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Joyce Frandle
February 1, 2018
2018! Man, the years are slipping by little brother. I know I haven't wrote to you for quite a while but I am thinking about you on your 65th. Mom and Dad's kids are all Senior Citizens now. You now have Bob with you and that means I am missing two wonderful brothers. It is heart wrenching Gerry. I am so lucky that I had you two guys for brothers but I can honestly say the best was having you for best friends. Happy Birthday Gerry, I know, you know, how much I miss and love you. Say hi to everyone and crack a beer for me.
October 12, 2014
Saturday October 12
Well Gerry, you will never guess what we are doing today. We are going out to Raven, and digging and placing Mom and Dad in their plots at the Raven cemetery. Larry, Dave, and I are going out early so we can get the hole dug before everyone else gets there. It's sad for me to have to give up their ashes as I've had them both here with me and have a little chit chat with them now and then. But I do feel wonderful that they are going to be with the Gardner family at the Raven Church. Mom and Dad will be surrounded by so many old friends and his family. I know they will be at peace there. I feel like we are taking Dad home and he's bringing his sweetheart with him. All of us kids will be together today for Mom and Dad. The Smith kids will be there and Lorna Kissick and Pudd. I think that cousin Linda is driving out from Red Deer. Glen and Terry will be there also. There will be a stone placed with their names on at a later date. I know you are lucky enough to have them with you and but just let them know we love and miss all of you. Help me be strong today Gerry. Another Rough One! Oh-- you will like this-----we are putting a bottle of Lemon Hart in the ground with Dad. That will put a smile on his face! Well I will get going for now, talk to ya later. Miss You, Love You.
Joyce Frandle
February 1, 2014
February 1st---your birthday little brother. I just wanted to let you know that I have had you on my mind all day today and that I love you. How's Mom? This was our first Christmas without her and it sure wasn't the same. The only good thing about you both being gone is knowing that you and Mom have each other now. So little brother, give Mom a big hug for us and know that we are thinking of you both. Happy Birthday. I love you Gerry and I will always miss you. P.S. I saw an old picture of you taken at Laurie Carriers wedding,it was posted on Roxanne's Facebook. Sure made me smile.
August 16, 2013
Well, I really need to talk to you Gerry. My heart is breaking because my favorite girl--our Mom is on the last few days of her life. She got sick and has been in hospital for almost three weeks and just hasn't the strength left in that old body to fight back this time. Yesterday we had to make the decision to take her to the next level of care which will just make her pain free until nature takes i'ts course. I know it's for the best but I have a hard time letting her go. It's going to be so lonely without her, I have such a special relationship with Mom, and already feel the big hole growing in my heart. Thank God she has you standing in that big line to welcome her there. I know that wonderful smile will come back to her face when she sees you. Please Gerry, take good care of Mom, she's missed you so much and will be happy to be with you. Tell her I will miss her. I am so jealous you wil will have her there with you. You are a lucky lucky guy Gerry, she is the best! I miss you every day and I will miss her the same. Take care and open those big arms of yours to take Mom with you. I am so happy that you will be there for her. I love you Gerry,
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April 24, 2013
Well the time between these entries gets longer-----. I was at Moms today and there was an event for Cancer. On the wall there were pictures of members of the residents families who had died of Cancer. We had given them your obituary notice so everyone would know who you were and how old you were when you left us. Well they blew up that image of you so every one could not possibly miss seeing it. It turned out so well, and you looked so good it stopped me in my tracks! Mom was so excited by the size of it and bragged about you. It hit me hard how much I missed you when I saw that picture. I haven't had a good cry over you for a while but when I got back in my car and cried like a baby. I realized today that I will never get over loosing you and I will always miss you. That's the power of a families love for each other I guess. Thanks for being there for Mom yesterday and sharing the spotlight with little Ryder Naismith as well. Im glad I love you so much...
Joyce Frandle
January 31, 2012
So this is how it would probaby go. I would phone you and sing Happy Birthday To You---- and I would end the song by saying You Look Like A monkey And Smell Like One Too. Without missing a beat you would say "Well at least I'm not as Old or as Ugly as you. We would both have great grins on our faces and laugh, and we knew how much we loved each other. Well tomorro is your birthday little brother and I would give anything to call you just once more and abuse you just a little. It was my way of letting you know I did want you to have a happy birthday and I loved you.
