Paula Gorney
May 16, 1972 - June 10, 2017
Obituary
Gorney, Paula Ann Gaylord, MI formerly of Saginaw, MI Passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was 45 years old. Paula Ann Rapin was born on May 16, 1972 in Saginaw, MI to Peggy Ann (Gardyszewski) and the late Thomas B. Rapin. Paula graduated from Nouvel Catholic Central High School in 1990. Paula and her former husband, Steve Gorney moved to Gaylord in 1999 where they raised their son, Brenden Thomas Gorney, who passed away April 12, 2016. While Paula was in Gaylord she worked as a Teacher's Aide at St. Mary Cathedral School. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her son, Brenden, family and friends. She also had a flair for fashion, shopping, baking and enjoyed spending time at the beach and pool. Paula is survived by her mother, Peggy Ann Rapin; sisters: Melissa (Jeff) Lazzaro and Karrie (Brian) Klopp; nieces and nephews: Cameron and Courtnie Swick, Brianna, Katie, Bernadette, Kristina, Bridget, Kolette, Brandon and Brooke Klopp. Paula will also be greatly missed by her many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Paula was preceded in death by her son, Brenden Thomas Gorney; her father, Thomas B. Rapin; niece, Kasey Klopp; grandparents: Joseph and Lorraine Gardyszewski and Bernard and Clara Rapin. FUNERAL: A funeral service for Paula will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) Rev. Fr. Richard A. Bokinskie will officiate. Cremation will follow the funeral service. VISITATION: Family and friends are welcome to visit on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Deisler Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Wish List. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, or though www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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Sandra Galonska
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My prayers & deepest sympathies go out to all of Paula's family. I went to school with her at Nouvel & she was always so very sweet & kind to me. I am truly so very sorry for your loss.
Sandra Galonska
Weatherford, TX
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Abby Hamilton
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Paula was such a Blessing to our St. Mary Cathedral School. I remember my heart being touched immediately the first time she got down on her knees to greet our daughter, Clover, when she was tiny & in pre-school. I remember her exhausting compliments to me, telling me I was such a good mom. She knew how to share this compliment when I needed to hear it. She loved our children. She relentlessly encouraged me to have more children, when I was afraid for a 2nd childbirth; we now have 4 beautiful children. She encouraged me to me deeply grateful for my relationship with my husband. She showed me how to speak to the hearts of small children. She reminded me just this spring, while visiting my house & my kids, to consider the 2's & 3's as "trying," not "terrible," as no child ever means to be terrible; they are simply trying everything out. This news truly breaks my heart. My life, as a mother was so inspired by her example & I only wish there could have been something I could have inspired in her that could have eased her pain. This is surreal, almost as if she & Brenden were truly some sort of angels, sent to Grace our school & these kids with the lessons most cherished for years to come. When I shared the news of her passing with our 11 year old daughter, Clover, she took a moment of silence, then said calmly that this sounds like God's plan. That Brenden would need to check in with his Mom with hugs & kisses because he smiled really big in the library after he would stop into & hug & kiss his Mom. I'll try to fall asleep tonight with a child's opinion in my mind as truth. Ms. Paula would encourage me to listen to my daughter.
Thank you to the woman who raised this beautiful woman. Her spirit will shine on in me as I raise my children that she encouraged me to bring to this world. :blue_heart::boom:. Abby Hamilton, Gaylord
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Pat Shryock
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She had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up a room. She along with Brenden will be missed but never forgotten. R.I.P. Sweet girl!
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Jackie Serrato
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Oh, spunky Paula - your Aunt Jackie will keep you tucked safely in my heart. Sending love to my family. Sister Peggy, there are no words to comfort this grief and no heart big enough to contain it. Please know, your sisters stand with you. Always. Day or Night - just call.
To Paula's sisters, my nieces, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I know the loss of a sister. I have lost one in death and one in life. I know you too will stand together, as we know only sisters can do, and you will comfort each other and your mom in the years to come.
And we, each of us, take comfort that Paula is with our loved ones who have died before her. Your dad, our Tom, is beside her as is her son Brenden, and your grandparents, who loved each of you. The cycle of pain is over for Paula and I believe she will rest in the Peace of Our Lord.
I thought of several Leonard Cohen lyrics today that gives words to some of my feelings. This is a bit from one of his songs, Going Home, that gave me comfort.
Going home without my sorrow
Going home sometime tomorrow
Going home to where it's better than before
Going home without my burden
Going home behind the curtain
Going home without the costume that I wore
I'm going home without my sorrow
Going home sometime tomorrow
Going home to where it's better than before
Going home without my burden
Going home behind the curtain
Going home without this costume that I wore
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Kim
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I am an old coworker of paula from gaylord at the brook and she was the nicest most gentle soul anyone could ever wish to meet she was such a kindhearted loving person not only to her coworkers but especially to the residents of the brook she will truly be missed and I'm sure I speak for all of us at the brook when I say she was the most beautiful woman inside and our to everyone around her.
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Pat Haynes Shryock
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Paula had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up a room! She along with Brenden will be missed but never forgotten.
R.I.P. Sweet girl.
Pat Shryock
Gaylord, Mi.