A very dear friend and mentor is now gone from my life. I’ve known Joan Lehew since before she added the second “n” to the spelling of her name – about 66 years.
To Rogers, my heart is breaking for you and indeed all of the family. I know you lost a treasured friend and willing helpmate, but my gosh, what a lifetime of beautiful memories!
To the children, Lara and Larry, the grandchildren and the greatgrandchildren, I remember too well how deeply this loss cuts, and I’m so sorry. I wish there was ever something one could say to help. And for Gianna and the two expected babies, I’m saddened with the knowledge that they will have missed knowing the wonderful, loving person Joan was.
Be comforted in your shared grief and hold tightly to the love I know that binds you all. Know that the world around you and places distant are grieving with you. The world is less bright with her passing; I know colour and joy seem to be missing right about now, but I think there is a new star in the heavens that is looking down on you all – and always with love.
My love to you all, Suzanne Baker
