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BARRY COLEMAN posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Dear Mr. Jack Tait, Pam, David and Ruth; It was with deep sadness that I saw in the Gazette the other day for your wife and mother. Whenever I think back to the many years during which I visited your home on Murrayhill, the first vision I have is going into the kitchen and seeing this tall, statuesque, and graceful woman busy working at one thing or another. Yet, no matter how busy she was, she always took the time and effort, and managed, to make me feel welcome in your home. With one of her great big hugs, she truly “made me to home”. When I first came over, I felt a certain trepidation -- here I was in a WASP home in Westmount. Well, what a surprise I got when she told me things about my own Jewish culture that I never knew about. We use the term “a Shabbos goy” not as a derogatory term, but with respect for a non-Jew who helped an observant Jewish family in their observance of the Sabbath. Your mother spoke of her experience living in Saint Lambert. I do not remember if it was before or after she was married. After the first visit to your home, I knew I was always welcome. As I write this and think over the past, I realize it was not just she who treated me like part of the family. It was all of you. For this I thank you, but, I am convinced that Eleanor (it is hard for me to use her name, as I always think of her just as your Mom, or Mrs. Tait) was the one who engendered this spirit within your family. I, too, will always remember her with fondness and love. Always Butch
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Denise Jacques posted a condolence
Monday, October 26, 2009
For Ruth Tait: Dear Ruth, I am so sorry to learn of your mother's death. No matter how old we are, it is always a profound rite of passage to lose a parent, such an important part of our own individual narratives. I will be thinking of you in the days ahead. Yours sincerely, Denise Jacques
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Cindy Farmer posted a condolence
Sunday, October 25, 2009
So sorry to hear of your Mum's passing. I remember several Christmas Eve gatherings in Montreal when I was so warmly welcomed by both your Mum and Dad. Those were wonderful times and were very special to me. I am sending big hugs to you all.
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Betty Jean Bankes posted a condolence
Saturday, October 24, 2009
We were young. We worked together, played together, traveled together, and enjoyed our families together. I was indeed privileged to know Ellie, and have her as a friend. Betty Jean
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Leslie Bankes Shikaze posted a condolence
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Ruth, David and Pam: My sincerest condolences on the loss of your Mom. I had the good fortune of sitting next to her at a birthday lunch for my mother a few years ago and we shared many memories and laughs. She was one of a kind and will be sorely missed.
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The Rev. Kenneth M. Near, Rector, St. Matthias Church, Westmount posted a condolence
Saturday, October 24, 2009
To the family and friends of Eleanor Tait, On behalf of your friends at St. Matthias' Church, Westmount, let me extend our prayers and condolences. Eleanor will be remembered by name in our prayers this Sunday. We give thanks for all of her many contributions to our lives. On Friday, November 6th, the parish will celebrate an All Souls' Day liturgy featuring the Gabriel Faure Requiem. Again, we will remember her by name. If you are in Montreal we very much hope that you can be with us then as together we give thanks for the gift of life. Yours in Christ, Kenneth M. Near, Rector St. Matthias Church, Westmount
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Harvey Cohen posted a condolence
Saturday, October 24, 2009
David, So sorry to hear of the passing of your charming and elegant mother. Please convey my deepest sympathy to your father. Harvey Cohen and ...Mara & Narvey
