Monday, February 28, 2011
Morning in late February
Winter lingers here. On Friday we were to have had 20 cm of snow, which didn't materialize. However, that morning when the Bloor/Danforth subway broke clear of the earth to cross the Don Valley through the Bloor viaduct the weather was a sight to behold. A dense mist had pushed up the valley from Lake Ontario. It was filled with snowflakes flying before the wind. So instead of the brightness that snow usually reflects, the air itself seemed grey, suspending the subway car in an atmosphere dim and mournful. It lasted only a few minutes before the train plunged underground again. However, I could feel it with me for the rest of the day, making it difficult to clear my mind and fully focus on anything.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Jack is at rest
This is the obituary of our dearest friend, Jack. I have removed last names for family privacy. Those who know Jack will recognize him here. Those who do not should know that he was a wonderful friend. We will miss him always:
Jack passed away on Friday February 18. He was predeceased by wife Valerie and his father, Frank. And his faithful companion, Ebony. Survived by mother, Dorothy (Dolly), daughter Heather, son in law, Randy, son Craig, sister Connie, nephew Michael, nieces Alexandria and Marjorie (Jorie) and life long friend/brother Jan and his wife Catherine.
Jack was a great friend and a surrogate brother, uncle, father, and grandfather to many. He was a straightforward man and although he was happy with simple things, he was also very complex. His friendships span decades and the jobs he had over the years gave him the opportunity to meet different people from all walks of life. Many of them have remained close friends with Jack. He loved to camp and be outdoors. Jack was 'in touch' with nature and one of his favorite places to go was 'the valley' where he would walk and throw sticks for Ebony. He was crazy about animals and as well as having dogs and cats for pets, he also harboured snakes, lizards, and even spiders at times!
He loved his plants, both indoors and out and it was never a surprise to find some kind of a flower or unusual herb show up in one of his salads when you had dinner at his house. He was an avid coin collector and was searching out information on his ancestry and genealogy.
Jack loved music, especially rock and roll, and read science fiction voraciously. Jack's love for his family and friends and his passion for life will be missed by all of us who love him. Rest in peace.
There was a memorial visitation at Williams Funeral on Sunday February 20 from 2:00-5:00 pm. At a later date, there was be a celebration of Jack's life. In lieu of flowers, donations were made to the Y or to Animal Aid.
Jack passed away on Friday February 18. He was predeceased by wife Valerie and his father, Frank. And his faithful companion, Ebony. Survived by mother, Dorothy (Dolly), daughter Heather, son in law, Randy, son Craig, sister Connie, nephew Michael, nieces Alexandria and Marjorie (Jorie) and life long friend/brother Jan and his wife Catherine.
Jack was a great friend and a surrogate brother, uncle, father, and grandfather to many. He was a straightforward man and although he was happy with simple things, he was also very complex. His friendships span decades and the jobs he had over the years gave him the opportunity to meet different people from all walks of life. Many of them have remained close friends with Jack. He loved to camp and be outdoors. Jack was 'in touch' with nature and one of his favorite places to go was 'the valley' where he would walk and throw sticks for Ebony. He was crazy about animals and as well as having dogs and cats for pets, he also harboured snakes, lizards, and even spiders at times!
He loved his plants, both indoors and out and it was never a surprise to find some kind of a flower or unusual herb show up in one of his salads when you had dinner at his house. He was an avid coin collector and was searching out information on his ancestry and genealogy.
Jack loved music, especially rock and roll, and read science fiction voraciously. Jack's love for his family and friends and his passion for life will be missed by all of us who love him. Rest in peace.
There was a memorial visitation at Williams Funeral on Sunday February 20 from 2:00-5:00 pm. At a later date, there was be a celebration of Jack's life. In lieu of flowers, donations were made to the Y or to Animal Aid.
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