Mabel and my mother, Enid (Murchie) Bartolini caught by a street photographer on a street in Hamilton, Ontario, early ‘50’s

Leisure Lodge, Kitchener, Ontario. Date unknown, prior to 1955

Mabel and my mother Enid (Murchie) Bartolini on a trip to NB. Ever so fashionable.

Mabel with her brother Ken in front of homestead with Darling Lake in background. 1930’s

Mabel as a child on her NB home porch with dolls, 1930’s

A few of Mabel’s childhood treasures, a tea set, her silver mug with her name, a monkey hand puppet that she gifted to me in the ‘60’s

I could never ask for a better friend. You were so funny, caring, giving, fun loving and even goofy. I cherish every minute we spent together. I will miss you every day my friend. Hugs to you in Heaven. I know you and Ken are back together at last. I love you always.