Rick Jones and Barbara Larose (Cousin)

Entered December 8, 2020 from TORONTO

My memories of Wendy are mostly from when I was much younger. I remember Wendy as a loving and generous fun-loving cousin. Most of our latest meetings were at family gatherings where we found a common love of music. Our thoughts are with Jill and the rest of the family.

Michele Officer (Friend)

Entered December 9, 2020 from Pickering

It was a pleasure getting to know Wendy since May of this year. I was involved in a voluntary work back in May calling our neighbours to see how they were doing, and sharing scriptural thoughts as a source of encouragement. We talked about how God has a greater purpose for this earth and humankind. I was able to share with her Acts 24:15 about a resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous, and she really liked this scripture, she also enjoyed the scripture in Psalms 37:10,11,29 that confirmed that people would be resurrected on a cleansed earth where righteousness would be practiced. We discussed Revelation 21:4,5 where it showed that those resurrected would no longer experience mourning, pain, suffering or death again. These scriptures brought her comfort.
Wendy was religious and knew her scriptures very well, she mentioned how she and Jill worked hard to memorize Isaiah 53 and won a prize for it. Wendy was amazed how the book of Isaiah could be written so long ago, and yet all the scriptures about Jesus Christ came true.
Wendy also mentioned how her mother used to write Christian songs for her church, and singing these songs brought her joy. One day I called her and she was lying on her back and she sang one of her mother's songs to me, and I was absolutely amazed how beautiful it was, that she had such a wonderful voice while lying on her back. Wendy was truly delightful to speak with and I will surely miss her, even though it was only a brief time I got to know her. She must have been a spitfire in her days, a no-nonsense person, who fired straight from the hips, so to speak.
I send my love and condolences to Kim and Jill, who she often spoke about and the rest of the family. Wendy will be dearly missed. Her sleep is a temporary one, as God promises a resurrection. It is only now while we live, that we miss all those dear to us, and the things about them that brought us both joy and frustration.
Lots of love.
Michele

Gillian Hudson (Friend)

Entered December 9, 2020 from Pickering

My deepest condolences to Kim and Wayne, Jill and Phil, and to Wendy's extended family.

Ed and Marjorie Osborne (Cousins)

Entered December 9, 2020 from Toronto

Many happy memories, especially childhood - dinners at Mom and Dad Woodruff, good times at Grandma Woodruff's, picnics at Sunnybrook Park and Lynnvalley.

Lynne Hardwick (Friend)

Entered December 9, 2020 from Toronto

My deepest condolences. My thoughts are with all the family and hoping you will find comfort in your happy memories.

How do you say goodbye to someone who has been there with you, and for you, always.
The story goes that when mom and dad brought me home from the hospital Wendy suggested that perhaps they should throw me in the garbage! Thankfully I grew on her over the years. There was just the two of us growing up in that tiny 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom house with mom and dad. Although our house was tiny the love in that house was huge. We were very fortunate to have had such loving parents.
Many years ago we were getting ready to go out in our small 3-piece bathroom when I said to Wendy “Remember—there’s somebody standing behind you”. She turned to me, a little tearful, and said “Oh that means so much to me.” I looked at her blankly until I realized what she thought I had said and the sentimentality that she thought I was portraying when I said it; and then I said, “No, I mean I am standing behind you and you are getting me wet!”
‘Remember—there’s somebody standing behind you’ has been a catchphrase that we have repeated to each other over the years—usually spoken in jest—but which has proven to be true for both of us throughout our lives together.
It’s hard to say goodbye for now but I know I haven’t lost you. I know just where you are. The scripture tells believers that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Goodbye for now Wendy. I’ll see you on the other side.
Jill

Wendy was a wonderful friend to me and I loved her so much! I am so grateful that she gave me the gift of her friendship for so many years. She really added so much richness to my life, and I hope I added as much to hers. We were, as she often said, 'bosom friends' and we sure were - right out of Anne of Green Gables! It was a very magical friendship (a blessing, I guess) with lots of gab about nothing and lots of laughter. You can't really explain things like that, but I've never had another friend that even remotely compares to Wendy! She was sweet and kind and loving and just so much darn fun! My son once said that he knew what I would do if I ever won the lottery - that I would head off to a Caribbean island with Wendy , lie on the beach, drink martinis and talk and giggle endlessly about nothing!

MY DEAR COUSIN WENDY

I’M GLAD YOU FINALLY FOUND THE PEACE THAT WAS DESERVED
THE PEACE THE LORD HAS PROMISED--IT IS WRITTEN IN HIS WORD.
I KNOW THAT HE HAS TAKEN ONE OF THE VERY BEST AND THOUGH OUR HEARTS ARE SADDENED
I KNOW THERE’S COMFORT IN GOD’S REST.

THE LORD HAS ALWAYS TOLD US HE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU AND I…BUT IT’S SO HARD TO LOSE ONE WE LOVE…WE DON’T WANT TO SAY GOODBYE.
LOOK DOWN UPON YOUR LOVED ONES, KEEP WATCH ON US EACH DAY.
AND I KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT IT HAD TO BE GOD’S WAY.

AND ONE DAY WE’LL MEET AGAIN WHERE THE STREETS ARE PAVED IN GOLD
WHERE THERE IS ONLY PEACE AND LOVE AND WE NEVER WILL GROW OLD.

GOD BLESS YOU MY DEAR COUSIN. YOU LEFT IN IMPRINT ON MY HEART.
I SEND YOU ALL MY LOVE AS YOUR NEW LIFE IN HEAVEN STARTS.

I have known Wendy for 75 years: Grace Baptist church, public school, high school, my wedding, her wedding, many outings, and visits, I always found her to be a wonderful Lady. She lifted my spirits up with all my problems and tragedies. She was a wonderful Christian woman. I shall miss her terribly. She has now gone to her just reward. We will all miss her terribly. Love Betty-Lou

I have so many fond memories of growing up and having Wendy as my best friend. We had a lot of fun together and I was so blessed to be included so often in her family's summer events, and always being welcomed into her home. Wendy was my Bridesmaid in our wedding 58 years ago. Jill, you have been such a wonderful sister to Wendy and have walked alongside her in the good times and the difficult times. Our prayers are with you and Phil at this time. Love Joan and Bob Nash