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Brenda Vigneux
September 20, 2007
Robert, Barb and Emily,
This is the third time I've started to write to you.
You do not know our family, nor do we know yours and yet we know what you are going through. My name is Brenda. My husband's name is Hal. We have two daughters, Taylor and Ryleigh. There is less than two years difference in their ages. Ryleigh passed away suddenly Dec. 17th of last year, four weeks before her fifteenth birthday. Taylor is seventeen. We are still not sure just how Ryleigh died. It looks like it was probably a heart arrythmia, although genetic testing isn't complete. We have struggled through shock, disbelief, horror, and unrelentless grief. Taylor feels as though she lost the other half of herself. We understand, and can relate to all of the feelings your family must be experiencing. I can tell you that I feel better today than I did nine months ago. Although I know we will never be the same, I believe we are moving forward and finding new ways to cope. We are open to any communication with you. Taylor is very open to sharing with Emily. We know your pain.
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you...Brenda, Hal and Taylor Vigneux
Al Scornaienchi
September 16, 2007
I find myself carrying about my day, and suddenly Lil pops into my head. A wave of sadness washes over, and it feels like this is the very first time I'm hearing the news. I showed up at a meeting the other day with drops on my shirt and tie. Barb, Em, Robert, so many of us have been so moved by this, but we can barely imagine how it must feel for you. She had the most incredible wonderful 17 years anyone could ask for. She's probably telling all the stories right now.
Christa Kryzanowski
September 15, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jerome & Tracy Lebert
September 14, 2007
Ziggy & Barb
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & Emily at this sad time. Hold on to the cherished memories of Lillian.
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Dave Faubert
September 14, 2007
Zig and family:
Heartfelt sorrow felt over here when I heard of your loss. Thinking of you through prayer
Dave
Joan Erdelyi
September 11, 2007
Barb, Robert & Emily, My heart just broke when I saw all of you on Sunday night. Barb, I think about the times when we worked together and just wished I could have seen you in a happy time not at that time or that place. I will keep you all in my prayers. My love to you all...Joan Erdelyi
LAURENCE & FRANCES MARCHAND
September 11, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Rose andArchie Bonneau
September 10, 2007
oUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSE OF YOUR DAUGHTER
rosaire and eva pinsonneault
September 10, 2007
Barb,Robert,and Emily
You don't know us but we know Roberts parents very well, we send all you our deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter, our prayers are with you
Dillon Orr
September 10, 2007
Liliane, your spirit and fun will always be remembered, by me and many of us that went to Au bois de Mukoka Secondaire 2006.
Karl & Kim kreitzer
September 10, 2007
With heartfelt sympathy to the
Gagnier family for their loss...
Barb LaFontaine
September 10, 2007
Dear Barb and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolescence in the loss of your precious "Baby". As a Mom, I cannot imagine what you are going through! I have prayed and will continue to pray that God will grant you the strength you will need to continue on.
God Bless You all!
Cheryl (Rowsom) Fequet
September 10, 2007
Barb, Robert, Emily, Betty & Jim:
I was greatly saddened when Mom & Dad told me of your tragic news. I cannot not imagine the pain you feel. I do know that nothing can take away the wonderful memories you created with your beautiful daughter Lillian. Cherish them and be so very proud of her and your own decision to help others create memories for themselves by giving them the most special gift of all - LIFE. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fran Moulder
September 10, 2007
You do not know me but I can say I do feel your pain. We lost our beautiful daughter 2 years ago at the age of 27. (She had been waiting for a liver transplant).You will have difficult days ahead but, you will never be without her because I know that wherever I am, and I whatever I do, my daughter is always there with me as will your beautiful daughter be with you. Her love for you will always be felt,because she will 'ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART'. When a breeze touches your cheek, know that it is her blowing you kisses and saying: "Hi Mom and Dad, I love you always!". The decision you made donating her organs was an indication that your are a truly loving family. While knowing you were losing your loved one you gave other families the chance to get their loved one back. I commend you for your strength. I will hold you in my heart and prayers always.
Nancy&Gordon Swatkow
September 10, 2007
Words cannot express our deepfelt sympathy to Barb & Robert, Emily, Betty & Jim on the loss of your beautiful daughter, sister and grandaughter Lillian. May God grant you strength to carry on and comfort in memories held dear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jessica Morrison
September 9, 2007
My thoughts are with all of Gagniers and my prayers are to, thething about a big familie is the littleist things make the biggest difference, our family from e.s.p.c will never forget Lil, our sympathy is in our prayers, and emily, if you ever need anything, you know who to call.....:(
Janet Shpak
September 9, 2007
Friends...
Friends are so special and sometimes so few,
I met Lil as our kids friendships grew,
Picking them up no matter what the weather,
Just so the five of them could hang out together.
Edienne, Melissa, Lil, Tiff and Christine,
those 5 spelled trouble if you know what I mean.
Pick me up here, and drop me off there,
Make-up, hair spray, clothes everywhere!
The laughs, the good times and all of the giggles,
The put you on the spot type of wiggles.
Always a challenge, but always a pleasure,
but, memories I will have in my heart to treasure.
