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Title: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: NoraH on 26-Apr-10, 09:35:15 PM :( Anne called me last night (Sunday, April 25th) to tell me that her husband, Kevin, had passed away suddenly at only 59 years of age. I was just in shock. He was such a fun person and it was so totally unexpected. When we talked earlier today I told her I would post something here for her tonight.
I know she could really use some cheering up and her e-mail is hidden on here, but if you'd like to e-mail her click my e-mail icon on the left side and I'll give it to you. Big hugs cyber sister, Nora Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Carol P. on 26-Apr-10, 09:44:11 PM Oh, no! That is so terribly sad. :'(
Anne, please know that we're here for you. Sending hugs your way. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. :( Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: jeanne on 26-Apr-10, 09:45:50 PM Oh, no!!!!!!!!!!! What horrible news!!!! I am so sorry!!!!
Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: kathyv on 26-Apr-10, 10:07:04 PM So very sorry to hear of Annes loss. My hugs and prayers go out to the family.
Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Bird Crazy on 26-Apr-10, 10:10:49 PM Oh Anne I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you. :'(
Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Donna on 26-Apr-10, 10:15:07 PM Anne, I am so sorry. Thinking of you. We are here if you need us. (HUGS)
Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Nic1Pic on 26-Apr-10, 11:13:57 PM Toutes mes condoléances Anne. Accept my sinceres condolences. Nicole
Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Kris G. on 26-Apr-10, 11:16:30 PM I'm so very sorry for your loss, Anne.
Kris Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: dale on 26-Apr-10, 11:17:37 PM OH, Anne...I am SO terribly sorry. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences......
dale Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Annette on 27-Apr-10, 12:09:28 AM OH NO! :o :crying:
Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: gayle on 27-Apr-10, 01:21:12 AM Anne, please accept my sincere condolences.
Gayle Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 27-Apr-10, 01:27:15 AM My deepest sympathies, Anne. I'm so sorry to hear this news...and you've been through so much already. My thoughts are with you.
Patti Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: valhalla on 27-Apr-10, 05:45:41 AM Please accept our deepest sympathies, Anne. I'm numb and in shock. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
I'm making a donation in honor of Kevin to GVAS to support our falcons, what better way to remember our falcon friends? Hugs and Love, Janet and Rich Olafsen Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: MAK on 27-Apr-10, 07:15:01 AM :( How sad for you. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that alot of people care. :crying:
Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Aafke on 27-Apr-10, 09:18:00 AM Anne, I'm in shock, I'm sure you will be too.
This is very sad. I send you lots of good wishes :heart: :heart: :heart: greetings Aafke Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: bess440 on 27-Apr-10, 09:45:14 AM Anne - I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue (Bess) Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: schlaf374 on 27-Apr-10, 09:54:12 AM Anne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Mirta on 27-Apr-10, 09:54:26 AM How sad is this!
My warmest hug, Anne C:!! Mirta :'( Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Marcia L. on 27-Apr-10, 10:04:55 AM Anne, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
In sympathy, Marcia L. Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: czybuki on 27-Apr-10, 12:49:42 PM Anne,
Jim and I are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you in this time of sorrow. Dawn Pisello Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 27-Apr-10, 01:34:59 PM So sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Lynne in New Hampshire Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: rushhen06 on 27-Apr-10, 04:21:09 PM The unthinkable has happened.
Please know that my most heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family. Helen R Rush, NY Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Helen in MD on 27-Apr-10, 04:41:50 PM Anne, my sympathies to you and your family. May pleasant memories carry you through this difficult time.
Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: valhalla on 27-Apr-10, 04:59:01 PM The unthinkable has happened. Please know that my most heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family. Helen R Rush, NY Helen R - you said this perfectly - "the unthinkable" - and it is. Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: carla on 27-Apr-10, 06:18:56 PM I don't know what to say , I can only wish you strength .Hugs Carla
Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Jen in SoCal on 27-Apr-10, 08:48:05 PM Oh no, how sad - Anne, my sincere sympathies to you and your family.