I don't cry so often about your passing as I did in the first few years but I think of you almost daily and have little talks with you expecially when I am driving. I share with you how Mom and Dad are and all the little things about my life I know I would have talked to you about. And you know what----I know you are listing to me and I feel your closeness constantly. Thanks Gerry for still being there for me. I miss you and love you. P.S. I still think you smell like a monkey!!!
Joyce
Joyce Frandle
June 17, 2010
When I was babysitting my grand daughter last night I thougt about how much she would have loved Uncle Gerry. With your silly face and your teasing ways, she would have taken right to you. I think perhaps she is lucky in a sence -- by not meeting you she will never bare the pain of missing you. I told myself that I would not dwell on the same sadness that June 16th brings to me, but my heart won't get past it. It's been four years now, and I still miss you more than I thought was possible. Please know that I think of you when things are happy too. Scotty and Bette's little grandson Ryder lost his battle with cancer a little while ago and we all know that you will watch over him for us. We are all getting together on Sunday for Fathers Day, and we will all wish you were with us. Miss you always, your sister Joyce.
Joyce Frandle
February 1, 2010
Well little brother, another birthday that your not with us to celebrate. You would be 57 today.
Man I miss you! Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you and wish I could see your funny face. Love ya Gerry, Please save me a good spot with a great view and a cold beer. Love ya, Joyce
Joyce Frandle
January 27, 2009
Its soon going to be your birthday Gerry and you have been in my thoughts constantly. Please know that February 1, is such a better date to remember than June 16th. Lets all be happy that you were born and made us all happy having you in our lives and that your passing is just a good day for those who were waiting for you in that" oh so much better place." February 1st would have been your 55th. I love you and miss you Gerry. Joyce
Laurie Carriere
June 16, 2007
Hey Buddy,
Over the past year I've tried to keep the thoughts which have flooded my head happy ones, but this day there are no happy thoughts. It's hard to believe that it's been a year already, but here we are facing the start of a second summer without you.
There were not to many days this past year that I didn't think about you, about experiences we shared when we were younger, about your family and friends, both here and in Sidney, about fun times and serious times, and all of the times that should have been forth coming.
I miss you man,
Laurie
P.S.
I would like to ask all of you who visit Gerry's memorial page to consider donating to the Canadian Cancer Society whenever possible. There have been some great developments in cancer research this past year, and it will only be through the efforts of ordinary working folk like you and I, that we push this thing over the top once and for all.
God Bless You All
Joyce Frandle
June 16, 2007
Well kid its been a year and it doesn't get any better. I can't tell you how much I miss you. We are having a good time with Janet and the Boys, Teresa and George and their family but there is a huge void without you. Please know that we are all thinking about you today and desperately wishing that you were still here. We love you Gerry
Joyce Frandle
June 6, 2007
Just wanted friends and family to know that Janet and the boys, Peter and Lorne are coming on Thursday June 14 with their friends George and Terresa and their 2 kids for a very short visit. You can contact them here 251-7899 or come on over and say hello. We will all be in Longview at Dad and Moms for Fathers Day. It's hard to believe but on Saturday Gerry will be gone for a year. So Sad. We miss ya Gerry and we will be thinking of you on Fathers day and wishing you were with us.
Joyce Frandle
February 6, 2007
Hey, I know I should have written in this guest book on your birthday but I just couldn't. Happy Birthday was something I just could not write when there wasn't someone here on February 1st to call and harrass. Just thinking of you Gerry, and wishing you were here for us on your birthday. Hey, you have a new little niece {grandniece}, her name is Jenna and everyone is so happy for Bobby and Cathy. Thinking of you always, Joyce
Joyce Frandle
December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas Gerry. I can't hardly get by a day without thinking about you, but today is especially filled with memories and some sadness. Please know that my heart is filled with thoughts of wonderful Christmas memories of years long ago as children and more recent ones of you with Janet and the boys. I found an old card in my collection of stuff you should probably get rid of the other day, and there was a stack of Christmas cards from last year. There was a very cute one signed from Gerry, Janet, Peter and Lorne and it struck me hard that I will never read that last line on any card again. I know life goes on, but Christmas won't be the same without you. To everyone who loved Gerry, Merry Christmas and the best in 2007.
Lorraine Gardner
September 10, 2006
June
16th, 2006 was the saddest day of my life when Gerry's lfe came to an
end. He was such a wonderful son and I will never stop Missing him and
Loving him. He will always be in my Heart. Love Mom
Lewis Gardner
September 10, 2006
Gerry
On February 1st, 1953 when you were born you made me the happiest man
in the world. June 16th, 2006 when you passed on you made me the
saddest man in the world. I was so proud of you always. Whether it was
football games, camping or just playing cards, you were my buddy. I
will love you forever. Love Dad P.S. You made the best hamburger I ever
ate.
