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Mike & Tiiu Fuller
May 1, 2005
E-mail from Mike & Tiiu:
Having gone through a loss like that ourselves, what with my mother and Tiiu's dad, we know the sadness you're going through. Please accept our deepest sympathies. It's a relief to know that she didn't suffer, but that doesn't ease the pain.
Much love ,
Michael & Tiiu
Jennifer Welsh
May 1, 2005
Jennifer"s Mom, Pat Allan passed away of cancer 1 1/2 ago and had a wonderful piece of property on Lac Tremblant Nord that our friends Alex and Sheelagh Cooper from Bermuda have just bought. This is Jennifer's e-mail to me:
Hi Sue,
I'm sorry to learn about your mother's passing away. You were so very supportive to me in my relationship with my mother, and in the time around her illness and death. I wish I could offer you the same support. I send you a "virtual hug" and I hope that you will have the time and space that you need to both grieve, and to treasure the good memories. I think this process takes us the rest of our lives...
With deepenst sympathy,
Jennifer
Penny & Peter Woodfine
May 1, 2005
E-mail from Penny and Peter:
Hi Sue,
We are so sorry to hear your sad news and wish we could be there to give you
a big hug and kiss. It is so very hard to lose one of our parents, and
mothers being our life lines, so to speak, makes it that much more
difficult. You must all be relieved and thankful that she went peacefully
and did not suffer too much. It is wonderful that she would have been
celebrating her 89th Birthday, we should all be so lucky to live that long,
be healthy and have a loving family around us.
Please convey our deepest sympathy to the family and we will see you back up
north sometime after the 10th of May.
Love,
Peter & Penny
Denise Crichton
May 1, 2005
Dear Sue, Pat and Lise,
My thoughts are with you all, on the Departure of your Mother.
Having lost both Parents myself, and having taken care of both for
ten years, I believe I know a bit the feelings you are going through.
Wanted to drop you a Note, to say I've been praying that you 3 keep
Strong and Healthy through all these Long Hours of this Event.
Your Mother is being Greeted by all her Friends up there, and is
Very Happy Now.
She'll be Looking Down on You, and am Positive, will help you in Each Your
Own Personal Lives. Feel it and Keep your Eyes Open. It Does Happen!
With much Respect and Care,
Denise Crichton
St-Sauveur-des-Monts
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Rene Mongeau
May 1, 2005
Chère Sue,
Nous écrivons un mot d'encouragement à Lise... reçois, ma belle, nos condoléances les plus sincères et merci de nous avoir contactés.
Amitiés
Rene Mongeau & Diane Hebert
Peter Kirby
May 1, 2005
E-mail from Peter Kirby:
Dear Sue, Pat, Lise - and Guy, wherever you are:
I was saddened to hear of your Mum¹s passing. Too often, we experience difficult times in our later years, but there are always happy times to look back on; my memories of Francie were very warm ones she was bright, cheerful, humorous and friendly. Lynnie was very fond of her and so was I. It was some time ago now - Pat's and Mary's wedding - and quite a while since we had last seen her, but there she was, bubbling and enthusiastic - eager to chat and laugh; she and Lynnie were both so good at it, and it enriched our lives too. These days, it seems we gain more and more memories to live with; it is those good memories that keep us going - and make the tough ones easier to handle. My thoughts are with you all. Kind regards, Pete
Jerry and Sandi Reed
May 1, 2005
Hello Sue, Lise and Pat
We were very saddened to hear about your Mom's death. Today would have been her birthday and instead you are celebrating her life, one well lived I am sure since she produced you.
Our thoughts are with you.
Love, Jerry and Sandi
Lise Sue Guy & Pat Trudel
May 1, 2005
Francie's OBIT
TRUDEL, Francoise (nee Perodeau). In her eighty-ninth year. Many thanks to the kind staff at St. Margaret's Home. Granddaughter of Sir P. Evariste Leblanc and Hon. Narcisse Perodeau, past Lieutenant-Governors of Quebec. Wife of the late Paul Eugene Trudel. Beloved Mum of Paul (Mary Macdonald), Guy (Sue Desbarats), Sue (Jim Quarles), and Lise (her best friend). Granny of Quarles boys Tim (Shelley Billing), Don (Jani McIsaac), and Peter (Donna Warren), and Trudel grandchildren Aimee (Dave Carmichael), Marc (Trish Van Der Walde), Julie (Danny Payne), Pam, Grant (Jeannie Tan) and Murray (Melissa Callahan). Great-grannie ("Francie") of Heather, Tyler, Tori, Braedon, Jared, Devynn, Lauren, Nicky, Jackson, Alisa, Aidan, Ben, Madeleine, Sophie, Connor and Dominic. Private funeral service. To pay respects, friends are welcome Thursday, April 28, 12:30-4:00 at Francie & Lise's home in Montreal West. In remembrance, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Published in the Montreal Gazette from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.