God bless, Jen in SoCal - Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Paul Hamilton on 28-Apr-10, 08:54:40 PM Anne,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Paul Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Lou on 28-Apr-10, 09:21:33 PM Anne,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lou Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Caitie on 30-Apr-10, 02:34:13 PM Anne,
My deepest sympathy. Our Prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless You Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: anneintoronto on 30-Apr-10, 05:02:47 PM Thank you to all my “falcon” friends, for your support. Although Kevin had issues with his diabetes, he was still moderately active and I never imagined that he would be gone so suddenly. He was only 59... But gone he is and there’s nothing I can do about it, except be strong and live my life the best I can. It always helps to have my good friends here – especially like Nora in Iowa, Aafke and Jan Turiel – who have been making sure daily that I’m okay! I appreciate all the positive thoughts sent with your posts – they help me to be strong.
Anne C. (Toronto, ON Canada) Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto, but some good news, too! Post by: anneintoronto on 30-Apr-10, 11:44:02 PM Something positive happened today, in the midst of my sadness and confusion. I received a letter from the Trillium Gift of Life Network and not only did they take bone, for future transplantation, from Kevin, but told me that they can use his eyes as well. Kevin was a very visual person. He loved reading and watching TV, especially nature programmes and travelogues, and going for drives to see what the seasons were doing to his environment. I think that he would be very pleased to know that someone may see their world around them, using his eyes, or that someone may recover functionality with his bones. What greater gift could come of his life ending too soon! I hope that all you folk out there will take a minute to indicate to your families and friends, that if the worst should happen and you should die, that you want to help someone else out. I knew that Kevin and his family would approve, so was able to make the decision at such an awful time, without any thought. It's been a little ray of light, in my present rather dark world.
Anne C. (Toronto, ON Canada)] Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto, but some good news, too! Post by: Tokira on 01-May-10, 01:01:38 AM Something positive happened today, in the midst of my sadness and confusion. I received a letter from the Trillium Gift of Life Network and not only did they take bone, for future transplantation, from Kevin, but told me that they can use his eyes as well. Kevin was a very visual person. He loved reading and watching TV, especially nature programmes and travelogues, and going for drives to see what the seasons were doing to his environment. I think that he would be very pleased to know that someone may see their world around them, using his eyes, or that someone may recover functionality with his bones. What greater gift could come of his life ending too soon! I hope that all you folk out there will take a minute to indicate to your families and friends, that if the worst should happen and you should die, that you want to help someone else out. I knew that Kevin and his family would approve, so was able to make the decision at such an awful time, without any thought. It's been a little ray of light, in my present rather dark world. Anne C. (Toronto, ON Canada)] Thank You, Anne! In the midst of grief, you and Kevin have given that last, and most wonderful, gift, that others may have a better life. I'm sure that there is a special place in Heaven for those who truly give of themselves to help another. :bow: Carol WV Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto, but some good news, too! Post by: Carol P. on 01-May-10, 06:14:58 AM Something positive happened today, in the midst of my sadness and confusion. I received a letter from the Trillium Gift of Life Network and not only did they take bone, for future transplantation, from Kevin, but told me that they can use his eyes as well. Kevin was a very visual person. He loved reading and watching TV, especially nature programmes and travelogues, and going for drives to see what the seasons were doing to his environment. I think that he would be very pleased to know that someone may see their world around them, using his eyes, or that someone may recover functionality with his bones. What greater gift could come of his life ending too soon! I hope that all you folk out there will take a minute to indicate to your families and friends, that if the worst should happen and you should die, that you want to help someone else out. I knew that Kevin and his family would approve, so was able to make the decision at such an awful time, without any thought. It's been a little ray of light, in my present rather dark world. Anne C. (Toronto, ON Canada)] Anne - What a wonderful gift Kevin (and you) have given. The gift of sight is so precious. I cannot imagine not being able to see all the beautiful things in this world. :happy: Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: MAK on 01-May-10, 06:32:15 AM :bravo: I'm donating anything they can use when I pass. It does me no good if I'm gone. :heart:
Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: valhalla on 01-May-10, 06:43:40 AM :bravo: I'm donating anything they can use when I pass. It does me no good if I'm gone. :heart: :bow: Amen! :notworthy: FYI, Rich and I are both (and have been for many years) organ donors. SKIN is a organ, too and when I leave this shell and return Home, I not taking any of it with me. Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Donna on 01-May-10, 06:50:30 AM :bravo: I'm donating anything they can use when I pass. It does me no good if I'm gone. :heart: :bow: Amen! :notworthy: FYI, Rich and I are both (and have been for many years) organ donors. SKIN is a organ, too and when I leave this shell and return Home, I not taking any of it with me. Isn't it wonderful to help someone when your gone... Ditto girls! :heart: Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: anneintoronto on 01-May-10, 12:30:43 PM I was worried that they wouldn't be able to use anything of Kevin's, because he was diabetic and, I'm sad to say, not a good one, although he tried hard... The bone, I figured, would be okay, but when he'd had cataract surgery and was diabetic, I didn't think they could use his eyes. So when I got the letter from the Gift of Life folks, I was thrilled! Kevin's eyes were so important to him and to help out someone would thrilled him. Although I'd rather have him looking through his own eyes, this is the best next thing.
Thank you to all of you who do plan to donate -- it's hard to even think about, when you're still alive and healthy, but just think how ecstatic others will be, who receive your gift. :penguinspin: Thanks! Anne C. (Toronto, ON Canada) Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: Kris G. on 01-May-10, 12:50:57 PM Wonderful news, Anne, after such sadness. Bill and I are also organ donors and the "Gift of Life" is something everyone should think about doing.
Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto, but some good news, too! Post by: Mirta on 01-May-10, 01:13:00 PM Something positive happened today, in the midst of my sadness and confusion. I received a letter from the Trillium Gift of Life Network and not only did they take bone, for future transplantation, from Kevin, but told me that they can use his eyes as well. Kevin was a very visual person. He loved reading and watching TV, especially nature programmes and travelogues, and going for drives to see what the seasons were doing to his environment. I think that he would be very pleased to know that someone may see their world around them, using his eyes, or that someone may recover functionality with his bones. What greater gift could come of his life ending too soon! I hope that all you folk out there will take a minute to indicate to your families and friends, that if the worst should happen and you should die, that you want to help someone else out. I knew that Kevin and his family would approve, so was able to make the decision at such an awful time, without any thought. It's been a little ray of light, in my present rather dark world. Anne C. (Toronto, ON Canada)] Anne, it is a wonderful gift you and Kevin made. All my family are donors. in my personal case, since I was 21 years old. Hope the light that goes through Kevin´s eyes soon iluminate your world. Hugs Mirta Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: pdk on 01-May-10, 06:11:13 PM Anne,
I am so sorry about Kevin. May great memories give you strength in a very difficult time for you and your family. Patricia (Florida) Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: jeanne on 01-May-10, 07:26:56 PM This speaks so much to what a loving person you are, Anne, and of Kevin as well. Love transcends whatever happens to us physically
Title: Re: Very sad news from Anne in Toronto Post by: valhalla on 02-May-10, 03:45:12 PM Oh, an other note - CANCER, yes the Big Evil C, does not prevent you from donating because all cancer cells are different, which is how I know about skin and eyes. I also have to admit, that I'm a complete wuss about going into the ground in a dark closed box :scaredblue: Even dead, it holds no appeal. Cremation isn't a walk in the park either (yes, I know I'm dead and it doesn't matter, just one of those things). However, organ donation makes me feel good because I hate waste and if my stuff is still useable and someone can use it, well then that is a good day's work!
Rich is diabetic and I have shared Anne's story with him. Itatian Subs and Bagels must be removed from his diet! |