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Cam and Eliz Davidson posted a condolence
Monday, June 17, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of Shirley. Cam and Liz, West Hawk Lake, Manitoba
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Genevieve Dumont-Frenette (IWB) lit a candle
Saturday, June 15, 2013
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I did not have the honour of meeting you, but I'm in awe of a woman who has inspired so much love and respect. My thoughts will be with your husband Gordon and your family.
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Barbara and Wally Jordan posted a condolence
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Our memories of Shirley - always her warmth and hospitality. First in sharing her family Christmas in London with us and our family, a never to be forgotten occasion when we were served roast goose! Second, a shared family holiday also in England which included my mother Jessie, and then the welcome given to our daughter when she traveled alone for the first time to Canada. Such a generous person in every way.
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Loren Chudy posted a condolence
Friday, June 7, 2013
Dear Gordon and family, Jan and I were so sorry to learn of Shirley's passing. We remember her well, from the enjoyable times we spent together during "the Hume days." We know what a great pillar of your family she was, and we know so many people will miss her. Please accept our sincere condolences, with gros bisous. -- Loren & Jan
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Samina Akhtar posted a condolence
Thursday, June 6, 2013
You touched my heart the very first time when I met you with your beautiful and gentle smile
You welcomed me to take over your kitchen completely
You added me to your family by sharing your wonderful recipes and your chosen wines
You guided me when I needed a word of wisdom
You shared your sense of humour and laughter over and over to keep my spirit high
Your loving nature and kindness is planted in my heart forever
You went through your pain gracefully without asking too much help from me
Your freedom of choice till the last breath you took demonstrated what strength means
You tuned my heart and prepared me to head forward in my life through your sufferings
You showed me how to live life to the fullest
Thank you for giving me the honour to serve you, and allow me to console your pain
I will cherish your memory to live, love others and to go on in my life
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Elise & Jamie Rose lit a candle
Thursday, June 6, 2013
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Sending our condolences to the Kerbel and Pape family.
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Bernie and Adele Shinder posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
It was the spring of 1962 and Gordon was with the Gazette. He was shortly to be married to Shirley. We had all been fiends at Carleton U and thereafter. Gordon was telling us that there was profound change afoot in Quebec. It was, I believe, in Shirley's mother's house in Cap-de-la-Madeleine and we were eating tortiere.
I remember the house in Ottawa where Gordon and Shirley trimmed their Christmas tree with their Jewish friends. Were were drinking copious amounts of eggnog and eating Shirley's Christmas cake. One piece and you were no longer fit to drive.
I remember our times in London England when they lived at Swiss Cottage. We heard of Nasser's death--was it the Samuel Pepys pub?
We shared kid's birthdays and watched everyone grow up. Shirley's good cheer and sense of humour. And Gordon, a Michiganer who wore Canada as a proud coat.
I cannot imagine that Shirley is gone. We may have lost touch a little, but every time we met it was as if time had not passed and it was yesterday. We will miss her. May she be with God.
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Tony Aspler posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
I used to go fishing with Shirley and Gordon at Gordon's fishing club. While Gordon and I were casting away Shirley would sit in a chair with her line in the water and the trout would leap to her lure. She always outfished us.
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Eric & Nicola Brandes & kids posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Dearest Deborah, Our heartfelt prayers & condolences to you & your beautiful family.
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Maggie Doherty-Gilbert posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Dear Kim and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I've read so many comforting stories about this wonderful woman. Take comfort that you now have an angel in heaven. I am so sorry for your loss. Maggie Doherty-Gilbert, Regional Director, The Canadian Hearing Society
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Lorraine & Michael & Jamie & Cara Levinson posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Deb & Jordy, Jonah & Dahlia and family - so sorry to hear of your loss. Hoping your treasured and very special memories will be a source of support for you at this time and always. Sending our deepest condolences.
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George and Kathy Dart posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
We met Shirley through our parents Howard and Nancye Weisberg. Although we had a brief acquaintance, we found her to be a delightful person and will be very sincerely missed. We are sorry for your loss.
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Doug Convoy posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Dear Kim and Family, My condolences at this difficult time of loss. Sincerely, Doug
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Kathy Gordon Girgis posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
The Gordon Family (formerly of 370 Woodsworth) was saddened to heard of Mrs Pape's passing. The Papes were great neighbours. Carolyn (Andy passed away), Kathy, Rob, Patty and John
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Fran Moore posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Shirley was my cousin, but she was much more than that. She's my best, my favorite, my most important cousin, maybe my most important living relative in terms of what she has given me in my life.
