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Frank Crossland posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Aunt Genevieve and Jack are remembered even from some of my earliest banks. The farm, trains (for a little guy very impressive) steam tractor and steam boat! Genevieve in particular was an inspiration for how to do it right. More recently they where honoured guests at our family events as Steve, Ed and Rosalie grew up got married and raised families of their own. Now I have 8 grandchildren, the older ones of whom will probably soon start their own families. As many know I lost my dear elegant wife Paula on February 11th 2008. My focus was/is to celebrate the great life we had together, the successful family (of which Genevieve and Jack where a part), world travel, and business. After the funeral I decided to take Paula's sister Adele to Florida (from where I send this) and to invite family to join us. Rosalie, Mark, Braeden 7 and Nicole 5, just left after 12 days with us. The ski is blue, the gulf is calm, it is mid 80's, and the young people particularly the children added spice to life. We not only walked the beach, swam in the gulf and pool, collected shells, shopped, took the air-boat to see alligators in the everglades, went fishing on the inter-coastal to the great excitement of the children as they caught many fish; but also answered questions about how come grandma could not be with us? and why did she have to die? The answers of course included that her spirit is still with us in our memories. We can feel her present as we enjoy life and remember her way, how she would encourage us doing each of these things. Yes there is a gap in our lives when a family member dies, however it is part of the continuity of life. Look to the little ones for the excitement of tomorrow and keep the your memories of those whom God has called to heaven special in your heart as you embrace the rest of your life. Certainly Genevieve will continue as a special memory for me while God lets me continue on in life.
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Judy Bullis Elliott posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2008
Easter at Cedar Farm, Mary the Lamb, Chess with Uncle Jack, the fourth at Bridge at 10 years old, Fleecy and Blackie, interesting and interested, 'tied' with Mum for one of the most brilliant, intellectual minds I have known, and always, always deeply caring about all the details of our lives. Aunt Genevieve, I have so many important memories because of you. I will be forever grateful for your constant caring, interest, and support of the life that I live. Your letters will always be a part of my most important keepsakes. Thank you. Rest in peace. Love forever. Judy XOXOXOXOXOXO
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Madeleine (Crossland) Samson posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2008
Gone to her reward and to rest with Jack finally, but will sadly be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Prayers are being said for the repose of her soul. Thank you Patricia for taking care of her over the years and taking care of these final times.
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Paul J. Delaney posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2008
Although I never met Mrs. Holden I had wanted to meet her. She must have been a very special person. My father, Lloyd Delaney, formerly of Barrie, passed away six years ago and I have been trying to write a history of our family for my nieces and nephews. In his personal photo albums there are a number of photographs of Genevieve Crossland. My siblings and I never asked him about her, but my mother told us about her. (Mom passed away almost ten years ago.) There are also a number of letters from Genevieve in dad's collection. In recent years I wanted to contact her just to see if she would be willing to tell me more about my father ... but I felt that it might be uncomfortable for her so I never tried. (Dad's sister, Kay Arbuthnot, told me that Genevieve was still alive but didn't know where she was.) I don't know for sure what happened to Genevieve and Lloyd's relationship, but I think it is pretty obvious that religious differences were hard to overcome in those pre-war years. The Crosslands were Catholic, and the Delaneys weren't. Dad became an Anglican priest. I hope this note is not out of place; all I'm trying to say is that Mrs. Holden must have been a very special person, and my sisters and I wish we had known her. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
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Pat Jensen-Jones posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2008
We loved you, Aunt Gennny, and are comforted by the fact that you are now with your Lord and Saviour. You were large of heart and sharp of mind, a woman of many accomplishments who encouraged many by your example. Your good common sense could be relied on for a no-nonsense answer to life's challenges and for that we are both thankful and grateful. Your loving neice Pat, and Tom
