Dear Nan,

Thank you for always being the most supportive Grandmother anyone could ask for. You have always loved us all for who we are and never judged us on mistakes and only on achievments. You always told me “you have to make your own mistakes (no one can tell you what to do) but learn from them- that will make you a strong person” This is the best advice I have ever been given in life and I feel especially over these past few years I have become a stronger person for following it.

I am so sorry that I was not home to say goodbye -I know how supportive you were of me being in South Korea but I have missed you each day I have been gone. Know that you are part of the reason I am strong enough to take on this challenge in my life.

I have enjoyed our time together from when I was young and especially as an adult. It has been nice having you live with us over the past 10 years and I wouldn’t have changed anything.

I love you much Nan! Thank you for being the person you were -stubborn, happy and loving (the qualities of a good woman). You are very loved and will always be in my thoughts!

Say hello to Poppa for me.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

The Gauvin, Beattie and Parent family

To the Courneyea & Bradberry Families;

My thoughts, condolences and prayers with your families at this difficult time. I am truly sorry for your loss.

I remember Pat from a child on 17th street to Peterborough and then to Grand Valley. Last I saw her, I believe was at Liz’s wedding to Dion and she was in great spirits.

I wish all families the best in thisdifficult time and in the future.
And I hope all have comfort in knowing Pat is now with Ken.

Pat will be missed by all and many. May she rest in Peace.

Again, my thoughts and prayers with the families.

*hugs*
Irene~

Nanny,
I miss you soooo much! All my memories I have of you will be cherished for the rest of my life! I’m so happy to say that you were my nan and Faith’s Nanny. She will know who you are and know that you were sweetest lady. 2 days ago when I got told that you reuinted with papa again I was lying in bed and I could picture you and papa dancing together. I know you both are happy again and I know you will be making your kingdom with him and making room for all of us for when we all reuinte again. You will forever be in my heart. I will never forget you. And I know that you and papa will be watching over all of us. Please give papa a hug and a kiss for me and please tell carly that I say hi and that I miss her tons as well <3 Im sorry I didn't get to say goodbye. But I know it would be the hardest thing I could've done.

On behalf of our family I would like to say it was a pleasure knowing you. You were one of the many people in our neighbourhood when Alannah and I grew up that watched out for us. In my eyes I saw you as not only Alannah’s nanny but mine as well. Rest in peace Nanny, we will miss you dearly.
~Brittney <3

NANNY

I will miss you so much, I love you with all my heart you will be cherished by me and my family. It is difficult for me to handle. You were caring, nice thoughtfull, and loveable. I hope you have a peacefull anneriverisiy with Papa I have couple more things to say I love you, i’m very happy to have spent so much time with you, I will never forget you and will see you again. give papa a hug and kiss for me and let him know I remember him giving me his apple juice when I was 2.

GOOD BYE NANNY
I love you

Kayla

Nanny

I will miss you very much, Im glad you will be spending your 59th annivesary with Papa. I love you and am glad you are happy as Angel in Heaven. When mom told me what happened I was so upset, but I know that you are in a place.

Please give Papa a kiss for me, I will alway drink the V8 jusice that I would bring to you all the time…

I will cherish the time we got to spend together..

Love you with all my heart
Ashley xxxooo

Hi mom..well you and dad are together again at last…i know he was with you when your tired body could no longer go on…he was there to watch over you and take you by the hand and show you the way to your new home that will last for enternity…( you know i know this dont you…lol) i guess dad got tired of spending your wedding anniversaries apart…so he came to get you so that you two will never again spend another anniversary without each other…you both were the best parents a son could ask for…i know i wasnt always the greatest son but you overlooked a lot and showed me nothing but love…it is because of you i turned out to be the man i am today…i already feel that deep hole in my heart…i am comforted only by the fact i know you are now with dad and our last phone conversation we had…you knew i loved you and i knew you loved me…dont worry about things down here..i will make sure that they dont stay the way they were just before you left…i will make sure that the peace you wanted for us will come to be..this i promise you mom..the stormy seas will calm for us all as a family…i will end this letter the way we always ended our phone calls…I Love You..till we meet again..keep dad in line up there ok…lol

Dear Nanny,

Thank you for being my Grandmother and my Friend, you were and are a very speacial person with a huge heart. I was so blessed and proud to be a part of your family. Your advise and wisdom and love has made me who I am today. I am so Thankful you got to see my children grow and gave them your wisdom and love. They will miss so very much.

