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Wayne Latimer posted a condolence
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Brownie's Attempt at Rum Running
Several summers ago, Brownie, Rat, Lee, and families attempted a booze run from Kingston to the U.S.A. to replenish liquor supplies at a premium cost! After harvesting a boat load of various liquor products, in Clayton, we headed back toward Canadian waters. Unfortunately a severe rain/wind storm ensued, with visibility reduced to almost zero. The return speed was obviously reduced to a crawl but we managed to navigate Quebec Head at the east end of Wolfe Island and then chug toward the apparent east end of Howe Island…With at least 20 miles to go and progress at a snail's pace, we resembled the proverbial Drowned Rats.
Meanwhile back home, Norma had worked herself into a worried frenzy. She immediately instituted a variety of rescue options to try to discover our location and safety. The police, coast guard, and R.C.M.P. were all alerted thanks to the additional compliance of Judge Baker. Meanwhile after establishing our bearings we managed to methodically follow the shore line to Treasure Island and then up to Kingston.. Now, in the darkness we sheepishly motored into the Wolfe Island dock-Kingston side, and began to unload our booze treasures right on the public end of the dock!
At this point, laws, smuggling, and consequences etc., were out of question-we wanted warmth and dryness. After informing Norma of our return, things quickly and quietly slipped back to normal-but we reluctantly refused to elaborate to anyone and vowed to immediately give up any aspirations of Rum Running. I think this alcoholic exercise put ten years on Brownie's life!!
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Gracie Hamilton posted a condolence
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Dear Norma and Family, Although I only met Brownie once, I have heard so much about her for many years and she has indeed earned a place in my heart. Although it is sad it is nice to know that today she is at peace. I am sorry for any sadness. My heart is with you. Love Gracie.
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Rick Pell posted a condolence
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Norma and Margaret, Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing - it is always difficult to say good bye regardless of the number of years we have had. Know that my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I apologize for not making it to any of the services - would have loved to see you both. From an old friend, Rick(y) Pell
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Sean McCallum posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
I first got to know Brownie from my days growing up on Madden Blvd. Having lived across the street from Mike and Jen in Oakville, "The Brow" would often come to visit Margaret for a few days at a time. We would have tea at the kitchen table or out on the back deck if the weather was nice. I got to know Brownie pretty well in those days, but it wasn't until I went away to University in Kingston that The Brow became like a 3rd Grandmother to me.-----
I think our visits probably started in my 2nd year at school. Brownie would call me up on Saturday afternoon to see if I had any plans for the following day. Provided that I wasn't going to be holed up in the library all day, I would gladly accept. Home cooked meals were tough to come by in those days!-----
On those Sunday afternoons, I would always tell my roommates that I was heading off for my date with Foley's Grandmother. They always seemed to get a kick out of that. I would buy some flowers or whatever I thought Brownie might like, and I'd walk across Kingston to get to her place, usually in the freezing cold of late afternoon... But it was always worth it.-----
Our dinners were the types of occasions that you cherish and hold with you for a long time. We would have roast chicken or turkey, hearty vegetables, and maybe even some wine if the mood struck us. It was great to sit back and listen to the stories the Brow used to tell about Margaret growing up, and about all of the trouble Mike and Jen used to get into as kids. I remember one night she told me that she had been a beauty queen in her younger days. Half kidding, I remember saying something to the effect of "Really? I'd love to see some photos from those days!". Sure enough, Brownie disappeared into the bedroom and came out a few minutes later with a photo album and we started rifling through the old head shots... Wouldn't you know it? She really WAS a beauty queen. What a LOOKER!-----
I really did come to think of Brownie as a kind of 3rd Grandmother. She always welcomed me into her home with open arms, and I will be forever grateful for the time we spent together. There's little doubting that she will be dearly missed, but her spirit will continue to live on in the countless people she touched over the years. And I, for one, consider myself lucky to have been one of those people.-----
See you down the road Brownie,-----
Sean
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Penny Rose posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Brownie – a character. In her prime she was great fun. A lovingly remembered House Boat Trip! And not that long ago. Love to all the Family from the Rose
