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Rena DeCoursey
October 16, 2018
Dear Geoff, Carmen, Miles, Margaret and Barry,
I was so sad to belatedly hear about the tragic loss of Marla. I knew her from elementary school through university days. I enjoyed playing chamber music with her many times in those early years, particularly with our veterinarian friend Michael Powell. It was always a delight to make music together. I will miss Marla's warmth, kindness and enthusiasm.
Sincerest condolences to Marla's beloved family. I hope your memories are a wonderful source of comfort for you.
Chris and Basia Hubbard
October 16, 2017
Dear Geoff and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Marla's passing. She has been such an inspiration in her dedication to life and art, and in loving you guys. Our thoughts are with you.
Chris and Basia
Sharon Hutchison
October 10, 2017
Dear McLennan and Cole family
We sincerely pass on our condolences in the loss of such a special daughter, sister, mom, wife,auntie, friend and musician.
May the many special memories you each have help to ease this pain and bring you comfort.
God Bless,
Sharon, Brent Hutchison and family (Brad, Carrie, Cheree)
Chris Taylor
October 8, 2017
Dear Barry and Margaret,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dear Marla. My loving condolences to you, Geoff and children. Blessings to all.
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Bill and Diane Roesler
September 30, 2017
Barry and Margaret
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dearest Marla... You are frequently in our thoughts and prayers...
Bill and Diane Roesler
September 28, 2017
We send our most sincere condolences to our friends Barry and Margaret, and their family, at the passing of a truely wonderful daughter, Marla. The world was blessed by her presence.
Bill and Tuula Thomlinson
Karla Kewell
September 28, 2017
My deepest heart felt condolences to the entire Cole family on the loss of Marla. May her spirit and love live on in her music for years to come. Thinking of you Geoff and we are here if you and the kids need anything.
Karla Kewell
September 28, 2017
My deepest most heart felt condolences to the Cole family on the loss of Marla. May her music continue to lift your hearts for years to come.
Jacqueline T. Rabbitskin
September 28, 2017
To Geoff & Family,
My condolences to you all. I will say a prayer and light a candle for you. May God bless and comfort you.
Sincerely,
Jackie T. Rabbitskin
Crystal R
September 28, 2017
Such a beautiful woman taken so young. My condolences to Marla's family and my prayers are with you at this hard time.
Susan Hayton and Grant Stoneham
September 28, 2017
Dear Barry and Margaret,
We are so sorry to hear about Marla's death and we are thinking about you at this very difficult time. Our condolences to you both and to Geoff, Carmen, Miles and all of Marla's loving family.
Gary and Myrtle Naugler
September 27, 2017
Barry and Margaret Our most sincere sympathy goes out to you both at this very difficult time.
Bernadette Wilson
September 27, 2017
Dear Goeff, Carmen, Miles and family.
My most sincere condolences to you all.
It was with deep sadness that I heard of Marla's passing. Her love and dedication to music was matched only to that of her family. Her innovative approach to teaching and performing were always an inspiration to me. Our city has lost a fearless pioneer in the music world. I will always associate Marla and music with a her smile, but her warmest smiles I associate with the love and pride she had for her family.
Neil Thomson
September 27, 2017
Dear Geoff, Carman, Miles and family,
We would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences in your time of grief. You all are in our prayers! The Angelic Symphony has a new and beautiful member!
September 26, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time......Barry and Gerry Buchanan
Daphne Tkachuk
September 26, 2017
Dear Dr.McLellan and family - it is with much sadness that I saw the obituary of your dear daughter. Remember her fondly when she played with Amati at the President's House as part of the 50th anniversary of the College of Medicine in 2003. What a joy and a privilege to have had the opportunity to hear her play. Blessings to you and all of the family.
Heather Mandeville
September 26, 2017
Geoff, Carmen, Miles & family,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Marla. I will forever remember Marla with the big smile that she always wore. I know your family will forever grieve her passing but pray the memories you have help carry you forward as she watches over each of you from above.
Sadly, September 20th is the day I lost my dad 19 years ago - and so I will definitely think of you all on this day every year.
Sending our thoughts, Mandeville family
September 26, 2017
Dear Geoff, Carmen and Miles,
We are thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathy. You have lost an incredible wife and mother and we, who were fortunate enough to experience Marla's warmth and enthusiasm have lost an inspiration. She will be missed.
