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17 Mar

Today

I just got back from Trillium hospital where my father is, as I write, having bypass surgery.  These are the moments that you see how much things have changed, as we grow older so do our parents and you are now looking after them.  It make me wonder about all those childless people out there, who will take care of them?  Who will unconditionally be there for them?  No one, ever, wants to be a burden on their children, but it is a circle of life we all go through and pass over to our children.  I am now sitting waiting for a call from his Doctor to tell me how it all went.  I think I am okay as this is pretty routine but there is that tiny little piece of me that is clinched till I hear otherwise.  So for now, I just ask my Angels to take good care of my dad.

22 May

Laurence H. Stover

January 19 1927 – May 22 2018
 
Father, Grandfather and my Father-in-law. Laurence Hamilton Stover,
we will miss you and your ways. RIP Grandpa
 
Happy Father’s Day to both incredible men in my life, my father and my husband but today we will honor my father-in-law, Laurence Stover as we proceed with his interment.
 
As a soldier in the Canadian forces during the Second World War some of his medals below will be in the good hands of his grandson Julian Benson currently with the The Royal Regiment of Canada a reserve of the Canadian Army (hope I got that right Julian) therefor I photographed and found some links for the other grandchildren to reference as there are very few survivors now and WW2 will soon be complete history.
 
Laurence was pretty serious man, most of the time, but I can picture him, right now, chuckling too hard to finish one of his many stories – I think that is how I would like to remember him. RIP Laurence. xxxooo
 
1939-1945 Star
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/11
 
France and Germany Star
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/19
 
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/21
 
War Medal 1939-1945
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/23
21 Dec

Death Is Nothing At All

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Nothing has happened.

Everything remains exactly as it was.
I am I, and you are you,
and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.

Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was.
There is absolute and unbroken continuity.
What is this death but a negligible accident?

Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval,
somewhere very near,
just round the corner.

All is well.
Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!

By Henry Scott-Holland

16 Dec

Angela Molinari (De Matos)

We lost the heart of our family on Saturday. Our beautiful mother fought many battles with such dignity and concern for her family, never herself. I am so grateful for the extraordinary care my sister Lili gave my Mom and Dad these past 5 years with her battling lymphoma cancer. We are heartbroken but together we will enter this next chapter of our lives and be grateful that the suffering is over. My wish for my family is that they all, like I do, feel her love deep inside and her voice in their head whenever they need to talk to her, as I do.

Angela Molinari (De Matos), age 74, fought a great battle with Lymphoma Cancer but sadly passed away on December 16th, 2017 peacefully at home in Mississauga with her husband of 56 years and family that cherished her.

Angela is loved and remembered by her husband Ricardo, children Fernando (Karen), Silvina (Warren), Lili and Ricky. Grandchildren Alex, Sean and Carina. Brother José De Matos (Betty) Family: De Matos, Simó, Vaccaro, Alvarez, Hernandez and the rest of her family and friends both near and far.

Rest in peace now mom and spend Christmas in Heaven, till we meet again.
In lieu of a funeral service, a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Angela Molinari: April 1 1943 – December 16 2017

15 Dec

Gone

It won’t be long until I’m gone, remember me.
Those quiet early mornings when everything is still, remember me.
That is how I’ll know a piece of me will always be.

December 2017 – Silvina Stover

 

16 Aug

Helen Stover

August 23, 1929 – August 16 2017

Heaven received a very special angel 😇 today, my mother-in-law was a sweet lady, the best cook ever and dedicated so much of her time as a volunteer to help others. Love you forever and the memories and photos will always keep you close to our hearts ❤️ RIP Helen

23 May

Relay For Life, thank you Julie – friends are everything!

This years relay is dedicated to Angela who is a FIGHTER! Diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma non-hodgkins Stage 4 in July 2013, Angela does not know the word “quit”. her strength and determination are a huge inspiration to her family and friends. I am honoured to relay for Angela this year!

I’ve accepted the baton and will be participating in Relay For Life to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. Will you help me reach my goal by making a donation?  Any amount you can give helps. It all adds up!

Together, we can help create a world where no one fears cancer!

Thanks,