Dear Dennis and Family;

I am so sorry to hear of Dee’s passing, and want you to know that I am thinking of you and sending my deepest condolences. Even when it is time to go and the best for our loved one, the emptiness and loneliness that follows is never ending, but the memories of lives lived and shared sustain us as we go forward. May your many happy memories bring you peace and comfort.

Dennis, Givenne, Jason, Kenney:

You'll miss Dee greatly and I'll miss her too.

When we met at Cedarbrae, we were instant friends. Dee became the librarian there and I was impressed with how she easily worked well with so many different personalities, that was her gift and ours. Our lunches at Good Earth were always followed by a quick visit to the Bernard Callebaut shop where we chose a couple of chocolates for the drive back to school. Cedarbrae was where the rumour started that Dee fed her flowers steroids - they were so brilliant and big!

Dennis, do you remember when Dee forgot her wallet at home and she and I were going out for supper together? She and I enjoyed many outings post-Cedarbrae and I feel blessed to have had Dee as a long-time friend.

I remember family meals at your place with delicious food, lively discussions then games. Do you remember Dee changing the home decor according to the seasons? Different pictures were hung, different table settings/cloths were used and there was her collection of depression glass.

She was so proud of her children: especially when Givenne became manager at SuperStore, when Jason became a home owner, when Kenney graduated as a nurse. Dee adored her grandchildren! I seem to remember hearing about them dancing and playing sports (details escape me now). And Dennis, she may have complained that you were always busy, but she was proud of you too, you were the love of her life.

Our yearly garden tours were a highlight and she most often knew the Latin AND English names of her plants. So much planning went into ensuring something bloomed in each space in the spring, summer and fall, colors coordinated, and height was a consideration too.

My Mom passed March 12, 2019 at age 93. Dee was 74, just about 20 years younger. Givenne, Jason, Kenney, I figure your loss is at least 20 times more difficult.

I hadn't lived with my Mom for about 50 years, Dennis, you and Dee were together more than 50 years. I can't fathom the depth of your grief. You took such good care of her, take good care of yourself now.

Dear Mr. Allen, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this heartbreaking time. I remember her as a beautiful substitute teacher while you were both teaching in Evansburg. Our deepest condolences.

Sincerely, Royden and Kathy Callioux

We send our condolences to you and your family at the loss at Dee. We know she will be missed.

Mike and Bea Slavich

Dear Kenney and family,

I wish you comfort over these tough days and weeks ahead as you grieve for the loss of your loved one. Kenney, as an extended member of our family over the years, and a best friend to my daughter, Caitlin, I know that you will truly miss your beloved mom, but know she will be in your heart and your memories forever. Sending heartfelt condolences to all.

Patricia Hannah

Dee and I went to Winston Churchill High School in Lethbridge. We were part of a large group of friends that did a lot of activities together. Dee and I took private singing lessons from Anne Campell and both of us sang in her prestigious choirs. We were so fortuitous to have those positives life experiences with Mrs. Campbell. Dee and I also played basketball for our high school and we had a lot of fun on and off the court. But Dee's real passion was always for Dennis. As we said back then, they were a "real item". We all knew they would be together forever. Although I have not seen Dee for many, many years I still considered her as a friend and I won't ever forget her. It is with thanks for all those good times that I say farewell to her.

Dee, a kind loving soul, teacher, and mother who was very prone to playing with words -her tongue planted firmly in cheek and always eliciting a giggle or a groan. As well I will never forget the advice Dee offered way back in the day when she visited me as a new mom who was overly concerned with the state of my house. Dee implored to to worry not about the piles of laundry, the dishes to be done, the toys scattered hither and yon, the dead tiredness, etc, etc but instead to enjoy my baby with every ounce of love, care, & attention I could muster. This was Dee. Sincere condolences to Dennis and the family.

We are so sorry your loss. Dee was such a wonder caring person. We hope you will remember all the fantastic memories you had with her. Our thoughts are with you all

The Christie’s

Dee, mother to my soulmate/best friend, Kenney Jane . She was a second mother to me when I needed it most in my tumultuous teens and always made sure I ate waaaaaay too much when I was there and had a full container of Nestlé Quik or Nestea to wash it down. She always had room for me and her kindness stayed with me my entire life.

Thank you for your love and acceptance when I was at my hardest to love and accept. Thank you for your kindly given advice and always making me laugh. Thank you most of all for giving the world your daughter, Kenney, who is the most unique, creative and loving soul I have ever met.

To my Irish second mom I can only quote Yeats,

"My love, we will go, we will go, I and you,

And away in the woods we will scatter the dew;

And the salmon behold, and the ousel too,

My love, we will hear, I and you, we will hear,

The calling afar of the doe and the deer.

And the bird in the branches will cry for us clear,

And the cuckoo unseen in his festival mood;

And death, oh my fair one, will never come near

In the bosom afar of the fragrant wood."

To Dennis & all his family, my deepest condolences for your loss.

One of my first memories of Auntie Dee was watching her drive by, waving from a car. The Ann Campbell Singers had been triumphant in Great Britain and there was a small parade in their honour throughout Lethbridge. She was so pretty and stylish. Throughout my life, every time I pick out new glasses, I always try on a few black pairs. I’ve always called them Aunt Dee glasses. My favourite stuffed animals were given to me when I stayed at her apartment overnight. I’m sure Uncle Dennis won them at the fair. A pink poodle and a skunk that I called “Flower”. I was blessed to have such a lovely woman be my Aunt.

To Dennis, Givienne, Jason, Kenney & families - I am thinking of you all at this sad time. Dee was one of my longest standing friends - the memories go back to Junior High, High School, University days and all the years since. I wish I was closer at this sad time. Visiting Calgary will never be the same. Xx Sandy (Melbourne, Australia)