Kindest regards,
Hal and Donna Baldwin Nanaimo, B.C.
Jim MacGowan
September 26, 2017
Geoff my thought are with you. I am very sorry for your families loss. I wish I had a chance to thank her for bringing you to Saskatoon. If there is anything you need I would love to help.
Sue & Tracey Gillingham
September 26, 2017
Marla truly was a inspirational woman to all that met her. She bravely fought every obstacle that was put in her way with the determination and power that we can only dream of. She will be greatly missed.
Geoff, Carmen and Miles, although we are miles apart, you are always in our thoughts and hearts. Sending you love always.
Terry & Sonia Bayda
September 26, 2017
Deepest Sympathies to the McLennan & Cole families.Marla was such a beautiful and gifted individual that touched so many with her kindness & professionalism.Cherish all of precious Memories and family times.Taken way too soon.Heaven has truly gained a beautiful Angel who will be watching over All of you.Rest in Peace Marla!
Donna Steffen
September 25, 2017
Geoff, Carmen, Miles, Margaret & Barry. I just happened to view the Saskatoon published obituaries today and was so very, very saddened to see notice of Marla's passing. It was a wonderful experience to get to know both Marla and Geoff during my short tenure with the symphony orchestra. My sincere sympathy for the loss of a wife, a mother and a daughter.
Evelyn and Guy Tourigny
September 25, 2017
Margaret and Barry
My husband and l extend our sincerest condolences.
Guy and Evelyn Tourigny
Todd Rae
September 25, 2017
Thoughts and prayers during your difficult time Geoff. Strength to you and the kids.
Melanie Scott-kwan
September 25, 2017
Geoff Carmen Myles she was a beautiful person inside and out gifted and her legacy live on in her music and her family much sadness now but her smile is what I she had the most amazing smile
Prayers to you all
Mark Dick
September 25, 2017
Deepest condolences to you and your family Geoff. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jan Anderson
September 25, 2017
Marla was such an accomplished musician on her own, and yet it was through her involvement with the Saskatoon String Ensemble that I first met her. Marla's trio delighted guests at my daughter's wedding in 2016. We will forever have lovely memories of the musical tapestry that was woven, during our backyard ceremony on a hot summer day in July.
My sincerest condolences to Marla's family and close friends.
Lauri (Putland) Lee
September 25, 2017
I have fond memories of accompanying the Schmidt girls to their Saturday morning lessons on violin & viola (I even remember Mrs. Schmidt reading "If You Give a Pig a Pancake" to Carmen). Marla's zest for life, passion for music and sheer joy permeated the room as she inspired her students to achieve excellence and cared for their well being. Gods comfort and blessings to the Cole family as you journey forward.
Peter Gravlin
September 25, 2017
Geoff and family - please accept my condolences on Marla's passing.
Carol and Alma Schurr
September 25, 2017
Dear Geoff and family
Our hearts were broken when we heard that Marla had passed. May your family all find comfort in knowing that even though we cannot have the ones we love forever, what we will always have, and can never lose, are all the memories of the special times we shared with them. Marla was an amazing woman who showed tremendous courage in the battle she fought. I have such admiration for her. Geoff, may you and Carman and Miles, and the rest of yours and Marlas family, know that she is now resting in the arms of the angels. We are all part of the family of God and will surely be here to help in whatever ways we can to see you through the days and months ahead. Please know that you can call on us anytime.
Love and hugs to all of you. ❤
September 24, 2017
Margaret and Barry,
We were sorry to hear the sad news of Marla's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
John and Laurie Wood
Winnipeg
The Herons
September 24, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the the McLennan and Cole famlies over the loss of Marla. She was such a beautiful and talented person. Over the many years we watched her become a truly wonderful and outstanding person. She will be missed by many.
September 24, 2017
Such shock to hear of Marla's passing. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. What a rich life Marla lived and what beautiful gifts she left behind. You are in our hearts and thoughts, Cousin Corylyn and family.
Marion McGregor
September 24, 2017
Deepest condolences to Marla's family - Geoff, Carmen, Miles, Margaret, Barry, Carl, Charles, her nieces, nephew, in-laws and many cousins and friends. This is so tragic to lose such a wonderful, caring and talented person. The "Passion for Hayden" CD a will be lasting tribute to her memory. So sorry her life had to end too soon.
