Services for Kaitlyn will be held as following:
Sunday, March 25th, 2012
4:00pm - 6:00pm- Visitation
For family and friends
(open casket)
6:30pm- Memorial Service
For family, friends and neighbors
(closed casket)
Monday, March 26th, 2012
9:00am- Private graveside burial
Family only
Heritage Funeral Home- Forest Lawn East
3700 Forest Lawn Drive
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 846-1068
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation in memory of Kaitlyn Bourgeault, Type A. Click here to donate.
Deanna & Chip,
ReplyDeleteI wish we could make it to the funeral, but we won't be able to. We will be thinking and praying for you from Texas. Our thoughts are with you during this time. Hugs to all of you.
Love,
Chris, Amy, Rilee & Brody
Hearts of Gold.
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Little ones with hearts of gold,
Little ones who never get to grow old.
Some may never walk,
Some may never talk.
Yet they have so much to say,
As they live their lives each day.
Their time may be near,
But no complaint do we hear.
They love hugs and smiles,
That time is so worthwhile.
They teach us limitations,
Are simply minor aggravations.
They teach us to be compassionate, warm and gentle,
And to treasure the things that are sentimental.
If their lives are but for a moment,a day, a week, a month or a year,
It is worth the lessson they have for us to hear.
Little ones with hearts of gold,
The lessons they taught us never grow old.
Traci Byrd - Eagles copyright 2001
I am a friend of Kimia and followed your story via facebook. Just want to let you know I am praying for you. I have a 2 year old girl myself and I am sure it is unimaginable the pain you feel right now but your courage and stregth and faith is a wonderful testimony. Thank you for sharing and you are in our prayers
DeleteWe will certainly be observing a moment of silence on Sunday at 3:30 pm our time! Love and prayers to you, Chip, and Cole...
ReplyDeleteI don't know your family personally but I have been following your posts through this website so in a since I feel like I have known you for a long while. I just wanted to send my condolences. I'll be praying for your family! Thanks for sharing Kaitlyn's journey!
ReplyDeleteI just don't have the words to express how so sorry I am for your loss. I know you have such mixed feelings right now. We are here for you now more than ever. Please know we will continue to pray for your family and for little Cole as I am sure this is so very hard for him to understand. Thankv you for showing us such a beautiful love story and unwavering strength.
ReplyDeleteFor those of us who are praying and thinking of you from afar, please keep us updated on how your family is doing, especially your sweet Cole. I know you all will continue to inspire others for many years to come and Kaitlyn's
ReplyDeletelegacy will leave a footprint on many more hearts, even though her earthly body is gone. I hope you do write that book to help others affected by this tragic disease. You all have touched so many lives and I thank God for you.
I just found out about your sweet angel. I started reading you post and stopped on the one where you said not to feel sorry for you. You ARE the lucky ones. Just looking at that sweet face brings a smile to mine. I see how strong you all are. No wonder Kaitlyn was such a fighter. I do shed tears, but only because I was not lucky enough to be blessed by her radiating love. God chose you because he knew you would give her all the love she needed, and more, while she was here. She was your angel. She was beautiful. She will always be with you. Even though I just found out about Kaitlyn, I will hold her close to my heart. Thank you for sharing her. LOVES AND GOD BLESS!!!
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btw, those curls are beautiful.
Kaitlyn is an angel. IS, not was, but IS. Her spirit lives on. She has changed my life, a mother more than 15 times her age, who thought I experienced so much, I have been humbled by her journey and her strength. God Bless her and God Bless your family. I want to do something, everything, anything to honor Kaitlyn. I pray for guidance to do so. She has not suffered in vain. Her life was filled with purpose. I pray my life and the lives of my family will have a fraction of the purpose her life fulfilled.
ReplyDeleteI have never met Kaitlyn, or your family, but I want you to know she has touched my heart. Every night since I started reading her story, I snuggle my 2 yr old son a little tighter and think of Kaitlyn. She truely is a miracle from heaven and has changed my life and many others for the better. I am heartbroken for your loss and will never forget Kaitlyn.
ReplyDeleteWe wish we could be there for the service, but will definitely be there in spirit. And we really wanted to send flowers but made a donation instead as you requested. I hope you got my email about it already. She was a precious soul shared by God for such a short time, but will remembered by all for eternity. Wish I could see her halo and wings as I'm sure she's the best looking angel God ever crafted. I suppose I'll just have to wait awhile to see her. ~Anjel
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ReplyDeleteWe've never met your family but our mom bible study group has been praying for you guys. Your love as a family is so beautiful and your faith inspires me. I hope I can look back on my life and say I touched even a small portion of the lives Kaitlyn and each of you touched. Today I dedicated my Friday Five blog post to Kaitlyn and covered five facts about Niemann-Pick disease. I also included the link for donations. God bless you at this time and may the comfort of your friends and family around you provide sweet peace. In Jesus' Name, Michelle
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You don't know me, but one my former colleagues from CMC shared your blog on Facebook. I just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prays are with your family during this hard time. We will share Kaityln's story on my Facebook page to help aid in your initiatives and raise awareness on Niemann-Pick Disease.
ReplyDeleteIs the Visition be held at Forest Lawn East? I need an address please if it isn't FLE. I am not 100% but I am going to try and do what I can to get there. I have to see my little inspiration and tell her goodbye.
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It is Forest Lawn East in Matthews. The address is in the post above.
DeleteKaitlyn has blessed so many lives in her short time here. What an amazing family God blessed her with. You have all shown us how to trust the Lord in every way. I am so thankful that the Lord has welcomed her home and she is no longer in any pain. I am also so sorry for the pain that you are having to endure with her departure. God will continue to work through you and bless your faithfulness.
