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Kim Camick posted a condolence
Friday, May 11, 2012
Happy Birthday Nanny! I miss you every day. I wish you were here to tell me how many cards you received for your birthday and to hear (in your voice) how proud you were that you got so many, because you were special to everyone who knew you...and to hear about Ronnie's card first because he always gave you the best card. I miss you and I love you. Kim xoxoxoxo
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Stacy Joyce posted a condolence
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Nanny, it's been a month and I still can't believe that you are gone. You were a wonderful Grandmother and friend. I will always cherish the good times. I'm glad we had the chance to have one last Christmas Dinner. You're forever in my heart. Love Stacy xoxo
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Dianne Crowe posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Aunt Merle will be greatly missed for her loving, kind, thoughtful ways and most of all, her great big laugh. Loving you always, Niece Dianna XO
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Marilyn (Canning) MacNeill & Lorraine (Canning) McCully posted a condolence
Monday, January 30, 2012
Malc, Judy, David and families Our sincere condolences in your loss. Merle was a great lady with a big heart and that wonderful hearty laugh, she will be sadly missed. Malc, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit with you and Merle 2 years ago, your hospitality was amazing and it was fun to reminisce about the old days in Nova Scotia. We always enjoyed it when our families got together. With sympathy Marilyn & Lorraine
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Susan Young Nicoll (Neice ) posted a condolence
Monday, January 30, 2012
Dear Uncle Malcolm, Judy, David, Ronnie, Donnie and families, I just wanted to let you all know how sorry I am about Auntie Merle and how much she meant to me and how much I am going to miss her. She was truly one of a kind! She was so proud of you all, and her Grandkids and Great Grandkids. They meant everything to her. Some of my earliest memories are of time spent with her and Uncle Malcolm. They were really like a second set of Grandparents to me. Aunt Merle taught me many things both simple and practical as well as big life lessons. She taught me how to play cards (and not get caught if you were just cheating a little bit! This she learned from her Mom, Grammie Yorke I am sure.) She taught me how to dance to “An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini”, how to wash your hair in the lake without getting shampoo in your eyes, how to play a juke box, how to play a pin ball game, how to be sure to put your thumb just inside the chamber pot when you were peeing at night so when the pee hit your thumb you knew to stop and have Uncle Malcolm empty the pot! She taught me how to be a good sister by setting an example of how kind she was to my Mom her little sister Greta. I think I have such a strong relationship with my sister Robin and brother John from watching her. She taught me how to love other people’s children as if they were your own. She adopted Ronnie and Donnie and loved them every bit as much as she loved Judy and David. I ended up adopting 3 girls without any hesitation. It just felt like a natural thing to do, so I thank her for teaching me another way to be a Mom. She taught me how to be a good daughter. She was a wonderful daughter to Grammie and Grampie Yorke. She always treated Grampie with love and respect. She even smoked in the bedroom closet as 60 year old women so as not to disappoint him! When Grammie Yorke was sick and dying of cancer Aunt Merle dropped everything and came home to be with her. These were big lessons of selflessness to learn. She taught me how to be a caring citizen. She always seemed to be doing something for someone else. She was always providing someone with a home or food or clothing. I am sure she knit more sweaters and mittens than any other human being! I was actually wearing mittens that she knit this week! Lastly, she taught me how to be a good wife. She set the bar high as did Uncle Malcolm in sticking it out together for 73 years. They were a true example of perseverance and commitment. They always just worked it out, compromised, respected and loved each other. I am going to miss her as will all of you. I do take comfort knowing she is in heaven with Grammie and Grampie Yorke and we will all meet again. Take care of each other and speak her name frequently to keep her memory alive. Love Susan xo xo
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The Morrison Family lit a candle
Sunday, January 29, 2012
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Our thoughts go out to the family at this time
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Liviana and Dominic Sabetti and family posted a condolence
Saturday, January 28, 2012
We have had the pleasure of meeting Merle and Malcom on a few occasions and had the opportunity of speaking briefly with them. Merle was a truly wonderful lady who with her equally wonderful husband accepted Don and Ron into their home and gave them much love and affection, the greatest gift parents can give. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Jen Parker posted a condolence
Friday, January 27, 2012
