Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Aunt Coll, My heart goes out to you today and always. Don was such a wonderful person to me. So very kind, considerate and soft spoken. Over the past few days I find myself thinking random things about Don. I had so many fun times and laughs with you both over the years. "Crazy Monster" games, sleepovers which included my friends coming as well, watching those old homemade movies that you guys used to make. Racing paths in the snow for those remote control cars and building that Giant Snow Caterpillar on the street. I remember when you guys moved to Kelligrews and were doing the landscaping. Don spend more time giving us rides in the wheelbarrel than spreading all that topsoil. I wondered if you guys ever were Real Grown Ups! And I'm thankful that you were not. How many picnic tables did Don build? ...and every year he painted them a shade of brown. How many times did he renovate the rec room? How many Lawn mowers did he wear out - (mostly from leaving them out all year long)? The trees and the gardens have always been a sight to be seen. I look out and admire all the years of hard work that both you and Don put into the garden, greenhouse and flowers. It's such a happy place for everyone to come visit. I'm so thankful for Don welcoming me into your home to live. He always made me feel at home. Though he was a very quiet man, it will be especially quiet without him. Rest peacefully Uncle Don. Much love for you always, Lisa
