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Cindy & Steve mariano
May 9, 2006
Ralph
We miss Susan and our thoughts are with you today
Your friends Cindy and Steve
May 8, 2006
Susan my love,
I love you and miss you more than words can ever say. I miss your beautiful smile and loving touch. I miss your presence every day. You are with me always in my thoughts and in my heart.
All my love,
Ralph
Trisha Eddy
October 15, 2005
She was a beautiful woman.
Fiona Beek (Swyer)
June 15, 2005
Ralph,
I was shocked and saddened of Susan's passing. My heart breaks for you and the life you and Susan did not get to finish together. I am however happy that you and Susan were able to spend memorable times together, however short. Foster said it best, "life prepares us for so many things, but never for something like this". I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your families.
Your childhood friend, Fiona
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Andrea Fisher
June 13, 2005
Ralph,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I learned today of Susan's death and was very saddened by the news. I worked with Susan many years ago at McGill and fondly remember a really wonderful person.
Dan Rossiter
June 8, 2005
Ralph,
I learned today from Barb of the passing of your wife Susan. Please accept my deepest condolences.
There remain many fond memories of the years at Concordia.
Keep on keepin' on,
Danny R
Jennifer MacFarlane
June 4, 2005
"I command you-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." -Joshua 1:9
Susan: you were a light. Your smile ignited a once dull room, and your company brought joy into people's hearts. My amazing Aunt-living forever in the Kingdom of God. Peace be with you.
Ed & Audrey Pyrik
June 3, 2005
Dear Ralph,
What words of comfort can we offer? The loss of a beloved one is always so shattering that sometimes one is at a loss for words alone. At least all that suffering is now at an end. Life must go on. If only we were young again and you could again come to live with us here in Vancouver and forget your troubles.......
Your Uncle Ed & Aunt Audrey.
Peter Shorter
June 1, 2005
Ralph,
I never had the pleasure of meeting Susan. Please accept my condolences, I was very sorry to learn of her illness, then her passing.
All I can say, she is now in the best place, "may she rest in peace".
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Love,
Peter.
Michael de Wijs
June 1, 2005
hi Ralph,
you dont know me,
im your sister,s (Kim) friend, my name is Michael im from Holland.
i have heard of Susan,s death and her time of being sick.
my thoughts are with you, Ralph.
we can not miss our loved one(s)
and yet you/we have to live without our loved one(s;
its the hardest to live without them.
i hope you will find love and support as im sure you've got that with Kim.
she is a loveing and carrying person, i have never met a person like Kim, she is my dear beloved friend.
she has is an unqiue person and im proud that she is my dear friend.
im happy for the both of you that you got eachother, Ralph.
my thoughts are with you.
Michael.
Harold M Thwaites
May 31, 2005
Ralph.
I just heard of the passing of your
wife Susan.
Please accept my sincere condolencess
Harold
Elia Petridou
May 28, 2005
Dear Susan,
Thank you for your kindness and support during my grad years at Mcgill. May you rest in peace.
My deepest condolences.
Mary Flament
May 25, 2005
I first met Susan about sixteen years ago. As a newcomer to Montreal and to McGill University, I very much appreciated her gestures of friendship. I think it was during a coffee break that Susan and I discovered we had a few things in common. We both loved cats, enjoyed live theatre, adored Pierce Brosnan and had a great interest in travel. Voila! A friendship was born. I remember one time we both lugged our cumbersome photo albums to a nice restaurant, so that we could share a good meal and our travel experiences. We got so carried we were oblivious that it was closing time. Finally, the exasperated maitre'd had to ask us to leave. We were both a bit embarrassed, but later joked about "our first time being thrown out of an establishment". Eventually, Andy and I moved back to Toronto and we promised to keep in touch. Often people will say this, but it doesn't last long. Not so with Susan! She was steadfast in maintaining her friendship with me, despite the many life changes we both experienced over the passing years. I am so very grateful to have had the pleasure of her company and am thankful for the wonderful memories.
