Memorial Service – Videos

A memorial service for Warren was held on Wednesday evening, April 29th, 2015 at the historic Chelsea Depot.

It was an extraordinary event. There were some very special moments, with many people there who love Warren. Most of them wore feathers, Warren’s beloved dog Lucy was there, the Chelsea Painters provided excellent food, there was a magical rainbow, live music, many hugs and much laughter.

Warren’s spirit was there as well. He had a grand time, laughing all through the service and infusing the room with love.

As one attendee commented, “It felt like we entered as strangers and went away as friends.”

Many thanks go to all those who helped with the event: Tracie Kress, Dawn Kress, Art Kress, Jeremiah Brown, Leah Grace, Sandy Knapp, Chelsea Painters, Tom Saunders, Teri Saunders, Annie Capps, Rod Capps, and many more who pitched in and helped with the setup, decorations and cleanup. Thanks, too, to those who shared their stories with us and helped us all to know Warren a little better.

A special thanks and a big hug go to Duane Houck for going above and beyond in recording these videos to share with those who could not attend.

 

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Art Kress, Warren’s son, began the service and set the tone with his introduction, and Jeremiah Brown, Warren’s “other son” began the eulogy (see the obituary for the full text).

 

Jerry continues with his comments, and Warren’s daughter, Tracie, shares one of Warren’s favorite parables, “Which Dog?”

 

Art morphs into a nightclub comedy act about his experience showering as a young boy with his Dad.

 

Warren’s good friend Jim “Griff” Griffin talks about meeting Warren (Nearly Normal Warren) and working with him at A3Radio.

 

Mickey Stone-Richard shares his favorite one-liner from the N’oreaster Festival.

 

Tracie talks about Warren, his Doctor and James Brown.

 

BB tells us how he got his name.

 

Donovan (or is it Dylan?) Moore shares how he first met Warren.

 

Ray Taylor, also a patient of Warren’s oncologist, shares his story. Griff and Tom join in.

 

Tom Saunders, the third of the three partners at A3Radio, tells us tales of working with Warren at the station and at musical events.

 

Jeff Worth, Warren’s coworker at Entyre, shares some of his favorite experiences.

 

Terri Zaydel, longtime friend of the family, talks about living near Suzanne and the kids while they were growing up.

 

Josh Beach, also of Entyre, shares his story about when Warren shaved his head and other tales of working with Warren.

 

Joe Belanger, an Entyre coworker, talks about wanting to be Warren when he grows up.

 

Annie and Rod Capps play one of Warren’s favorites, which is followed by a brilliant rainbow in the sky outside the window. Perfect timing, Warren!

 

Annie and Rod, with Bill Edwards, Judy Insley and Karen Goff, perform a lovely finale to this memorable event.