Cindy Koen Obituary
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Jack
June 15, 2013
It has been a while but But I still love you with all my heart.I think of you all the time. You will always be in my heart!
Shealene Koen
January 18, 2013
It's been 6 years mom, and I still think about today, I remember waving to you from the window as you left for work. I miss you so much its hard to think sometimes. I know your in a better place, and ill always wish for my mommy. I love you forever, keep watchin over all of us.
Dianna Belanger
January 17, 2013
Six years! Wow, it seems like forever. Man of Man how I miss you. It becomes repetitive but I feel the same as the day you left us. Love you forever and ever, miss you forever and ever.
Dianna Belanger
July 2, 2012
Well here I am once again. Today is your birthday. The day you entered the world with all the love and forgiveness only you could have had to give. You are remembered each and every day. No matter the year you will always be 49 and you will always be celebrated because of who you were. We love and miss you so much. Our glass is raised in honor of who you were and what you gave to all of us. Your love.
Love you
Dianna
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Dianna Belanger
January 18, 2012
It does not matter that it is five years today that you left us. It seems like just yesterday for all of us. The pain from our loss is felt each and every day. The memories of you still remain no matter what day it is. Yes today is just another day without being able to talk with your or feel your love. We go on without you because life does go on. Rest in peace my sister.
Dianna Belanger
July 2, 2011
Today is your birthday! The world was never the same.You touched so many with your love and kisses. Yes today is your birthday. Happy birthday my sister.
lindsay singbeil
January 19, 2011
I awake each morning to start a new day
But the pain of loosing you never goes away.
I go about the things I have to do
And as the hours pass I think again of you.
I want to call you and just hear your voice
Then I remember that I have no choice
For you are not there and now my heart cries
Just to see you again to tell you goodbye
To say Mama I love you and I always will
And hope that much of you, in me you've instilled.
The day that you left I just didn't know
That you were going where I couldn't go.
And now all my memories of you are so dear
But gosh, how I miss you and wish you were here.
Who now can hear me when I need to cry?
It so hard to tell you "Mama goodbye."
Someday I know all will be well
And I'll see you again with stories to tell
Of how you were missed and how we have grown
And how good it is to finally be home.
Until then my memories of you I'll keep near
And I'll pass them on to those who are dear.
love you mommy
lindsay
lindsay singbeil
January 19, 2011
Well here we are again so close to the day you left us, here we are again thinking of you as we do every day, thinking of all the memories we shared all the tears we shared all the laughter we shared the sorrow we shared all the things we have gone through from raising us three girls to hearing the pitter patter of your grandchildren running through the house, it feels like just yesterday when i talked to you on the phone i can still hear your voice plain as day, i often wonder how i get through these day's but as soon as i look at your grandchildren i now know what get's me through, seeing them grow they remind me so much of you. i can not beleive it has been 4 years since my heart was ripped out, that day i will never forget that phone call replay's in my mind over and over and over, my beautiful mother how i miss u so much i ache to hear your voice your laughter see your smiles, i alway's wonder what our life would have been if you were still here, shea and i visited you on monday we just sat there and told story after story it is amazing the things you remember when u think about them, i know in my heart you are up there watching us grow keeping us safe, i just want you to know mommy i will never ever forget u i wake up thinking of you i go to sleep thinking of you.
love alway's
Lindsay
Shealene Koen
January 19, 2011
I thought i could pass the day by without sheading a tear, but the reality of the situation is i still cry, often and randomly when i dont expect it.
Me and Lindsay went to visit you on Monday, sharing memories sitting and just thinking about you,
Lindsay pointed to the glass window and was like "ummm...... there are lip prints on the glass"
i put my face real close to examine and then took a step over and kissed the glass in a different spot..... "Those would be my lips from my last visit"
Lindsay " Plan to kiss it every time"
Me "Well of Course... soon it will be covered in my love"
I miss you mom everyday and its hard when your not here.
I love you with every fibre of my being and hope i do you proud.
Keep watchin over.