Our sincere condolences,
Mary & Andy Flament
Those Who Live In Our Hearts...
May 20, 2005
Those Who Live In Our Hearts:
we cannot control the movement of time,
nor can we control our own destiny
or the destinies of those we love,
but we can take comfort in knowing
that those who have lived in our hearts
are never really gone;
for as long as we keep them with us
in our hearts and in our thoughts,
they will be with us always.
For love, which is timeless,
never ceases to exist.
~author unknown
Jose Suarez
May 17, 2005
Dear Ralph,
My family joins me in expressing the deepest sympathy for the untimely passing of Susan, your beloved wife. She will be missed dearly but your true love and affection towards each other will be remembered by your family and friends from time to time.
Bill Beckett
May 16, 2005
When I think of Susan, it is the joyous times that come to mind. Club Med, raucous costume parties, and delightful Christmas dinners spent together with Robby, Daphne, Leo and me. Susan certainly had mastered that wonderful balance between living for now and planning for the future; we will all miss that wonderful inspiration!
Elisabeth Gidengil
May 16, 2005
I was so very sorry to learn of Susan's death. We owe her a profound debt of gratitude for all that she did for the department and our students over the years. My heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends.
Linda Morai
May 16, 2005
I remember our twenties when we were all together (you, me Joanne, Kim, Christine, Judy and Debbie)playing those silly dictionary games that were so much fun on a very busy day. I remember our thirties when we all went our separate ways and life started to change and we only had time to get together occasionally. Now our forties and 25 years later we still had that bond that was forged in our youth. I wish you a sweet gentle rest until we all meet again and have the opportunity to make more memories.
Matthew Hennigar
May 13, 2005
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Susan's passing. I left McGill a couple of years ago, but during my six years there as a graduate student, she was always friendly and helpful, despite what was surely an endless line of people needing her assistance. My sincere condolences to Susan's family and friends.
Joanne Ten Eyck
May 13, 2005
"Images of sorrow, pictures of delight
Things that go to make up a life
Endless days of summer, longer nights of gloom
Just waiting for the morning light
Scenes of unimportance like photos in a frame
Things that go to make up a life."
(Genesis, 1983)
Susan, your life was too short, but was certainly filled with all the important things like people whom you loved and who loved you. I will always treasure the special memories I have. Rest now.
Ann Piegsa
May 12, 2005
Although many years have passed since we last spoke or saw each other, you are fondly remembered for your gentle and kind nature. I was shocked and saddened to hear of your passing at such an early age.
My sincere condolences to your family and all those who loved you.
Maureen Dowd
May 12, 2005
Dear Ralph and Family,
To all of you, I extend my sincerest condolences. I met Susan in the 70s at the start of our McGill careers. We were a very fun foursome, including Kim and Debbie, all starting off together in the work force, and entering the real adult world! We were good friends, and the bond that would form between Kim and Susan was quite apparent to all of us. Susan's sense of humour and wit brought much laughter to our times together. I will cherish all those memories, and in these last few years, our annual dinners. Susan, you were a kind, considerate, and very special person.....I will remember you always. Rest now.
Helen Wilicka
May 12, 2005
Dear Ralph,
I was deeply saddened when Kim gave me the news. Susan was not only a colleague, but also a friend. A day did not go by when I didn't think of Susan as I passed her office coming in in the morning (thank you Kim for keeping us in touch with Susan). I have missed and will miss seeing Susan at her desk, with the door slightly adjar, and peaking in to say good morning. I'll miss popping into her office during the day with one of my tales of woe about something or other, usually work related, and she would listen patiently, then have her own tale to tell. It was akin to "who had the stupidest pet trick" and we would end up laughing about it all. I will miss her keeping me organized and on top of things, I will miss her telling me to take a vacation and offering to organize it, I will miss her calm and her patience, but mostly, I will miss her presence and her friendship. Abraham and I share in your sorrow and our deepest sympathies to you and your families.
