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Alex Pyle-Penley
February 21, 2005
Morgan, Teddy & Daniel,
The Hincks' family may indeed be without their parents but a very strong family still remains. You guys have handled everything so well and I admire the courage you have all showed throughout. My heart goes out to you, as well as my support.
Patricia Walshe
February 20, 2005
Hugh loved life from birth to death. He lived life to its fullest. More than that, as my husband Patrick said, “he died doing what he loved with the woman he loved.”
His father and my mother were very close siblings, making Hugh and I first cousins. Perhaps because we were the same age or for a variety of other reasons Hugh & I became very close.
The flash-backs of our many escapades is helping me to smile through the realization of this tragedy. Life was never dull when Hugh was around. He had a knack of turning anything into a surprise or an event. A quiet evening after a large Christmas feast ended up with Hugh and I going to visit other teen friends. Hugh picked up the pace be getting us to go caroling, not that any of us had great voices, or knew what we were going to sing! One door was opened by an ambassador who was missing his extended family in Africa. He was delighted to see us, invited us in, put out refreshments and proceded to teach us how to dance in the manner of the youth from his country. This was typical of how Hugh raised the bar on life. On ski trips in our late teens, this talented, graceful skier became my self-appointed protector during ‘apres-ski’ activities. Any male who came near me was put through the third degree.
He was determined to pay his own way through university and did this by working in construction. He spent his first year at Carlton, where his father was head of the physics department and then transferred to the University of Waterloo where he enrolled in co-op engineering. I remember picking him up for lunch on one of his work terms. He was the supervisor building a section of Leslie Street just south of the 401. I guess this was the beginning of his carreer.
He fell madly in love with Helen and I knew that he had met his match when I entered the Morgan home, in Baie D’Urfe and saw a room full of swimming medals and trophies. And who can forget that wedding and the parties? Wasn’t the word HELP visible on the bottom of his shoes when he knelt at the alter?
Later, when they first lived in Calgary, Hugh would pick me up at the airport when I flew in on business and I never knew adventure was awaiting – helping to write his speech for the first Christmas party at Marmot, driving up to Red Deer to select a new puppy, or a weekend bringing trees in from Sylvan Lake for their property in Bears Paw. I remember the excitement in his voice when he phoned to tell me that he had just ordered Helen’s Christmas present, a custom-made ski suit. He delighted in surprising Helen.
The summer they lived in Toronto was full of parties. There were many days of biking. Morgan riding by herself, Helen pulling the Burle with Daniel and my son Liam, and Teddy on the back of my bike. He also taught us about barbequed goat that summer.
His trips to Toronto were usually announced by Hugh with a, “are your tennis rackets ready?” or some similar challenge or a complete surprise by having his sister Pat lure me to a destination where Hugh could jump out from behind a door. The challenges changed over the years. Hugh and Helen ran a half marathon and that summer while walking around Grey Wolf, they expressed their concern about my plans to run a full marathon that fall. I completed it at what H&H would have considered an embarrassingly slow speed. The golf challenge was on the horizon. Golf, or “that stupid game,” as Hugh called it, was becoming a bigger part of their lives. He would tell me about each golf school they attended and just before Christmas, he wrote. “Since Helen broke 100 , she wants to break 90. What a sick lady?” This was his way of showing his pride. They never took on a sport half heartedly.
It is only now that I realize how important our letters were to our relationship. Hugh started writing to me when he was a university student travelling Europe. I remember the telegrams for special occasions and the arrival of folded blue aerograms. More recently of course it would be just a few lines or paragraphs in an e-mail every month or so always keeping me informed of where they were travelling to or doing, and constantly telling me of how proud they were of Morgan, Teddy and Daniel. They were so proud of you. The most recent e-mail contained a picture of them in England taken on January 13th. I will miss this dialogue. How fortunate I was to have Hugh and Helen in my life. My husband Patrick and son Liam will also miss them.
In error ridden press, we saw and heard the term “Thrill Seekers.” Anyone who knew them knew this was incorrect. Enjoying life, family and taking advantage of all life has to offer, as Hugh and Helen did, was their biggest thrill.
Nancy and Barry Dawe
February 15, 2005
Dear Morgan, Teddy, and Daniel,
We have only just heard the news about your mom and dad's tragic accident. We are still in shock and are having trouble comprehending the reality of their loss. As your neighbors in Bearspaw for those 8 years, we hold many, many fond memories of both Hugh and Helen and feel very blessed that we were fortunate to know such a wonderful family. Your mom and dad were such fun, so encouraging (started us on the Nancy Greene path with Amie and Elliot), and had such big hearts. We still chuckle at your dad being scared of the bees - Barry had to take on those horrible nests in the trees a number of times! We always admired their sense of adventure, their calm and practical approach to things, and their tremendous parenting values. I can't imagine how difficult their loss has been for all of you, but please be comforted in knowing that we, like so many people that Helen and Hugh touched, will always have happy memories of them and we pray that you all carry the same with you to give you strength to move on with your lives. They died doing something they loved, and that is important to remember. Our condolences go to all of you and your other family members.