Love you
Shea
dianna belanger
January 18, 2011
Well what can we say? It is the day that you left us all in body but not the memory of you. All who you left behind have felt your loss. We have all had tears and laughter when we speak of you. You were and you are loved by all who knew you. We are finding our own way to remember you and we celebrate you life and who you were. You will always be with us and we charish our memories and share them with all who loved you. Life is difficult at the best of times but not having you here is something we all feel. We do not take things for granted as we never know when we may have something or someone we love leave us. I look at your picture each morning and I greet you. Each night I say my good nights to you. Sleep well my sister and rest asure that we think of you each and every-day. Sleep well.
Love Always,
Your sister Dianna
Dianna Belanger
December 15, 2010
My Dear Dear Sister, this time of year is so difficult for most of us. We think of you each and everyday. One of my lastChristmas memories of you is the little tree and village you still had up when you left us. I remember touching the decorations that you hung on the tree knowing that you would never be there to decorate your tree again. A tear came as it always does and it fell on one of the decorations. I stood there with tears running down and touched each decoration that you hung.I felt closer to you while I stood there. It was really hard to leave your home for the last time. You loved this time of year as most of us do. I wish you were still here so that we could talk and laugh together. However this is not possible. I went up stairs to use your bathroom and your night gown was still hanging on the back of the door. I went over to it and held it close to me and I could smell your sent. I cried and held that gown as close as I could. It did not take my pain away. I know that it took your daughter many months to remove the gown from the room. All of us we had to let go and move on but it has been a rough and a difficult thing for us to do. I think child birth was easier to go through then learning how to live without you in our lives. Those that you left behind only have this guest book for our thoughts. We all miss you Cindy and you are always in our thoughts. Merry X-mas Sister.
Love, Dianna
Shealene Koen
November 5, 2010
My Loving Mom,
So many things have changed,
The years have gone by,
But my love for you remains.
I miss you dearly,
&& Speak of you everyday
Wishing you were here with us
Though we are all doing well
We miss you terribly
I love you
Dianna Belanger
July 21, 2010
Dearest Sister, I am truly very sorry that I missed your birthday. It was not because I forgot that is for sure. I love and miss you with each breath that I take. I will always keep you close to my heart. Just like last year, Happy 49!
Dianna Belanger
January 19, 2010
3 years ago I lost you. You are forever in my thoughts. This still hurts and it still is fresh as if I just talked to you yesterday. You have left behind a Legacy by leaving us your girls. I still cry and ask why. I will love you forever my dear sister of mine.
Jendelle Slack
January 18, 2010
Its been 3 years today, and we all still think of you so frequently. I know that we all think of you daily, and miss you so much. You are forever in our thoughts, and we know that you are apart of us everyday.
Its hard everyday, but we know that you are there, and we are able to be strong together. 3 years, and it's still so fresh. We miss you, mom.
lindsay singbeil
July 3, 2009
the day's are a blur
the skies are blue
heaven goes round and round
for the heavens to take such a beautiful sole like you is such sorrow
in one life time can someone go through so much pain
now all there is to do is sit and wait and wonder when we will be together again
life is not complete but maybe time will tell as long as i have you on my side watching over me as my gaurdian angel
i know i can keep going to make you proud
love you mom happy birthday
Dianna Belanger
July 2, 2009
Well Cindy today is your birthday. I wish I could tell you in person how much you are loved and missed. However this was to be your day and I just wanted to make sure I said Happy Birthday. Love and Miss you greatly.
Dianna Belanger
January 18, 2009
Well here I am again.
I still remember.
I still miss you.
I still hurt.
I still cry.
I still ask why.
Love you forever sister of mine.
Shealene Koen
June 19, 2008
Well Mom I'm moving out I am moving in with Liz
I'm really excited and scared I didnt think I would be able to leave our house but I am. I wanted to let you know that things are going good, I really miss and Love you an think of you everyday.
And I know you are watching over all of us I hope we all make you proud
I love you Mom
And still I cant help it if I cry
Shealene Koen
February 27, 2008
Within the picture frame
Our eyes do meet
Smiles of light
& a dance in our feet
Joyous love do bind us together
Unflinching loyalty my love it forever
Memories of good and bad
Unbound happiness with the unrelenting sad
I'll never forget
Never will I fall
Your grace is mine
Forever you my Mom
Every night I say goodnight you your picture, and Good morning every day.