Remembering Lil at my table with M,
planning ahead for the next long weekend!
What to do and what to wear,
who to call and who would be there.
I would give anything to hear it again,
the planning the giggling about the weekend.
The phone calls, the internet and all of that stuff,
the things that make this so damned tough.
I will miss Lil as everyone does,
but it definately isn't just because...
she was one of the family and will always be,
friendship is like that, and I hope you do see...
She was not just my daughters friend, or friend of a friend,
but a friend of mine...till my lifetime ends. Love you always Lil...Janet
Jean-Paul Sylvestre
September 9, 2007
Dear Barbara & Robert;
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.We can only pray that she is now in a much better place in Gods haven.
May God help your family and loved ones through this difficult time.
Sincere Condolences;
J.P.& Dee
Sylvestre
diane,dan,kyle and allison guilbeault
September 9, 2007
Robert,Barb,and Emily
My deepest sympathy to all of you,
your in our thoughts and prayers.If there is anything i can do to help please call me.
anonymous.
September 8, 2007
I did not know Lillian at all, but I did lose a friend in an automobile collision a year ago and I greatly sympathize for Lillian's family and friends. Be known that even complete strangers feel your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, and always will be. May God watch over you and hold Lillian in the palms of his hands.
claude Brevard
September 8, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jean Tremblay
September 8, 2007
To all the members of the Gagnier and Ford families,
I hope that your daughter's final gifts bring strenght to all those who now share her. My thoughts are with you.
Susan McKie
September 8, 2007
Condolences to you. Losing someone you love leaves quite a void. I did not know Lillian but do know her cousin, Linda. Sympathy goes out to the whole family.
Friend
September 8, 2007
It's not fair! Why did it have to happen, she wasn't ready to go her life was just begining. She had so much to show the world, she is such a beautiful person.
She will be the most beautiful angel in heaven though. Waiting for the day when we will see eachother again .
Love you Lily.
xo
Annette and Rick Whitaker
September 8, 2007
Dear Robert and Barbara,
I wish I was there to give you all a hug and share your sorrow. Just know that we are thinking of you.
Our prayers are with you.
Uncle Rick and Aunt Annette
Donald & Jenn Friends of Rob Laforest
September 8, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have only known Lil for a short time but she was an awesome person and a great person to get to know, when we think of her, the first thing that comes mind is the big beautiful smile she always had on her face. You will sadly be missed.
September 8, 2007
Ziggy and family: I want to send you and your family my deepest sympathies. I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss of your precious child and I know that friends and family will comfort you in this time of trajic loss. Renee St Pierre and family. Windsor Ontario.
Gosfield North Sportsmen
September 8, 2007
To Bob and the Gagnier family:
We are very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your daughter, Lillian. Our sincere thoughts are with you, your family and friends at this time of sorrow.
Brenda Lazenby
September 8, 2007
Dear Robert&Barb,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss,my thoughts are with you.
Wayne and Moira Bellemore
September 8, 2007
To the Gagnier family
Our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mitchell Chaput
September 8, 2007
I had seen the ambulances traveling through Chatham as I was on my way to school. I could have never imagined the shock as the days would unfold. I have been struck with such sadness with struggles Lillian’s family, fiends, and acquaintances are facing through this difficult time. Rob, Barb, and Emily, you will be in my thoughts through the days to come.
brian pabisiak
September 8, 2007
i would just like to start out by saying that my sympothy and thoughts and prayers go out to the gagnier family as they are going though a tough time. i cant imagine what its like to loose a daughter lillian will be missed
Ron & Angela Moreau & Family
September 8, 2007
To the Gagnier Family
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ken & Brenda (Taylor) Driedger
September 7, 2007
Lil you will be missed!
There are no words one can say to ease the pain you feel.
There are not enough hugs to make it stop being real and make it go away.
There is however the Love and prayers from family , friends and even those you may not know, to give you the strength to help you get thru.
Our heartfelt sympathies to the entire Gagnier Family at the loss of your beautiful Lillian.
Jim and Nancy Smith
September 7, 2007
The Gagnier Family.
I know that there are no words that can ease your pain at this time. Just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish.
Gerard St.Pierre
September 7, 2007
Dear Zig & Barb,
My deepest sympathy to you and the entire Gagnier & Ford families during this difficult time of sadness.
Chris,Nick&Daniel St.Jean
September 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this hard time in your family's life We will be praying for you.
Annette Laliberte and Rob Levasseur
September 7, 2007
Dear Robert, Barb and Emily
To loose a daughter and a sister is so unfair. May you take comfort knowing we are thinking of you all. At this time, a song will make you sad, a picture will make you cry...but eventually the memories will make you smile, some will make you laugh. Keep these memories alive, talk about Lillian, cherish the time you had with her.
