Ollie's Biography and Celebration of His Life

Yesterday still seems unreal. This morning we woke and I suppose hoped it was all an incredibly bad dream. Unfortunately, it was all too real. Ollie's gone but we will ALWAYS have our memories and his smile.

Today, we met with the wonderful people at the Cremation Society of the Carolinas to make plans for Oliver's service.

You can read the biography we put together on their site.

The Celebration of Oliver's Life will be held at 12Noon on Friday, August 7, 2009 at Shady Wagon Farm in New Hill, NC. It's a beautiful outdoor site with a pond and ducks and is the sort of place that would have given Oliver lots to look at and smile about.

2312 Pea Ridge Rd
New Hill, NC 27562-8940
(919) 542-7172
http://www.shadywagonfarm.com

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EDIT: A few folks have looked for basic guidance on getting there. From Raleigh and points east, you can take US 1 South towards Sanford. Take Exit 81 (Pea Ridge Rd) and make a right. The farm is just a couple of miles down the road.

From Greensboro and parts west, take US 421 South out of Greensboro toward Siler City and pick up US 64 East towards Pittsboro. Take a right on Beaver Creek Rd, drive for about 3 miles then take a right onto Pea Ridge Rd and drive for another 3 miles to the farm.

(Raleigh/East folks can also take US 64, just making a left on Beaver Creek - it's supposed to be a bit more scenic if longer).

This event is open for any who want to come with the only limitation being actual room at the site.

Please note, since this is intended to be a celebration and will also take place at least partially outdoors, dress appropriately. Casual or business casual attire will be fine. We don't expect suits and dresses (but they are fine if you must). Ollie was most comfortable half naked in a diaper, he wasn't down with fancy clothes. ;-)

There will be a potluck dinner after the service. If you wish to stay, please bring your favorite dish.