I miss you very much
I love you
Dianna Belanger
January 18, 2008
Today is a day that those who knew and loved you will always remember Cindy. Today is the day that we last spoke to each other. I still remember each and every word that was spoken. I still remember your last few words. I can still hear you saying that you had to go. I miss our talks. I miss the sound of you voice and laughter. I still shed tears when I think of you gone. I still feel the emptyness in my heart. So today is the day that you were taken from us but the memories will not fade away. I love and miss you my sister each and everyday with every breath I take. No today will not be forgotten.
Think of Cindy as living in the hears of those she touched. For nothing loved is ever lost and Cindy was loved so much.
Love forevery You Sister
Dianna
Shealene Koen
December 24, 2007
Mom,
Its December 24th our first christmas without you, I've been thinking about you alot latly. We got a new tree and i decorated it, I got all my shopping done, I miss you so much right now, this was your holiday and it wont be the same but we are moving along Lindsay went to go visit Bonnie this year, and we are having Christmas dinner at Gales again, Jennie is spending this year with us to. You would be happy to see we have kept the house pretty clean.
I just want to let you know there is not a day that goes by that i don't think of you.
Merry Christmas Mommy
I love you
I miss you
Dianna Belanger
July 20, 2007
Brandee, thank you for you very kind words a support. I am so happy that you decided to add your thoughts in the guest book. I would also like you to know that we are thinking of you and your own struggles. Please feel free to contact me at anytime. Our thoughts are with you.
Cindy's sister Dianna
Brandee Istace
July 17, 2007
I had just found this guest book today, I had no idea it was here. I would like to say again that I am so sorry for what you are all going through. I read all your entries with tears in my eyes and have realized that Cindy is still so very much alive within you. I can picture her face and still hear her laugh. What a wonderful warm woman we were so privleged to have in our lives. To have as a mother, wife and sister you were so blessed, and I know that if you even have half the resolve and heart that Cindy had you are going to remain a strong loving supportive family. I wish I had the right words to say and I could help heal your pain, but when the loss is so great no words can be found. Please know that my thoughts are with you all and I wish for you peace and love in your lives.
LINDSAY SINGBEIL
July 14, 2007
MOM: WELL MOM IT HAS BEEN 6 MONTHS TO ME IT FEELS SO MUCH LONGER I HAVE NO ONE TO TALK TO NO ONE TO TELL MY PROBLEMS TO I FEEL LOST AND ALONE, MY SISTER IS NOW 20 AND IS DOING SO WELL FOR HERSELF SHE WOULD MAKE YOU SO PROUD SUCH A TURN AROUND FROM WHEN I WAS GROWING UP SHE KEEPS HERSELF BUSY SOME TIMES TO BUSY.WE ALL MISS YOU DEARLY YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN PROUD OF ALL OF US WE WERE ALL ON YOUR LAND FOR THE LONG WEEKEND AND HAD AN AWESOME TIME YOU EVEN SAVED US FROM THE TORNADO THAT WAS NOT FAR FROM US, WHEN CORY LEFT YOU WERE ALSO WITH HER WHEN THEY WERE DRIVING HOME WHEN THEY COULD HAVE HAD AN AWFULL ACIDENT. I FEEL YOU AROUND ME ALL THE TIME AND IT GIVES ME STRENGTH TO GO ON I HAVE BEEN VERY SICK LATELY AND I JUST PICTURE YOU IN MY MIND AND IN THE END I KNOW EVERYTHING WILL BE OK.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I WISH I COULD JUST SAY HI MAYBE SOMEDAY I CAN
LOVE ALWAYS LINDSAY
Jack Koen
July 14, 2007
Hi Cindy
It has been almost 6 months and I still think of you all of the time. Shealene has just turned 20 years old and you would be proud of the woman that she is becoming. You are now in B.C. with the trailer camping all of the time, I know you would have loved it there because I know I do and I do not want to leave. I miss you with all of my heart.
Shealene koen
July 13, 2007
Hey Mom
Im back from Yahk, and today I turn 20, I wish you were here to see me grow up. But I know you are watching over me.
Ive been Doing pretty good, keeping busy and hanging out with my friends.
When we got back from the land after we set you in your spot, dad asked me if I felt better if things felt done.
I know I should but no its not I still cry at the thought most days.
I think of you everyday, and I wish I could talk to you, about work and the stuff thats been going on, just like we used to.
One day....
