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Kelly
October 25, 2013
Probably not the best time to sign this, since I'm in work and I already feel the tears coming on, but anytime I think about you not being here, it's always the same. I still think about you a lot Dad. I can't believe its 2 days short of 5 years. I HATE that you are gone.. but I do know that your still looking out for us and are with us in your own way. Bonnie's due any day and I know you'll be watching over her and the new baby- just like you did with me and Zachary, Jus and Dove. Your just doing it from a different place. I think it's so unfair that her daughter isn't going to get to know you the way my guys did. I know you stayed as long as you could. I miss you dad.
Justice
October 21, 2012
Watching the Giants game, I thought about you. I still think about you, very often. I miss you a lot and wish I could change things. I hope you're doing good up there Pa. I love you
justice sieglinger
April 30, 2012
Miss you pa, I pray for you every night.
dove sieglinger
January 8, 2012
Pa i miss you so much and don't forget most of all i love you amen
Bonnie Ward
July 7, 2011
Happy Anniversary to you & Mom Dad! hahahaha...I know you would give me one dirty look right now, but you would still laugh. Love you & miss you like crazy. xoxo
Cheers Dad
Bonnie Ward
October 27, 2010
felix rodriguez
July 19, 2010
i sometimes wonder how things would have turned out had you still been with us.
Kelly Coleen
February 12, 2009
Hey Dad.. you have been on my mind alot these past few days. Like ALOT ALOT :)
I looked outside this afternoon and saw the way the sun was highlighting some of the trees and not others, and the way the dark clouds were poised behind them .. it was just so beautiful. And that in its simplicity just brought me to tears. I wish you were here to see it with me. Of course only to make a comment to me about how much of a "flake" I am.
You asked me to take you for a walk around here one day when it was nice out.. but I never got the chance to.
I am so sad that I didn't. Every time it's nice out, that comes to mind.. but I know you have a far better view now and you'll get to show me one day how really beautiful it is...
There's so much I want to tell you Dad.. I quit smoking. I know you'd be proud of me.
I am.
I miss you with all of my heart.
Zach
February 1, 2009
Hey Pa. I'm sure missing you right now. We're watching the superbowl, and I'm really thinking of your turkey neck for some odd reason. It's really hard to sit here and not think of how much I miss you. There's no way I can get over the fact that you left us. Anyways, I'm going to go and... er.. yeh. I don't really know. Oh... I got my English Grade in the mail... and I'm really disappointed in myself. I know even though everybody else would call me "dumb", or "you could do better", you'd have confidence in me. You'd say "Ah, it's ok. I think ye' did ok." ;) You sure were a nice person to me when it came to my grades.. haha.
Anyways pa... I'll miss ya.
Kelly
December 25, 2008
Heya Dad... Merry Christmas to you! It's not so merry for me without you being here, but I think we all did the best we could. And as a matter of fact, there was no fighting either! Frankie only threatened the kids a few times this year... :) I miss you so much Dad.. I love you.
xoxo's
Zach
December 8, 2008
Happy *late* Birthday Pa. I sure do wish you were here, and I'm really starting to realize just how much I miss you. This Friday will be the first birthday in fourteen years that you've missed, so it's going to be awkward to not look out the window looking for your car to pull up.
Marie Corsi
November 29, 2008
To Frankie's children & families,
My husband John & I met Frankie & Frankie Jr. many times at our good friends Catherine & Dougie's house. Frankie was such a genuine man that wore his heart on his sleeve & it was so obvious to see how much he loved his children & family. We had alot of good times with him & we will forever keep these special memories of your amazing Dad in our hearts.
Thinking of you all
With love,
John & Marie Corsi
Frankie,
You were too wonderful a person to ever be forgotten. You're missed by so many friends in St.Catharines who lives you touched.
With love from your friends,
John & Marie
xoxo
Bonnie Ward
November 28, 2008
In memory of our father, we have asked anyone looking to make donations to consider The Mayo Clinic.
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Guaranteed Home Mortgage Company, Inc., the company that I work for, was kind enough to offer a matched contribution for any employees company-wide that wanted to donate in memory of our father. I'm happy to report that more than $1,200 has been donated so far.
Thank you to everyone for your generosity and support in the loss of our father.
We will all keep our father in our hearts and be embraced by the loving memories he left with us
forever.
Kelly
November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving Dad. I miss you.
Janice Jones
November 6, 2008
Dad, I didnt know you for so long, but there was not one day I didnt think of you, thank you for Kelly, Bonnie, and Frankie, I love you Dad and will miss you til the end of time, I look in the mirror sometimes and see you. may god wrap his arms around you and hold on tight. Thank you for coming back into my life. Love you forever.
Catherine Currie
November 6, 2008
Kelly, Bonnie, Frankie, Carol, Janice, June, & all your Family.