ReplyDeletePrayers for all of you at this time. Kaitlyn is now an angel with wings and I couldn't imagine anything better. It puts a smile on many faces to know she is playing like all children should now and I like to think that Kaitlyn and my son Codi are singing and laughing together at this moment. Love and peace from the Sherrin family. In marshville NC. We will continue to pray for you, Chip, and Cole.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your princess with us! She has made me appreciate my Lilly so much more. Your strength has inspired my faith. I will forever be changed by Kaitlyn. I will continue to pray for your family. Love and prayers. Andtea Carr
ReplyDeleteDeanna, Chip, and Cole,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know we are lifting you up in prayer. We will be with you in spirit at the memorial and will have a candle burning in sweet Kaitlyn's memory. Thank you again for sharing her with us, and especially for sharing your faith. God bless.
Aimee
I don't know your family, but feel as though I do following your journey with Kaitlyn through friends posts. Thank you for sharing your love and faith. She is now in the Lord's hands shining down from heaven. My prayers are with you and your family as you heal through difficult time.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I've never met Kaitlyn or her family, I will never forget her face from this blog and the love of yours as you so lovingly cared for her. When I visit from Pittsburgh, PA, I plan to visit Kaitlyn's grave, to say a prayer, leave a bow, and as she looks down from heaven on me, I know she will realize what an impact she has had on so many people. You are all so loved and admired. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteI too don't know your family, but I have read some of your blogs and from them I see a young girl who is well loved by her family. What a wonderful way to live: held in the embrace of those who love you. My prayers are for you as you mourn the loss of your remarkable Kaitlyn.
ReplyDeleteLike so many others I have never met your family personally but have been following your blog for quite some time. The news of Kaitlyn's passing caused me to shed tears even though I KNOW she is in such a better place and that her heavenly father welcomed her home with loving arms. I pray that those same loving arms will surround your family in the days ahead as you adjust to life with your angel, no longer in her corner, but looking down on you from above. Peace, blessings and love be yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you for opening your heart and allowing other families such as my own to be a part of Kaitlyn's life. She has made such a huge impression on my heart. I will treasure every moment I share with my children, for tomorrow is not promised to anyone. Kaitlyn's story has opened my eyes on how to be a better parent along with both you and Chip. Your unwavering love, strength and courage is astounding. Thank you.
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Although I will never met Kaitlyn until heaven but through your blog, I feel as if I know her. Thank you for sharing her with us. Your journey of faith touched deep places in my heart that I didn't even know was there. I will light a new pink candle I just received for my birthday in her honor during her home going service. A sweet friend who had her little one go to heaven often says, until I can hold her in my arms again, I'm holding her in my heart. May God bless you with His peace and comfort. Judy Farrar, friend of Mary Hogsed.
ReplyDeleteGod is in control and he knows when to call another angel home. Precious lil girl with beautiful curls! She is free from the struggles of her earthly body! Praise God as he gives you and your family guidance through this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story.
R.I.P. Sweet little amazing eye opening wonderfull beautiful angel Kaitlyn... You've touched so many hearts... My thoughts are with Deanna and Chip.
ReplyDeleteMy husband's cousins in Virginia made me aware of your blog. I spread the word here in Greece of your amazing little angel... <3
Priscilla Vlasiadi Lang
I don't know you but am a sister in Christ. My mother heart hurts for you, Deanna. I came across your blog last week through a friend of mine. I have been praying for you as a mother ever since. I will continue to pray for you. Praise Jesus that He is holding Kaitlyn now. He is also holding you.
ReplyDeleteKaitlyn's story has changed my life. And my son's. My deepest sympathy for your loss and my sincerest admiration for your courage and faith in your journey.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see someone sell pretty girly hairbows in Kaitlyn's memory and donate the proceeds to Neiman Pick research.
Warmest hugs to you all!
God bless your family. The love Kaitlyn was surrounded by is amazing. Her strength obviously came from her mom, dad and brother. Your ability to share that love and bond has touched people around the world. May we all rejoice in her new found freedom from the constraints she experienced on earth.
ReplyDeleteKaitlyn's at peace. Praise the Lord. You will continue to be in our prayers.
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Deanna, Chip, and Cole,
ReplyDeleteKnowing that Kaitlyn is in the Arms of Love... and that you all will indeed see her again... with her beautiful curls and blue bow, playfully running to met you in eternity.
My heart aches with you...
In His Love,
Misti Yates
I knew Kaitlyn only through the eyes and love of her parents ... and what a great love that is. An extraordinary little girl deserved extraordinary parents. I hope that, someday, you and Chip, and your family, can find a measure of peace and comfort.
ReplyDeleteI will be holding my own memorial service for Kaitlyn and lighting a candle for her while you have your memorial service. I am sure there are so many people who wish they could attend the send off for such a very special little girl. Thank you so much for letting me be part of such an extraordinary journey. I will never, ever forget her. I love you Kaitlyn.
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I Pray for Gods Supernatural Comforting power for you and your family. I thank God for Kaitlyn's Life and her Awesome Parents! I praise God that Someone WILL give their life to Jesus Christ because of her Life! A child will be saved because of the donations given to the Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation from all of your followers! I Praise God that Kaitlyn is at peace with our Heavenly Father!
ReplyDeleteRomans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ
The Wardsworth Family in Raleigh NC
Peace and Blessings
Wishing I could hug u guys right now. God bless
ReplyDelete- Jeanette NH
My thoughts and prayers are with you.. I have been following your story, and my heart aches for you all.. Kaitlyn was absolutely gorgeous,with such beautiful hair. I enjoyed all the pictures.. I wish you all the best and courage to stay strong.. Hugs
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