Dan, Marit & family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mom. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Juanita and Christian Bay arrived from Alberta about the same time as we from Minneapolis, in Toronto in 1970's. Fresh from US, I think we both felt a little like fish out of water. Our families found a great deal more than crossing a border that drew us together. Politics, peace issues, Toronto black community struggles, cultures, family. Especially family.
Premier Bob Rae knew Juanita, and he wisely saw and chose to employ her strong administrative skills and her cool wisdom in his government, one which was looking to advance social change.
Every step of the way our families have shared. Juanita joined my husband John, an organization formed to legally protect older people from exploitation by relatives.(GAINS?). While Christian could be seen with plastic bag holding academic paper, outside the US embassy while demonstrating vs war in Nam
Juanita was a quiet-spoken woman. She and I met weekly for walks and talks. Those discussions that will stay with me are for her sharp observance of nature, her intelligence. Her sharings about patience, foresight and understanding that remains from her own life experience. It is a joy to me to know that Juanita had the capacity to love well..
Our deepest condolences to you Mia, and to Marit and Jonah and family. Your Mom was a remarkable woman. We are thinking of you all at this sad time. Please take care.
Rest in peace, lovely,clever and brave Juanita.
So easy to talk to for a young rebelling boy back in the time you and your family where living in Norway.
Jens Eric
Dear Mia and Family,
We are so sorry about Juanita's passing and we know how very much loved she was by you all. Peace to you during these days.
Love, Martha & Jean