Open Full Navigation
We're sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased.
Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase.
Thank you.
We're sorry but there are no candles available for lighting.
Thank you.
You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click "Continue" otherwise please click "Select Another".
Thank you.
The lighting of a Memorial Candle not only provides a gesture of sympathy and support to the immediate family during their time of need but also provides the gift of extending the Book of Memories for future generations.
Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home
17 Manor Road
Smithtown, New York
UNITED STATES
11787
In the event that there is an error
in the information presented,
please contact the funeral
home by clicking here.
Circa 1980
Fair Haven, NJ
Aunt Margie was visiting us for a few days. She asked me to play something on the piano. I had been taking sessions for 6 or 8 years, but I didn’t like to practice, wasn’t very good and I got nervous if asked to play for others. I must have gone white. My aunt is the mother of 2 very accomplished musicians, I thought, and she wants to hear me play?!?
I took out a book of Cat Stevens songs and turned to the song Morning Has Broken. I had been practicing the piano intro to the song – 9 measures – and I had memorized it. Somewhat competently I managed to play the intro. I really leaned into my mini performance.
“Why did you stop?” she asked
“Um. That’s all I know.” I replied
“OK. Then learn it. I’ll wait.” Aunt Margie said as she pulled up a chair.
I’m not sure I know how I got through the next hour. But I remember that my aunt was encouraging but firm. By the end of an hour I learned another page, and I was feeling ok. I continued to practice during her visit with us.
After some years I stopped playing and settled in to a repertoire of 2 songs I could play well. They are: Debussy Arabesque No. 1 and the Cat Stevens arrangement of Morning Has Broken No one wants to hear ‘Arabesque’ so when pressed to play something, I usually play ‘Morning Has Broken
Roberta Glaser
Cherishing Life Sharing Forever
This Book of Memories brings those affected by loss together by encouraging communication and self-expression. By giving friends and family a special place to tell their stories and express their feelings of loss, it helps them care for one another during a very difficult time. Click on any of the links to the right to access features or information within this memorial website.
Memorial Tribute Website Proudly Provided by:
Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home
17 Manor Road
Smithtown, New York, United States
Phone: 631-265-1810
Map | Directions | Contact Us