I first met Hilda & Frank when I was waitressing in Orangeville back in 1993. We connected, struck up a great conversation & exchanged details. I visited in Calgary and had so hoped to return the favour some day here in Australia. I am so thankful that we were able to keep in contact over the years from across the seas….I loved to receive Hilda’s Christmas letters and photos & keep up to date with all the news. I was so sad to hear of Hilda’s passing and I offer my sincere thoughts to Frank as he was a part of a wonderful team that I had the privilege of meeting. I’m so glad I was given that table to wait on all those years ago!! Much love,

Jenny

Dear Frank & Family,

We are deeply sorry and saddened to hear the news of Hilda’s passing. She was a lovely woman and we shared so many beautiful memories together. We will always remember her fantastic cooking/baking and the great laughs. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time and we hope that you will find peace and comfort in remembering the wonderful years you shared together.

Love from Carmen & Joe

We were all very sorry to hear of the passing of Hilda. She was a lovely person and I fondly remember the fun times that I spent playing with Christy at your home in Parkland. My family and I wish to convey our deepest sympathy and condolences.

Andrea Chant(nee Rasmussen)

Frank and Family,

We are very shocked and saddened of news of Hilda’s passing. Our sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your Family. Unfortunatley, I will not be able to attend the service today , but my thoughts will be with you all , and some very good memories of you and Hilda dancing the night away as one.

Take care and be strong.

Siegi.

Frank and family,

We were very saddened to hear of the loss of Hilda and want to offer our sincere condolences. We have lovely memories of our time spent with your family.

Bob & Shar Loucks

Dear Frank & family,

We were so very sorry and saddened to hear of Hilda’s passing. We wish we had the ability to express words that could give some comfort for the pain you are all feeling. No words can help, but knowing that Hilda had a wonderful life and family and made an impact on so many of us, will be with us forever.

We have such great memories of the good times in Acton.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

Lyle & Marie Prueter

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If you need anything, do not hesitate to ask.

Uncle Frank, Frank, Gord, Christy & families.

As time has moved by us so quickly, we do lose touch of the important people in our lives. Not always because we want to. Family is the dearest, especially in times like these. Wish we could be there for you, since that is not possible at this time please take care of each other.

Hope to see you at Christmas.

Love from the Shelburne Esch Gang & Ivadell Pinkney

Frank,Frank Jr.,Gord,and Christy

I was so shocked to hear that Hilda had left this world, we kept so in touch by email, and she always talked of her family and how much she enjoyed camping with Frank..she hadn’t been in touch too much this last couple of months but I didn’t worry as she told me not to send any email unless I heard from her as she would be going camping alot this summer. Well I did hear from her but once and of course she never mentioned her illness which was so “Hilda”.

I know wherever she is now she is likely camping like she so loved…My sincere and deepest sympathy to all of you at this time and know I will be thinking of you this Sat. God Bless you all…..Sandy

Jesus has received an angel. The sorrow that Frank, her family and friends now share is deep and I pray that the memory of her wonderful sense of humor and laughter will carry us through until we meet in heaven.

Dear Frank and Family, We wanted you to know that we are very saddened by the news of Hilda’s death. It is not possible for us to be there in Calgary for the Memorial service on Saturday but our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We can’t imagine what you all will do without Hilda as her Husband and family were so important to her. We enjoyed all the Emails that she sent our way. Please keep in touch. Hilda will live on in each of you in the days ahead as you all go back to your homes and daily routines. Hilda was a special Pinkney cousin and we will miss her. Harold and Janet (Pinkney)Speers

Dear friends and family of Hilda,

Some people like Hilda are those people that you will never imagine that they can disappear out of your life. I couldn’t believe when I learned that Hilda left this world. It’s with sadness and melancholy that I would like to offer my condolence to everybody who got the chance to meet this amazing women, mother, wife and fantastic friend. Hilda will always stay alive in my heart!

