I am so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. I know your thoughts will always keep your Dad close at heart. Dodie was a wonderful man and knowing him since we all grew up as close neighbors brings back some fond memories. I remember when we were young and we had the skating rink behind us at the park your Dad and mine and other devoted Dad’s would shovel the snow and flood the rink. Now that I’m older I think our parents did that not just out of love but also to keep us outside and out of trouble. I also think your Dad owned a crystal ball, as I married and had my two girls, Tracie and Kim he would always tease me telling me, “Joey (as he called me) the apple doesn’t fall from from the tree! Now I know what he meant, my girls are so much like me! Your Dad had a special smile and always gave that little hug when we ran into each other and took the time to ask how things were going. I truly feel your loss but one thing I know he truly loved and spoke highly of you all. You all did him proud.
With deepest sympathy my thoughts and prayers are with you, Cindy, Wendell, Tim, Maureen, Shawn and your families. Your Dad and my friend will be sadly missed.
Love Joanne and my Mom Julie Paul