Words truly cannot express the sorrow I feel for you all at this very sad & difficult time. Uncle Frankie loved you all so much & was so proud of you . God Bless you Uncle Frankie, & each & every one of you. I love you all & will keep you in my thought's & prayers. With Sincere Sympathy, Catherine & Dougie. xoxo
marie mcbride
November 4, 2008
To June and all the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Frankie I am sure will now be with his Heavenly Father. May God bless you and keep you all.
Marie McBride (Lennoxtown, Scotland) He was a handsome man. I am proud to have been his neice although we were miles away. I have his photo when he was young in my gallery at home. Love Marie xxxxxxxx
Linda Johnston
November 4, 2008
Frankie, I met you many years ago in St. Catharines with Issy & Catherine. You were always such a friendly person and the one thing I noticed you were so close with your nieces and adored your whole family. We all did have some good times at parties with you being centre of attention. Good times and good laughs.
Rest in Peace
Linda Johnston (a forever friend of Issy and Catherine.
2007
November 3, 2008
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Frankie & Sister Cathie 2007
November 3, 2008
Catherine Currie
November 3, 2008
To My Special Uncle Frankie,
So thankful to have had you as my Uncle. I will never forget when we were younger and you would show up in your Garvie's lemonade truck...it was like Christmas once a week!!! (I'm sure you had a good barter system going with all of your customers because the lemonade turned into bread.meat, vegatables...anything we seemed to need)
I'll remember you most for your love, kindness and your ability to ALWAYS put others before yourself. The worlds a sadder place without you Uncle Frankie.
Love you always and forever,
Catherine & Dougie
xoxo
denise schmidt
November 3, 2008
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felix rodriguez
November 3, 2008
thank you for always treating me like one of the family.your kindness and generosity always reminds me of the dad i wish i could have had.you welcomed me into your home with open arms and for that i will never forget you.rest in peace my good friend.may god welcome you with open arms as you have welcomed me.
denise schmidt
November 3, 2008
Uncle Scotty-- There are no words to describe how much you will be missed; nor the great admiration and appreciation I have for you.
You have been an important aspect of every part of my life. As a kid Aunt Co would buy me a big bag of goodies; and when I still craved only your cadbury bar, you couldn't get angry without being overcome by a smile and a laugh.(not the same with the tootsie rolls). You taught me the importance of using my head while playing soccer. I remember sitting in the red chair waiting for you to pull up @ 11a.m. to play scrabble; and watching excited children running out the door yelling "Daddy's Home!". Thereafter, you allowed me to continue a special bond with Kelly, Bonnie, and Frankie regardless of the situation thrust upon you.
I thank you for the morals, manners, and unconditional love you've instilled in your children, and myself as well. Their own sense of family values; not withstanding the bond they share with each other; speaks volumes to your own character.(and you were quite a character).
Rest In Peace Uncle, as your children will be o.k. with the passing of time; though forever yearning your physical presence.
God Bless you Uncle Scotty.
Til we meet again you shall ramain Always in my heart & Often on my mind. Love Denise
"Time is at once the most valuable and the most perishable of all our possesssions."
John Randolph of Roanoke
Kerri Cannova
November 3, 2008
It's true what they say, you were the life of the party, even without your coke and Bicardi. Okay, enough of that Dr. Suess crap! There is a very, very special chair in Heaven for you and any parent who gives so selflessly as you have all these years. You have led your children by example and that example has made all the difference in their lives. You are an extraordinary man, not for what you had but for what you gave. I really don't cry when people die because I feel they are in such a better place, but today I cried because I can't help but remember how special you were to all of the kids in the family throughout the years. You gave Kenny his first job, Denise her first babysitting job and your home was a second home to me during my troubled teenage years. You really have made a difference in so many lives and, well, try not to drink all the Bicardi in Heaven before I get there...lol! ps...let my Dad know I've been wearing a nicotine patch for four days.
xoxoxo
Kerri
Lucienne
November 2, 2008
To My Special friends Kelly, Bonnie and Frankie. You Dad is a great man and his personality was even better.
You know I will keep you in my prayers. I wish I could take away your pain.
All my Love ~ Lucienne
Zachary, you did a great job on this page. You are on your way to being an impressive young adult.
You, Justice and Dove are incredible.
Grandpa & Kristen
November 2, 2008
Dad & June
November 2, 2008
Dad in Vancouver
November 2, 2008
Auntie Cathie, June, Dad, Auntie Mary and nephew John
November 2, 2008
Zach Sieglinger
November 2, 2008
Pa,
I've always considered you, as a second father of mine. You were, and always will be - the most humorous man I've ever related to, or known. Pa, drink without worries, smoke without any consequences, sing Frank Sinatra without any Judgment, and play Soccer until you feel like drinking. Please, be safe.
I love you pa.
