This theme comes from both book and film versions. Thankfully, Tolkien gives us not only a relatable world, but also something to hope for. 2 Such loss forces itself onto everyone’s attention.

We need not look far to see many losses over the past two years. The Lord of the Rings has always shown this theme of loss, yet this theme has become freshly relevant in 2021, twenty years after The Lord of the Rings film director Peter Jackson renewed wider interest in Tolkien’s books.įor two years my kids have been asking me, “Will they ever give out cookies at the grocery store again?” My answer is not as poetic as Tolkien’s, yet draws from the same well: The world has changed-morally, politically, and socially. The ruins of Amon Hen, Amon Sul, and Osgiliath. Tolkien’s world is haunted by this sense of loss, and these markers of mourning lie as thick as the ruins Tolkien’s heroes are constantly passing. Much that once was is lost, for none now live who remember it.” 1 The film begins fittingly with these words: “The world is changed. (Allen) Stewart, please visit our floral store.This week fans celebrate the twentieth anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring movie’s theatrical release on Dec. Anne Church (lower) 2328 East Lehigh Ave. McBride Funeral Home 2357 East Cumberland Street Philadelphia PA 19125 and Friday Octofrom 9-10 15am in St. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation and funeral Thursday Octofrom 7-9pm in the Hubert M. She will be missed tremendously but her family takes comfort that she is being reunited in heaven with her loved ones, especially her husband and sons. She would do anything for them and her best times came from time spent together. More than anything, Frances loved her family.

She also volunteered her time to the church by helping out at the rectory. She always stayed close to her Catholic faith and had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother and St. She stayed here after marrying to raise her own children. She was raised in the Kensington section of Philadelphia in Visitation BVM parish.

Frances was born to the late James and Madeline (nee Shaw) Allen. Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Madeline Miccuci (Frank), Patricia Rodriguez (late Raymond), Robert Allen (Kathy), and the late James Allen. Loving Grandmom to Shannon (Jeff), Joseph (Bridget), Anthony, Theresa, Tara, Christian, Mark, Connor (Christine), Alexa, the late Dominique, and GiGi to Miranda, John, Julia, Rachel, Rhyan, Meghan, Leah, Alana, Michael, Abigail, Jordan, Brady, Mateo, Devyn, and Declan. She is the beloved wife of the late George Stewart Jr. Devoted mother of Theresa Collazo (Mike), Lisa Stewart, Timothy Stewart (Adrienne), and the late George Stewart (Sandra) and Mark Stewart. Stewart passed away peacefully at home on October 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Grief by Shannon Stewart