Shelby and Logan want you to know that they love you and miss you dearly. Shelby misses having her Nan there to watch Scooby Doo with on wknds.

I am glad I had the oppurtunity to say goodbye to you and hold your hand, you looked so beautiful and peaceful. I have so many memories to share, but one in particular stands out. It was just before my wedding and I asked you how did you and Papa get thru things..You said to me ” Marie never go to bed angry with each other, comprimise, and most important love each other unconditionally”.

I know your with Papa now holding hands and dancing the Gitter-Bug, give him a kiss from me, Steve and the kids..Celebrate your 59th together in style up there.

With a heavy heart I say not a good-bye, but so long till we meet again at heavens gate.

I love you always and forever
Marie xxoo

Dear Debbie, Kenny and Alan; I have so many great memories of
Aunt Pat. She was so loveable and fun to be with. The stories that can be told are numerous. Please take care and God be with you.

Marilyn

Ken, Debbie, Alan and families. Our deepest sympathies. I remember as a kid spending Saturday nights with your mom. She either took me to the movies or we’d just hang out and watch you kids grow. I will treasure my memories of her forever. I have so many.

Elaine and Doug

I’m sorry that Nancy and I will be unable to attend as we will be out of the country but our thoughts are with you and your families.
We have many fond memories of Aunt Pat.

With Sympathy,

Cousins Susie and Nancy Scott

My thoughts and my prayers are with Alan, Kenny and Debbie at this time. As well as her grandchildren that she cherished oh so very much Marie, Elizabeth, Mandy, Alicia, Richard and Alannah. And her great grandchildren Kayla, Ashley, Shelby, Logan and Faith.

Mom where do I begin, where do I start. I met you when I was just 13 years old. As you are aware there were many issues in my life, as I remember the days and nights that we spent talking about things. I remember when I decided to run away from home, you and Dad told me I could stay there, but you knew that I would make the right decision to go back home by morning.

I remember after Alan and I were married the many long nights we had with Elizabeth. You and Dad always with us to help walk the floors with her. I remember when we first put Alicia into daycare and you said, “she isn’t going to like it. I will watch her”… Well you were right after one week, she needed her Nanny.

Mom you were always there for us, you were always there for me. For 18 years of my life you and dad were my life. I did the best that I could to take care of you both, I would not have changed anything for the world. I did it because I loved you both more than you will ever know.

I remember coming to see you after Dad passed away, when you moved to Debbie’s. You didn’t treat me any differently. You were still Mom and I was still Maggie.

I remember your 75th birthday dinner in Orangeville. We brought your old friend Mary and you and her finished off a couple bottles of wine, it wasn’t “Lonesome Charlie”, but you sure enjoyed it.

Mom, it breaks my heart to know that you have left us, but it makes me so joyful that you are with Dad. He has been waiting 10 years for you.

Thank you for being mom, nanny and a good listener.

I am so sorry that I will not be there on September 24th to celebrate your life. If I could have I would have.

Please give Dad a big kiss from me.

Till we meet again,
Your Daughter In Law
Maggie xoxo

Always thinking of both of you.

Nanny I miss you and I love you so much! It’s Halloween today and today is the day that you and Papa would be helping me get ready to go out trick or treating and Papa would take me out on the tractor while you sat on the porch handing out the candy to everyone else in the neighborhood! Everyone misses you both! The project is coming together. I’m still receiving pictures from everyone. It’s going to look so good! I just wish you and Papa were here!!!! I WANT YOU BACK!!! :'(