Angela Currie
November 2, 2008
Uncle Frankie,
The world has lost a great man but heaven has gained a very special angel. Enjoy a drink up there with my Grampa & Uncle Cag:) Until we all meet again,
You will be missed and are loved so much.
Love,
Angela & Ashton
xoxo
Kelly,Bonnie & Frankie
June, Carol & Janice & all of your families,
Thinking of you all. Your Dad adored all of you & we will truly miss him.
Take care of yourselves
Ange
xoxo
VANCOUVER FAMILY
November 2, 2008
Dad in Patchogue
November 2, 2008
Dad and Uncle Neilly
November 2, 2008
Our Handsome Father
Bonnie Ward
November 2, 2008
Dear Dad,
You never complained about anything whether it be loneliness, pain, disappointment, boredom, and so on. You taught us morals and how to love unconditionally. You were my mapquest, my friend, and the best father I could have ever asked for. Besides all the normal stuff, you have passed onto us all your unique personality and awesome sense of humor. You didn't want to leave us and we know that. You would have hung on forever no matter the pain, and we would have let you because you are us. God had to step in and bring you Home. We all pray that you are ok, at peace, and having a Bacardi & Pepsi in Heaven right now singing and dancing. Our lives will never be the same without you. We all anxiously await the day we will meet you again. Thank you, thank you, thank you forever and ever.
With all of the love in my heart,
I'll miss you dad.
xoxoxo
Love you,
Bonnie
Kelly Sieglinger
November 1, 2008
Dad,
There are no words that can express the love I have for you. Even though you aren't here in the physical body any longer, you are still here.. in my heart and in every one of my thoughts. You are in all that I do and say. I cannot thank you enough and wouldn't even know where to begin, just as that list does not have an end. And you departing this world-it isn't an end, I know I will be with you again.. so it's just an "until then... "
You have taught me how to be a good daughter (usually) a good sister (most of the time) and you have taught me how to be a good parent-which is an ongoing work in progress. I can only hope to be as half as good as you were to us Dad. And if I can succeed in that, then I'll know I have done good. Dad, I am so blessed that Zachary, Jus and Dove had you for as long as they did. Of course I wish it was longer-but I know you fought as long and as hard as you did for all of us.. and now you are whole again.
P.S. Your earlobes stayed attached the whole time!!! I checked one last time.
Now, on to this haunting business- hopefully your sense of humor has returned.. sooooo could ya get on with it?? Jus was just asking me, and I told him I mentioned it to you...
I love you Dad. I love you.
Kelly Coleen
xoxo
Francis Ward
October 31, 2008
Dad,
Missing you right now, and forever. You were and always will be my best friend, I love you. You've been my constant throughout my life, and meant everything to me. I will pray for you, please as you always have, watch over all of us. Love you Dad.
Karen Stevenson
October 31, 2008
Uncle Frank,thanks for all your support & kindness to us throughout our lives,we love you & will miss you as you would say,"such & so forth", God bless you.
Love Robin karen & lucy xxx
Scotland
Sharon Jensen
October 31, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to all of Frank's family. I will miss his ready smile and laughter.
"Big Blondie"
Catherine Roger
October 31, 2008
Frankie My Lovely Brother
I remember the day you were born. You always brought us joy! My Mum's lovely baby! We love and miss you and I pray you will be with all the family who have gone to rest. Thanks for everything you did for us.
Rest in Peace,
Your loving Sister Cathie xo Scotland xo
Charlie McMahon
October 31, 2008
My condolences to all Francis's children & grandchildren.I'm a friend of Francis's sisters,Mary & Cathie.From everyone here in Scotland.We send our love to all of you,and you will be remembered in our prayers.
Carol Paquette
October 30, 2008
Dad, I'm sure there must be football in heaven! You will always be in my thoughts and heart.
Love,
Carol
Denis Hussey
October 30, 2008
To Say thank you for all the help ,you gave my students and the push and little kick in the butt ( with care) to get a job.Scotty I love ya and thanks for all the help. Denis (Skills)
June Zoller
October 29, 2008
Dad, there are no words to express how much I am going to miss you.
I know that you fought so hard for the sake of your children, always us first.
I am so proud of my sisters and brother on how they helped care for you. I love you, miss you and will think of you everyday
Junie
Eileen Schmidt
October 29, 2008
We will all miss you so much. You have truly been a brother to all of us and our lives have been blessed by your presence. As you always loved to sing "I Did It My Way" and that fits you so perfectly. God Speed Home Dear Scotty.
Jason Muller
October 29, 2008
Rest In Peace, And Fly High Uncle Scotty, I Will Always Love You, Miss You And Cherish The Moments That I Had With You
Dove taking pictures of Pa on her first day of school.. making sure he wasn't left out!
Family Love
October 29, 2008
Rest in peace "PA".
Will miss you and you will always be in our hearts.
Love,
Frankie,Kelly,Bonnie,Dove,Zach and justice.
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