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Suzanne Culp (nee Carman) posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Dear Ginny: My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your mother was a very special woman and a cherished aunt. I am so glad I had the opportunity to see her again at her 90th birthday party in August. She still had all the grace, style and quick humour that I will always remember about her. Sincerely, Suzanne, Jonathan and Lesley Culp
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Glenn Desantis posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Ginny and Paul, so sorry to hear about Elizabeth. Just want you all too know that she will be dearly missed.It has been many years since I last saw your mom, fortunately I have had the pleasure of keeping in touch on the telephone and via my mom. Your mom and dad, meant alot to me.I wish you and the rest of the family all the best en veel sterkte.
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Darren DeSantis posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
I will miss Elizabeth deeply. But she will always be in my heart. I am so very lucky to have known Elizabeth and John. They were and are like grandparents to my brothers and I and always will be.Dear Ginny my condolences to you and the family. Elizabeth I will never forget sitting on the front porch in Scarsdale or driving with you through Hartsdale village in the blue Dodge Dart. I will also always remember digging up the bulbs that John had just put into the ground. Digging them up and throwing them into the street. Thinking these things make wonderful grenades.These are just a couple of wonderful memories I will always treasure. Love Darren
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Kevin DeSantis posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Although today is a very sad day. I will rest peacefully thinking of the two people that are, and will forever be so special in so many wonderful ways to me, together again. With John's great advice regarding Amy there little cocker spaniel, "Kevin she only tries to bite you because she likes you." Elizabeth standing behind John shaking her head as they just returned home from there trip would respond "Johnny- Kevin has taken care of her long enough and knows Amy can hardly see or hear who it is, and all she knows is it is not me. Besides thats what these dogs do." I now have one of these beloved little cocker creatures and fully understand how devoted they are. A love and devotion that that can be topped by people as great as Elizabeth and John. I had the greatest pleasure knowing and loving my special friends and will miss being able to talk with Elizabeth, as for many years, I have missed John's incredible stories of travel, adventure, and ingenuity in the mines. I will do my very best to pass the teachings of Honor, Passion, Tremendous Grace, Love and Devotion . As they have done for me. They made it look so easy. My best wishes to all of John and Elizabeth's family
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Kenny DeSantis posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
I did not attend Elizabeths 90ieth birthday Party. Instead I cohse to have a one-to-one visit with her several days after the "grand Fete". On arriving from Hudson, I asked her how well she could see me. She informed me that she could only see my body-to which I responded that she was indeed lucky. Our visit started off with Elizabeths familiar wry chuckle. We spent the next three days reminiscing, sharing meals and driving around Toronto. This was truly a case of the blind leading the blind, with Eliz's macular degeneration and by abysmal lack of knowledge of her fair city. However the days were lovely and warm and we had hours of uninterrupted conversation or sometimes just compfortable silence. All this was punctuated with naps, and a long established cocktail hourprior to supper. A scotch for Eliz and a vodka for me. When I returned to Hudson, I called phoned Elizabeth. She said, "Kenny, where did you go?" Although I had hugged her and said goodbye the night before my departure, she had forgotten. Now I can ask "where did you go,Elizabeth?" But, I think I know the answer to that question. As hacknied as the phrase "to a better place" maybe, I choose to believe it...at least my heart does. I like to think that Elizabeth is at last out of the darkness and loneliness... that she is in the fine company of her mother and father, her sister, Mary Louise, her beloved "Johnny" and treasured Daniel. Elizabeth's favorite song was "All The Things You Are". I could wax prolific about all the things Elizabeth meant to me and my family and to so many many others. But I would run out of space. Ginny, I am so sorry for you, Alex, emily and Chris. These little people brought great joy to your mother. Jeffrey, I thank you for looking out for my friend Elizabeth, and for always keeping me informed with great kindness and patience. With love and a heavy sense of loss, Kenny DeSantis