I love you mom
Im growing up
I miss you
dianna Belanger
July 2, 2007
Well Sis, it is your 50th birthday today and I can only say one thing. You will be forever young. Thinking of you and your girls today in Yank B.C.
dianna Belanger
June 16, 2007
I do not need a special day to bring you to mind.
The days I do not think of you are very very hard to find.
They say time heals all sorrows, and time helps us to forget.
But time has only showed me just how much I miss you yet.
They say memories are golden, well maybe that is true.
But I never wanted memories Cindy,
I just want you.
It's been 6 months, 186 days,and 4,464 hours since we last spoke. I still want to call every other day just to talk with you and fill you in on my day. I miss you sister and I hate just having memories to get me through the day. Until next time.
Love Your Sister
Dianna
dianna Belanger
May 12, 2007
Our life goes on without you
But nothing is the same
We have to hide our heartache when someone speaks your name.
Sad are the hearts that love you
Silent are the tears that fall
Living our life without you is the hardest part of all.
If tears could build a stairway and memory a lane.
We would walk straight up to Heaven and bring you home again.
We all wish you were still here Cindy.
Happy Mothers Day Sister
jocelynne moseley
April 11, 2007
Hey good to see a web site this must be a great support for all of us who misses her espesaly Uncle Jack and kids I know I miss and love her lots for all that she done she was such a good hearted person and she could always see good in people now mater what they have done which I beleive was a very special gift she had.
Dianna Belanger
April 10, 2007
I remember a little sister who was my playmate. We spent hours together playing house and dressing up. We had teddy bear teas in the afternoon with cookies from mom’s kitchen. We use to dress up in mom’s dresses and our plastic hats and shoes. Mom also gave us her jewelry so that we could be princesses for a day. Oh how I remember those days.
I remember one day when we were playing zoo and you were a mommy lion and our brother John was a tiger. You were in your cage which at the time was our dryer with our cat and John was on top of the dryer. I went to get food for the feeding time and when I left the room, John turned on the dryer. Oh my god what a horrible thing to happen. When we opened up the dryer door you and the cat were still turning. The cat jumped out and ran to the open window and jumped we never saw it again. Boy did I get hell for that!
I remember playing house with my sister in the back yard. She always was there to play along.
How I miss those days if only we could go back then the pain that I feel with your loss would not exist.
I remember a little sister in school and how you loved to go. I remember playing school and you were my best pupil my only pupil but the best. How you put up with me I will never know. I remember those horrible cat shaped glasses you wore in grade school but you thought they were the coolest thing. Someday when I can find those wonderful pictures I will put them here for safe keeping and so that you children can see you as a young girl.
I remember a young teen who thought it was wonderful to have her hair cut short except for on long piece at the back called a rat’s tail. Boy you thought you were the cats meow with that one. I laugh when I think if it to this day.
I remember a young teen that was so thoughtful and kind to all that she met. I still think mom loved you best because you could never do wrong in her eyes. I remember you coming in from a good time and mom just asked if you had a fun while you were out when just moments before I got hell for being late and questioned about what I was doing. Yes I remember you smiling on your way to the bedroom, so mom did love you best so there and now I have the last to say.
I remember a young mother with her first child and how you loved your little girl. Oh she was your little angel and you were so proud. You did not need anyone’s help and I always admired the way you could do things on your own. You never complained, you just loved and gave your all.
I remember when your second girl came along and how again you proved to all that you could do this on your own. Times were tough but those girls wanted for nothing. You were a pillar of strength and someone to admire. We were both pregnant at the same time and when you had your little girl I came to pick you up to take you home and they thought I was there to have my child. Oh how I remember how we were large as a house at Roberts wedding that was fun, not! I still remember us trying to find something that would fit for the wedding and we had to buy our outfits at large persons store. We laughed because we thought we would never have to shop there again. Well guess what, I still have too.
As a young woman you again showed all that you were full of love. I remember when you tried different things with the hopes of finding your way in the world. I never really understood why you needed to do so because you were my sister and you belonged to our family but for some reason you thought you needed something more.
I remember your wedding to Jack and how happy you were with him. You had everyone over to your house and we celebrated all evening. I remember when you went to the bathroom and came out with your dress tucked into your panties. That was funny and you took it with grace.