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Aimée Trudel
April 29, 2005
Dear Granny,
We, your "ilk", gathered to celebrate your tremendous contribution to the world on your 89th birthday.
Thank you for making Pat, Guy, Sue and Lise who continue to live the life you have so proudly encouraged them to lead.
Thank you for teaching us to think for ourselves, speak our minds (not always to you of course!) and love deeply.
Our regular visits during my university (Concordia) days where we would talk baseball, politics and anything else are my best memories of you.
Granny, I will always have you in my heart and hope to share your values with my own family.
I love you,
Aimée
Grant Trudel
April 29, 2005
I will always remember Granny as being very quick-witted, ready-to-laugh, and very fond of animals. The way she used to talk to her favourite bird, Pete (and him talk back in her voice) was very amusing! She was kind and warm hearted to everyone, and enjoyed conversations with old and young alike.
She was very fun to be around and I count myself blessed that I was able to see her a while back and introduce her to two of her great grandchildren (Jared & Alisa). Hope to see her in heaven!
Susan Trudel
April 29, 2005
I became a Trudel in 1959 when I married Guy...and thus began my "Francie" era....never to be forgotten!!....She was the most amazing mother-in-law...never interfering...and always generous....I remember every Easter she gave our 3 kids gigantic chocolate bunnies...from the "library"....and they would eat ONE chunk from it each day...til it finally disappeared...which might take a few months!!....now that's a LOT of chocolate!!...And when we moved to Australia...her presence came with us...just as it is now...so thank you Francie...for your fun stories and your love....you are with us forever....love...Sue Deb
Liliana Perodeau
April 29, 2005
Dear Aunt Francie,
I will miss the stories of your youth that you use to share with me. You were so gentle with the garden phlox and so good to squirrels and other creatures that came to visit your garden.
Love is stronger then death but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. You will live in my heart for as long as my memory will last
Liliana
Sue Quarles
April 29, 2005
Mom (Francie) was an incredibly bright, witty, articulate, and politically informed LADY. She was always THAT. She could discuss, and had definite opinions about, a huge range of subjects. As Father Marc said at her service yesterday, she was "persistant" in getting her point across. She could be PERSISTANT for hours on end!
Mary Haworth, Sue Deb's cousin, came in yesterday with a gift to us of what reminded her of our Mom. It was a wellwrapped bag of peanuts in the shell (Mom fed tons to the squirrels in Mtl. West), a ribbon wrapped cigarette (Mom never was without a cigarette) and a tiara (Mom was very REGAL). That's how we all still see her!
Mom fed the squirrels every day (Shooed the pigeons away with a large Quebec flag!) and enjoyed her smokes. She always held court with whoever wanted to listen, mixed in with a bit of Myer's. She especially enjoyed the company of her own "ILK" the most, and wanted us to acquire her values. Hey, we turned out OK so they must have been the right ones..right? She was quite the LADY and loved life!
Murray Trudel
April 28, 2005
Granny,
The only memory I have of you is when I was a child. So much has happened since then and I wanted to see you one last time. Sadly for me, I will not get that chance. I remember how you made me feel. How happy I was to visit you at your place. Watching you play with that bird of yours (Pete). Hearing your infectious deep laugh and feeling your warm hugs. I know now that you are happy and no longer suffering. For this I am thankful. Love you.
Pam Trudel
April 26, 2005
I always used to love going to Granny's place - she would have presents for us when we were little kids, and when we grew up she always had a topic that she wanted to discuss! I remember her enjoyment of feeding the squirrels; giving us lots of big warm hugs (no matter what age you were!); lots of talking; and not wanting to go home when it was time.
I'll miss you Granny.
Love
Pam xxx
Guy
April 26, 2005
Mom always had a terrific sense of humour. I can see her now making a lot of people laugh up there.
I am honoured to be her son and comforted she is now free.
Love you Mom.
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