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Brenda Hughes-Davies posted a condolence
Monday, February 6, 2006
Dear Dale, Lee and Barry, Perhaps you may remember rather a long time ago, Mary and I lived upstairs when you were a young family living on McKee Avenue in North York. I still have fond memories of those years in the mid fifties. Mary and I introduced you to opera on your record player. We put on Pagliacci and told you the tragic tale while the heartbreaking voice could be heard in the background. You were sitting on the rolled up carpet in the living room sobbing your little hearts out. I remember your cat Amber as well. She terrified me almost out of my wits once because she leapt on me while I was asleep. I am trying to find a way of telling you how much I regret that we never met again after we left Toronto. Sylvia and Lloyd were very dear friends at that time and I sometimes recall little incidents just as I related earlier. There is even a meal which I prepare, that always reminds me of Sylvia. It's called "Slum Gullion" and consists simply of ground beef, onions, potatoes and perhaps carrots, and served as a stew. It's very simple, of course, but is an example of the culinary fare of war-time Britain that was and is still very popular with our family. I loved your Sylvia and wonder how her life progressed after Mary and I left. I hope that she did not suffer in any way. As an old acquaintance, my heart goes out to you Lee, Dale and Barry. I hope you will take comfort in knowing that all the Hughes-Davies family feel a keen sense of loss at Sylvia's unexpected passing. My love to you and yours, Brenda Hughes-Davies Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Mary Tuffin (who stayed with you for a short time) posted a condolence
Saturday, February 4, 2006
I was very sorry to hear of Sylvia passing away and wished so much that I could contact her over the years as she was very good to me in so many ways when we lost our father Tom at fifty years of age. She be-friended and mothered me and gave me a lot of support and advice. My mother Nancy and I often talked of all the kindness our family received from Lloyd and her in so many ways. I've always remembered her with love and remembered the good times we had with you all eg. at Christmas in 292 McKee Avenue West. Love to you all and heart felt sympathy to you all, Lloyd, Barry, Lee and Dale. Mary Tuffin (Hughes-Davies)
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Peter Hughes-Davies posted a condolence
Thursday, February 2, 2006
Dear Barclay family, I just noticed Sylvia's death notice in the Globe and Mail. So sorry to hear of Sylvia's passing, Even though we went our separate ways, I'd like to convey on behalf of my family, heartfelt sympathies. I have very positive memories of our time together, especially in 1956 when my Mother visited the UK and Patsy and I would come to your house on Mckee Ave., to spend the summer days. I have a vivid memory of a rather large black/yellow spider in your backyard and your dear Mum insisting that I eat the salmon sandwich lunch she had prepared though I, for some unremembered stubborn reason would not finish. My Mom (Nancy) passed away in September 2004 and Mary and Brenda (who stayed in your upstairs flat for a time) are well and Grandmothers themselves. I hope you are all well. Please drop me a line if you have the time, I'd like to hear from you. With sympathy, all the best wishes . . Peter
