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Sandra Belliveau posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
It came to my attention today that Mr Bickford had died. I wish to pass on condolences on behalf of my family...my mother, Hazel Chalmers Milne. My Aunt Betty Chalmers spoke often of the Bickfords as she recounted stories of Athelstan and Huntingdon. Although I never met any of the Bickford family, I was always left with the impression that they were fine people. Aunt Betty told me that Jean Stark Bickford went to MacDonald College with my grandmother's two sisters...Hazel and Margaret Saunders. Hazel later married Fred Hutchings and Fred and Mr Bickford, senior worked at the custom's office together. Aunt Betty died in 2006. My mother is still alive and she will celebrate her 90th birthday in April. Mr Bickford's life that I read about in the paper today describes the same sentiments that my mother and aunt often expressed in their stories of the Bickford family. I always had the feeling that warm friendships were an important part of their legacy. And though I never met Mr Bickford, I know that because of friendships established generations before I was even born, it is for me now to express my family's sympathy to your family. Sincerely, Sandra Milne Belliveau
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Marion Burt posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Dear Jetta, I was truly sorry to read of Jim's passing. My parents, Bill and Catherine Burt, counted you both as friends, and I know that Dad had great respect for Jim as a colleague in the International Dept. Jim also touched me with his gentle kindness when Dad died some years ago; his humour and generous spirit were a great help to me. I send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
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Brock Stewart posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Please ensure that the following message is passed slong to Jetta Bickford, wife of the late Jim Bickford. One of the signs of getting a little older is reviewing the death notices in the daily newspapers! News of Jim's passing brought back a number of memories, including a meeting we had in the early 1970's when he interviewed me for a summer job with the bank. It soon became apparent that I, as a public relations student, was not the right "fit" for the vacant marketing position, but Jim was very gracious in seeing me. My thoughts are with you and your family. Brock Stewart (Joan Wolff's son)
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Ken Ryan posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2011
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Bickford. We had a family cottage beside Mr and Mrs Bickford ( senior ) for many years by Lake St Francis . I remember your family coming down for a couple of summers. I too was a member in the Black Watch. You had a lovely family and I most enjoyed your company. You graciously extended an invite to Toronto which I excepted . It has been many years since then, lovely to touch base with you, unfortunately it is during your time of great loss. Deepest respects, Ken Ryan
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CARL & BUNNIE BRICKMAN posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2011
Jetta we are so sorry to read in the Star to day of Jim"s passing . We are in Florida but our thoughts are with you at this very sad time for you & your family. With Love Carl & Bunnie Brickman
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Shirley Haniph-Baksh posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2011
Dear Jetta: I was saddened to learn of Jim's death last week. It is always hard to understand the loss of someone very close to you but I hope you know that others are thinking about you and wishing you comfort and peace in your time of mourning. Shirley
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Don Bowder posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2011
Dear Jetta, Marian and I are deeply saddened by Jim's death and we send you our heartfelt sympathy. I have known Jim for over 40 years during which he has been my leader, my boss, my colleague and my friend. He was a pragmatic man with a great sense of humour and I am privileged to have known him so well. He invited me to be a member of CRABS which kept us in touch on a regular basis over my 13 years of retirement. I will miss him.
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Robert Poon posted a condolence
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Just a young man in your parents' eyes,
Asserting your strength and beginning to rise.
Many challenges and crosses to bear,
Enriched with a companion so fair.
Single- minded in the life of finance,
Generously sharing and guiding in balance.
Befriending an assistant of talent and loyalty,
Infinite gifts of wisdom, befitting royalty.
Closeness between family and friends grow,
Keeping bonds, as kinship continue to flow.
Faraway place the companions fly and roam,
Often sharing food and friends away from home.
Regrets should never be in our hearts today,
Death is just a change in scenery this way.
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Sandra Rayson Poon posted a condolence
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Dear Jetta, Please know that my love & prayers are with you through this time of sadness. We will always treasure Jim's memory in our hearts. With much love & prayers, Sandra.
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Eunice Peterson CIBC 5th floor posted a condolence
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Mrs Bickford,my family and I wishes you a heartfell condolence. I have work with Mr Bickford for a number of years,he was a kind and gentle person. A poem to remember A WIFE-LOVE The love of a wife is never exhausted. It never changes, it never tires; It endures through all; in good time, in bad time, In the face of the world's condemnation, A wife love still lives on. Keep the faith, my prayer are with you at all time. Eunice@family
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Ayesha Patel posted a condolence
Friday, February 11, 2011
Dear Jetta, Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Jim was a man whose heart was larger than life. It was an absolute honour to have been a part of Jim's life, both on a professional and personal level. He touched the lives of so many people and will always be fondly remembered. You are in our thoughts and prayers as always. Love, Ayesha and Grant
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Don Bowder posted a condolence
Monday, February 7, 2011
Don Bowder made a donation to Canadian Cancer Society - http://www.cancer.ca/en/?region=on
