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Megan Williams posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Dear Mathews Family, Ellen was a most wonderful member of my creativity class at Toronto School of Art. As gentle and perceptive and twinkly a soul as one could ever hope to meet. I want to send you some of Ellen's words that she wrote to me when my father died in January this year. In February Ellen wrote " I recall when my father died, wanting to burst out into the street and exclaim to the world 'the most momentous thing'. You must be so proud and sad. Relief or not, nothing prepares us for the finite separation. I wish you time and peace for the infinite." May her words bring comfort to you all. Megan Williams Faculty, Toronto School of Art
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Sally Orviss posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Dear Ian and Katie: Your mother was a very special person. Although we did not see each other often whenever we did, we would pick up from where we left off the last time. She had such kindness and empathy and I consider myself fortunate to have been a friend. I always left your mom feeling soothed and calm. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Sally
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Agustin and Adela Ruiz posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2011
We feel your sadness, Katie. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please count on our prayers always.
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Margaret Winter posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Ellen was always a bright light in my life. I knew, whenever we talked or walked or ate together, my life would be enriched and oh so cheery. How I loved our walks on the beach, along Queen Street poking in the shops and lunching or dining in one of the many lovely restaurants there en parlant francais. She was so inspiring with her change of pace and passionate pursuit of the art world. I will miss my buddy, but I know that all I have to do is to think of her and my day will brighten again.
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Trudy Wood posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2011
I just wanted to extend my sincere condolences to Ellen's family. Katie and Ian, I only met your Mom a few short years ago when we had the good fortune of sharing a lovely apartment in Avignon through our good friend Michaela. We got to know each other by exploring our wondeful surroundings during trips to the market, stopping for our morning coffee and croissant at the local cafe, chatting up local firemen and merchants and of course painting and enjoying the local wines. Your Mom had this gentle curiosity and zest for learning and I think her painting reflected this. Know that her spirit will live on within you and when you need her, you will continue to feel her presence.
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Jessica Berkeley posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2011
I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to your entire family. Ellen will be greatly missed. I am a university friend of Katie's and know how close they were. I can remember one Christmas exam period Katie was very sick and Ellen came to Waterloo to take care of her, she was a wonderful mother. YOurs truly, Jessica Berkeley
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DAPHNE ROGERS MOLSON posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2011
April 8, 2011 This condolence is wished comfort Catherine Ellen Page Matthews, sister of Jim, Hugh and John Matthews who lived in Peterborough on Hunter Street for years with her parents who tended me for years as a family doctor and friend of David and Mary Rogers family. I am so grieved Ellen has passed on. She was great fun in my younger years, at times that we attended St. John's Anglican Church on Sundays, and Camp Tanamakoon, at any parties at the Matthews and at my father and mother's house at 502 weller Street ever,and that we went to school with Hugh and John mostly at Queen Mary and PCVS for years, and her dear mother Mrs. Matthews, drove us to infant child school with John, I would like to extend to you my sincere condolences that Ellen has passed away. I hope you remember to comfort her children and that Ian Ross and Katherine Ann McDonald will be called on comforted always. I am well enough in Peterborough. My mother Mary Rogers died of cancer and is buried with my father David in Little Lake Cemetary and I will be buried with them and my son George Paul Molson if he dies. He lives with me in a small white house my mother's will estate left me at 688 Gilchrist Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 4P3. George is 29 and a computer technologist graduate of Seneca College who is recuperating of a bus having hit him in Costa Rica. He is staying with me for as long as he needs. I graduated as a poet laureate from the world's most reputed Poetry Laureate Programme of The International Library of Poetry in Owings Mills, Maryland, and have b ecome international acclaimed by a multibillionaire press boos Howard Ely. My most recent book titled, With Love To Humanity, is being showcased to 26,000 at least in Jacob Jacovitz Convention Centre in New York City, in May, 2011 in America's largest BookExpo America showcase of books. it is and another I hope being showed to 1.5 million a month and some newspapers will have any show about it. I am in Internet if you are ever interested at rogersdaphne@hotmail.com. I was thinking to include some Peterborough memories of the Matthews and Stewarts. I will tell Dr. Frances Stewart who lives at Princess Gardens retirement home Ellen has passed on and she will tell Ellen's friend, her daughter Jane, and I will get in touch with Sarah Waddell, ellen's other friend. I do not know how to get in touch with Miranda Davies and her sister Ellen went to school. My sincere condolence to you Jim, Hugh, John and all your lot and Ellen's children. Please remember to comfort them.It was great fun to have you all. I still play the piano for hundreds that come through St. John's to do a service to a portion of humanity I should care at all. I expect to die of a thrombus clot that occured of surgery done me October 12, 2011. I broke my right leg in several places falling off a ladder while caulking the house. I had 2, 6 inch plates surgeried in the leg below and at the knee and it internal bled so i have warfarin -coumadin for its anitcoagulation and clot let and another Coversyl for when my hemistole and diastole fit and I have a wheelchair and crutches and George to help me put my soxs on and he has to put up with me! Please, we loved you always. I cannot come to the funeral for I cannot move enough and George cannot drive me there so please just have this condolence and our news. If you ever want to get in touch with me I can be reached at 1-705-7415610 and at rogersdaphne@hotmail.com. Bye for now. Thanks for giving us anything in this life Matthews family. I am so sorry Ellen is gone. Love Daphne Jane Rogers Molson
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roxanne mackenzie posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2011
I just wanted to extend my sympathy to Ellen's family. I met Ellen at Central Tech Adult Art Program. She was so proud of her daughter and son. Ellen was a very caring person and I admired the beautiful art she made. Her humour, zest for life, wisdom and artistic creations will be sorely missed. May God Bless
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Pam Wilkinson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
I met Ellen when I was brought onboard to help with her ailing mother in the mid 1990s. I have so many amusing and touching memories of our time with Barbara and some lovely visits afterwards. Such a funny, smart, involved woman. We'd lost touch after our last move so I had no idea she was ill. My deepest sympathy to Jim, Hugh and John and to her beloved Ian and Katie. Pam Wilkinson Burlington,Ontario.