I remember the time that I moved away and how I knew I would miss our afternoon teas and visits. I loved you and your girls as if they were mine and in a way they were. While I was gone you had your last little girl and how I wished I could have been there for you.
I remember you flying out 2 years later with dad just to visit. This was something because you were so afraid of flying. You came anyways and several more times afterwards. How I miss your visits. How I miss your phone calls. How I miss everything.
Now I remember what you wrote for your eulogy when you told us to dry our tears and party. Well I have tried each day to wipe the tears away but I guess I just have not cried enough yet.
I remember your strength, the way you loved, lived and laughed. I will always remember. I will always cry, I will always miss you, I will always remember you my sister, my mentor, my pillar of strength. I will remember.
Corinne Fitzpatrick
April 9, 2007
Hi Mom its me Cori,sorry I have not written in here sooner I guess I have been in deniel not wanting to except the fact you are no longer here physically but I sence you every night watching over me and every once in a while you scare the crap out of me in the middle of night and then I realize its just you and I say hi. I consider my self an oscar winner for the brave face I put on every day because you always taught us to be strong, but every once in awhile I fall and start crying. Iam finding it hard to get some sleep I wake every two hours, Iguess its because Im hoping it to have been all a bad dream. we are planning on having another baby after the summer and it hurts to know it will never get to know you, I have always expected you to be around to see your great grand children. all the future holidays and memories that have been stolen from us I find is very unfare. Easter sunday was really hard to have a family dinner and to be missing a key person, but I was strong only due to the crying I had done the night before and of course it always happens at work.Mom I miss you very much and every day I wish you were not taken from us, I guess thats why they say life is not fair, you are gone, I dont like to be despiteful but I am finding it very hard only because it is not fair. I love you Mom always and forever. well I got to go I dont want Emily to see me crying and Ill talk to you soon. Love Cori
LINDSAY Singbeil
April 7, 2007
well shea thanks for another great day of tears my heart breaks for you every time i talk to you and on how maybe some day i can help you out but i know deep down nothing either of us say or do will help the pain we all feel the only thing we can do is to stick together right now this is all we got i pray for all of us every day praying that mom will grace us with her presence if for only a minute a minute would be better then nothing a good bye anything maybe one day it will happen and we can share our experiences i know life is hard and even harder since mom left but i vow to you if you ever need anything or just to go and hang out i will alway's be there for u no matter what do not hesitate to call for you are my sister and you make me so proud and i know mom is watching from up above and is very proud for all of us if one day you want to get away for a night maybe we could go on a road trip please do not feel like you are alone for your sisters are hurting as much as you if we stick together we can conqor just about anything i love you all so much and i wish i could take the pain away but i know i never can for i hurt and cry every single day and i know the rest of you do as well if there is anything i can do please do not hesitate to call for i love you with all my heart and we need to do this together at the concert we went to it was so nice for once where we could both smile if for just a second it made me so proud that you are my little sister and i would not change that for the world with all the love in the world your older sister dearly and truly does love you with every beat of my heart love always
lindsay
shealene koen
April 6, 2007
i cry everytime i think about it
talk about it
and dream about it
i still think when i sit at home with dad that you will be home soon
or that you went on vacation and youll be home any minute
but its not so
im not sure about many things anymore
im working but thats a mild distraction
and i still think of you htere
i think your not home waiting for me to come home and explain for the uptenth time how to do something on sims 2
or to waltch a movie that just came out and have you say ive already seen it
just to bug me casue i know you never had,
there were so many things on the to do list and tomarrow im finally gonna take down the christmas decorations i know its really late but it was the last time i saw you really happy with all of us sitting around talking around the lit christams tree and your villages
i could leave them there all year if i wanted to
but its coming on easter in 2 days
i have to start doing stuff
i have to take your night gown out of the bathroom but i keep thinking no your gonna want that when you get home but i know your not coming home.
doesnt mean a girl cant dream
i keep thinking if only i could bring myself to watch a home video of you but id prolly cry the whole time.
im going out more making plans with friends and keeping them. trying to have fun
i got moved into guest relations and ill be getting a raise soon, so things are going well at work
destiny doesnt wait at the window as much anymore, but bagera is getting needyer.
i miss you mom
i love you so much
and think of you everyday
i hope your watching me
and i hope ill make you prode.
