Debbie, Cathy and Kim, Don't think of Maxine as gone away... her journey's just begun life holds so many facets... this life is only one. Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how she must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of Maxine as living in the hearts of those she touched... for nothing loved is ever lost- and she was love so much. Maxine was a wonderful lady. As you mentioned her "hardy laugh" will be with us forever. Sorry for you loss and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sophia and Jim.