Celebrating a Life Well Lived!
Remembering Dad through Past and Present Moments… His 94 Years!
Photo collage pages above are from the album I created for Dad this year to cue memories to support his progressing Dementia.
So nice to hear that North Halton Golf Course lowered their flags in honour of Dad (a long-standing and well known member who was still golfing with his grandson at 91!!)
The Palliation doctor commented: “I heard your dad was dancing three months ago”. I amusingly replied: “He was dancing a week ago at the Amica Hawaiian Party!” And… The beauty of music… I took his dementia music player to the hospital and we were still ‘bed’ dancing two days before he passed (wiggling his hips, tapping his toes, shrugging his shoulders and I even got a wink!)
Lots of beautiful condolences are trickling in… Thank you from the bottom of my heart… xoxo, A
(If there were specific comments about Dad, sharing below, and if you would like to add something let me know here).
“Happy warm memories of my Uncle. He has been a constant in my life and will be sorely missed”
“Your dad was a lovely guy. Always a twinkle in his eye and a slight hint of mischief.”
“Remembering our dear friend, Mr. Penny. We have many fond memories, and he will be dearly missed. We also enjoyed his witty humour, always made us smile.”
“I am so grateful to have met Joe, his character and humour burst through from the minute we arrived, we all enjoyed listening to his mischief and stories.”
“I will remember his quirks and stubbornness and also kindness. My love to you and you family. ”
“Always enjoyed his quirky catch-phrases and will never forget his love for laughter.”
“He was a lovely, lovely man and I know my mum loved him dearly.”
“Whenever I think of Aunty Jean and Uncle Joe I sense love and laughter”
“The world will be a little less jovial without him in it.”
“I know I was young when we visited Canada but I have nothing but fond memories of your mom and dad”
“He will always be remembered and loved”
“Uncle Joe was one of a kind”
“it was so nice to see pictures of his life and just like when I knew him, always smiling! Your dad had the best smile!
That is how I will remember your dad. With that mischievous twinkle in his eye, every time we would pass each other, and his witty comebacks. He was such a kind man and I am so happy I got to know him, even if for only a short while”
“Joe was always a friendly neighbour to me and he will be missed”
“Joe was a character and your family was such good neighbours to have on Gretna”
“We have only had the privilege of meeting with him a few times, and we still remember the time we shared, and the joy hearing some of his stories. When I reach in my Golf bag, and find one of his Titleist Golf Balls I will remember him. ”