lindsay SINGBEIL
March 23, 2007
well mom it has been over 2 months and i think things are starting to look up i still cry all the time and it is only because i really really miss you, sometimes life is un fair but i finally came to the realization that i can not sit there and ask what if or blame myself for not staying at the legion full-time it was my time to move on and better myself you told me not to look back and to do what was right for me at the time i loved getting all your advice you had to tell me you just wanted me to be happy and to finish my grade 12 i have been looking into night courses and day courses and what would be the easiest way for me to do that i can not wait to get my diploma not only for my self but for you as well that is the only thibg you really ever wanted me to do so when i finally buckle down and actually do it , it will be the happiest time of my life and that will be one of my greatest accomplishments, the family still talks all the time which is great we are actually really close which is what we all need right now, your mom misses you dearly she talks about you all the time and how she wishes that she could have said good bye i told grama in time you would go visit her and that when you least expect it you will see her again.
with love
lindsay singbeil
LINDSAY SINGBEIL
March 16, 2007
It has been almost 2 months and i still can not get through a whole day without crying, i keep asking god to give me a sign that you are ok mom i hope you are,no more pain and suffering, you told us to be strong mom and not to cry and that everything will be okay, mom everything is not ok it never will be.I find my self getting up in the morning and walking in a daze people talk to me and i can't concentrate on what they are saying, i try to be strong for the family but someday's is not so easy i feel myself losing the facts of reality it's still like a dream all i do is want to hear your voice but i know i never will i find my self going into the legion thinking you will be there but you are not there i know one thing for sure i will never forget the bond we shared working side by side for very many years you taught me what i know today.The secrets that we shared over the years will be forever barried within i can still see your smiling face telling me to get to work if only i had stayed there you would still be here today i try not to blame myself but it does not work i know if i had stayed you would have been with me that day and you would not have been in dianne's car you asked so many times for me to come back but i just had to refuse, you made me keep two promises that i will uphold for sure i still to this day have not told anybody first one is you told me never to forget my sisters after you were gone you told me without your sisters you will have nothing at all you made me promise to at least see them once or twice a month mom i am trying but our work schedules don't seem to cordinate together the pain i feel is so intense and it gets worse and worse with each passing day why did god have to take you when so many people here on earth need you, you were our rock and sole and now all we have are memories, memories do get me through the day but for only so long god could have taken another sweet angel but why our beautiful mom, you still had a whole life ahead of you, to be taken from us so sudden is just not fair.
i will always love you no matter what and hopefully some day we will reunite.
LOVE ALWAYS LINDSAY
dianna Belanger
March 16, 2007
Dearest Shea, your words are wonderful. I am sure that no matter what Cindy will all ways be beside you every step of the way.
Aunty Di
Shealene Koen
March 16, 2007
I try to wake in the morning
but i cant move forward
knowing your not here to yell down the stairs asking if im awake rather then just coming down the stairs to check
Sometimes i dont cry
Its easier at work when im busy, but on my way home i know your not there,
and it hurts to not see you there playing
on the computer or watching tv.
I kept my promis that you reminded me of all the time when i used to tell you
that i would one day move out
you would say i was nver moving i was never gonna leave you,
I didn't
in the end you had to leave me
and i miss you
and love you..
Dianna Belanger
March 15, 2007
Lindsay your recent entry was so moving and heartfelt. It is very clear that Cindy not only past on her love to you but also past on her gift for words. Thanks again for another day of tears. I love you.
Aunty Di
lindsay SINGBEIL
March 14, 2007
NEVER ALONE
I feel you in the morning
When at first I awake
Your thought is with me
With each decision I make
You've been around forever
Since the first breath i took
Now I have to go on alone
But for love, I need not look
Cause what you bestowed
In our short time together
Will last in my heart
Forever and ever
Although you've left
And now walk above
I'm never alone
I'm wrapped in your love
Enjoy now your long waited reward
Feel peace that your love continues on
What was taught to me, will be taught to mine
Cause you live in me even after you've gone
lindsay singbeil
cindy's middle child
Dianna Belanger
March 6, 2007
Well Cindy you have been gone for over a month now and I still can not get through a day without thinking of you. I cry less but I still long to talk with you. I wish we could so much. I no longer have my sister to lean on or share my secerts with. Man do I miss you. I can not get over the void that you have left in me. Your children are starting to move forward but that too is very difficult as you were the leader for all of us. We are now just going in circles looking for the right path to take. I know that someday we well find our way without your direction but it would have been so much easier if you had stayed. I love you so much and I will try to help the ones you left behind as much as I can. Untill we talk again. Love ya miss ya want ya.