Nanny, Thank you for being the best grandmother anyone could ask for. I will always cherish those weekends I came to visit you when I was just a little girl. You have played such an important role in who I am today. I always try to teach with an open heart, just like you had. Thank you for making me realize that at the end of the day, if you can't laugh at yourself, you will never live life to its full potential. I will miss not having you around but know you will always be with me. Miss you dearly, Jennifer xoxo
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Lynne and Dean Xamin and Family posted a condolence
Friday, January 27, 2012
To Merle's Family and friends, I never knew you or had the pleasure of meeting you but I heard so many wonderful stories about you that one day I will meet you in Heaven and tell you about them. It appears you touched many in your life and that they are truly blessed to have known you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Don and Heidi Cairney posted a condolence
Friday, January 27, 2012
Forever grateful and forever in our hearts. The more you are blessed, the more it hurts when you lose that blessing. The luck of two little boys changed when you and Malcolm adopted us. You gave us a loving home and taught us well. We love you and will always cherish the fond memories. Love Donnie, Heidi and Matthew
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Matthew Cairney posted a condolence
Friday, January 27, 2012
Pennies from Heaven. Nanny, you collected so many pennies for me and told me that you thought of me every time you put them in the jar. Now when I put pennies in a jar I will remember you and how much you loved me. Thank you, I love you and will miss you a lot. Love Matthew
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Ron Cairney posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
When my brother and I were 10 years old, seemed like nobody in this world wanted us. Then Merle and Malcolm found us in an orphanage , and became our parents. Everything I have, and have accomplished in my life, I owe to them. She was a great mom, and I;ll miss her dearly. Your loving son always, Ronnie
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Marlene Boyd posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
Dear Mal, my heart goes out to you my friend, Merle was such a fantastic lady,she will be greatly missed. It was always such a pleasure to see you together and have fun playing euchre. I am sorry I am out of the country and will not be able to attend services, please know that my prayers and love are with you and your family at this very sad time. Marlene xoxo
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Canada Bread Fresh Team posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
Dear Stacy, We were sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother, Merle. Our sympathies go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Yours Truly, Canada Bread (Dennis, Wayne, Adam, Lauren)
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Madeline Terfry posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
Dear Malcom, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Merle was a wonderful person, I will always treasure the memories of your visits with Wilbert and I, the card games, Merles jokes and sense of humor always left us waiting for your return the next summer vacation. Love and Condolences, Madeline
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marie eagles posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
I was very sorry to hear about Merle's passing. When I lived with her in toronto she was very good to me and took me under her wing.I will always remember her and her kindness.love Marie.
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Ellen Wickwire-Miller posted a condolence
Monday, January 23, 2012
I was so sorry to read of Merle's passing. Although I have not seen either Merle or Mac for a long time, I will always remember them as special people for being so kind to my brother George while he lived in Toronto with them many years ago. Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful lady. Ellen, Grace and Lorna (Wickwire)
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Kim, DJ & Adam lit a candle
Sunday, January 22, 2012
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Love you Nanny xoxoxoxoxo
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Kim Camick posted a condolence
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Love you Nanny. I will miss you. You will always be in my heart. xoxoxoxoxo Kim
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Dianna Crowe posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Dianna Crowe made a donation to Canadian Cancer Society
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Dianna Crowe posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Dianna Crowe made a donation to Canadian Cancer Society
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Larry & Marilyn MacNeill posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
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Canada Bread Fresh Team posted a condolence
Thursday, January 19, 2012
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Dear Stacy, We were sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother, Merle. Our sympathies go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Yours Truly, Canada Bread (Dennis, Wayne, Adam, Lauren)