Marcia & Ken Jewett
February 2, 2005
We admired their warm and unassuming nature and their wonderful zest for life.
With deepest sympathy,
Ken, Marcia and Kelsey Jewett
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Allan & Renate Klein
January 31, 2005
The news of Hugh & Helen passing still does not seem real and although we do not know you kids, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many good memories of them to keep them in our hearts forever. We were neighbours with your mom & dad & Dudley in St. Albert, Alberta during our younger years. Both of your parents loved to play practical jokes and were good sports when jokes were played on them. We had many wonderful suppers on Friday nights and Helen helped me compose a resume over a bottle of wine that set me on a new course in life. May you have the strength to endure these tough times and may this strength and friends help you through the lonely moments. Hugh and Helen will be sadly missed.
Lillian Newbery
January 30, 2005
Dear Morgan, Teddy and Daniel,
All week I have been remembering the voices of your parents, distinctive and strong. Your Dad was so often engaged in making sure that everyone felt comfortable and had the best of whatever could be provided. Your Mom, perhaps because she was a tremendously good listener, often made acutely wise observations, although in superbly tactful terms.
I can well imagine them cruising with their friends Linda and Todd among the islands of the British Virgins, perhaps putting down anchor at the Bitter End Yacht Club. They loved to sail at the cottage on Lake Muskoka. When Hugh took out the CL-16 he heeled her way further than she had ever been before. Ray and I never mastered the spinnaker; Hugh and Teddy raised it, a glorious sight. Hugh also gave us a quick and authoritative lesson on keeping to your course, couched, of course, in the guise of mild suggestion.
Now you are continuing your own voyages on a different course than anyone would have expected. Harry and I send our condolences to the three of you and hold you in our hearts.
Profound sympathy to Patti and Bob, Teddy and Patsy, Barbie and Tony, Terry, Don and Mary-- and your grandmother Sara.
Lillian Newbery and Harry Timson, Misssissauga, ON
Colleen & Doug Henderson
January 30, 2005
Morgan,Teddy,Daniel,Pat,Barbie,Ted, & Sara
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the wonderful memories & love hold your family together.
Know that only their physical presence has left, their spirit & soul will be with you always.
With love.
Phil and Clare Marshall
January 29, 2005
The memories of Hugh and Helens kindness to us will live on in our hearts and minds.They are and will always be part of Panorama they will be missed but not forgotten.
Phil, Clare, Charlotte William and Claudio. Earl Grey Lodge
Susan Wallace
January 29, 2005
Dear Morgan, Teddy and Daniel,
Although your parents will be missed forever, you will learn to love the place they left behind for you.
With our deepest sympathy,
Susan, Don, Micaela and Jared Wallace
Fran Beaugrand
January 29, 2005
Dear Morgan, Teddy and Daniel,
My love and deepest sympathy go out to you. May the happy memories of your time with your parents comfort you.
My love and sympathy also to Patti, Ted, Barbie and your families.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Aunt Fran
kay Stapleton
January 29, 2005
The neighbors & friends of Don & Mary Morgan in Houston, Texas express their sympathy to the family of Don's sister for this tragic loss.
Romesh and Jayne Persaud
January 29, 2005
Morgan, Teddy, Daniel,
Our condolences on your loss.
We have certainly lost two great people in Hugh and Helen. They will be missed by us all.
Wilma and Clive Rubens
January 28, 2005
I remember spending a few days with your parents at the Canadian Juvenile Championship, at Mount Tremblant where Daniel and Shona were competing. We shared a house with them and other parents. It was a most enjoyable time. Hugh cooked a delicious meal, as we all wondered about the outcome of the races, and discussed the day’s events. Hugh was upset that he had been working hard on the race course when someone from Quebec took his shovel away. We all laughed about this for a long time. Hugh was very excited about the trip he had just done to Hawaii with Morgan and what a wonderful time he had there with her.
I remember that Helen was sure that Shona was going to win the next day. “I have this hunch,” she said. I remember I could not watch the last race and Helen discreetly gave me space but afterwards was one of the first to hug me. I always looked out for Helen’s friendly face at the races and often talked to her at the short breaks we had in between gate judging.
