Dear John and Morah,

I was saddened to hear the news of your mother passing. I was just talking with Colin a week or so ago and your mother's name came up and we wondered how she was doing.

A gentle lady, a hard worker, and a good neighbor.

My condolences,

Jeanette Kish

Dear John and Morah:

We send our sincere sympathy to your family in the passing of your dear Mom.

We always so enjoyed our visits with Henri over the years at Red Deer Lake Church and the various Priddis events.

I remember all her hard work and caring attention to so many tasks at the church. The plants in the window sills were always lovingly tended to by Henri. She would be at every tea working from the very beginning until the final clean up.

Your Mom was also a secret pen pal to some of the Sunday School children as well.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Keith and Mary Anne Smitham and family

Dear Morah and John,

Your Mother was a very special lady!

We always enjoyed visits with her at Priddis community events, and at Red Deer Lake United Church. Tea and scones will always be a precious memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ed & Carol Poffenroth

Pat and I have many fond memories of Henri throughout the years attending Red Deer Lake United Church. When we first started attending the church it was Henri that always provided her fresh baked bread for the Communion Service. Henri was an active participant in the Ladies group Spring and Fall Teas.

During our visits with her in her Priddis home she would share stories about how she would bring new-born calves into her warm kitchen when they were struggling with the cold Alberta temperatures. She would also relay stories of her younger years in Scotland and also how she met her husband Dugald.

What a wonderful woman!

Martin & Pat Claydon

Dear Morah and John,

My deepest condolences on the transitioning of your precious mother. Henri and I were spiritual companions while she resided at The Rising Sun. It was a true privilege and honor to share her presence . Early in our relationship she would talk constantly , her favourite topics were Scotland and the farm at Priddis. She was a whistler and was good at it. She was a regular attendee at Spirit Moments and loved to sing all the hymns. Henri was a lady of deep faith. She enjoyed receiving Holy Communion and would often say "It tastes good". As the dementia took hold, we spent lots of time in silence watching hospital users come and go. Henri taught me how to accept whatever life sends me with a smile. I will always cherish the memory of her beautiful blue eyes and the LOVE we shared.

Rest in peace and Rise in Glory Henri. Till we meet again.

Blessings of Peace

Love Ann Brown

So sad to hear of Henri’s passing. A lovelier lady you could not find. She was such an integral part of Red Deer Lake United Church. Always had a smile and a cake. Henri did prepared for communion for many years and always washed those tiny little glasses. I loved her and her stories. Condolences to her family. She will be so very missed. Irene and Ernie Smith

We drove Henrietta to and from church (as we were neighbours) and thoroughly enjoyed her story-telling of her early days in Scotland and farming in Priddis. We also envied her huge vegetable garden beside her home, which she maintained with loving care. We have kept in close contact with her son John, who still lives in their family home, and often think of her when visiting. She was a lovely person.

Phil and Constance Jackson

Henri was one of the most hard working, behind the scenes, gift of a lady at Red Deer Lake United Church. She always had a tea towel over her shoulder and would be working away in the kitchen. She was the only one who could get the communion bread and juice right. There are so many memories of her and her wonderful baking. I have many recipes that she shared with me that I still use.

We had sponsors from the church when the children were baptized, and Henri was the sponsor for my triplets. She was the best representative of the love in the church. She always had, and will have, a special place in my heart.

She always had a smile and a was a huge part of my love of the church when we first joined in 1974. I have thought fondly of her for so many years. I'm sad that she is gone, but she is well loved in heaven.

We knew Henri for many years at Red Deer Lake United Church. She was a lovely lady with a twinkle in her eye and a willingness to help wherever help was needed. We visited her a few times when she moved into the care centre. On her wall were pictures of her favourite places in Scotland, and she loved telling us all about them. Her kindness and her positive attitude made her a great lady who will be much missed.

I have many fond memories of working with Henri in the kitchen at our church teas. She was the expert in making tea essence!She worked very hard. We learned a lot from Henri. She told me when she was a child she had a very strict upbringing and not much time for fun.I really enjoyed Henri-she was a very special lady who will be missed. Sending sympathy to her family.