Your Only Sister
Dianna
Karen
February 15, 2007
My Dearest Dianna and Family:
I think about you every day, and admire you for the incredable, loving, kind and strong willed person you are. Your sister will be soarly missed but I know in your head and heart her memories will live on through you, her girls and family members.
Cindy has no more worries here on earth. She will be a guiding light to each and everyone of you.
Listen to your hearts, follow your dreams. Be loving but firm, kind and compasionate, as always gentle & fair, helpful and fun. Try and laugh and then laugh some more because that's Cindy's legecy to one and all.
Love Always
Karen
Dianna Belanger
February 10, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
My look at Shea..so sweet! Love the hat girl.
February 9, 2007
Cindy, Dad and sister.
February 9, 2007
Yo the man Willy, Lindsay's son, Cindy's grandson.
February 9, 2007
Grandma's little sweety Emily, Cory's little girl
February 9, 2007
Grandma's little Cat. Lindsay's little girl.
February 9, 2007
All lovely Ladies each and everyone of them. Beautiful.
February 9, 2007
My, My do we not clean up good, Jack..lol
February 9, 2007
I love ya sis!
February 9, 2007
Cindy age 18
February 9, 2007
Graduation
February 9, 2007
This is Cindy at her best. She had a positive out look on life and for our family she was the hub of the wheel that was called family. I will never forget her my beloved Sister. As brother John would say, "catch ya on the flip side."
February 7, 2007
Dianna Belanger
February 7, 2007
I lost my dearest friend sister. You will be forever in my heart. My thoughts go out to my three nieces. Please stay close to each other and share your dreams, and daily lives as we never know when we will never be able to do so. Huges and Kisses.
Aunty Di
Karren Churchill
January 25, 2007
I knew Cindy from the Legion - she used to hire me to do the entertainment. She will be sorely missed. My condolences to her family and friends.
lorri allen
January 23, 2007
We met as little girls,
In the school yard one day,
I was skipping jump rope,
And i asked you to play,
From that very first day,
A friendship we did find,
One that very few can say,
The everlasting kind,
As we grew in years to come,
And families we did make,
We slowly drifted our own ways,
But our friendship did not break,
You are still and will always be,
The best friend that i found,
Never will my heart forget,
You'll always be around,
For your a heavenly angel,
That god chose that day,
He needed you to come home,
And he has showen you the way,
For your special purpose,
Here on earth is done,
He took a precious angel home,
And you are that perfect one.
Your always in my thoughts,
Love Lorri
Sally McAlorum
January 22, 2007
Your freinds and coworkers at the Calgary Zoo are all thinking of you with love and with sincere sympathy at this extremely difficult time Shaelene.
Joanne Walford
January 21, 2007
Im so very sorry for your loss, Im Corrine's sister Joanne and i just want you to know my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Lucy Arnold
January 20, 2007
I can see you sitting there at the campsite, with a drink in one hand and a smoke in the other; that sly smile of yours saying, "I'm going home." Well, you are "home" now...
Rachel Goff nee Mullins
January 20, 2007
My condolences to the family. I am a friend from a long time ago. Our prayers are with you all.
Debbie & Russ Ironside
January 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy was a thoughtful and kind person, she will be missed.
Kelly Killick-Smit
January 20, 2007
I know that words are hollow when it comes to understanding the sorrow you are feeling right now. I just wanted to let Shaelene know that we're thinking of her and her family.
Amy Steinberg
January 20, 2007
I am a childhood friend of Cindy's family, living next to and growing up with Corrine and Lindsay. I am saddened by Cindy's passing and my love and prayers go out to the entire family.
Dana Deimuth
January 20, 2007
Our thoughts are with you and your family, Cindy will be truly missed. Be strong Lindsay.
Love Dana Deimuth & Jerry Jorgenson
Bruce Harold
January 20, 2007
Cin, from the day we met at the Legion until I left, you have been a source of laughter, joy and frienship.
Thank you for the years of morning coffees and fun times.
You will be missed
Bruce
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