Hugh and Helen were warm and lived their life to the full. It was devastating to learn that both your parents died in the avalanche. Your parents loved the great outdoors, loved life and above all loved their family dearly. May you find solace in each other as you endeavor to come to terms with your immense loss. Wilma and Clive Rubens
Katie Bertram
January 28, 2005
Morgan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kirby Plunkett
January 28, 2005
Morgan, please accept my condolences to you, your brothers and the rest of your family.
Mary Campbell
January 27, 2005
Morgan, Teddy and Daniel,
I have wonderful memories of your dear parents:
. in Thunder Bay skiing with them on a cold sunny day and having a delicious lunch in their chalet under construction;
. in Calgary being invited to dinner and an evening at their home even though they were moving the next day. A huge Christmas tree glowing with decorations was to be moved in tact;
. in Muskoka where three generations of our combined families mingled and laughed.
Hugh and Helen have left you with countless happy memories and a legacy of intelligence, hospitality, adaptability, family values and humour.
Zoe and I trust that your memories and their love will sustain you as you carry on their legacy.
Catherine Brocklebank
January 27, 2005
Our heartfelt sympathy to the children of Helen and Hugh.Remembered also in our thoughts and prayers are Sara Hincks,Patti, Barbie and Ted
Shona Rubens
January 27, 2005
To Dan, Teddy and Morgan
My deepest sympathies g out to you. I will always remember the stories and laughs that included you and your parents.
My thoughts are with you.
Evelyn Shapka
January 27, 2005
Dear Pat, Ted and the Hincks family
I had so hoped the radio didn't mean "your" Hugh and and Helen when I heard the news Monday morning. Sadly, hope was not enough. My heart goes out to you and your family at this very difficult time. May good memories sustain you in the days ahead. With love and hugs, Evelyn
Roberto Geremia
January 27, 2005
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Helen and Hugh. It is a great loss for they were great people. I consider myself most priviliged to have knowing them for many years. My family's and my prayers are with you.
Tanis Fishman
January 27, 2005
Morgan Sweetie, My deepest condolences to you and your brothers. My heart and thoughts are with you.
Michael Read
January 27, 2005
Hugh and Helen were truly genuine people with great love for all. Morgan, Teddy, and Daniel my heart and condolences are with you.
Margaret Dunphy
January 27, 2005
Our thoughts are with you at this time. Margaret Jack, Laura and Megan
Dale, Elaine, Niall and Cara Johnson
January 27, 2005
Morgan, Teddy and Daniel:
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Please take solace in that your parents were living their dream when they were taken from you. They will be remembered with much love. Our most sincere condolences, the Johnsons.
Wynnn Newbery
January 26, 2005
Dear Morgan,Teddy and Dan,my love is with you as well as Patti,Barbie,Ted and families and grabdmother Sara in Ottawa. You will always be proud of the outstandinng example of life and guidannce set by your dear parents
Aunt Wynn
Norm Bates
January 26, 2005
I am so sorry to learn about this terrible news.The summers in Muskoka with your family were wonderful and will always remain with me. Our deepest sympathy from the Bates.
Paul MacLeod
January 26, 2005
I can't beleive is just saw them over christmas. My heart goes out to their childern and fanily. They will be loved by me always.
Kris and Krista Jewett
January 26, 2005
We express our deepest sympathies to the fun loving and adventurous Hincks family in this time of sadness. Our thoughts and support are with you.
Mike Fleming
January 25, 2005
Sorry to hear of your loss Morgan. Our thoughts are of you, your family and Paul. Mike and Karen
Shanda McCutcheon
January 25, 2005
I do not believe that anyone is untouched by the reality of the grief your family is enduring at this time. I wanted to extended my condolences to your family as a Calgarian and also a Donor Family Member.
John Hincks
January 25, 2005
Although Mary and I had not seen my nephew Hugh, and Helen in recent years, we remember them fondly as happy enthusiastic people and so caring about their family.
omerino de dominicis
January 25, 2005
WE are very sorry to hear of this news. We had a lot of respect for both Helen and Hughie. God bless everyone .
Joseph Tony Perna
January 25, 2005
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family during your time of sadness. On behalf of my family and I, we would like you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Melanie Labine
January 25, 2005
Very sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. Hugh and Helen were Panorama, and coming there was like coming home. Morgan, Danny and Teddy know that they were doing what they loved when they died and they will be missed forever.
Norman Newbery
January 25, 2005
We are still in shock about Hugh and Helen's death, and the death of their good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Hugh and Helen's family.
We have wonderfully happy memories of times with Hugh and Helen in Muskoka.
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