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William Angus posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
My sincerest condolences to Ellen's family and all those close to her. I met Ellen through our time spent at Central Tech Adult Art program. It was during these early days of acquaintance that I recognized her gentle inquiring mind and grew to appreciate her critical support that was not given out lightly. Our acquaintanceship developed into a friendship. Ellen gave me further support as I progressed through my degree program at OCAD. With some mutual friends (Giselle and Sheila) we met on my graduation where, despite her battle then with the cancer, she was the life of the party. We had a wonderful day. I think her spirit might have given me a little tap on the shoulder, as for no rational reason her image, and that happy last meeting, flashed in my mind just yesterday. I know she will be sorely missed by many. Goodbye Ellen.
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wendy corturillo posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
I've always admired Ellen. She took the steps to fulfill her dreams. I found her to be a gentle soul with a quiet strength and fortitude. Ellen was kind, intelligent and non judgemental. We knew each other for 35 years. We did not spend a lot of time together as life always takes us on our own path. However the time we did spend was enjoyable. Good bye my friend....see you in the next life... Katie and Ian my heart is with you. She lives on in our memories.
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Melanie & Conor Raymond posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Dear Katie & Ian, We are so very sorry for your loss. Your mum was such a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. We are here for you always. Love Mel and conor.
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Vicki Sanders posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
It was a very great privilege for me to meet Ellen recently in the company of her son Ian and daughter Katherine. I was with my friend Ann White. I won't forget Ellen's energy and courage, and the beauty of her art. My thoughts are with the family now, and with their memories.
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Cara Peterman posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
From summer camp in Algonquin Park, sharing a room at Jasper Park Lodge, college, marriage, children, careers, retirement, visits to Nova Scotia and lots of jazz, we shared so many memories. Her last e-mail to me was headed "dories and memories" and that is how I will always think of Ellen. To Michael she was a keen and supportive friend. We both loved her joie de vivre. Ellen was incredibly proud of and close to her children, Ian and Katie, her wonderful family and her many friends. We all wish we could have had her in our lives for so much longer. She will be missed always. With love and condolences from Cara and Michael (Peterman) Plymouth, Mass. April 5, 2011
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Tonny Clarke posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Dearest Katie. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Know that you are in my heart and I am thinking of you at this difficult time. I am sending you strenght and love. Tonny Clarke.
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Jim Reece posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
May God shower your family with His Grace and Mercy during this difficult time in your lives. Mr Tory was a great friend and supporter of the Augusta Newsprint Company in Augusta, Ga. He will surely be missed by all of our employees. We will remember him always!
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Sandra Marion posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
A special note for "The Reunion Group", We are all crying, and I will miss being with you on Sunday. I'll be thinking about you and wishing I were there. Sandra
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Sandra Marion and Waldy Lepp posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
To Katie, Ian, and family and friends, This is a tremendous loss to us all, and we are so sorry we can't get home in time for the memorial service. So many nice memories . . . From Sandra and Waldy Sedona, Arizona
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Heidi Miller posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2011
Katie and Ian, I am so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful Mom. I have but an inkling of what a remarkable woman your Mother was. Clearly, grace, compassion and courage are family traits. Sending you both much love and strength. xo Heidi
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Alex Minard posted a condolence
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Alex Minard made a donation to Perram House
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Rod and Marie Adams posted a condolence
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Rod and Marie Adams made a donation to Perram House
I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies to you and your brother. Ellen was a wonderful, witty and creative woman. We will miss her but will savour memories of our times together.
