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Sunday, October 9, 2022
Irene Ryder, Celebration of Life, October 9,2022
Today is my sister's Celebration of 92 years of life, and this is my contribution to today's Celebration, to be read out this afternoon, by my nephew, at her home in Cannington, Ontario.
Strange enough when we become orphans, harder still, I think, is to outlive all your siblings. My husband's mother, still barely hanging on, has outlived all her 6 siblings but she was/is the youngest. Both my sister and brother are still living, the only two sibs I have. Wonderful words for the remembrance.
Saying goodbye is difficult and you have shared a lovely tribute to Irene, Liz. Even though your plans to visit Cape May were disrupted spending time together was even better in many ways.
Yes. You wrote a fine and personal memorial for your sister. Good job. And now that is done and you can sit quietly with your thoughts or...not. Planting those snow drops will be the best at healing, I think.
Well written tribute to Irene. I'm sure she would have been pleased but I know she would have been even more pleased with the snowdrops being planted in her honour. She took great pleasure in her flower gardens.
That and the snowdrops, a wonderful tribute.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to your sister. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteI love the snowdrops as a remembrance. This must be so difficult for you, I'm sorry for the loss of your sister.
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ReplyDeletelovely words, dear memories.
Beautiful tribute
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute to Irene. Please take care.
ReplyDeleteStrange enough when we become orphans, harder still, I think, is to outlive all your siblings. My husband's mother, still barely hanging on, has outlived all her 6 siblings but she was/is the youngest. Both my sister and brother are still living, the only two sibs I have. Wonderful words for the remembrance.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to your sister! Snowdrops are a wonderful way to remember her.
ReplyDeleteWell-said, Liz. Hugs.
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A most excellent tribute both to her and to the bonds of a family.
ReplyDeleteSaying goodbye is difficult and you have shared a lovely tribute to Irene, Liz. Even though your plans to visit Cape May were disrupted spending time together was even better in many ways.
ReplyDeleteYes. You wrote a fine and personal memorial for your sister. Good job.
ReplyDeleteAnd now that is done and you can sit quietly with your thoughts or...not.
Planting those snow drops will be the best at healing, I think.
Well written tribute to Irene. I'm sure she would have been pleased but I know she would have been even more pleased with the snowdrops being planted in her honour. She took great pleasure in her flower gardens.
ReplyDeleteLovely words Liz and so hard to say goodbye to family. I'm sure Irene would have appreciated it. Thinking of you.
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