Resident of Benicia Suddenly and unexpectedly Madeline passed away while sleeping in the early morning on December 7, 2010. The cause of death is still unknown at this time. Madeline is survived by her father John Alexander Seely; her mother Heather Suzanne Smith-Seely; her brother Andrew; her sisters Sara, Amanda and Natasha; her grandparents Susan Smith, David and Alice Seely; her Uncles and Aunts Josh Smith, Matthew Smith, Timothy Seely, Anne Brewster and Penny Seely; and many more loving friends and family. Madeline will be remembered for her strength of spirit and character, her clever sense of humor, her big loving heart, her spirit of adventure, her artistic skills, her fierce love for her family and friends and her beautiful face. “I am joyful and I am fun loving and caring. I’m the person you want to be with because I’m funny, strong and outgoing. I love group hugs and taking pictures of myself and I love to be with my family. I am artistic, beautiful, loving, caring, outgoing and fun and I like to hold my breath while going through tunnels and laughing sarcastically then making a serious face. I am joyful and fun! Always be happy.” ~~ Madeline. We can only hope her spirit of mischievousness is embraced in heaven. A Celebration of the Life of a happy young lady will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, December 12 at Creekside Community Church, 1350 Danville Blvd., Alamo. In lieu of flowers, please donate to toysfortots.org or shalomofoakland.com.
Published in Contra Costa Times on December 10, 2010
