Dear Tanis and Brian,

I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I have fond memories of visiting with her when I went to the house to see Tanis. She was an active, strong person. We will miss her.

Tanis and Brian, I have alot of good memories of your mother. I remember her very clean house and her really excellent cooking ( especially the roasts and the little cinnamon buns that were cooked in a cake tin) . She seemed so organized and competent. When Tanis and I spent so many years at each other’s houses I always appreciated the differences in our families’ life styles. I remember playing countless hours of two person bridge – maybe we even played with your parents Tanis, I can’t remember. Your Mom always had a strong will and opinions and I admired that in her as well. I hope you both can appreciate your Mom’s long life and how much you meant to her. Tanis, I just had too much going on with work to make it to the funeral. I am sorry and I feel badly for not attending. I almost made it. Thanks again for calling the other night Tanis.

Dear Tanis and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. Hilda has always kept me up to date about your Mom’s health concerns these past few years. May she rest in peace.

I was very sad to hear of the passing of your mother, Brian and Tanis. I know how much she meant to you, Brian, and how she struggled in vain to regain her health recently. I know that she will leave a large hole in your life. Although I only had a half-dozen brief conversations with her over the years, I always felt a special link because your mother was born two days before my own mother and you, Brian, and I shared many a concern as our mothers aged. My deepest condolences, Harrie