Laurie Carriere
July 16, 2006
Gerry,
A couple final thoughts, I wanted to express my love and gratitude to your family. To your mom and dad who accepted me as one of their own almost from day one. We had our annual stampede breakfast yesterday, we shared a few tears and laughs and memories, and all was good. To all your brothers and sisters and their families, especially Joyce who thought enough of us to keep us informed. And to Janet, Peter and Lorne who suffered with you through the whole ordeal, all the while preparing for Peter's special day.
We love you, we miss you, and someday we will see you again,
Laurie, Roxanna, Aaron and Darcie Carriere.
darci carriere
July 10, 2006
Only once does this seem to come around,
meeting someone you can call your best friend.
Only rarely does it seem to happen,
when you bond with someone
that ends up meaning everything to you.
This was the one.
He was a neighbour;
everything you needed was right there.
He was a brother;
through thick and thin he was always around, willing when need be.
He was a father;
careful with the things that meant the most,
loving to the least.
He was a husband;
unconditional love his best triat.
He was a friend;
there when no one else was,
listend when no one else cared.
That no matter what,
his heart was bigger that the biggest building,
his words meant more than the most meaningful passage,
his pressence was more comforting that any knitted quilt.
Loving him was easy
loosing him, tough.
To the neighbour, brother, father, husband and friend:
Love is defined by you because you gave everything a chance.
d.carriere
Tex (Moose) Chemelli
July 1, 2006
I remeber travelling through BC for the first time with my Mom and Shane. It was our first adventure with just the three of us. That was a hard time for me but when we got there Jerry understood and treated me like a young man. He was loving and warm and through the years I have always held tight to those memories. I am saddened by the fact that my children will not have the oppuriunity to share in his quick wit and warm smile. You will be deeply and truly missed by all those who knew you
Laurie Carriere
July 1, 2006
Hey Buddy,
As close as I can remember it was a summer afternoon in 1962 or 1963. I was hanging out on the veranda of my parents home in Inglewood when I noticed a friend on the opposite side of the street walking with a kid I didn't know. I went out to meet them and was introduced to you for the very first time, you and your family had just moved into the neighborhood. A wonderful relationship emerged from that first meeting, a friendship that has lasted all of these years.
The dreams and aspirations we shared were typical of teenage boys, however you always strived to realize yours. Taking off on your own to explore Canada and the United States in your late teens and then working two full time jobs to finance your trip to Australia are only two examples, of course I was envious, but I admired your drive to attain what you wanted. And then bungee jumping off of a bridge to celebrate your fortieth birthday and skydiving at you fiftieth only leaves me wondering what might have been in store for your sixtieth.
Growing up amongst our group of friends, you were always the leader, to me however you were a rock, an anchor, you always made things make sense to me. When your marrage failed and you had to leave Calgary I was devastated, it was however to be the best move you ever made. In Sydney you met and married Janet, the love of your life, together you brought two sons into this world. Peter and Lorne are now on the verge of manhood and I know they will both be good men. You would not have raised any less.
March 21, 2006 was the day that I recieved the phone call informing me of the terrible illness that had taken over your body. I could not believe it, I would not believe it, not you, not now, there were still to many things to say, to many plans and dreams left undone. The last time that I saw you, you taught me one final lesson, you taught me how to face ones fate with courage and dignity.
I thank you for everything that you've done for me and everything that you've meant to me over these last forty some years. Know this my friend, I will never forget you, you will continue to live on right here in my heart. And when we meet again we'll have a few games of crib and enjoy a cool one, maybe take in a ball game or two, I'm sure they play football up there right?
James (Scotty) Naismith
June 30, 2006
My kind brothers death was a horrible shock. How could this be? The youngest and the first to go? I don't know anyone that didn't like and admire him. He was there for everyone. I will miss him. Love Scott
Betty Naismith
June 30, 2006
When I first met Gerry he was 19. I remember noticing his striking eyes,(with a mischievious look)although he seemed older than 19. Gerry never lost that "young" spirit which we all loved about him. I'll miss you Gerry, especially your compliments! Your Sister-in-law, Betty
Carey Naismith
June 28, 2006
you were always #1 in my book. You will be missed and loved forever.rest in pease uncle Gerry. Love Carey Karen Dana and JJ
Rhian Llewellyn
June 25, 2006
Here I have read such sincere words of regret, loss, respect and family support. My deepest condolences to all of you fortunate enough to have known Gerry. God bless.
