Tributes and Condolences

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• Dear Mary-Claire & Family

  Dorothy Brown

  
  "We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. The obituary was a great tribute to a beautiful life, that was so lovingly well lived. May you and your loved ones, find comfort in knowing, our thoughts and prayers are with the family""

• Dear Mary-Claire

  Theresa Corra

  
  "Our family wishes to extend our deepest condolences for the loss of your dear mother. May you find comfort in the loving memories you shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "

• Mr.

  James Quarry

  
  "I just wanted to say from Gail and I how sorry we are to hear about Aunt Helene and how much we all loved her. You guys and gals are testament to her legacy and I know my mom had a very special bond with Helene. She shattered the record within the family for good years lived and they are all now looking down from heaven watching over us. "

• Mrs.

  Cammie Summerby

  
  "Paul, your words and pictures are a lovely tribute to your mom. Well done, Cammie"

• Mrs.

  Suzanne Queen

  
  "Oh so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet Mom. We have wonderful memories of her and your family and know she had a full and memorable life. Love to the Ryan clan. Suzanne"

• Mr.

  Derek Schmuck

  
  "Paul, Helen and Family.Lorna and I offer our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Mom. She was a remarkable woman.Derek"

• Mr.

  Brian Jackson

  
  "Hi Maureen: I was sorry to hear of your mom's passing. The Jackson clan has many fond memories of the Ryan family across the street. No doubt, Carolyn has updated you re. our parents. Brian"

• Friend

  Rosalie Spence

  
  "My sincerest condolences go out to you all on the passing of the wonderful woman you had the privilege of calling Mom, Grandma and GG. My memories of the gentle, kind, loving woman your mother was go back many, many years and are truly reflected in the beautiful tribute and obituary you have all written. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, my Dear Lifelong Friend Mary-Claire, Maureen, Paul, Kevin, D'Arcy and all the family."

• Mrs.

  Nancy Helmers

  
  "Thanks Paul. So many fond memories of celebrations with all the aunties. My mom delighted in those opportunities. Time to reflect on all the love and laughter they brought to the world. Peace to you and your family. Nancy"

• Ms.

  Catherine Cavanaugh

  
  "Hi Paul, I was very sad to hear from Maureen this morning. You will all miss your mom very much. My mother always said she was as beautiful inside as she was outside, and as your photos attest, she was certainly beautiful. Your lovely tribute and the attached photos capture a long and rich life rooted in family. Aunt Helene was so proud of you all. I am especially grateful for the stories Helene generously shared over recent years. As the last surviving sibling, she was a valuable source for helping to recover Quarry family history. Love to you all, Cathy"

• Mr.

  Michael Cavanaugh

  
  "Hi Paul, What great photos and such and inspiring life story! Thanks so much for sending them along. Thinking of you all, Michael"

• Mr.

  John Ryan

  
  "Hi Paul, Thanks for sharing your mother’s obituary. I’m sorry for your loss. Your mom and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. The obituary is a great tribute to the full life your mom lived and the relationships she had with family and friends. I learned some new things about my Aunt Helene — how she got her driver’s licence in her 40s and went back to university a decade later. And I didn’t know Uncle Frank’s nickname was Sugar. The photos are great. I’m struck by the Quarrys’ smiles, the photo of your mom in her later years, and your family photo. I’m thinking today of the visits of your family to 90 Hunt Club, the time you lived with us and the weddings over the years. I’ve talked a couple of times this week with D’Arcy and Kevin and hope we can talk soon. Please pass on my condolences to Helen and Meghan. Regards, John"

• From Dallas

  Pam and Mike Quarry

  
  "Thanks for sharing Paul. What a lovely tribute. We loved your Mom very much and especially loved when she came to Dallas for a visit. Always so gracious and grateful. She loved her family and always had her brag book in tow and was eager to catch us up on each family. I know she was extremely proud of all of you. You guys are in our prayers and look forward to seeing you soon. You are always welcome to come see us in Texas! Love the Quarry’s"

• D'Arcy, Kevin and families

  Leonie Thibert

  
  "I'm very sorry to hear that your mother passed away Everyone can see from your beautiful tribute that she was an amazing woman and instilled her love of music in you. My condolences to you both and your extended families. May she rest in peace. "

• Mr.

  Dafydd Silcock

  
  "Maureen and Ryan gang, The attached link is to some photos of your Mom (and Ryans) over the past 15 years or so. Again, your Mom was an integral part of our lives growing up and we shall miss her greatly. I was glad to have spent the past few Christmases in Windsor (apart from last) with you all - a few of these photos are from those gatherings at Maureen’s house. "

• Mr.

  Tim Ryan

  
  "Hi Paul, and the Windsor Ryan’s. My thoughts are with you guys right now. So many happy memories of the annual Boxing Day road trip from London to Windsor and your Mom’s Sweet Potatoes and Yams. Definitely an acquired taste as a youngster. I feel so blessed that our parents made the effort for us to know each other as family. Take care, Tim Ryan"

• Paul

  Linda and Terry Eccles

  
  "Terry and I would like you to know we send our sincere sympathies for the loss of your mother. We hope to see you this summer when times are better. Regards Linda & Terry"

• The Halifax Gillespies

  Peg and Neil Gillespie

  
  "Hello Paul & Family – So sorry to hear about Aunt Helene’s passing. We have many happy memories of our get togethers with the Ryan clan over the years. Aunt Helene was always an elegant presence in the crowd. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. With deepest sympathy. Peggy, Neil & Kyle Gillespie"

• Mr.

  Don MacKenzie

  
  "Hi Maureen: Thank you for this. Read it with a tear in my eye, Of course, it made me think of my own mother and her serious, joyous connections to her sisters. Mom was so pleased Betty and Bill returned to Burlington in their retirement years allowing those sisters to reconnect. Mom loved and admired Helene. She would, at any opportunity, point our that Helene was the most beautiful of the Quarry sisters. Your photographs support that. My own memories stretch all the way back to the small two story house in Burlington which my grandparents rented for so many years. I remember the green porch and catching it for playing with the piano; walking to the lake shore with uncle Greg; catching it (again) for disturbing the coal fire in the water heater. Thank you and Paul for calling up and solidifying some of those memories. Don Mackenzie"

• Mrs.

  Pam L.

  
  "Paul, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. My deepest condolences to you and your family"

• Mrs

  Mary Brown

  
  "My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I first met Helene at the bridge table on LaPorte street in the fall of 1968. Every other Tuesday night was "Mom's night out to play bridge". She was always a gracious and loving friend and great bridge partner."

• Ms.

  Cathy Cavanaugh

  
  "Many of you who knew Helene probably do not know that her eldest brother “baby Vincent” died at about 15 months in the Spanish flu epidemic in 1918. It is astounding that she should be taken in a pandemic over 100 years later. It is particularly sad to lose a memory that stretches over such a remarkable span of time. But also a great gift to have shared it. "

• Friends

  Jim and Cath Staios

  
  "To our friends Paul, Helen and family: Cath and I are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. The pictures and tribute to your mum was nostalgic and we are sure it brought back a lot of memories"