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“her rich Roman Catholic faith was enhanced by her son, Claude, a priest with the Holy Cross Order. Claude visited his mother, both as son and as a pastoral friend. Together they talked as only they could, of the day when she would leave us. After her death we were reminded of her faith and love of family when we found a note she had written to herself to ask Claude if she could still pray for all of us after she went on to the next life. Claude said her funeral Mass, and spoke with love, humor, and compassion. His words were such a comfort that I ask unanimous consent it be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: [Greeting] May the God of all mercy and consolation be with you all. [Sprinkling with water] In the waters of baptism Cecile died with Christ and rose with Him into new life. May she now share with Him eternal glory. [Opening prayer] O God, source of all mercy and forgiveness, hear our prayer for Cecile whom You have called to the fullness of life. Because she put her hope in you, may she be carried safely home, to enjoy her eternal reward. We ask this through God, the source of all being, eternal word, and Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. [Final commendation (after mass)] Trusting in God, we have prayed together for Cecile. And now, we share a final prayer.…”