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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Asha, Talcottville CT Nursery School. November 1971 I believe. Was so very fortunate to go on to spend many summers with her at HVC.
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David Ehrich posted a condolence
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Asha (Shirley) and I were birthday twins and I always looked forward to sharing our day together. When I arrived at HVC as a seven year old, Shirley made me feel safe and cared for as I started to explore the camp community. We will never know the myriad of ways that we touch other people's hearts.
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Tamarack Song posted a condolence
Sunday, July 16, 2023
I came to know Asha through her daughter Leslie (Foxfire), who at the time was editing a book of mine. She asked if it was okay with me that her mother take a look at the book, as Leslie thought Asha could lend some valued insight. That was over twenty years ago, yet to this day I remember what an impression her feedback made on me, and how it helped shape the book. In fact, today we published the German edition of the book, and again my gratitude for Asha's valued contribution came to mind. She will live on in my memory, and her touch will be felt by many who will not know her by name, but who will read words that carry some of her spirit.
Tamarack Song
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Sunday, July 9, 2023
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Carol Larivee
Asha, who I first met as Shirley when I was 14, was the first person in my life who saw me as me, not at the daughter, the sister, the twin. Somehow we transitioned from the mother of my high school friend to a friendship that spanned over 50 years. She was not a part of my day to day but an anchor in my story. Every couple of years, we would connect, once in California, once in my home in Seattle and often in Rockland Maine. The last visit on my last trip to the US from Berlin in 2022. I am so grateful to have had her love and light in my life.
I wrote this poem on hearing of her passing.
It was time
For Asha
I imagine her sinking down into the
yellow and blue flower chair,
the one next to the window,
after a morning stroll in her lush garden
thinking…
it was time.
The sun was filtering into the room.
It was a perfect day and, after all,
rain was in the forecast that would
nourish her garden but shroud the sun,
perhaps…
it was time.
After the snow and dark of winter
the last homecoming …
to this house that she loves and was loved,
to this garden that she loves….
so, why not?
It was time….
to slowly close her eyes and let her mind wander,
the comforting rustling of the house,
its creaks and sighs,
Carl’s energy surrounding her…
It was time…..
to let go and let her essence float
higher and higher
drifting with the summer breezes
hand and hand into
brightness and love.
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I now think of Asha on her next adventure lighting the way for the rest of us. Love, Love, Love
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Zanni Fiore planted a tree in memory of Asha Stager
Saturday, July 8, 2023
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Jon Jeffries posted a condolence
Saturday, July 8, 2023
A beautiful woman with delightful stories that fascinated and entertained me on many occasions. Our collective consciousness is dimmed by your passing but celebrated in eternity.
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Anna Tree Bannon planted a tree in memory of Asha Stager
Thursday, July 6, 2023
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The family of Asha Shirley Stager uploaded a photo
Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Sue Brenner posted a condolence
Thursday, July 6, 2023
I met Asha while teaching Rosen Method Bodywork. After she was certified we taught together for many years. Asha had an amazing strong spirit, and abundant intuition: a wise woman. I would visit often in July and we would enjoy eating blueberry pie together. We both love pie!! And Asha's belief was "Life is short eat dessert first" and so we did.....
Sending my love,
Sue Brenner
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Asha Stager
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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