Judy Poole (Friend of Debra Witte)

Entered September 13, 2016 from Peterborough

I want to extend to you my heartfelt sorrow and condolences.

Jane Zakem-Snow ("Logandale")

Entered September 17, 2016 from Stoney Creek

Dear Debbie and Darryl: Your Mom (and Dad) were fun neighbours and good friends.
I remember when they moved in to #45. So many memories. (So many shared birthday cards.) 😍 They raised a lovely, much-loved, and very special daughter, and Darryl - your parents were so proud of their son - and loved the man you became,
your wonderful family and of course, their grandchildren. My sincere condolences and warm thoughts will be with you, especially on the upcoming 28th. Now and in the future... I wish you both Peace. Hugs...Janie.

I have so many great memories of you. Some of my fondest memories were from when I was an early teen. Remembering our trip to Calgary to see our cousin Iris and her family. I remember you hesitantly letting me take the subway to the mall; it was only a few stops from my cousins place. The trip was coming to an end and I never wanted to go home. Also, each year you would always get me a Wonderland membership. My friends and I spent most of our summers there. You liked to come as well. You would go on some of the rides with us and play the games or watch shows. All my friends would call you Mom. You were always so happy to come. I even remember one time when you let all my Wonderland friends come to the house and you let us dress you up like a punk rocker, hair and all. You always were so young at heart. Then when I was in my twenties we carried on the tradition mostly going to the Ex each year. For one of our many dinners we went out with one of my closest friends and she mentioned she was having a work party where they would learn how to line dance, as soon as you heard your eyes lit up. My friend obliged to take you, and you two had a great time. I remember my friend later saying you never looked so happy to be mingling with her co-workers and learning a few line dancing moves. You were always up for a fun time, so care free and free spirited. Thinking about those times just make me smile. I remember when I decided to go to Hair Dressing School. You always came by. My classmates would love to do your hair as well, and I remember one time two of them arguing who was to do your hair that day. After each time you left they would say " Your Mother is so nice". They could tell you were always so happy to have them do your hair. Everyone loved it when you came, even some of them would call you Mom too. I will never forget the countless movie and dinner nights we we had, sometimes just you and I , and sometimes with friends. You were always easy to please and most times just wanted a burger ....you loved burgers. Just like all those Friday nights when I was a kid, for a treat you would give me money to go out for dinner and ask that I just brought a burger home for you. Another great memory I have is when you and I took a day bus tour. The tour took us out for lunch and then to the ED Smith farm where we had short cake and bought some jam. Then we went to a winery and tasted a few wines. That day will be forever in my mind.

After my Dad passed I know it was very hard on you, it broke my heart to see you so lonely. Many times before he passed I would come by for dinner at the condo with the two of you, and right after dinner we would always watch Wheel Of Fortune. That was one of your many favourites shows including Criminal Minds and NYPD. After Dad passed I spent many days and nights, sometimes stay a week at a time at the condo with you. We would go out to dinner, movies, sometimes go shopping at the mall. But some of the best times were spent just you and I watching movies and having popcorn. I will miss those times. To see you in the kitchen humming and dancing; that's how I picture you now, up in heaven with Dad, dancing and laughing, being at your happiest now to be back together.

I miss you so much now. I know I can't be selfish and wish you could be here with me. I know you are looking down and smiling, no more pain and no more heartache.

As soon as I walked in the door you always would come over and you would hug me....We would never get off the phone without saying I love you.....

I miss you Mom, I LOVE YOU. xoxoxo