Chris Green
May 12, 2005
I was truly saddened to learn of Susan's passing. I am a long time member of the Department of Economics whose years extend back far enough that I recall when Susan first came to work for the then joint Department of Economics and Political Science. Susan and Kim Reany brought sunshine and bright smiles to the Department. These were still radiating after Susan moved to the now separate Department of Political Science. I will not forget Susan's kindness and friendliness to all around her.
With condolences to those she leaves behind.
Chris Green
Jennie
May 12, 2005
My dear Ralph,
I am so grateful that fate brought you and Susan together - to share in the love, happiness, and fulfillment during the years you had together.
I pray that the memories of those wonderful years will carry you forward and give you comfort and solace.
All my love, Mom
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Kim Reany
May 12, 2005
Susan brought sunshine to the world. She was everything that is good and decent and we will remember her every time we see a sunrise or a sunset or a spring flower.
She will be truly missed. We've lost a good friend.
Love Always
Kim & Vince
xxx
Ralph & Susan, Xmas 2002
Fred, Nancy & Guinevere Carter
May 12, 2005
We were very sad to learn of the news. We kept photos of Ralph and Susan nearby to help us focus our wishes and hopes for her recovery...
Susan seemed to be a very kind and thoughtful woman. She was also strong, clear-headed and precise in her ways. She wasn't the kind that that complained or spoke poorly of others.
She will always be remembered by us with much affection and love as a sister-in-law, friend and Aunt
Fred, Nancy & Guinevere
Love Kim, Michael, Geoffrey & Katie
May 11, 2005
Susan leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, good cheer, grace and calm. She was a gentle person who got along with everyone.
Her nephew and niece - Geoffrey and Katie - will always remember the birthday outings, movies, Christmas, and shopping trips together.
Above all, she was devoted to my brother Ralph, as he was to her. They were truly soul mates.
"Tim
e is too slow for those who wait,
too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve,
too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love, time is eternity."
(Henry Van Dyke, 1852-1933)
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Frank and Norma Healey
May 11, 2005
Dear Ralph,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved wife Susan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find the strength and courage within your family and friends to carry on.
Jennie Carter
May 11, 2005
My son's soulmate...
Susan,
I am so grateful for the love, happiness and fulfillment you and Ralph shared. You will forever be in heart and mind.
Love,
Mom
Maria Marcheschi
May 11, 2005
We haven't seen each other for a while but I will always see your smile and cherish the times that you, Kim, Emilia and I had together.
Maria Marcheschi
Barbara Haskel
May 11, 2005
My deep sympathy to Ralph and Susan's family and friends who loved Susan and were so faithful to her. I knew Susan for almost all the years I have been at McGill and am very saddened by our loss.
Michelle Marquis
May 11, 2005
I'll miss the Friday morning breakfasts at Boccacinos, I'll miss seeing her in the halls on the 4th floor, I'll miss chitchatting with her in the office, I'll miss going to scary movies with her (she would go, even though it really wasn't her cup of tea), I'll miss so many things.
Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you, Ralph.
Duncan MacFarlane
May 11, 2005
Dear Ralph,
Although Susan's life was unfairly cut short, her influence on everyone around her was great - especially on the kids. She was truly a terrific girl and I'll always remember her sense of humour and how kind she was.
I also remember laughing with you guys when you visited us a few years ago and we stood overlooking the Bow River Valley down the path from our place, West towards the Rockies on a beautiful sunny April morning - and it was FREEZING !! Susan laughed and said " so this is Springtime in Alberta ?!?! How can you stand this ??" It was a classic Montrealer line !!
She will be missed.
Love,
Duncan
Jennifer MacFarlane
May 11, 2005
Dearest Uncle Ralph,
Susan was amazing. Charisma and happiness radiated from her. Always keep her joy alight in your heart.