Karine Contant

We are so sorry to hear of Hilda’s passing. She was a special lady in the lives of so many, especially ours.

She will be missed when we camp out at the “Barn”

With deepest sympathy to you Frank and your family. God Bless and keep you in the palm of His hand!

Sincerely: Nelly and Pat Joa

Dear Frank, Les & I were very sorry to hear about Hilda. We looked for you at the Barn this summer and now I know why we didn’t see you. I know that you will miss your camping trips together and cannot imagine what you are going through. Les & I are travelling in Europe right now but wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hilda was a very special lady and we are glad that we had the opportunity to get to know you both.

God Bless, Val & Les Kurtos

We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Hilda and our prayers and thoughts go out to all of her family. She will be missed.

Frank,

We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Hilda. Our thoughts are with you. Take care.

Frank and family

It is with great saddnes that we have heard of the loss of a great lady by name of Hilda. She and I shared many laughs and tears at Royal Lepage and it was a great honour to continue our friendship long after the Royal. Frank, I still remember our suppers out with you both. Although we are now far away in Kingston, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle though your loss in Calgary. She was a great LADY who loved Frank and her family greatly…Bless you Hilda. You are in my thoughts.

Sue and Alan

To all family members – Sorry to receive the news of Hilda’s passing.

From friends back in Caledon Jr.

Farmer days. Edna Wright & Jim Dodds.

Caledon, & Caledon East Ontario.

My sincere condolences to the family members. I was a co-worker of Hilda’s at RLRS & she was a much loved friend to many of the staff. I am sorry I will not be able to make the service, but my thoughts are with you all at this time.

Frank, Frank Jr, Gord, Christy and families – Thinking about you at this time of sorrow. Hilda will always be my special sister, she was a great lady and always spoke nicely of people. Oh! how we ejoyed both of you so much at our home (the Pinkney Hotel ) she would always call it, we will certainly miss you my love, may God bless you each and everyone, love Dave, Margaret Pinkney, Jamie, Shannon and Bradley Brake

Dear Frank and family members, I am saddened to hear the news of the passing of my dear and long time friend, Hilda. I extend to you all, my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. “In the night of death, Hope sees a star, And listening love can hear the rustle of a wing”. God Bless

Frank. We were shocked and saddened by the news of Hilda’s passing and send our sincere condolences to you and your family. Hilda will be remembered as a lovely lady with a sense of humour and joy for life. You once said that Hilda’s#1 aim was to take care of Frank and she did that very well. She will be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to meet her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue & Mike

The first thing that came to mind as I was meditating on what Hilda has meant to me was growing up in farm life and attending a one room school (Beech Grove near Alton, Ont.) for our education. We also belonged to 4-H, Clubs, Caledon Junior Institute and travelled with friends to Nova Scotia and Sault Ste. Marie. She was a great inspiration to all. Dear Hilda, peace and joy be yours in your well earned rest. Cousin Margaret

Our sincere condolences.

Gordon & Margaret Anderson

Frank and family

Our deepest condolences to you all in the loss of Hilda. She was such a kind and caring person and she will be missed by all who knew her. You have our sincere sympathy for your loss and please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Colin, Nancy and Evan McClelland

Frank and family:

I am so very sorry to hear about Hilda. When my mom and I visited with the two of you in March, she looked so good and was so positive. Hilda was a good friend to my mom and all our family for many years. She will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Frank and your family. Our paths did not cross often but we fondly remember our visits to Calgary and your visits here in Ontario. Thinking of you during these difficult times. Love Mark, Cathy, Sheldon and Larissa

Goulding family,

Hilda was a very special friend and I shall miss her deeply.

I can only say sorry for your loss of such a wonderful lady!

God bless you all!

Dear Frank and Family:

Jennifer, Zoe, Andrea and myself cannot express the sadness we feel on Hilda’s passing.

She was such a good friend to us all and a great lady. I will remember our visit in March and the lovely lunch Frank took us to. A great memory.

Much love to you all and God’s Blessings.