Evelyn Mary French
Card of Thanks
Evelyn French
A simple thank you pales in comparison to the sympathy and support each of you have extended towards us during the loss of our mother, Evelyn Mary French, who passed away August 18, 2012. It truly showed the high esteem all felt for Mom. Our thanks to all who attended Mom's funeral mass. To those who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, floral tributes, monetary donations, memorial donations, online condolences, visited, sent food, phoned and kept us in your thoughts and prayers, "Thank you". To Father Paul Murphy, thank you, you honored Mom and captured her spirit with heartfelt words. A sincere thanks to the altar servers and Eucharistic ministers, Wanda Candelora, Jaqueline Moffatt, Nicholette MacMullin, Ryan Burt, Marie MacIntire, Clare Briggs and Albert Brophy. To the senior choir of Holy Redeemer, organist Pierce Keough under the direction of Peggy McLaine, a heartfelt thanks. A special thank you to Lesa Conrad, Cathy Burt and Germaine McLeod for the readings and intention. To Mom's grandsons, who were her pallbearers, David Floyd, Donnie Floyd, Kevin French, Robbie French, Brent Burt and Trevor Burt, thank you. In addition, to all of Mom's grandchildren and great grandchildren who were her honorary pallbearers, a special thank you. Mom would have been so very proud of each of you. To our nieces, Rhonda, Jennifer, Janine, Heidi, Andrea, sister-in-law Mary and brother-in-law Eric, thank you for all your help and support. To Sister Catherine Morris and Wanda Candelora, thanks for the time each of you spent with Mom; she truly enjoyed your visits. Wanda, your abounding compassion and kindness shown towards Mom was evident, you ensured Mom received the sacrament every Saturday evening and you sat with her while she enjoyed her hot cup of tea only you could make, thank you. A very special thank you to Diane Manning for ensuring Mom had a hot meal, which she appreciated as well as enjoyed. To Father Errol MacDonald, a huge debt of gratitude for your kind words of peace and encouragement as well as your prayers and blessings. To Dr. Lewand, staff of the Pier Medical Center and the Pier Pharmacy, thank you. A debt of gratitude towards the EHS team and the fine officers of the CBRM that stayed with us making sure we contacted whom we needed to, also for your kind and compassionate manner in dealing with the situation. To Vina, Annette, Julie, Doug and John, staff of T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, there are no words, your professionalism, kindness, compassion as well as support shown to each of us was beyond, thank you. To Vina Johnson who Mom thought so dearly of, thank you for honoring Mom's wishes. To our sister Germaine and brother-in-law Kenny thank you for opening your home and ensuring we were cared for, as Mom would have done. For those special women, Donna Ayre and Sandra Smith thank you for the compassion you showed to Mom. Donna you were not only Mom's hairdresser, you were a friend and she appreciated you for giving up your day off to make her more beautiful. To all those that traveled to be with us, thank you. Last, but not least to all of Mom's neighbours on the "Hill" we will be eternally grateful.
God Bless each and everyone.
The French families
