Monika was a steadfast member of the Leaside Garden Society for many years. She generously allowed the Society to include her charming garden on our annual garden tour some years ago, and more recently she volunteered her time tending the gardens at the Leaside Library. She will be much missed.
On behalf of the Society, I extend condolences to her family and friends.
Joanna Blanchard
Leaside Garden Society president
Nigel, Danielle and family, I was shocked to hear of Monika’s passing. My condolences to your family. She will be missed!
I will miss my dear friend Monika. Wherever you may be I hope you find peace, love and happiness. I hope there are unlimited sticky notes, butter croissants, lush gardens, tennis, and an amazing glass of good wine and/or beer to toast a life well lived.
Condolences to her family.
Monika became a dear friend of mine through tennis at the Granite Club. She was a fabulous player with amazing slice serves and angled volleys (which were tough to return!). She was a great storyteller and was so much fun to be around (including many hours together with the "tennis gals" at the Granite Club's 1875 pub). During our visits to Evergreen Brickworks she delighted in showing me her favourite foods and artisans. I also loved the tours of her magnificent garden where she taught me the names and needs of many plants and flowers. Monika was so kind, caring and generous.
I miss my friend Monika so much. Sending my love and deepest condolences to her family and friends. I know Monika is up in Heaven - appreciating the beauty, smiling and making new friends (and connecting with old ones again), sharing her knowledge and teaching...and definitely getting things organized!
We will all miss you and your backhand volley at the net.