"There are three things that will endure - faith, hope and love.
The greatest of these is love"
1 Corinthians 13:13
All of my love,
Jennifer
Rudy Piegsa
May 11, 2005
Dear Ralph,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of your beloved wife. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences during this time of great sorrow. My thoughts are with you, and with the support of family and friends, I pray that you may find the inner strength to enable you to deal with this personal loss.
Ralph, may the cherished memories that the two of you shared, be a continued source of comfort to you, and the entire family.
With sincere sympathy,
Rudy Piegsa
Kim Reany
May 11, 2005
Rainbow Bridge
“Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends, so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who have been ill or old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again. Remember them in our dreams of days gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: They each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling to each other in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head. You look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together….”
Taylor is waiting for you! Please give Moe, Joe and Cody a hug for me too
Love always
k
xxx
Susan Czarnocki
May 11, 2005
Susan was an oasis of peace and charm amidst a world of "busy-ness". She remains among us through all the lovely memories that we have of her in our hearts.
Jocelyne Côté
May 11, 2005
I would like to express my deepest sympathies for the loss of your wife. May she rest in peace. I pray that you will find strength during this trying time.
Spyro Kotsovilis
May 11, 2005
Sincere condolences to Ralph and family members. May Susan's love and memory be with you always.
A big 'thank you' to Susan for having always provided us-students-with invaluable help when needed most. May she rest in peace and Light.
Barbara Harding
May 10, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to you Ralph, and to Susan's family.You were a wonderful and caring husband right up the end.Only time will heal.Take care
Barbara and Earl
Blema Steinberg
May 10, 2005
My deepest sympathies to Susan's husband, Ralph and the rest of her family. As a long-time member of the Political Science Department, I knew Susan from the time she started with us. She was a lovely person with a delicious sense of humour. She will be sorely missed.
Catherine Carter
May 10, 2005
Nothing has been so inspiring as the journey my brother has taken with Susan over the past year and a half. Ralph has given us all a powerful testimonial of his love for Susan through his actions of caring and commitment to Susan's well being. We love you Ralph.
Helen Reany
May 10, 2005
Dear Ralph,
I am so very sorry to hear about Susan's passing. Larry and I always felt that she was part of our family and we loved her very much.
Helen Reany
Sonia Becker
May 10, 2005
My dear friend for almost 40 years .. I can't believe you're gone! I'll keep close the precious memories of our trips to sunny, hot climes and our continued friendship despite the thousands of miles that separated us. We were fortunate enough to find such wonderful husbands, funnily enough both with the same name - Ralph.
Rest now, my dear friend. I'll hold you always in my heart and memory.
Love always ..
Sonia (& Ralph Becker)
Laurie Reany
May 10, 2005
Ralph,
I have known Susan for so many years that I often felt like I had another sister. Kim used to joke saying that Susan and I were very much alike in many ways. I will miss her very much.
Our love and thoughts are with you at this time. Laurie, Megan and Dylan xo
Paula Morrow
May 10, 2005
I knew Susan growing up. I feel Iam the person Iam because she touched my life.
She is always close to my heart and I will miss her.
Love
Paula
Zenon Borelowski
May 10, 2005
Ralph, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christine Selim
May 10, 2005
Dear Susan,
I have been truly blessed to have had you as a friend. Thank you for always keeping in touch no matter where I moved to. I will always cherish our times together especially our hours of peering at our many photo albums and just chatting up a storm that we could do so easily even after long lapses of time. You will be sadly and greatly missed!
Mike and I extend our heartfelt condolences to you, Ralph and Barry; we cannot fathom your loss.
with love,
Mark Brawley
May 10, 2005
Susan was a great co-worker, and always had a smile for us. We will all miss her greatly.
Tim Lapin
May 10, 2005
Ralph,
Although I did not know your wife, I do know this is a difficult time for you. My thoughts are with you.