John Inglis
September 7, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joe Katie & Riley Desimpel
September 7, 2007
To The Gagnier Family,
Our hearts and prayers got out to you at your time of need. Take comfort in knowing you now have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Joe Katie & Riley Desimpel
September 7, 2007
To The Gagnier Family,
Our hearts and prayers got out to you at your time of need. Take comfort in knowing you now have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Joe, Katie & Riley Desimpel
Tawny Charbonneau
September 7, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Tawny Charbonneau
( friend of Rob Laforest)
Natalie Lang
September 7, 2007
Dear Robert, Barb and Emily,
May God be with you all at this time of the loss of a speacial person Lillian. There is no doubt in my mind that Lil is now an angel looking over all of the people who loved her and shared many happy moments with her.
Debera Walker
September 7, 2007
Barb and Family: Due to health reasons I am unable to attend in person, but, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during your time of sorrow.
Bruce and Karly (Covyeow) Ebright
September 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Kim and John Teichroeb
September 7, 2007
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there , I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the dimond glints on snow.
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I amthe gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush.
Of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
My family would like give our deepest sympathies to the family, We know Lillian from the store and other friends.
Wayne and Monica Pike
September 7, 2007
To the Gagnier Family,
Our hearts, thoughts and Prayers are with you. May god comfort you and give you his peace.
A rose once grew
where all could see,
sheltered beside
a garden wall,
And as the days passed
swiftly by,
it spread its branches, straight and tall...
One day, a beam of light
shone through
a crevice that had
opened wide ~
The rose bent gently
toward its warmth
then passed beyond
to the other side
Now, you who deeply
feel its sorrow,
be comforted ~ the rose blooms there ~
its beauty even greater now,
nurtured by
God's own loving care.
Love Wayne and Monica Pike and Family
Ron and Denise ,Devin ,Taylor,& Haley McKeon
September 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.May god give you strength and courage during this difficult time. We Love you Lil.
Diane Guilbault
September 7, 2007
My deepest sympathy to all the family
Nadine & Jerry Driedger
September 7, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
JP and Cheryl LaBonte (McFeggan)
September 7, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Louis & Melody Quenneville & family
September 7, 2007
Our hearts go out to your family. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you all at this.
September 7, 2007
Dear Robert and Barb:
My thoughts are with you at this time of great sorrow.
Barb Daoust
Robert and Jeannine Belanger
September 7, 2007
Dear Robert, Barb and Family
God makes choices that we don't understand. We are so sorry we can't be with you in this time of sorrow.
Our prayers and love are with you.
Harlon & Betty Cowan
September 7, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Dale Sommer
September 7, 2007
Dear Robert and Family:
Words are hard to find at this time. I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by the many warm thoughts of those who care. My thoughts and prayers are with you all....
Sincerely, Dale Sommer
Kerilyn K
September 7, 2007
Even though you have to say goodbye,
Your little girl's not gone,
And when you long to see her smile,
Her memories will carry on.
One day you will find some peace,
Even though you may feel alone,
Know that she is sleeping with angels,
For God has brought her home.
May God Bless you.
Amy Brooks-Taylor
September 7, 2007
Barb, Robert and Emily,
Know that you are in our hearts and our prayers. Lillian will forever live through your precious memories and the memories of others. If there is anything you need, just ask. We love you all very much,.
Amy, Joel David and Abigail
Lisa and Gino Scerbo
September 7, 2007
I am so sorry for your great loss. There is nothing that can be said in the loss of a child, but keep talking about Lillian it really does help. Your family is in our hearts and our prayers.
Maggie Moison
September 7, 2007
My deepest and most sincere sympathy on your loss..My prayers and thoughts are with all of you
Tom Faubert
September 7, 2007
On behalf of CBM / St. Mary's Cement we would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family in this time of pain and sorrow. Sincerely, Tom Faubert (Plant Manager) and the CBM Driver's & Staff.
Nadine Driedger
September 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time...May God comfort you and bless you at this difficult time...She will be miss ...
Nadine & Jerry Driedger family
Wheatley,ON
Andrew Belanger
September 7, 2007
What a great person. I have known Lillian since daycare, and my heart goes out to her family.
Nicole and Ed Ely
September 7, 2007
Lil you will be missed. Our thoughs and prayers go out to the Gagnier family during this difficult time.
Jamie Tellier
September 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you with the strength,courage and faith to understand such tragedy. God bless.
Jamie Tellier
September 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you strength, faith and courage during this tragic time.
Friend
September 7, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Family of Lillian. Please know that God called Lillian to heaven at this time, there are no mistakes. Her journey was divinely guided by Angels. She is in a beautiful place where only love is real.
God Bless
marguerite (pinsonneault) Rindlisbacher
September 7, 2007
Gagnier Family
My deepest sympathy.. May God be with you at a time like this.
carol ( gagnier) le blanc
September 7, 2007
our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your loving lillian.our prayers are with you.
mike mailloux
September 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kevin & Lori Watson
September 7, 2007
Dear Robert and Barb, my thought and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Martha Chobrda
September 7, 2007
Dear Barb and Family:
I am so terribly sorry for your great loss. May God's comfort,peace and strength be with all of you.
With Deepest Sympathy
Yvonne & Tony Tetreault
September 7, 2007
Words cannot express our deepest sympathy. May Jesus hold you in the palm of His hand as you struggle to accept the loss of such a beautiful daughter.
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