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Margaret Foley posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
We grew up in Montreal and as a young teen moved to Mariette St in Montreal West,close to what was then called Loyola
Every spring mom would start to clean the house and trust me she would clean !Every wall had to be scrubbed down and the floors were waxed ,windows washed (with vinegar water and dried with newspapers,cupboards were emptied and winter clothes packed away and summer clothing unpacked; there was the brass to be shined and furniture was scrubbed with lemon oil .Once the house was done then it was time to decorate with the blossoms that Mother Nature had provided for all on the city streets. Mom loved to walk in the neighborhood and Mom and I would "amble " our way around the neighborhood and almost each and every tree there was to be had that had a blossom on it she would"nip" and "create a bouquet". She would tell me that "pruning" would encourage more blossoms and growth. It was never seen by her as stealing or destroying public property but I was told by her that "if God put it there( the trees and blossoms)then it was her God given right to bring home the blossoms" for her to enjoy! Our home would be filled with lilac and apple blossom "bouquets" As we would "snip" the branches she would be laughing in the joy of being naughty and singing "I'll be with you in apple blossom time"...I learned from my mom and to this day I love to go to the bush and bring home my bouquets for my home and find myself singing with her and always feeling joyful. Mom loved nature and flowers and to work the soil. She never had any garden tools but only ever used a large tablespoon to do her gardening.How proud she was of her flower boxes and her vegetable garden which she had at our cottage at Rhoddy's Bay as well as one over at a public space behind the Blind Institute again in Montreal. She would "snip" any ivy she would see that was trailing "anywhere"(private or public property)and bring it home and "root" it in a glass jar until roots were seen and then ready for her boxes.Her favorite flower boxes always contained petunias and marigolds and were stuffed with "stolen" ivy. She worked her flower boxes every day and was so proud of them every year!Mom loved nature and all that grew in the soil.As the years passed and she no longer gardened, she took up painting of flowers and trees in oils and water colors.Mom loved nature and all of its bounty. Now you know why Norma and I love to garden and go to the bush to be with nature. We had a good teacher from an early age!
I love you "Brow" and will always love you and miss you and am glad that now you are at peace and am sure you are in a field of flowers creating a bouquet of nature's best!
Love Meg
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Brian Ralph posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Lee, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. It appears that she did live a good and lengthy life but it is never the right time to lose a "Loved one". We are certainly thinking of you at this time. Brian and Bev
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Katie Jackson posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Norma, Margaret, Lee: here's hoping that your mother is finally comfortable warm and at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you send her on her final way. As ever, Love Katie
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Elizabeth (Freemark) Mosco posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
McNaughton Family, As a member of Andy and Theresa Freemark's family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. I'm sure you have so many wonderful memories of your mother and these will console you. How fitting that she be laid to rest at Rhoddy's Bay, a place so many of us cherish. She is home. Perhaps all the Rhoddy's Bay ladies are sitting on the beach "gabbing" right now. Our thoughts are with you. Liz (Freemark) Mosco
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Montreal 3 Staff from Providence Manor posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers and with the family of Kay. We will miss her.
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enza,paul,alexander and elizabeth cressman posted a condolence
Monday, December 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time in the loss of your mom, mother-in-law,grandma,sister-in-law,great grandma,and friend. You were an inspiration to many Brownie.Fiesty,lovable,humourous,kind and friendly you had it all. Your children and grandchildren will miss you incredibly.We really enjoyed your visits to Oakville and sharing some laughs on our veranda.You reminded me of my grandma who also passed at a ripe age of 93. May you rest in peace and always be smiling Brow. Much love The Cressman Family XOXO
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Kathy Burzminski posted a condolence
Monday, December 6, 2010
Kathy Burzminski made a donation to Providence Manor
During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. If you need a friend to help you through this, you know who to call.