Eleven years older than me, she has always been in my life and she, with Gordon, has always been completely on my side, wanting, no, insisting on whatever would be best for me. I saw her do that with all of her kids and Gordon and feel privileged that she included me in her fierce mama bear field.
As an example, when I went off to university in Montreal, she spent weeks, months making a wardrobe that would allow me to fit in with the big city girls - two a-line tweed skirts and matching knit angora sweaters. Never mind that it was 1964 and no "cool" student would be caught dead in anything but jeans and a black top...but her love for me was in every stitch and I knew it.
Our brown-eyed girl - has anyone ever met anyone with more beautiful eyes or a more inviting wide smile? And her chuckle! God, she was gorgeous!
I had the good fortune to be with her for several weeks four years ago when she was so desperately ill in hospital and then a few months later at home. Many things struck me during that time but what rose to the top was her absolute grit and optimism in dealing with pretty dire straits. Having been a social worker, I felt the need to help her explore the possibility of dying. Whenever I gently broached the possibility (thank God, I'm so bloody indirect and fuzzy worded that she never cottoned on to this!), she would sail right over it. Later, I asked if she had ever considered that she might die and she replied: "Absolutely not! Not for a minute." Her optimism and refusal to dwell on the negative was a huge lesson to me. As she always would say, "Que sera, sera!", and she really meant it.
I spent the last several days just being with her in my mind and heart. It has been a powerful experience. Yesterday I was traveling from beautiful Quadra Island to Courtenay. In Campbell River I stopped at a large hotel in the middle of town to use a restroom. Coming out of the hotel, I passed through a fine jewellery store. Anyone who knows me would know that I have not spent much time in this kind of store.
A younger saleswoman asked me if she could help with anything and I brushed her off. Then I stopped still and said, "Actually, do you have any pendants?"
She directed me to a few pendants and then she showed me a gold pendant carved by an accomplished Aboriginal carver named Nancy Dawson. I have never ever been drawn to native art but this piece insisted on staying with me. I asked what it was and what it signified. It is an eagle. It signifies Prestige, Leadership, and Friendship. It brings good fortune to both the giver and receiver. There is no doubt in my mind that Shirley would be saying: "Take this from me to you". So I bought it in her name, never mind the cost. I will wear it for the rest of my days because she exhibited all these qualities in spades through her whole life. And she certainly brought me good fortune. I wouldn't be the person I am today if she had left me behind.
Thank you, dear cousin.
Gordon, Kim, Kendrew, and Deborah, I am so sorry for your loss. I so wish I could be there with you at this time. Among all the tears, do listen for Shirley's chuckle and do the same - just for her.
Bill and I send you all our love,
Fran Moore
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Tom & Shirley Slee posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Our fondest memory of Shirley is when we saw her last at Gordon and Shirley's 50th Anniversary. She was looking radiant and so happy and that is how we will always remember her.
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Bernice Campbell lit a candle
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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You were a brave and special person. I was privileged to call you my friend. You will be missed. My condolences to the entire family.
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Aubrey Peterson posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
There are special memories of Shirley Pape I will cherish:
I will remember her generosity of spirit - Shirley was always there for her friends with either a helping hand or her warm hospitality.
I will remember the love and devotion she had for her family - administered with a gentle guiding hand to help them through challenging times.
I will remember her low throaty chuckle whenever a situation tickled her fancy, which was often.
And finally I will remember Shirley for the gentle tear that came to her eye whenever she spoke of her friendship with her namesake - my wife Shirley.
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Michael Woolgar lit a candle
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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My memories of Shirley go back more than 50 years to Cap de la Madeleine, and include parties and dinners in numerous cities, but always with her indomitable spirit, and loving, caring, generous character which blessed Gordon, and Kimberly, Kendrew and Deborah. QEPD - que en paz descansa.
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Janet and Nicholas Nanos lit a candle
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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The music that was in her soul passes on through her family. Such a wonderful gift to give to the world.
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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We're all very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
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Tony and Deborah Aspler lit a candle
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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Dear friend, your passing has cast a deep shadow on our lives but the memory of you is full of light and love.
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Kendra lit a candle
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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We're all going to miss you more then it's possible to say, Nana. You were vastly important to all of us, and I'll always remember you and everything you've done for all of us throughout our lives.
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Scott Simser + family posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
So sorry to hear it. I haven't been in touch with the Pape family for several years, but I recall fondly the informal gatherings of friends at the Pape house in the late 1980's and early 1990's when I was new to Toronto. Mrs. Pape was always accessible and friendly! Rest in Peace.
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Patricia Teixeira + Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
I'm so sorry for the passing of a wonderful lady. I will fondly remember her friendly smiles and easy communication.
