Odile Gabrielle BENOT

Dear Anne, Clodile and Stephen,
A parent is always too young to lose and I was saddened to learn of the loss of your very special Mother. Please accept my sincerest sympathy at this most terrible time of your lives. My memories of Odile are on two levels. First when you were children and Anne and Denise spent so much time together. When Denise spoke of so many good times in your house I thought your mom had to be the coolest ever - although the wine with dinner did surprise me just a bit....

Dear Odile,

You've left us all too soon.

Thank you for your generous spirit...you will be remembered always.

Love, Sonja

Anne, Stephen and Clodile,

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I have so many wonderful memories of her and the years I spent hanging out at your house through high school, especially this time of year when we kids would decorate your Christmas tree in your basement. I remember steak and french fries made from scratch for dinner, with wine(!) and salad AFTER the meal. I was amazed at how she handled those three monster German Shepherds. She was always so beautiful and I...