Kelly,

Thank you for the lovely note. Mom was a people person and she liked most she met - however you were a favourite!! We often speak of you and your generosity towards all the Royal Park Artisits! We all have and treasure some of mom's art in our homes. You always took the time to frame each piece beautifully (and I think maybe added some needed brush strokes) and made each one of the artists feel unique. They produced some amazing art under your guidance. Yes, mom was a friendly and hilarious lady and we were so fortunate that she carried that with her to the end. Thanks again for sharing your story - I had forgotten you were a Chinook Park girl.

Laura

I am so saddened to hear of Libby’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Libby through Carewest and had the honour of being her art instructor for almost ten years. Libby was a joy….every time we met she was happy, friendly, kind and just plain hilarious! I can’t think of a time we were together that she didn’t make me laugh. She and Norma together were a handful, and they got into some very funny situations. As we got to know each other more, it turned out we were both Chinook Park girls and Libby had lived up the road from my family and knew my mother, Audrey. Mom loved coming to the art shows so she and Libby could have a good chat and laugh together about old times in the hood. Most of all Libby loved her family and it was lovely to watch you all with her… not everyone has what you had with Libby and you took such wonderful care of her and brought her so much joy. I will miss seeing Libby outside, rain or shine, having a smoke and running into her at the casino. She was a gem and I know how much she will be missed. She was one of the good ones, and will not be forgotten.

I am deeply saddened by Libby's passing. She was a participant in the LINKages intergenerational program offered at Royal Park for many years. The students who she became friends with formed a special bond every year. They absolutely loved her and missed seeing her when school ended in June. I also developed a special bond with Libby as I facilitated the program; we became friends. She even came to our Volunteer Appreciation evening a few years ago to talk about her experiences with the students. We will definitely miss her. My sincere condolences go out to her family.

To all my dear cousins,

Sending heartfelt love and prayers to each of you in your loss. I will always remember Auntie Libby for the beautiful smile and gorgeous laugh. Although the distance separated us, I always enjoyed seeing pictures of Auntie with all of you. She was a beautiful lady who will missed. Imagine the party going on in heaven with all of siblings back together. I can just hear all the laughing, teasing, and joking around.

Take care of each other and know that I am thinking of you and sending love.

Brenda, Laura, Julie and Mary Beth,

We are so saddened to hear of your Moms passing. We fondly remember her kindness and sense of humour. She was always a wonderful neighbour and special person. We extend our deepest condolences and are thinking of you all.

Ernie, Sandra and Bonnie Corry

Dear Brenda, Laura, Julie and Mary Beth. Just wanted to send my condolences on the passing of your Mother. She had a wonderful smile and was always up for any adventure. She will be missed dearly.

Dear Brenda, Laura, Julie, Mary-Beth, and families,

Please kindly accept this note of sympathy.

It was with immense sadness to hear that your mother had passed away. We hadn't had a lot of time to get to know each other, circumstances being what they were, however when John had died, she'd sent me the most beautiful card, that I've kept and treasured since. It had been hand-crafted, not a generic mass-produced card, on beige-pearlized paper about 7 x 5. Centered on the front is a see-through beige fabric ribbon and super-imposed on it is a cross made out of the same pearlized paper with a pearl in the centre, and at the bottom of the cross is another pearl in the shape of a teardrop.

Inside your mother had written:

"Dearest Pat,

My heart aches with sadness for you and all John's family at this time. Pat, it was heart-warming to see John so happy these last two years. I shall miss his many phone calls and jokes he mailed to me. Dave and John were always my best friends and it is difficult to imagine life without any contact with them. However, it is comforting to know they are now together in peace and love. God bless and thanks for being the best sister-in-law ever. Love, Always, Libby"

Her beautiful card and heartfelt note of sympathy had brought me much comfort at the time, and my hope is that reading this message in her own words will bring the same measure of comfort to you and your families now during this time of deep sorrow.

Keeping you in thought and prayer,

sincerely,

Pat