to attend her visitation, as I have moved away.
Warmest regards always, Bill Cunningham
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Mary Elder
Treverevin@aol.com
Tuesday December 25, 2007 at
8:42 AM
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Tom, Tim and Peggy
My heartfelt condolences to each of you.
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