Lisa Frandle
June 23, 2006
My fondest memories of Uncle Gerry are in a campsite. Always the first one up at some crazy hour, playing Frisbee and games with us kids, and hanging out at the beach. There was not a nicer guy than Uncle Gerry. His upbeat and humorous personality and his warm and friendly disposition made all who met him love him. Uncle Gerry, I'll miss you.
Pam and Lou Berthelot
June 22, 2006
To Janet,the boys and all of the Gardner family....our sincerest condolences at this time of great loss.
Bob and Rejeanne Naismith
June 22, 2006
We were far apart, but we were near. When ever we were together there was a special bond. We allways knew that we were brothers. I loved you Gerry, you and your family.
Rick Naismith
June 22, 2006
Very sad for the lose and will always have a smile remembering the memories of a "great" uncle.
SHANE CHEMELLI
June 21, 2006
I REMEMBER GERRY AS THE FUNNY UNCLE,FOR SOME REASON I ADMIRED HIS EXTREMELY QUICK WIT.WHENEVER HE WAS IN THE ROOM, I KNEW ID BE SMILIN.I THINK, IN FACT THAT A CHUNK OF MY OWN PERSONALITY COMES FROM WHAT I SAW IN GERRY, EVEN THOUGH I DIDNT GET TO SEE HIM OFTEN ENOUGH.SO THANKS GERRY.I WILL MISS YOU, YOU WERE AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL.TO JANET,PETER,AND LORNE, I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST,AND I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. SHANE
Joyce Frandle
June 21, 2006
The most special brother. Gerry was a wonderful person. I love and miss you Gerry. I will think of you always
Lorayne Miles
June 20, 2006
There are lots of good memories that come to mind when I think of you. You always had a smile and a way of making those around you smile.
You had a special spot in Steve's heart. You loved to pull small pranks. You always managed to get everyone's lighter. One year Steve got your name in the Christmas draw and he had a great time shopping for you. He bought five lighters and wrapped them with every empty lighter he could get his hands on. I remember your smile when you opened that gift and we could just knew that you already had a great response planned.
And I smile when I remember how much you loved your family and how proud you were of them. You loved your parents and each one of your brothers and sisters. But no one could compare to Janet, Peter and Lorne.
You left much too soon.
You left a legacy of love, laughter and good memories.
Lorayne
Lorayne Miles
June 20, 2006
There are lots of good memories that come to mind when I think of you. You always had a smile and a way of making those around you smile.
You had a special spot in Steve's heart. You loved to pull small pranks. You always managed to get everyone's lighter. One year Steve got your name in the Christmas draw and he had a great time shopping for you. He bought five lighters and wrapped them with every empty lighter he could get his hands on. I remember your smile when you opened that gift and we could just knew that you already had a great response planned.
And I smile when I remember how much you loved your family. You loved your parents and each one of your brothers and sisters. And no one could compare to Janet and your sons for you.
You left much too soon. You left a legacy of love, laughter and good memories.
Lorayne
David A naismith
June 20, 2006
was a son father husband and a friend truly a nice person.Myearly memorysof my kid brotheris a heart broken littleboy crying in the dirtbecouse a dog had killed our chicken,being the youngest he was picked on .apple of his dads eye. frend to all got more hand me down than the rest .therewas a sence of adventure whent to astralia soled houses i dont recall how he ended up on the island he loved it there meet and married his lovly wife JANET.his love for her was stroug.little glances toward each other a smile that said he deeply lovedher out of this love came two boys .they where the apple of gerrys eye very proud popa.gerry was not one to sit back and watchinvolve in ever aspect of there lives .GERRYs life filled all with happyness lousing Gerry is a shock I beleave that god held him in his arms and he now sits on the right side of the throne. as for JANET please be comforted smile and remember you dad a love that come only to a few.the pain will ease rejoyce you are love by meny you are in my prayers every day .my love goes out to you.allways rememer god loves you love in fauth DAVYand LYNNE
Glen MacNeill
June 20, 2006
You will be missed by all.
Glen and Terry MacNeill
Larry frandle
June 20, 2006
The Best brother inlaw a guy could have.I'll miss you, remember you and always love you. Love Larry
Joyce Frandle
June 20, 2006
You were a very special brother to me and I will miss you everyday. I love you Gerry. Your sister Joyce
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