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Jimmy & Annie Oziel posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss Deb and family. Rest in peace.
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Frank and Patti-Anne Daley posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Gordon, we are sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She had a hard road at the end. And so did you.
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Jim Oosterbroek posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Our deepest sympathies and condolences from the member’s directors and staff of the Franklin Club.
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Martin Samspon posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The thoughts and prayers of your CIJA family are with you during this difficult time.
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Michael Woolgar posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Dear Gordon, Kim, Kendrew and Deborah: My memories of you and Shirley extend back to when we met in Trois Rivieres, at the Radisson Canoe Club, and enjoyed delicious spaghettin dinners at Shirley's house in Cap de la Madeleine, then a huge birthday party in Quebec, a visit to your apartment in Ottawa with Gaby, and those memorable summer visits to your house in the west end of Montreal where I once carried all three kids on my back while your dog nibbled at my ankles, and you and Shirley roared with laughter. Finally, after a long absence, visits to your home in Toronto to see the same kids now grown up with kids of their own, and Shirley still as strong willed, loving, caring and generous as always, characteristics that blessed you and the children and grand-children. So many memories over more than 50 years, of you, my good friend, and Shirley, equally a great friend, but also such a determined and generous lady. She has departed but will never be forgotten.
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Daylen, Keynen, Xenya and Leith lit a candle
Monday, June 3, 2013
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Nana we love you and miss you.
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Olive Njeri lit a candle
Monday, June 3, 2013
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Shirley, I will forever treasure the memories we shared, you made my life in Canada from Kenya seem easy by welcoming me to your home and family; working with you each day through your illness was a blessing; taught me to be patient and loved assisting you; 3.5yrs seemed to pass by so fast cos you made it possible for me to feel loved and accepted in your home. I am family now and will forever miss your smile and positive attitude
xoxoxoxo
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Gordon, Kim, Kendrew, and Deborah lit a candle
Monday, June 3, 2013
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You were the light of all our lives and you will always be in our hearts.
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Jana Stepanek, Katya's mom lit a candle
Monday, June 3, 2013
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Shirley, you'll stay in my memory forever, so pleased to have met you...
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Gordon Pape posted a condolence
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Gordon Pape made a donation to North York General Hospital Foundation
With thanks to the staff at North York General for their loving care for Shirley during her final days.
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Tina Luu, Bonnie Leung and Christopher David posted a condolence
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Tina Luu, Bonnie Leung and Christopher David made a donation to Sunnybrook Foundation - Phone 416-480-4483 - http://sunnybrook.ca/foundation/?gclid=CNWNoe6rhcYCFZEBaQod414Auw
Condolences to you and to your family. We are sorry for your loss.
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Tina Luu, Bonnie Leung and Christopher David posted a condolence
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Tina Luu, Bonnie Leung and Christopher David made a donation to Sunnybrook Foundation - Phone 416-480-4483 - http://sunnybrook.ca/foundation/?gclid=CNWNoe6rhcYCFZEBaQod414Auw
Condolences to you and to your family. We are sorry for your loss.
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The Franklin Club posted a condolence
Sunday, June 2, 2013
The Franklin Club made a donation to Sunnybrook Foundation - Phone 416-480-4483 - http://sunnybrook.ca/foundation/?gclid=CNWNoe6rhcYCFZEBaQod414Auw
Our deepest sympathies and condolences from the member’s directors and staff of the Franklin Club.
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Bonnie McLeod & Michael Drobot posted a condolence
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Bonnie McLeod & Michael Drobot made a donation to Sunnybrook Foundation - Phone 416-480-4483 - http://sunnybrook.ca/foundation/?gclid=CNWNoe6rhcYCFZEBaQod414Auw
During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. If you need a friend to help you through this, you know who to call.
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Kim posted a condolence
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Kim made a donation to THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY LA SOCIETE CANADIENNE DE L'OUIE
Mom -- I love you -- thank you for teaching me how to communicate. I will never stop communicating with you.
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Dale & Kilby posted a condolence
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Dale & Kilby made a donation to Sunnybrook Foundation - Phone 416-480-4483 - http://sunnybrook.ca/foundation/?gclid=CNWNoe6rhcYCFZEBaQod414Auw
Gordon and family: Dale and I were so shocked to hear about Shirley's passing! We are so sorry and grieve with you in your loss. She was such a special person and we know she will be missed by many ...us included. Although our friendship was short, we enjoyed every minute we spent in her company ....either in person or on the phone. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Dale and Kilby
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Thomas Gray posted a condolence
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Thomas Gray made a donation to North York General Hospital Foundation