Janet Walters
September 24, 2017
You will be missed...my deepest condolences to Geoff and family.
September 23, 2017
To Marla my Beautiful & Wonderful Friend. I will miss you...our laughs, our cries, our hugs, and most certainly won't forget you and your "Bling"!!
You were a very precious friend and special lady to me and my family.
To Geoff, Carmen, Miles, Margaret, Barry & Carl, my heart aches for you in the loss of this amazing Wife, Mom, Daughter& Sister.
She will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Her soul will be with you and me forever, every time we hear her love of music being played thru the Miracle Dream CD she released with the Amati Quartet "Passion for Haydn".
Our thoughts and Prayers are with All of You in this difficult time.
Love from Gwen, Doug & Josh Lipka
September 23, 2017
My heart ached to hear of Marla's passing. What an amazing, gifted person, what a remarkable life. She was an inspiration, and touched many lives. I feel so blessed and privileged to have known Marla. May you take comfort in knowing an Angel is watching over you. May memories of Marla, the love of God,family and friends surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. God Bless you. RIP my friend, we love you and you will be greatly missed by many.
Phyllis Bell
Busting With Energy Dragon Boat Team
Bettie Paley
September 23, 2017
The legacy of your beautiful Marla will live on through her music and the love she shared with you.
Our heartfelt condolences to dear Geoff and family.
At the launch of "Passion for Haydn", a part of Marla's legacy
Ella Wiernicka
September 23, 2017
Such devastating news...It hurts to know that I will never again be able to embrace this beautiful woman, never again hear this inspired musician play her beloved Amati...Marla, my superwoman may be gone, but her loving spirit will live as long as I do.
To Geoff and the children: please, let me share at least a small portion of your pain. Marla was someone very special to me.
Val Bray
September 22, 2017
TO Barry,Margaret,Carl,Gaeff and families
Sincere condolences to all the family.Words are so inadequate at this time. So sorry for your lose.
Shari McKinny
September 22, 2017
A very long time ago, Marla was my violin teacher. I'd had a few teachers before her, but practicing had always felt like a task and a part of me would dread the weekly lesson. That all changed with Marla, and I still remember my first lesson when I was about 14 or 15. If memory serves, I was one of her first students, squeaking out music in her parents' basement. She took out some sheet music for a concerto and told me I was going to learn it.I was so overwhelmed, because it looked impossible to me. I had no confidence in myself, but she really threw down the challenge and that ended up being how I saw it too. A challenge instead of a task. Her passion for music and violin was contagious and rubbed off on me. I progressed so much with the violin in the years after that, and I can truthfully say it never would have happened without her. Her confidence in me helped me to be more confident in myself, and this has touched all areas of my life. For that I am forever grateful.
My condolences to her family. She will be greatly missed, but maybe fond memories can be found in between the notes.
Lynette Sawatsky
September 22, 2017
Marla was the kind of friend that most people only dream of finding. She will forever be in my heart. Her love for you, Geoff, Carmen, and Miles was fierce, and I know that you will miss her desperately and treasure her memory always. May God wrap His arms around you and give you comfort at this difficult time.
Tammy Sullivan
September 22, 2017
To Geoff and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and praying that happy memories and the presence of loved ones will help you through this difficult time.
Shauna Bear
September 22, 2017
My deepest condolences to Geoff and his family. Your Marla will be forever in your hearts and with you in spirit; a beautiful angel she will be.
September 22, 2017
Soooo sorry to hear. She was always a gentle and kind soul
September 22, 2017
Dear McLennan and Cole families:
Marla was a special person and made everybody happy whoever came in contact with her. Our family had a very high respect for her and was just like a family member. We were very saddened to hear this news. Our heartfelt condolences to both families and we will dearly miss her. We are always here for anything we can do from our side. We will pray that she rest in peace.
Ramji, Vimla and Deepak Khandelwal
September 22, 2017
Our deepest condolences to Barrry, Margaret and Marla Cole's family. May Marla rest in peace with the Lord, where there is no pain, nor sorrow nor sighing. May her memory be eternal.
Jorge Torres
September 22, 2017
My deepest condolences and sympathy to Geoff and his family.
Susan Mak
September 22, 2017
We lost a brave and beautiful dragon boat team mate, such a positive soul. Rest in peace now. So sorry I will not be able to pay my respects on Sept 28.
kristin
September 22, 2017
You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
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