Office Holiday Party Dec. '02
Pina Giobbi
May 10, 2005
Susan was indeed a rare gem, a friendly, sociable, energetic woman who loved and enjoyed life. Her kindness touched my heart and she will forever live on in my memories. Ralph and Kim, my deepest sympathies to you both, and may the Lord bless you for all that you lovingly did for Susan in her greatest time of need. May eternal peace be with you Susan.
Love,
Lukas Neville
May 10, 2005
Starting grad school, knowing hardly a soul in the city, Susan was one of the first people I met -- and she made me feel immediately welcome at the University. She will doubtless be missed by the students she served with such kindness.
Sam Noumoff
May 10, 2005
For decades Susan has been a quiet anchor of the Political Science Department and she will be truly missed
Elizabeth Shearon
May 10, 2005
I was very saddened to learn of Susan's death. I wish the family strength and love in the coming days.
Rex Brynen
May 10, 2005
We'll miss you, Susan.
T.V. Paul
May 10, 2005
Susan will be missed as a person who treated faculty and colleagues with fairness and respect. As one of the first people to help me when I started my career at McGill, I recall her professionalism, efficency and pleasant manners. We will all miss Susan.
Ebrima Faal
May 10, 2005
The loss of a loved one is so overwhelming to those who are closest to the deceased. We are only able to feel the emotions, and thank God for that, for it is what really makes us human. I feel for your loss. Susan, Kim, and I forged a great friendship based on respect and love, and while I have left McGill over 12 years ago, we have never stopped being friends. I remember Sue and Kim’s trip to Washington soon after I left Montreal. The joy and life in those pictures would be how I will always remember and celebrate Susan. Please focus on the good times that you had with your wife and friend. The pain won't go away, but good memories may ease it. A famous Gambian adage poses the following scenario: Suppose God came to you and gave you a choice of these:
1. I'm going to give you a wife and a friend to love and enjoy for many years. Then, I'm going to take her back. OR
2. I'm not going to give you a wife and a friend at all.
The choice is clearly 1. Treasure the time you DID have together, and know that you will always have a part of her with you until you "meet again".
My sympathies and good thoughts go out to you and your family.
Ebrima
stephen mariano
May 10, 2005
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Our thoughts are with you always
Your friends always - Cindy and Steve Mariano
Brian and Penny L. Reany
May 10, 2005
Ralph: I'm not sure if you remember me...I'm Kim's sister-in-law, Penny. I met you and Susan a few times at some of the Reany functions.
Kim talked of Susan so affectionately, that I considered her a friend of mine also, along with yourself.
Please accept Brian and my sincere condolences.
Linda Lombard
May 10, 2005
Kim will be missed deeply by her friends in the Graduate Studies Office at McGill University. She was a pleasure to work with, always with a ready smile and helping hand. We share her family's grief at this very sad time.
Emilia Scognamiglio
May 10, 2005
My deepest condolences. Susan will be greatly missed.
Anna Pagliuca
May 10, 2005
Pat and I would like to express our deepest sympathies. Your wonderful memories of Susan will help you during this time and will make you stronger. She has found peace and will be looking out for you always Ralph.
Effie Poulis
May 10, 2005
My condolences. She will be greatly missed.
Walter Wheatley
May 10, 2005
Susan is at peace.
She will be missed but always remembered.
Kathie Waterhouse Walter Wheatley
May 10, 2005
Dear Susan,
We will miss you greatly. Thank you for all the wonderful times together. We are richer for having known you and sharing many happy moments with you and Ralph. You are fondly remembered and sadly missed.
All our love.
Kathie and Walter
Kim Reany
May 10, 2005
A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart -- this was Susan. She was a true friend in all the meanings of the word. We were lucky enough to be friends for almost 30 years. I'll treasure every memory forever.
Some lives are like a song- every note rare and precious. We feel lucky to have heard the music.
Sending sympathy, friendship and a big hug.
Love
Kim
xxx
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